LP Tank
• The LP tank used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
•
Use LP tanks only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
• LP tanks must be constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications for LP tank of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous
goods, Transport Canada (TC). See LP tank collar for marking.
•
LP tank valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection
OPD Hand Wheel
Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel.
Use
only LP tanks equipped with this type of valve.
• LP tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP tank valve.
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
•
LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced.
For
Your Safety
, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
•
LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Tank Filling
•
Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
•
LP dealer
must purge new tank
before filling.
•
Dealer should
NEVER
fill LP tank more than 80% of LP tank
volume. Volume of propane in tank will vary by temperature.
•
A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP
tank valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere.
This is a hazardous practice.
• To remove gas from LP tank, contact an LP dealer or call a
local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP
dealers.