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Never fill the cyJinder beyond 80% full. An overfiiled
spare LP tank is hazardous due to possible gas
reJeased from the safety relief valve.
• When LP tank is over 80% fuji, the safety relief valve on
the LP tank couJd activate, reJeasing gas and cause an
intense fire with risk of property damage, serious
injury or death.
• NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near grill or in
enctosed areas.
• Jf you see, smell or hear escaping gas, immediately get
away from the LP tank/grill and call your fire
department,
• AH spare LP tanks must have safety caps installed on
the LP tank outlet.
LP Tank Removal
Transport
And Storage
. Turn OFF all control knobs and LP tank valve. Turn coupling
nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Lift LP tank wire upward off of LP tank collar, then
lift LP tank up and off of support bracket. Install safety cap onto
LP tank valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.
Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
LP Tank Valve
Safety Cap
Retainer Strap
. A disconnected LP tank in storage or being transported must
have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store an LP tank
in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered
patio or other building. Never leave an LP tank inside a vehicle
which may become overheated by the sun.
. Do not store an LP tank in an area where children play.
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 Ib. (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). See LP tank collar for marking.
• LP tank valve must have:
. Type I outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
. Safety relief valve.
. UL listed Overfill Protection
OPDHand 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
Petromeum 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 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 overfil!. Immediately dose 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.
18. 463352505
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