Filling The Lp Gas Cylinder - Kenmore ELITE 125.16651900 Use & Care Manual

4 burner gas grill with side & smoker burner
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When purchasing
or exchanging
a cylinder
for your gas grill, it must
be constructed
and marked
in accordance
with the specifications
for
LP gas cylinders
of the U.S. Department
of Transportation
(DOT) or
the National
Standard
of Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339
Cylinders,
Spheres
and Tubes for Transportation
of Dangerous
Goods; and
Commission,
as applicable;
and provided
with a listed over-filling
prevention
device
(OPD), and provided
with a cylinder
connection
device compatible
with the connection
for outdoor cooking
appliances.
The cylinder
must also be equipped
with:
A shut-off valve terminating
in a Type 1 gas cylinder valve
outlet.
A Type 1 valve that prevents
gas flow until a positive seal
is obtained.
An arrangement
for vapor withdrawal.
A collar to protect
the cylinder
shut-off
valve.
A safety relief device having direct communication
with
the vapor space of the cylinder.
A listed over-filling
prevention
device (OPD).
Turn off the cylinder valve when your grill is not in use.
Handle the tank with care.
Always secure the cylinder in an upright position.
Never connect an unregulated LP gas cylinder to your
grill.
DO NOT expose LP gas cylinders to excessive heat or
ignition sources.
DO NOT store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near your
grill.
Allow only qualified LP gas dealers to fill or repair your
LP gas cylinder.
DO NOT allow the cylinder to be filled beyond 80%
capacity.
Read and follow all warnings and instructions that are on
the cylinder and that accompany this product.
Never store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near your
grill. This could cause excess pressure to be expelled
through the vapor relief valve resulting in fire, explosion,
or severe personal injury including death.
Note:
PROPANE GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND WILL
COLLECT IN LOW AREAS.PROPER VENTILATION
IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the LP gas cylinder
enclosure free and clear from obstructions and debris.
DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the valve outlet.
Damage to the back-check could result. A damaged
back-check can cause a leak, possibly resulting in
explosion, fire, severe bodily harm, or death.
FILLING THE LP GAS CYLINDER:
Allow only qualified LP gas dealers to properly fill or
repair your LP gas cylinder.
New tanks should be purged prior to filling; inform LP
gas dealer if you are using a new tank.
DO NOT allow the cylinder to be filled beyond 80%
capacity. Over-filled tanks can create a dangerous
condition. Over-filled tanks can build-up pressure and
cause the relief valve to expel propane gas vapors. The
vapor is combustible and if it comes in contact with a
spark source or flame an explosion causing severe
burns, bodily harm, or death could occur.
The 20 Ib LP cylinder used with this smoker must
conform to the following
requirements.
Diameter- 12" (30.5cm)
Height 18" (45.7cm)
With a maximum capacity of 20 pounds. The gas
cylinder used must include a collar to protect the
cylinder valve. The cylinder supply system must be
arranged for vapor withdrawal.
Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of dust cap
on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the
cylinder valve, other types of caps or plugs may result
in leakage of propane.
If you exchange a cylinder with a qualified exchange
program, be sure the cylinder has a Type 1 valve and an
over-filling prevention device (OPD).
INSTALLING THE LP GAS CYLINDER ONTO
THE GRILL:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check that the cylinder valve is closed by turning the knob
clockwise.
Open the right side door of your grill cabinet. Place the
cylinder into the tank holder in the bottom of cabinet.
Orient the cylinder such that the valve opening faces
forward, and so that the hose is not kinked or damaged.
Fully tighten the tank retention screw on the pull out tray to
secure tank.
Attach or detach regulator to the LP gas cylinder only when
cylinder is at rest in tank holder.
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