Lp Gas Tank Installation; Correct Lp Gas Tank Installation - Kenmore 141.16686 Operator's Manual

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CORRECT
LP
GAS
TANK
USE
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LP
Gas
grill models
are designed
for
use
with
a
standard
20 lb. Liquid
Propane
Gas
(LP
Gas)
tank,
not included
with
grill.
Never
connect
your
gas
grill to
an LP Gas tank
that exceeds
this
capacity.
A tank
of
approximately
12 inches
in diameter
by 18-1/2
inches
high
is the maximum
size
LP Gas
tank
to use.
You
must
use
an "OPD"
gas
tank
which
offers
a listed
Overfill
Prevention
Device.
This
safety feature
prevents
tank
from
being
overfilled
which
can
cause
malfunction
of LP
Gas tank,
regulator
and/or
grill.
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The
LP Gas
tank
must
be constructed
and marked
in accordance
with
the Specifications
for LP-Gas
Cylinders
of the U.S.
Department
of Transportation
(D.O.T.)
or the National
Standard
of Canada,
CAN/
CSA-B339,
Cylinders,
Spheres
and
Tubes
for
Transportation
of Dangerous
Goods;
and
Commission,
as
applicable.
[]
The
LP Gas
tank
must
have
a shutoff
valve,
termi-
nating
in an LP
Gas
supply
tank
valve
outlet,
that
is
compatible
with
a Type
1 tank
connection
device.
The
LP
Gas tank
must
also
have
a safety
relief
device
that
has a direct
connection
with
the vapor
space
of the tank.
[]
The
tank
supply
system
must
be arranged
for vapor
withdrawal.
[]
The
LP Gas
tank
used
must
have
a collar
to protect
the tank
valve.
[]
Never
connect
an unregulated
LP gas tank
to your
gas
grill.
The
gas
regulator
assembly
supplied
with
your
gas grill
is adjusted
to have
an outlet
pressure
of 11" water
column
(W.C.)
for connection
to an LP
gas
tank.
Only
use
the regulator
and
hose
assembly
supplied
with
your
gas grill.
Replacement
regulators
and
hose
assemblies
must
be those
specified
by
Kenmore.
[]
Have
your
LP Gas
dealer
check
the release
valve
after
every
filling
to ensure
it remains
free
of defects.
[]
Always
keep
LP
Gas tank
in upright
position.
[]
Do not subject
the LP Gas tank to excessive
heat.
[]
Never
store
an LP Gas tank
indoors.
If you
store
your
gas
grill in the
garage
always
disconnect
the
LP Gas
tank
first
and store
it safely
outside.
[]
LP Gas
tanks
must
be stored
outdoors
in a well-
ventilated
area
and out of the reach
of children.
[]
Disconnected
LP
Gas
tanks
must
not be stored
in a
building,
garage
or any
other
enclosed
area.
[]
The
regulator
and
hose
assembly
can
be seen
after
opening
the doors
(if applicable)
and
must
be
inspected
before
each
use
of the grill.
If there
is
excessive
abrasion
or wear
or if the
hose
is cut,
it
must
be replaced
prior
to using
the grill
again.
[]
Never
light
your
gas
grill with
the
lid closed
or
before
checking
to ensure
the burner
tubes
are fully
seated
over
the gas
valve
orifices.
[]
Never
allow
children
to operate
your
grill.
Do not
allow
children
or
pets
to play
near
your
grill.
[]
Use
of alcohol
or drugs
may
impair
the
ability
to
assemble
and
operate
the
appliance.
[]
Keep
fire
extinguisher
readily
accessible.
In the
event
of a oil/grease
fire, do not
attempt
to extin-
guish
with
water.
Use
type
B extinguisher
or
smother
with
dirt,
sand
or baking
soda.
[]
In the event
of rain,
cover
the grill
and
turn
off the
burner
and
gas
supply.
[]
Use
your
grill
on
a level,
stable
surface
in an area
clear
of
combustible
materials.
[]
Do
not
leave
grill
unattended
when
in use.
[]
Do
not
move
the
appliance
when
in use.
[]
Allow
the grill
to cool
before
moving
or storing.
[]
Do
not
use
your
grill
as a heater.
[]
This
grill
is not
intended
to be installed
in or
on
recreational
vehicles
and/or
boats.
A.
Do not
store
a spare
LP-Gas
tank
under
or near
this
appliance.
B.
Never
fill the
tank
beyond
80
percent
full;
and
C. If the information
in "(a)"
and
"(b)"
is not followed
exactly,
a fire causing
death
or serious
injury
may
occur.
Use your
grill
outdoors,
at least
3 feet
away
from
any
wall
or surface.
Use
your
grill
at
least
3 feet
away
from
combustible
objects
that
can
melt
or catch
fire
(such
as vinyl
or
wood
siding,
fences
and
overhangs)
or
sources
of ignition
including
pilot
lights
on
water
heaters
and
live
electrical
appliances.
Never
use
your
gas grill in a garage,
porch,
shed,
breezeway
or any other
enclosed
area.
Never
obstruct
the flow
of ventilation
air around
your
gas grill
housing.
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