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" NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the
appliance or in an encJosed area.
" Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
• if the information in the two points above is not
followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious
injury may occur.
• An overfilled or improperly stored cylinder is a
hazard due to possible gas release from the safety
relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with
risk of property damage, serious injury or death.
o If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediately
get away from the LP cylinder and appliance and
call your fire department.
LP Tank Removal,
Transport
And Storage
* Turn OFF all control knobs and LPtank vdve_ Turn couphng nut
counterclockwise
by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Lift LPtank wire upward off of LPtank collar, then lift
LPtank up and off of support brackeL lnstaJnsafety cap onto LP
tank valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with vaJve_
Failure to use safety cap as directed
may result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
LPTank Va v_
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 LPtank
in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered
patio or other buiNdin%Never leave an LPtank inside a vehicle
which may become overheated by the sun
• Do not store an LPtank in an area where children play.
LP Cylinder
• The LPcylinder used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
° Use LPcyhnders only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (4&7 cm) (tail) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
Capacity maximum.
• LPcylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance
with specifications for LPcylinders of the U.& Department of
Transportation
(DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous
goods_ Transport Canada (TC) See LPcylinder collar for
marking.
• LPcylinder valve must have:
• Type 1outlet compatible with
regulator or grinl
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection
Device (OPD}, This OPD safety
OPD Hand Wheel
feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel Use
only LPcylinders equipped with thistype of valve.
° LPcylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and
include collar to protect LPcyninder valve. Always keep LP
cyninders in upright position during use, transit or storage.
LPcylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal
LP (Liquefied
Petroleum
Gas)
• LPgas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For
Your Safety, LPgas has been given an odor (simiUarto rotten
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
• LPgas is higNy flammaNe and may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Cylinder Filling
• Use onnylicensed and experienced deders_
• LPdealer mustpurge new cylinder before tilting.
• Dealer shouldNEVERfill LPcylinder more than 80% of LP
cylinder volume,Volumeof propane in cylinder wilt vary by
temperature_
• A frosty regulator indicatesgas overfill Immediatelyclose LP
cylinder valve and call local LPgas dealer for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP)gas into the atmosphere_ This
isa hazardous practice
• To remove gas from LP cylinder, contact an LPdealer or caiia
local fire department for assistance,Check the telephone
directory under "Gas Companies"for nearestcertified LP
dealers_
6 - 33577-41500319
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