Important Information About Lp Gas; What Is Lp Gas; Safe Handling Tips For Lp Gas Cylinders; Storage And/Or Nonuse - Weber Q 3200 Mode D'emploi

WHAT IS LP GAS?

Liquefied petroleum gas,
also called LP, LP gas, liquid
propane, or simply propane
or butane, is the flammable,
petroleum-based product used
to fuel your grill. It is a gas
at moderate temperatures
and pressure when it is not
contained. But at moderate
pressure inside a container,
such as a cylinder, LP is a
liquid. As pressure is released
from the cylinder, the liquid
readily vaporizes and becomes
LP gas.
• LP has an odor similar to
natural gas. You should be
aware of this odor.
• LP is heavier than air.
Leaking LP gas may collect
in low areas and resist
dispersion.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LP GAS

SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LP
GAS CYLINDERS
There are various guidelines and safety factors that you
need to keep in mind when using LP gas. Carefully follow
these instructions before using your Weber
• Always close the cylinder valve before disconnecting
regulator.
• Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. A dented or rusty
LP cylinder or an LP cylinder with a damaged valve
may be hazardous and should be replaced with a new
cylinder immediately.
• Handle "empty" LP cylinders with the same care as
you handle full cylinders. Even when an LP cylinder is
empty of liquid, there may still be gas pressure inside
the cylinder.
• The LP cylinder must be installed, transported, and
stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not
be dropped or handled roughly.
• Never store or transport the LP cylinder where
temperatures can reach 125° F (51.7° C) (the cylinder
will become too hot to hold by hand). For example: do
not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot day.
• Leak test the fitting where the regulator connects to
the LP cylinder each time a reconnection occurs. For
example: test each time the LP cylinder is refilled and
reinstalled.
• LP cylinders must be kept out of reach of children.

STORAGE AND/OR NONUSE

For grills that have been stored or left unused for a while,
it is important to follow these guidelines:
• The gas must be turned off at the LP cylinder when
the Weber gas grill is not in use.
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WARNING: Make sure that the LP
cylinder valve is closed when the grill
is not in use. Close by turning valve
clockwise.
• If storing the Weber
DISCONNECT the gas supply and store the LP
cylinder outdoors in a well-ventilated space.
CAUTION: 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.
• Do not store a disconnected LP cylinder in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
• If you do not disconnect the LP cylinder from the
Weber gas grill, be sure to keep both the grill and the
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cylinder outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• The Weber ® gas grill should be checked for gas leaks
and any obstructions in the burner tubes before it is
used. (Refer to "CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS" and
"ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.")
• Check that the areas around the LP cylinder and
under the cookbox and the removable catch pan
are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of
combustion or ventilation air.
• The spider/insect screens should also be
checked for any obstructions. (Refer to "ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE.")

US INSTALLATION CODES

Installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1; or Propane Storage and
Handling Code, B149.2; or the Standard for Recreational
Vehicles, ANSI A 119.2/NFPA 1192, and CSA Z240 RV
Series, Recreational Vehicle Code, as applicable.

MEXICO INSTALLATION CODES

If there are local codes that apply to portable gas grills,
you must comply with the latest edition of NOM.
gas grill.
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gas grill indoors, first
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CANADIAN INSTALLATION CODES

These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not
necessarily comply with the Canadian installation codes,
particularly with piping above and below ground. In
Canada, the installation of this appliance must comply
with local codes and/or the latest edition of Standard
CAN/CSA-B149.2 (Propane Storage and Handling Code).

US LP CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS

• Check to be sure that cylinders have a D.O.T.
certification (1), and that the testing date (2) is within
five years of current use. Your LP gas supplier can do
this for you.
• All LP cylinder supply systems must include a collar to
protect the cylinder valve.
• The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size, approximately
18¼ inches high and 12¼ inches in diameter.
• The cylinder must be constructed and marked in
accordance with 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 or Transportation of
Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable.
WARNING: The LP cylinder used with
your grill must have a listed OPD
(Overfilling Prevention Device) and
a QCC1 or Type 1 (CGA810) cylinder
connection. The cylinder connection
must be compatible with the grill
connection.
CANADIAN LP CYLINDER
REQUIREMENTS
• The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked
in accordance with the specifications for LP gas
cylinders, T.C.
NOTE: Your retailer can help you match a replacement
cylinder to your grill.
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