Important Information About Lp Gas; What Is Lp Gas; Safe Handling Tips For Liquid Propane Gas Tanks; Storage And/Or Nonuse - Weber Spirit E-220 Guide Du Propriétaire

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 tank, LP is a liquid.
As pressure is released from
the tank, 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.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LP GAS

SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LIQUID
PROPANE GAS TANKS
There are various guidelines and safety factors that you
need to keep in mind when using liquid propane (LP)
gas. Carefully follow these instructions before using your
Weber gas grill.
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• Always close the tank valve before disconnecting
regulator.
• Do not use a damaged LP tank. A dented or rusty
LP tank or an LP tank with a damaged valve may be
hazardous and should be replaced with a new tank
immediately.
• Treat "empty" LP tanks with the same care as you
treat full tanks. Even when an LP tank is empty of
liquid, there may still be gas pressure inside the tank.
• The LP tank must be installed, transported, and
stored in an upright position. LP tanks should not be
dropped or handled roughly.
• Never store or transport the LP tank where
temperatures can reach 125° F (the tank will become
too hot to hold by hand). For example: do not leave the
LP tank in a car on a hot day.
• Leak test the fitting where the regulator connects
to the LP tank each time a reconnection occurs. For
example: test each time the LP tank is refilled and
reinstalled.
• LP tanks 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 tank when the
Weber gas grill is not in use.
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m WARNING: Make sure that the LP tank
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 tank
outdoors in a well-ventilated space.
m CAUTION: Place dust cap on tank valve
outlet whenever the tank is not in use.
Only install the type of dust cap on the
tank valve outlet that is provided with
the tank valve. Other types of caps or
plugs may result in leakage of propane.
• Do not store a disconnected LP tank in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
• If you do not disconnect the LP tank from the Weber
gas grill, be sure to keep both the grill and the tank
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• The Weber gas grill should be checked for gas leaks
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and any obstructions in the burner tubes before it is
used. (Refer to "ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.")
• Check that the areas under the control panel and the
slide-out grease tray 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 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 TANK REQUIREMENTS

• Check to be sure that tanks 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 tank supply systems must include a collar to
protect the tank valve.
• The LP tank must be a 20-lb. size, approximately 18¼
inches high and 12¼ inches in diameter.
• The tank must be constructed and marked in
accordance with Specifications for LP - Gas Tanks
(Tanks) of the U.S. Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/
CSA-B339, Tanks (Tanks), Spheres and Tubes or
Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission,
as applicable.
m WARNING: The liquid propane tank
used with your grill must have a listed
OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device)
and a QCC1 or Type 1 (CGA810) tank
connection. The tank connection must be
compatible with the grill connection.

CANADIAN LP TANK REQUIREMENTS

• The LP tank must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the specifications for LP gas tanks,
T.C.
NOTE: Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank
to your grill.
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