DANGER
● The safety relief valve on the LP tank could activate the releasing
of gas and cause an intense fire with risk of death or serious injury.
Therefore, follow instructions bulleted below exactly.
(A) Do not store a spare LP-gas cylinder under or near this
appliance.
(B) Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full, and
(C) lf the instructions in (A) and (B) are not followed exactly, a fire
causing death or serious injury may occur.
● If you see, smell, or hear escaping gas, immediately get away
from the LP tank/ appliance and call your fire department.
● All spare LP tanks must have safety caps installed on the LP tank
outlet.
LP Tank Removal, Transport and Storage
● Turn OFF all control knobs and LP tank valve. Turning coupling
nut counterclockwise by hand only-do not use tools to disconnect.
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."
● A disconnected LP tank in storage or being transported must have
a dust cap installed as shown. Do not store an LP tank in enclosed
spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered patio or other
building. Never leave an LP tank inside a vehicle which may
become overheated by the sun.
● Do not store LP tanks in an
area while children play.
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LP Tank
The LP tank used with your appliance must meet the following
requirements:
● Purchase LP tanks only with these required measurements:
12M(30.5cm)(diameter)x18H(45.7cm)(tall) with 20lb. (9kg) capacity
maximum.
● The LP-gas supply cylinder to be used must be constructed and
marked in accordance with the specifications for LP-gas cylinders of
the US Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National
Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and
Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
LP tank valve must have:
● Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator or appliance.
● Safety relief valve.
● UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identified by a unique trianglar hand wheel. Use only tanks
equipped with this type of valve.
● LP tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and
include collar to protect LP tank valve.
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
● LP gas is non toxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For
your safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten eggs)
so that it can be smelled.
● LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite uncpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Tank Filling
● Purge tanks before filling.
● The LP tank should not be filled more than 80% of LP tank
volume.Volume of propane in tanks will vary by temperature.
OPD Hand Wheel
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