Blackstone 1554 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 5

DANGER
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NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the
appliance or in an enclosed area.
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Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
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If the information in the two points above is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury
may occur.
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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.
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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
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Turn OFF all control knobs and LP tank valve. Turn
coupling nut counterclockwise by hand
only - do not use tools to disconnect. Lift LP tank wire
upward off of LP tank collar, then lift LP tank up and
off of support bracket. Install safety cap onto LP tank
valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.
Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
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A disconnected LP tank in storage or being trans-
ported must have a safety cap installed (as shown).
Do not store an LP tank in enclosed spaces such as a
carport, garage, porch, covered patio or other build-
ing. Never leave an LP tank inside a vehicle which
may become overheated by the sun.
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Do not store an LP tank in an area where
children play.
LP Tank
• The LP Tank used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
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LP Tanks must be constructed and marked in ac-
cordance with specifications for LP Tanks of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) or for Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339, tanks, spheres and tubes for
transportation of dangerous goods. Transport
Canada (TC). See LP Tank collar for marking.
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LP Tank valve must have:
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Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator or grill.
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Safety relief valve.
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UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD). This OPD
safety feature is identified by a
unique triangular hand wheel. Use
only LP Tanks equipped with this
type of valve.
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LP Tank must be arranged for
vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP Tank valve.
Always keep LP Tanks in upright
position during use, transit
or storage.
LP Tank in upright position for vapor withdrawal
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
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LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when
produced.
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For Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor
(similar to rotten cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
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LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite
unexpectedly when mixed with air.
LP Tank Filling
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Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
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LP dealer must purge new tank before filling.
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Dealer should NEVER fill LP Tank more than 80% of
LP Tank volume. Volume of propane in tank will vary
by temperature.
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A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately
close LP Tank valve and call local LP gas dealer for
assistance.
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Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the
atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice.
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To remove gas from LP Tank, contact an LP dealer
or call a local fire department for assistance. Check
the telephone directory under "Gas Companies" for
nearest certified LP dealers.
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