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WHAT IS LIQUID
PROPANE GAS?
Liquid propane (LP) 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.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LP GAS
SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LIQUID
PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS
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.
• 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.
• Treat "empty" LP cylinders with the same care as you
treat 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 (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.
m 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.
m 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
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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.
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 Standard 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.
m WARNING: The liquid propane 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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