• The propane cylinder used with this
appliance must include a collar to protect
the cylinder valve.
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 triangular hand
wheel. Use only tanks equipped with this
type of valve.
• LP tank must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal.
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
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
• LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite
unexpectedly when mixed with air.
LP Tank Filling
• Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
• LP dealer must purge tanks before filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP tank more
than 80% of LP tank volume. Volume of
propane in tanks will vary by temperature.
• A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill.
Immediately close LP tank valve and call
local LP gas dealer for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas
into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous
practice.
• 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.
LP Tank Removal, Transport and Storage
• Turn OFF all control valves and LP tank
valve. Turn coupling nut counterclockwise
by hand only – do not use tools to
disconnect. Place dust cap on cylinder
valve outlet whenever cylinder is not in
use. Only install the type of dust cap on the
cylinder outlet valve 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 safety 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 where
children play.
• When the appliance is not in use, the gas
must be turned off at the supply cylinder.
• Supply cylinders must be stored outdoors
out of the reach of children, and shall not
be stored in a building, garage, or any
other enclosed area.
• Storage of an appliance indoors is
permissible only if the cylinder is
disconnected and removed from
the appliance.
• The cylinder must be disconnected when
the appliance is not in use.
LP Tank
The LP tank used with your appliance must
meet the following requirements:
• The tank must be approximately 12 in
(31.1 cm) diameter x 18.25 in (46 cm)
tall with a marked 20 lb (9.07 kg ) LPG
capacity or 47.6 lb (21.6 kg )water capacity
as stated by the tank manufacturer.
• Be constructed and marked in accordance
with specifications for LP tank of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) or the
National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-
B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the
Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
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