Maxfire Torch - Filling the LP Gas Cylinder (Tank); Proper Filling Procedures

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 DO NOT 
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propane gas vapors. The vapor is combustible and if it comes in contact with a spark source or
ame an explosion causing severe burns, bodily harm, or death could occur.
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damaged rubber seal can cause a gas leak, possibly resulting in an explosion, re or severe
bodily harm.
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WARNING
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LP gas cylinder (not supplied with this grill)
The LP (Liquid Propane) gas cylinder specically designed to be used with this grill must be 12” (30.5 cm)
diameter x 18” (45.7 cm) tall and have a 20 lb. (9.1 kg) capacity incorporating a Type 1 cylinder valve and
an over-lling protection device (OPD).
This grill is designed to t Worthington, Manchester or SMPC brand 20 lb. (9.1 kg) cylinders. Other brand
DOT cylinders may t this grill if the cylinder has similar dimensions of the top and bottom rings.
The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with:
All applicable local codes, or in the absence of local codes, either:
• NationalFuelGasCodeANSIZ223.1NFPA54
• NaturalGasandPropaneInstallationCode:CAN/CGAB149.1
• NaturalGasInstallationCode:CAN/CGAB149.1(Canada)
• PropaneInstallationCode:CAN/CGAB149.2(Canada)
To check your local codes, see your local LP gas dealer or natural gas company. This grill was not
intended to be connected to a natural gas supply line. If an external electrical source is utilized, it must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,ortheCanadianElectricalCode,CSA22.1.
When purchasing or exchanging a cylinder for your gas grill, it must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the specications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
ortheNationalStandardofCanada,CAN/CSA-B339Cylinders,SpheresandTubesforTransportation
of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable; and provided with a listed over-lling prevention
device (OPD), and provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with the connection for outdoor
cooking appliances.
The cylinder must also be equipped with:
 • Ashut-offvalveterminatinginaType1gascylindervalveoutlet.
 • AType1valvethatpreventsgasowuntilapositivesealisobtained.
 • Anarrangementforvaporwithdrawal.
 • Acollartoprotectthecylindershut-offvalve.
 • Asafetyreliefdevicehavingdirectcommunicationwiththevaporspaceofthecylinder.
 • Alistedover-llingpreventiondevice(OPD).