Member's Mark PRO G54501 - Filling and Handling LP Gas Cylinders

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LP GAS CYLINDER (TANK) SPECIFICATIONS:
LP gas cylinder (not supplied with this grill)
The LP (Liquid Propane) gas cylinder is 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 20 lb. (9.1 kg) cylinders.
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.
When purchasing or exchanging a cylinder for your gas grill, it must be constructed and marked in
accordance with 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 connection for outdoor cooking
appliances.
The cylinder must also be equipped with:
• A shut-o󰀨 valve terminating in a Type 1 gas cylinder valve outlet.
• A Type 1 mating compatible with this barbecue. The type 1 valve is easily recognized by the large ACME
external threads on the outside of the valve that prevents gas ow until a positive seal is obtained.
• A device for vapor withdrawal.
• A collar to protect cylinder shut-o󰀨 valve.
• A safety relief device having direct communication with vapor space of the cylinder.
• A listed over-lling prevention device (OPD).
• Cylinders must have a D.O.T certication, and a testing date that is within ve years of current use.
FILLING THE LP GAS CYLINDER (TANK):
WARNING
• Allow only qualied licensed LP gas dealers to properly ll or repair your LP gas cylinder.
• New tanks should be purged prior to lling; inform LP gas dealer if you are using a new tank.
• DO NOT allow the cylinder to be lled beyond 80% capacity. Over-lled tanks can create a
dangerous condition. Over-lled tanks can build-up pressure and cause the relief valve to expel
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.
• Always use a protective cylinder cap when grill is not connected to cylinder.
• If you exchange a cylinder with a qualied exchange program, the new cylinder must have a Type 1
valve and an over-lling prevention device (OPD).
• Inspect the propane tank valve rubber seal for cracks, wear or deterioration prior to use. A damaged
rubber seal can cause a gas leak, possibly resulting in an explosion, re or severe bodily harm.