Safe Handling Tips For Liquid Propane Gas Cylinders - Weber GENESIS 55826 Mode D'emploi

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SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LIQUID PROPANE GAS
CYLINDERS
• Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are gasoline and
natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular temperatures and pressures.
Under moderate pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the
pressure is released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas.
• LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should be aware of this
odor.
• LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect in low areas and
prevent dispersion.
• To fi ll, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look up "gas-propane" in
the phone book for other sources of LP gas.
WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be
fi lled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualifi ed
attendant, who fi lls the tank by weight. IMPROPER
FILLING IS DANGEROUS.
• Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before the initial fi lling. Your
LP dealer is equipped to do this.
• 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 (too hot to hold by hand - for example: do not leave the LP
cylinder in a car on a hot day).
Note - A refi ll will last about 20 hours of cooking time at normal use. The fuel
scale will indicate the propane supply so you can refi ll before running out.
You do not have to run out before you refi ll.
• Treat "empty" LP cylinders with the same care as when full. Even when
the LP tank is empty of liquid there still may be gas pressure in the
cylinder. Always close the cylinder valve before disconnecting.
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 use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty LP cylinders or
LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be hazardous and should be
replaced with a new one immediately.
Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)
• The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder must be leak tested
each time the LP cylinder is reconnected. For example, test each time
the LP cylinder is refi lled.
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GAS INSTRUCTIONS
• Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent hole pointed
downward so that it will not collect water. This vent should be free of dirt,
grease, bugs etc.
• The gas connections supplied with your Weber
designed and tested to meet 100% CSA and ANSI requirements.
WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the
regulator connection supplied with this barbecue.
Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements
• Check to be sure cylinders have a D.O.T. certifi cation (1), and date tested
(2) is within fi ve years. Your LP gas supplier can do this for you.
• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to protect the cylinder
valve.
• The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size approximately (18 1/4 inches high,
12 1/4 inches in diameter).
• The cylinder should be constructed and marked in accordance with
the Specifi cations 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.
In Canada
Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements
Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank to your barbecue
• The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the
specifi cations for LP gas cylinders, T.C.
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