Kenmore 146.1613311 - Manual (Page 4)

USE AND CARE
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DANGER
’ NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the
appliance or in an enclosed area.
’ Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
' If the information in the tv/o points above is not
followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious
injury may occur.
' An overfilled or improperly stored cylinder is a
hazard due to possible gas release from the safety
relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with
risk of property damage, serious injury or death.
' If you see, smell or hear gas escaping,
immediately get away from the LP cylinder and
appliance and call your fire department.
LP Tank Removal, Transport And Storage
• Turn OFF all control knobs and LP tank valve. Turn coupling nut
counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Lift LP tank wire upward off of LP fank collar, fhen liff
LP fank up and off of supporf braokef. Insfall safefy cap onfo LP
fank valve. Always use cap and sfrap supplied with valve.
Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
’ 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 an LP tank in an area where children play.
LP Cylinder
• The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
• Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
Capacity maximum.
• LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance
with specifications for LP cylinders of fhe U.S. Deparfmenf of
Transporfafion (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
cylinders, spheres and fubes for fransporfafion of dangerous
goods. Transporf Canada (TC). See LP cylinder collar for
marking.
• LP cylinder valve musf have:
• Type 1 ouflef compafible with
regulator or grill.
• Safety relief valve. ,
• UL lisfed Overfill Profecfion -
Devioe (OPD). This OPD safefy OPD Hand Wheel
feafure is idenfified by a unique friangular hand wheel. Use
only LP cylinders equipped with this type of valve.
• LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and
include collar to protect LP cylinder valve. Always keep LP
cylinders in upright position during use, transit or storage.
LP cylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
• LP gas is nontoxio, 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 Cylinder Filling
• Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
• LP dealer must purge new cylinder before filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP
cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by
temperature.
• A frosty regulator indioates gas overfill. Immediately close LP
cylinder 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 cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a
local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under “Gas Companies" for nearest certified LP
dealers.
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