Kenmore 415.1615111 - Manual (Page 4)

USE AND CARE
• NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the
appliance or in an enclosed area.
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• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
• If the information in the two 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 tank collar,
then lift LP tank up and off of support bracket. Install
safety cap onto LP tank valve. Always use cap and strap
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.
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• The LP Tank used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
• Use LP Tanks only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
• LP Tanks must be constructed and marked in accordance
with specifications for LP Tanks of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, tanks,
spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous goods.
Transport Canada (TC). See LP Tank collar for marking.
• LP Tank valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection . ^
Device (OPD). This OPD safety Hand Wheel
feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel.
Use only LP Tanks equipped with
this
type of valve.
• LP Tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP Tank valve. Always keep LP Tanks in
upright position during use, transit or storage.
LP Tank
LP Tank in upright position for vapor withdrawal
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
• LP gas is nontoxic, 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 new tank before filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP Tank more than 80% of LP Tank
volume. Volume of propane in tank 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.