Lp tank filling, Danger – Kenmore 415.165059 User Manual

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DANGER

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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 two points above is not

followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious

injury may occur.

An over filled 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/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.

LP Tank

•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 tank of the U.S. Department of

Transportation (DOT). See LP tank collar for marking.

•LP tank valve must have:

•Type 1 outlet compatible with

regulator or grill.

•Safety relief valve.

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•UL listed Overfill Protection

Device (OPD). This OPD safety

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.

OPD Hand Wheel

LP cylinder 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 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.

•Afrosty 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.

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