Char-Broil LP Gas Grill - Manual (Page 5)

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DANGER
• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full. An overfilled
LP tank is hazardous due to possible gas released
from the safety relief valve.
• The safety relief valve on the LP tank could activate
releasing gas and cause an intense fire with risk of
property damage, serious injury or death.
• NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near grill or
in enclosed areas.
• If you see, smell or hear escaping gas, immediately
get away from the LP tank/grill and call your fire
department.
• All spare LP tanks must have safety caps installed
on the LP tank outlet.
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. Remove attachment
holding LP tank, then lift up and off 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.
LP Tank Valve
Retainer Strap
Safety Cap
• 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. Always keep LP tank in upright position
during use, transit or storage.
• 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:
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Use only LP tanks
equipped with this type of valve.
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) or for
Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, cylinders, 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 feature is
identified by a unique triangular
hand wheel.
• LP tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and
include collar to protect LP tank valve.
OPD Hand Wheel