LP GAS SAFETY AN D CYLI N DE R CARE
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
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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.
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Lp gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed
with air.
Propane Cylinder Use (1 lb. Disposable)
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Use only cylinder marked "Propane Fuel".
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Cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the
specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous
Goods.
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Save cylinder cap and reinstall when not in use.
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Cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal. Gas
cylinder must be upright in use.
Propane Gas Cylinders
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Your griddle is designed to operate with one 16.4 oz. disposable
cylinder (Dot 39 Cylinder) that is 7 3/8" high (not included). Do not
attempt to refill any 16.4 oz. disposable fuel cylinders.
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The cylinder must be installed, transported and stored in an upright
position and should not be dropped or handled roughly.
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When the appliance is to be stored indoors, the propane gas cylinder
must be disconnected from the appliance.
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When the propane gas cylinder is not disconnected from the
appliance, the appliance and cylinder must be stored outdoors in a
well-ventilated space.
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The cylinder should never be transported or stored where tempera-
ture can reach 125 °F (51 °C).
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Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children.
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A disconnected LP cylinder in storage or being transported must
have a safety cap installed. Failure to use safety cap as directed may
result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
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Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces such as a carport,
garage, porch, covered patio or other building.
Propane Cylinder Installation/Removal
P rop ane Cy l inde r I n s ta llat ion :
1. Remove cap from end of Propane cylinder (sold separately)
2. Cap should be kept on cylinder when not in use to prevent dirt and
debris from entering Regulator/Valve.
3. Check end of cylinder attachment for dirt and debris. Clean out if
necessary.
4. Be sure griddle control valves are in the OFF position.
5. Insert threaded end of Propane Cylinder into Regulator/Valve and
hand-tighten turning cylinder clockwise as shown below. DO NOT
USE TOOLS! Over tightening can damage threads on Regulator/
Valve.
6. Perform a leak test.
Propane Cylinder Removal:
7. Turn control valves OFF.
8. Allow Griddle to cool.
9. Remove the propane cylinder by turning counter-clockwise until
disengaged from the Regulator/Valve.
10. Install cap on cylinder. Cap should be kept on cylinder when not in
use to prevent dirt and debris from entering Regulator/Valve.
Carefully insert cylinder into regulator and
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tighten securely by hand.
DO NOT use tools.
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