Camp Chef C-OVEN - Manual (Page 5)

• If you see, smell, or hear escaping
gas, immediately get away from the
LP tank/appliance 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. 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
p e r s o n a l
injury and/
or property
damage.
• A disconnected LP tank in storage or
being transported must have a safety
cap installed (as shown). Refillable
LP-Gas cylinders must be stored
outdoors in a well ventilated space,
out of the reach of children, and must
not be stored in a building, garage or
any other enclosed area. Never leave
an LP tank inside a vehicle, which
may become overheated by the sun.
• Do not store LP tanks in an area
where children play.
• Storage of an appliance indoors is
permissible only if the cylinder is
disconnected and removed from the
appliance.
• When the refillable LP-gas supply
cylinder is not disconnected from the
stove, the stove and cylinder must be
stored outdoors, in a well ventilated
space, out of the reach of children,
safety cap
WARNING
If “growing” bubbles appear, do
not use or move the LP tank.
Contact an LP gas supplier or your
fire department.
and must not be stored in a building,
garage or any other enclosed areas.
LP Tank
The LP tank used with your
appliance must meet the following
requirements:
• Purchase LP tanks only with these
required measurements: 12” (30.5cm)
(diameter) x 18” (45.7cm) (tall) with
20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.
• Be constructed and marked in
accordance with specifications for
LP tank of the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT) or the
National Standard of Canada, CAN/
CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and
Tubes for the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods.
• The refillable propane cylinder used
with this appliance must include a
collar to protect the cylinder valve.
LP tank valve must
have:
• Type 1 outlet
compatible with
regulator or
appliance.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection Device
(OPD). This OPD safety feature is
identified by a unique triangular hand
wheel. Use only tanks equipped with
this type of valve. LP tank must be
arranged for vapor withdrawal.
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
• LP gas is non-toxic, 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.
OPD
Hand
Wheel
• 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 tanks before
filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP tank
more than 80% of LP tank volume.
Volume of propane in tanks 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.
LP Tank Exchange
• Many retailers that sell appliances
offer you the option of replacing your
empty LP tanks through an exchange
service. Use only those reputable
exchange companies that inspect,
precision fill, test and certify their
cylinders. Exchange your tank only
for an OPD safety feature-equipped
tank as described in the “LP Tank”
section of this manual.
• Always keep new and exchanged
LP tanks in upright position during
use, transit or storage.
• Leak test new and exchanged
LP tanks BEFORE connecting to
appliance.
LP Tank Leak Test
For your Safety
• Leak test must be repeated each time
LP tank is exchanged or refilled.
• Do not smoke during leak test.
• Do not use an open flame to check
for gas leaks.
• Appliance must be leak checked
outdoors in well-ventilated area, away
from ignition sources such as gas
fired or electrical appliances. During
leak test, keep appliance away from
open flames or sparks.
Use a clean paintbrush and 50/50
soap and water solution. Use
mild soap and water. Do not use
household cleaning agents.
Damage to gas train components
can result. Brush soapy solution onto
all weld seams and entire valve area.
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