Danger – Char-Broil 5101194 User Manual

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DANGER

• NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near

the appliance or in an enclosed area.

• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
• 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 Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage
•

Failure to use safety cap as directed

may result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.

Turn OFF control knob and LP cylinder valve. Turn
coupling nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not
use tools to disconnect. Install safety cap onto LP
cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap supplied
with valve.

LP Cylinder
Valve

Retainer
Strap

Safety
Cap

•

A disconnected LP cylinder in storage or being
transported must have a safety cap installed (as
shown). Do not store an LP

in enclosed

spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered
patio or other building. Never leave an LP
inside a vehicle which may become overheated by
the sun.

cylinder

•

Do not store LP cylinder in an area where children
play.

•

Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in
upright position during use, transit or storage.

•

Storage of appliance indoors is permissible only if the

cylinder is disconnected and removed from the
appliance.

LP Cylinder

LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

LP Cylinder Filling

•

Purchase LP cylinders only with these required

measurements: 12” (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18” (45.7
cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) Capacity maximum.

•

Be constructed and marked in accordance with

specifications for LP cylinder of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT). See LP cylinder collar for
marking.

•

valve must have:

• Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD).

This OPD safety feature is identified by a
unique triangular hand wheel.

•

must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and

include collar to protect LP

valve.

•

LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when
produced.

, 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.

•

Use only licensed and experienced dealers.

•

LP dealer must purge

before filling.

•

Dealer should NEVER fill LP

more than 80% of

volume. Volume of propane in

will

vary by temperature.

The LP cylinder used with your Outdoor Stove Top

must meet the following requirements:

Use only

cylinders equipped with this type of valve.

For your safety

cylinder