Model 1819 | Owner's Manual |
Fuel | 20 lb. Propane Tank
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WA r n I n G
FUEL | 20 LB.
Turn off LP supply at cylinder
when appliance is not in use.
PrOPAnE TAnK
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20 LB. LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER
LP (LIQUEFIED
PE TROLEUM GAS)
LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and
colorless when produced. For
safety and easy detection, LP gas
has been given an odor similar to
rotten cabbage.
LP gas is highly flammable and
may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
20 LB. LIQUID
PROPANE CYLINDER
REQUIREMENTS
• Check to be sure that cylinders
have a D.O.T. Certification and
that they have been date tested
by a LP gas supplier within five
years of use.
• All LP tank supply systems must
include a collar to protect the
cylinder valve.
• Use only a 18 x 12 inch, 20lb
LP cylinder.
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• The cylinder must be constructed
and marked in accordance
with the Specifications for
LP - Gas Cylinders of the U .S.
Department of Transportation (D
.O .T .) or the National Standard
of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes
or Transportation of Dangerous
Goods; and Commission,
as applicable.
CANADIAN LIQUID
PROPANE CYLINDER
REQUIREMENTS
• The LP cylinder must be
constructed and marked in accor-
dance with the specifications for
LP gas cylinders, T.C.
20 LB. LP TANK
LP TANK FILLING
The 20 lb. LP Tank used with
Use only licensed and experienced
your griddle must meet the
dealers. LP dealer must purge new
following requirements:
tank before filling.
LP Tanks must be constructed
Volume of propane in tank will vary
and marked in accordance with
by temperature. A frosty regulator
specifications for LP Tanks of the
indicates gas overfill. Immediately
U.S. Department of Transportation
close LP Tank valve and call local LP
(DOT) or for Canada, CAN/
gas dealer for assistance.
CSA-B339, tanks, spheres and tubes
Do not release liquid propane (LP)
for transportation of dangerous
gas into the atmosphere.
goods. Transport Canada (TC).
To remove gas from LP Tank, contact
See LP Tank collar for marking.
a certified LP dealer or local fire
LP Tank valve must have:
department for assistance.
• Type 1 outlet compatible with
LP TANK E XCHANGE
regulator of appliance.
Leak test new and exchanged
• Safety relief valve.
LP tanks BEFOrE connecting
• UL listed Overfill Protection
to appliance. Please reference
Device (OPD). This OPD safety
the Leak Test Instructions
feature is identified by a unique
section.
triangular hand wheel. Use only
Many retailers offer the option of
LP Tanks equipped with this type
replacing empty LP tanks through
of valve.
an exchange service.
Use only those reputable exchange
companies that inspect, precision
fill, test and certify their tanks.
Exchange tank only for an OPD
safety feature-equipped tank.
• LP Tank must be arranged for
Place dust cap on cylinder valve
vapor withdrawal and include
outlet whenever the cylinder is
collar to protect LP Tank valve.
not in use.
Always keep new and
Only install the type of dust cap
exchanged LP Tanks in upright
on the cylinder valve outlet that is
position during use,
provided with the cylinder valve.
transit or storage.
Other types of caps or plugs may
result in leakage of propane.
20 lb. Propane Tank | Fuel
| Owner's Manual | Model 1819
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D A n G E r
• NEVER store a spare LP
cylinder/bottle under or
near the appliance or in an
enclosed area.
• NEVER fill a LP cylinder/
bottle beyond 80% full.
• DO NOT store an LP tank/
bottle in an area where
children play.
• LP cylinder should only
be stored outside and in a
cool, dry place.
• NEVER leave an LP tank/
bottle inside a vehicle
which may become over-
heated by the sun.
If the information above is
not followed exactly, a fire
causing death or serious
injury may occur.
An overfilled or improp-
erly stored cylinder is a
hazard due to possible gas
release from the safety relief
valve. This could cause
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
and appliance and call
fire department.
PLEASE NOTE: Your retailer can help you
match a replacement tank to your griddle.
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