Installation Safety Precautions; Safety Cap - Char-Broil 463341021 Guía Del Producto

Installation Safety Precautions

• Use grill, as purchased, only with LP (propane) gas and the regulator/valve
assembly supplied. If your grill is Dual Fuel ready, a conversion kit must be
purchased for use with natural gas.
• Grill installation must conform with local codes, or in their absence of local codes,
with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage and Handling Code,
B149.2.
• All electrical accessories (such as rotisserie) must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes, or National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA 70 or
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. Keep any electrical cords and/or fuel supply
hoses away from any hot surfaces.
• This grill is safety certified for use in the United States and/or Canada only. Do
not modify for use in any other location. Modification will result in a safety hazard.
LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage
• Turn OFF all control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling nut counterclockwise
by hand only - do not use tools to disconnect. Loosen cylinder screw beneath
bottom shelf or disconnect other retention means, then lift LP cylinder up and
and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP cylinder 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.
• A disconnected LP cylinder in storage or being transported must have a safety cap
installed (as shown). Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces such as a
carport, garage, porch, covered patio or other building. Never leave an LP cylinder
inside a vehicle which may become overheated by the sun.
• Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.
LP Cylinder Valve
USE AND CARE
LP Cylinder

SAFETY CAP

RETAINER STRAP
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• The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the following requirements:
• Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12" (30.5cm) (diameter)
x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.
• LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications
for LP cylinders 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 cylinder collar for marking.
• LP cylinder 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. Use only LP cylinders
equipped with this type of valve.
• LP cylinder must be upright for vapor withdrawal
and include collar to protect LP cylinder valve.
Always keep LP cylinders in upright position
during use, transit or storage.
LP cylinder in upright position
for vapor withdrawal
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
• LP gas 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.
• LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed with air.
LP Cylinder Filling
• Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
• LP dealer must purge new cylinder before filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP cylinder volume.
Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by temperature.
• A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP cylinder 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 cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a local fire department
for assistance. Check the telephone directory under "Gas Companies" for nearest
certified LP dealers.
OPD Hand Wheel
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