Black Stone 1868, Owner'S Manual

•  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.

!

WA R N I N G

Fuels used in liquefied propane 

gas appliances, and the 

products of combustion of 

such fuels, can expose you to 

chemicals including benzene, 

which is known to the State of 

California to cause cancer and 

cause birth defects or other 

reproductive harm. 

For more information go to www.

P65Warnings.ca.gov.

LP (LIQUEFIED 

PETROLEUM 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.

20LB. 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.

FUEL  |  PROPANE – 

20LB. TANK 

Section 01

20LB. LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER 

Fuel  |  Propane – 20lb. Tank

PLEASE NOTE:

 Your retailer can help you 

match a replacement tank to your griddle.

20LB. LP TANK

The 20 lb. LP Tank used with 

your griddle must meet the 

following requirements:

LP Tanks must be constructed 

and marked in accordance with 

specifications for LP Tanks of the 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

(DOT) or for Canada, CAN/

CSA-B339, tanks, spheres and tubes 

for transportation of dangerous 

goods. Transport Canada (TC).

 See LP Tank collar for marking.

LP Tank valve must have:

•  Type 1 outlet compatible with 

regulator of appliance.

•  Safety relief valve.

•  UL listed Overfill Protection 

Device (OPD). This OPD safety 

feature is identified by a unique 

triangular hand wheel. Use only 

LP Tanks equipped with this type 

of valve.

•  LP Tank must be arranged for 

vapor withdrawal and include 

collar to protect LP Tank valve.

Always keep new and 

exchanged LP Tanks in upright 

position during use,

transit or storage.

LP TANK FILLING

Use only licensed and experienced 

dealers. LP dealer must purge new 

tank before filling.

Volume of propane in tank 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.

To remove gas from LP Tank, contact 

a certified LP dealer or local fire 

department for assistance.

LP TANK EXCHANGE

Leak test new and exchanged 

LP tanks BEFORE connecting

to griddle. Please reference the 

Leak Test Instructions section

.

Many retailers offer the option of 

replacing empty LP tanks through 

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. 

Place dust cap on cylinder valve 

outlet whenever the cylinder is 

not in use.

Only install the type of dust cap 

on the cylinder valve outlet that is 

provided with the cylinder valve. 

Other types of caps or plugs may 

result in leakage of propane.

!

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 chil-

dren play.

• 

NEVER leave an LP tank/

bottle inside a vehicle which 

may become overheated by

the sun.

If the information above is not 

followed exactly, a fire causing 

death or serious injury may occur.

An overfilled or improperly 

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.

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