Carolina Cooker M40322, Owner'S Manual

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Carolina Cooker®

844-478-4334

Model M40322 & M49469

January 2021

3.7   LP (Propane) Gas and LP Cylinder

     Safety

Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings

could result in a fire or an explosion, which could cause

property damage, personal injury, or death.

Use Carolina Cooker® products (appliances) only

in accordance with Federal, state, and local laws

and/or ordinances. Whenever connecting, using,

storing, or transporting an LP cylinder, the tank

and its connections must be in compliance with the

following:

• National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 

• Storage & Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, 

   ANSI/NFPA 58 

• Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 

• Propane Storage and Handling, CSA B149.2 

• Standard for Recreational Vehicles, 

  ANSI A119.2/NFPA 1192 

• Recreational Vehicle Code, CSA Z240 RV Series 

3.7.1   LP Cylinder Specifications

When purchasing or exchanging an LP cylinder for

this appliance, it must be constructed and marked in

accordance with the applicable standards of the US

and/or Canadian governing agencies.

The cylinder must also be equipped with:

  • A shut-off valve terminating in a Type 1 LP cylinder

    valve outlet.

  • A Type 1 valve that prevents gas flow until a positive

    seal is obtained.

  • A collar to protect the cylinder shut-off valve.

  • An overfilling prevention device (OPD).

  • The cylinder supply system must be arranged for  

    vapor withdrawal.

Note:

 For use with 20, 30, or 40 lb. cylinders of LP gas only.

3.7.2   Transporting and Refilling an LP Cylinder

  1.  Never transport an LP cylinder inside a car or in

      the trunk of a car. Use an open vehicle, such as a

      pickup truck.

  2.   Allow only qualified LP gas dealers to properly fill

      or repair the LP cylinder. DO NOT OVER FILL.

WARNING

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  3.   Check the dates on the cylinder collar, and if the

      cylinder is past its re-qualification date, return it

      for a new LP cylinder. Do not refill an out-of-date

      LP cylinder.

3.7.3   Using an LP Cylinder

  1.   Never use the LP cylinder in a position other

      than upright. Do not lay an LP cylinder on its side

      during use. 

  2.   Propane gas is heavier than air and will collect

      in low areas. Proper ventilation is extremely

      important.

  3.   When the appliance is not in use, the gas must

      be turned OFF by closing the LP cylinder valve

      and the gas pressure shutoff valve. 

  4.   Before storing the appliance after use, always

      disconnect the LP cylinder.

  5.   Never use an LP cylinder if it shows signs of

      dents, gouges, bulges, fire damage, corrosion,

      leakage, excessive rust, or other forms of visual

      external damage. The cylinder may be hazardous

      and should be checked by a qualified LP supplier.

3.7.4   Storing an LP Cylinder

  1.   LP cylinders must be stored outdoors, out of

      reach of children, and must not be stored in

      a human dwelling place, garage, or any other

      enclosed area. 

  2.   Never place a connected LP cylinder under the

      appliance. 

  3.  Do not store an LP cylinder within 10 feet (3m) 

      of any cooking appliance.