Char-Broil 463439915, Product Manual

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Installation Safety Precautions

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

USE AND CARE

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

Retainer Strap

Safety Cap 

LP Cylinder   

•The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the 

following requirements:

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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.

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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.

OPD Hand 
Wheel

•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)

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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

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Use only licensed and experienced dealers.

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LP dealer 

must purge new cylinder

 before filling.

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Dealer should 

NEVER

 fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP 

cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by 

temperature.

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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.