Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
™
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SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LP GAS
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Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product, as are gasoline and natural gas. LP
gas is a gas at regular temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, inside a
cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is released, the liquid readily vaporizes and
becomes gas.
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You should be able to recognize the odor of LP gas, as it smells much like natural gas.
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Leaking LP gas may collect in low areas that prevent dispersion, as it is heavier than
air.
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Air must be removed from a new LP tank before the initial filling. Your LP dealer is
equipped to do this.
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LP tanks should not be dropped or handled roughly. The LP tank must be installed,
transported, and stored in an upright position.
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Never store or transport the LP tank where temperatures can reach 125 degrees F (too
hot to hold by the hand; for example: do not leave the LP tank in a car on a hot day).
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The Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill requires that the LP cylinder be 20-lb. Size (18 ¼
inches high, 12 ¼ inches in diameter).
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The LP cylinder used with the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill must be:
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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 for
Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable;
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Provided with a listed overfilling prevention device.
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Provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with the connection for
outdoor cooking appliances.
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Provided with a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
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Arranged for vapor withdrawal.
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A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at normal use. The tank does not need to
be empty before it is refilled.
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Treat “empty” LP tanks with the same care as full tanks. Even when the LP tank is
empty of liquid there still may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the tank
valve before disconnecting.
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Do not use a damaged LP tank. Dented or rusty LP tanks or LP tanks with a damaged
valve may be hazardous and should be replaced with a new one immediately.
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The joint where the hose connects to the LP tank must be leak tested each time the LP
tank is reconnected.
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The LP connections supplied with the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill have been
designed and tested to meet government, American Gas Association, and Underwriters
Laboratories requirements.
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Replacement LP tanks supplied by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet satisfy these
requirements.
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If you have questions about spare LP tanks, please call Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet’s
Customer Service Department at (800) 868-1699.
