Thermos 463322012, Product Manual

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• NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near 

the appliance or in an enclosed area. 

• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
• An over filled or improperly stored cylinder is a 

hazard due to possible gas release from the 
safety relief valve.  This could cause an 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/appliance and call your fire department.

DANGER

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  

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.

OPD Hand Wheel

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.

LP Cylinder Valve

Retainer Strap

Safety
Cap

LP Cylinder   
•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 arranged 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

disconnect other retention means, then lift PL cylinder up and