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GRILL INSTALLATION – Propane Tank Types
Types of Propane Tanks: Propane tanks are mainly used alongside stoves, water heaters, grills,
generators, and welding equipment. These bottles or metal cylinders contain propane, a type of alkaline
gas that has been compressed and transformed into liquid form. Transporting, storing, and using
propane safely can only be possible if it is held inside tanks or containers. Since propane has various
applications, many types of tanks are being used as propane containers. Below are some common
examples.
Large Capacity Tanks: Propane is delivered to your home as a very cold liquid and is pumped into a
specially designed storage tank (Fig.A). The liquid changes to gas before leave’s the tank. Propane tanks
are typically painted white or silver to reflect heat and prevent the pressure inside the tank from getting
too high.
If you have an underground tank, only the cover (Fig.B)
will be visible above ground.
• The cover on top of the tank protects several
components from weather and physical damage.
• The tank shut-off valve, which you can close to
stop the flow of propane to your home in case of
a leak or other emergency.
• The regulator, which controls the pressure of the
propane gas coming out of the tank.
• The safety relief valve, which will pop open
automatically if the pressure inside the tank gets
too high. The valve will close again when the
pressure returns to normal.
• The tank gauge, which shows the percentage of
propane in the tank.
Propane flows from your tank to your home through pipes, most of which run
underground. You may also have a secondary pressure regulator on an outside wall of your
home to further adjust gas pressure. A shut-off valve in each pipe can be closed to stop gas
flow to an individual appliance. An appliance connector is the final segment in the gas
piping system. This specially designed flexible tube typically two or three feet long-carries
gas from a pipe to the back of an appliance.
Medium Capacity Tanks
Any L.P. gas supply cylinder used with this grill must be approximately 12 inches diameter
and 18 inches high. The maximum fuel capacity is 80% and is approximately 20 pounds of
propane. The L.P. cylinder must have a shut-off valve terminating in a Type 1 L.P. A Type 1
compatible cylinder with a Type 1-cylinder valve has a back-check valve which does not
permit gas flow, until a positive seal has been obtained.
LP Tank Filling
• Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
• LP dealer must purge tank before filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP tank more than 80% of LP tank volume. 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. This is a hazardous
practice.
• To remove gas from LP tank, contact an LP dealer or call a local fire department for
assistance.
• Check the telephone directory under “Gas companies” for nearest certified LP
dealers.
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Fig. A
Fig. B
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