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GAS 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 it leaves 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 purged 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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