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CONNECTING HOSE AND REGULATOR TO AN LP GAS CYLINDER:
Insure the cylinder valve is CLOSED prior to connecting the LP gas cylinder to your
cooker. Turn the regulator control knob clockwise to properly close the valve. Read
and follow all instructions and warnings on the supply hose safety tags. Read and
follow all warnings in this manual concerning the safe use of LP gas cylinders and the
hose and regulator before connecting cylinder to cooker. Read and follow all warnings
on the LP cylinder.
1. Check that the cylinder valve is closed by turning the
knob clockwise.
2. Remove the protective plastic cap from the cylinder valve
and the connection device.
3. Insert the nipple of connection device into the valve outlet.
Insure that the device is centered properly.
4. Turn the large coupling nut clockwise by hand and tighten
to a full stop. Take care not to cross thread the coupling nut
onto the cylinder valve. Do not over-tighten the knob onto
the valve. Do not use tools to tighten connection.
NOTE
: If you are unable to make the connection,
repeat Steps 3 and 4.
5. Check that the hose does not contain kinks, does not come
into contact with sharp edges, and does not contact
surfaces that may become hot during use.
6. Leak check all fittings before lighting your cooker. See
section on "Leak Testing" in this manual.
LEAK TESTING:
To prevent fire or explosion hazard:
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DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test.
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Perform test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated area.
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Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame.
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Never perform a leak test while the cooker is in use or while cooker is still hot.
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