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LP Tank Exchange
• Many retailers that sell appliances offer
you the option of replacing your empty LP
tanks through an exchange service. Use
only those reputable exchange companies
that inspect, precision fill, test and certify
their cylinders. Exchange your tank only for
an OPD safety feature-equipped tank as
described in the “LP Tank” section of this
manual.
• Always keep new and exchanged LP tanks
in upright position during use, transit or
storage.
• Leak test new and exchanged LP tanks
BEFORE connecting to appliance.
LP Tank Leak Test
WARNING
Tank must be leak checked outdoors in well-
ventilated area, away from ignition sources
such as gas fired or electrical appliances.
During leak test, keep tank away from open
flames or sparks.
For your Safety
• Leak test must be repeated each time LP
tank is exchanged or refilled.
• Do not smoke during leak test.
• Do not use an open flame to check for
gas leaks.
Use a clean paintbrush and 50/50 soap and
water solution. Use mild soap and water. Do
not use household cleaning agents. Damage
to gas train components can result. Brush
soapy solution onto all weld seams and entire
valve area.
WARNING
If “growing” bubbles appear, do not use
or move the LP tank. Contact an LP gas
supplier or your fire department.
Connecting Regulator to Appliance
Use an adjustable or 19 mm / 3/4 in wrench
to connect the regulator hose to the cooking
system. Tighten securely with wrench. Do not
use appliance before checking for leaks. See
section Leak Testing.
Connecting Regulator to the LP Tank
Only use the pressure regulator and hose
supplied with this appliance.
1. Place LP tank on a secure, level, and
stable surface.
2. Turn the regulator knob to the OFF
position. (Turning clockwise)
3. Turn LP tank OFF by turning hand wheel
clockwise to a full stop.
4. Remove the protective cap from LP
tank valve.
(C) Hold coupling nut
and regulator as shown
for proper connection
to LP tank valve
(B) Nipple has to be
centered into the LP
tank valve
5. Hold regulator, insert nipple (B) into LP
tank valve. Hand tighten coupling nut,
holding regulator in a straight line (C) with
LP tank valve so as not to cross thread the
connection.
6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise to tighten
to a full solid stop. The regulator will seal
on the back-check feature in LP tank
valve, resulting in some resistance. An
additional one-half to three quarters
turn is required to complete connection.
Tighten by hand only – do not use tools.
