WARNING
If “growing” bubbles appear do not use or move the LP
cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire
department!
Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder
1.
LP cylinder must be properly secured onto
. (Refer to
assembly section.)
2.
Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
3.
Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a
full stop
.
4.
Remove the protective cap from LP cylinder valve. Always use
cap and strap supplied with valve.
appliance
Safety Relief Valve
Nipple has to be centered
into the LP cylinder valve.
OPD Hand Wheel
Type 1 outlet with
thread on outside
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Do not use a POL transport plug
(plastic part with external threads)!
It will defeat the safety feature of
the valve.
Strap and Cap
LP Cylinder Exchange
• Many retailers that sell
offer you the option of
replacing your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service.
Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect,
precision fill, test and certify their cylinders.
Exchange your
cylinder only for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder
as described in the "LP Cylinder" section of this manual.
•
Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright
position during use, transit or storage.
•
Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE
connecting to the appliance.
LP Cylinder Leak Test
For your safety
•
Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder is exchanged
or refilled.
•
Do not smoke during leak test.
•
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
•
This appliance must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated
area, away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical
appliances. During leak test, keep appliance away from open
flames or sparks.
• Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water
solution.
• Do not use household cleaning agents.
Damage to gas train
components can result.
this appliance
Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows
in figure below.
5.
Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP
cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the
coupling nut, holding regulator in a
straight line with LP cylinder valve so
as not to cross-thread the connection.
• Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is
not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve
outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps
or plugs may result in leakage of propane.
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