Kenmore 139.20153510, Use & Care Manual

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LP Tank Exchange
•Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing
your empty LP tank 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 grill.
Connecting Regulator To The LP Tank
1. LP tank must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to
assembly section.)
2. Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
3. Turn LP tank OFF by turning OPD hand wheel clockwise to
a full stop.
4. Remove the protective cap from LP tank valve. Always use
cap and strap supplied with valve.
OPD Hand Wheel
LP Tank Leak Test
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.
•Grill 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 grill away from open
flames or sparks.
•Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water
solution. Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows
in figure below. Leaks are indicated by growing bubbles.
Safety Relief Valve
Type 1 outlet with
thread on outside
Strap and Cap
If “growing” bubbles appear do not use or move the LP
tank. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire department!
Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas
train components (valve/hose/regulator) can result.
Do not insert a POL transport plug
(plastic part with external threads)
into the Type 1 tank valve outlet . It
will defeat the Safety Relief Valve
feature.
5. Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP tank valve.
Hand-tighten the coupling nut, holding regulator in a straight
line with LP tank valve so as not to crossthread the
connection.
Nipple has to be centered
into the LP tank valve.
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