KitchenAid 720-0826E, Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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Make Gas Connection 5. Using your hand, turn the gas pressure regulator/hose
assembly clockwise to connect to the 20 lb LP gas fuel
tank as shown.
Hand tighten only. Use of a wrench could damage the
quick coupling nut.
A. Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly
B. 20 lb LP gas fuel tank
A
B
A. Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly
B. 20 lb LP gas fuel tank
A. Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly
B. 20 lb LP gas fuel tank
NOTE: If grill is to be converted to Natural gas, follow
instructions in the “Gas Conversions” section.
20 lb LP Gas Fuel Tank
LP Gas:
IMPORTANT: A 20 lb LP gas fuel tank must be purchased
separately.
IMPORTANT: The gas pressure regulator/hose assembly
supplied with the grill must be used. Replacement gas pressure
regulator/hose assembly specific to your model is available
from your outdoor grill dealer.
To Connect the 20 lb LP Gas Fuel Tank:
1.
Check that the 20 lb LP gas fuel tank is in the “OFF”
position. If not, turn the valve clockwise until it stops.
2. Check that the 20 lb LP gas fuel tank valve has the proper
type-1 external male thread connections per ANSI Z21.81.
3.
Check that the burner control knobs are in the “OFF”
position.
4. Remove any debris and inspect the valve connections,
port, and gas pressure regulator/hose assembly for
damage.
NOTE: Always keep the LP cylinder at 90
°
(upright) orientation
to provide vapor withdrawal.
Make sure that the cylinder valve connection device
properly mates with the connection device attached to the
inlet of the pressure regulator.
6. Open the tank valve fully by turning the valve
counterclockwise. Wait a few minutes for gas to move
through the gas line.
7. Before lighting the grill, test all connections by brushing on
an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles
will show a leak.
8. If a leak is found, turn the tank valve off and do not use the
grill. Contact a qualified gas technician to make repairs.
9.
Go to “Check and Adjust the Burners” section.
To Disconnect the 20 lb LP Gas Fuel Tank:
1.
Check that the burner control knobs are in the “OFF”
position and the grill is cool.
2.
Check that the 20 lb LP gas fuel tank is in the “OFF”
position. If not, turn the valve clockwise until it stops.
3. Using your hand, turn the gas pressure regulator/hose
assembly counterclockwise to disconnect to the 20 lb LP
gas fuel tank as shown.
Hand loosen only. Use of a wrench could damage the
quick coupling nut.
4. Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on
the 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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