GPF2718J
Owner’s Manual
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propane cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and equipped with a listed overfill prevention device (OPD).
Danger: A fire causing death or serious injury may occur if the following is no followed exactly:
Never store or use gasoline or other volatile substance in the vicinity of this grill.
Never store a spare propane cylinder in the vicinity of this grill, or in the vicinity of another
potential heat source.
Never fill the propane cylinder beyond 80% full.
LP (Propane) Gas Supply Connection
1. Always place the propane cylinder on the tank brackets located on the right side of the cart.
2. Always confirm that all burner control knobs are in the OFF position before activating the gas supply.
3. Before connection, be sure that there is no debris caught in the head of the gas cylinder, head of the regulator valve, or
in
the head of the burner and burner ports.
4. Always connect the gas supply regulators as follows:
Insert the nipple of the valve coupling into the tank valve and tighten the connection
collar by turning it clockwise with one hand while holding the regulator with the other.
(As the fig. shown on right)
5. Disconnect the propane cylinder from the regulator valve when the grill is not in use.
6. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion air and ventilation air to the grill.
DANGER
To prevent fire or explosion hazard when testing for a leak:
1. Always perform the “leak test “on page 15 before lighting the grill and each time the
cylinder is connected for use.
2. Do not smoke or allow other sources of ignition in the area while conducting a leak test.
3. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
4. Do not use matches, lighters or a flame to check for leaks.
5. Do not use grill until all leaks have been sopped, if you are unable to stop a leak, disconnect the propane supply, call
for gas appliance service or your local propane gas supplier.
Checking for Leaks
1. Make a 2-3 oz. of leak solution by mixing one part liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water.
2. Make sure control knobs are in the “OFF” position.
3. Spray some solution on the tank valve up to the regulator connection.
(As the fig. shown on right).
4. Inspect the solution at the connections, looking for bubbles. If no bubbles appear,
the connection is secure. .
5. If bubbles appear, you have a leak. Go to step 6.
6. Disconnect the regulator from the tank and reconnect, make sure the connection is secure.
7. Retest with solution.
8. If you continue to see bubbles, replace the cylinder.
