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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING REGULATOR TO LP TANK:
1. Place LP tank on a secure, level and stable
surface.
2. Turn control knob to the OFF position.
3. Turn LP tank OFF by turning hand wheel
clockwise to a full stop.
4. Remove the protective cap from LP tank.
Always use cap and strap supplied with
valve. DO NOT use a POL transport plug. It
will defeat the safety feature of the valve.
5. Hold regulator, insert nipple into LP tank
valve. Hand-tighten the coupling nut while
holding the regualtor in a straight line with
LP tank valve so as not to cross-thread the
connection.
6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten
to a full stop. The regulator will seal on the
backcheck. An additional one-half to three-
quarters turn is required to complete.
NOTE: If you cannot complete the
connection, repeat steps 5 and 6. If you are
still unable to complete the connection, DO
NOT use this regulator.
LEAK TESTING VALVES, HOSE AND
REGULATOR:
• Leak test must be repeated each time LP
tank is exchanged or re
fi
lled.
• DO NOT smoke or have anything nearby
that can easily ignite, such as lighters or
matches.
• DO NOT use an open
fl
ame to check for
gas leaks.
• Appliance must be leak tested outdoors in a
well-ventilated area away from open
fl
ames
or sparks.
If “growing” bubbles appear, there is a leak.
IMMEDIATELY turn o
ff
LP tank valve. If
bubbles continue, IMMEDIATELY get away
from the LP tank and contact your FIRE
DEPARTMENT (911).
WARNING
STEPS TO LEAK TEST:
1. 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 could
result.
2. Brush soapy solution onto all metal seams
and entire valve area. Slowly turn the LP
tank valve counterclockwise to the open
postion. At the
fi
rst sign of bubbles around
the tank connection, immediately turn the
valve o
ff
by turning clockwise. After 10
seconds, turn the LP tank valve to the o
ff
position and continue to watch for any
bubbles. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD THE VALVE REMAIN IN THE
OPEN POSITION FOR MORE THAN 12
SECONDS.
3. If bubbles are observed at the valve
attachment, you may attempt to tighten the
valve and repeat the test from the beginning
after waiting 5 minutes.
4. Brush soapy solution onto indicated
connections shown below in
A
and
B
.
5. If “growing” bubbles appear, there is a
leak. Close LP tank valve immediately and
retighten connections. If leaks cannot be
stopped, do not try to repair.
6. For assistance with any malfunction related
to the LP tank, regulator or hose, contact
your propane dealer or customer service.
Regulator
Coupling Nut
Center nipple
in LP tank
valve
Straight
A
B
