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Disconnecting a Liquid Propane Gas (LP Gas) Tank from Your Grill:
1. Turn the burner knobs and LP gas tank valve to the full OFF position. (Turn clockwise to close.)
2. Detach the hose and regulator assembly from the LP gas tank valve by turning the quick coupling nut
counterclockwise (as shown below).
CAUTION: When the appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply tank.
L.P. TANK INFORMATION
Never use a dented or rusted L.P. tank or cylinder with a damaged valve.
L.P. cylinders are equipped with an O.P.D. (Overfilling Prevention Device). The device shuts off the flow of
gas to a cylinder after 80% capacity is reached. This limits the potential for release of gas when the cylinder
is heated, averting a fire or possible injury.
The L.P. cylinder must have a shut-off valve terminating in an L.P. gas supply cylinder outlet specified, as
applicable, for connection No. 510 in the standard for compressed gas cylinder valve outlet and inlet
connection ANSI/CGA-V-1. Cylinders must not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
(The L.P. cylinder must have an overfill protection device and a collar to protect the cylinder valve.)
The L.P. gas supply cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for L.P.
gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada,
CAN/CAS-
B339, “Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and
Commission.”
L.P. TANK USE
• When turning the L.P. tank on, make sure to open the valve SLOWLY two (2) complete turns to
ensure proper gas flow. Most gas tanks now come equipped with a leak detector mechanism
internal to the tank. When gas is allowed to escape rapidly, it shuts off the gas supply. Opening the
valve rapidly may simulate a gas leak, causing the safety device to activate, restricting gas flow and
causing low flames. Opening the valve slowly will ensure this safety feature is not falsely triggered.
• When not in use, gas supply cylinder valve is to be in the “OFF” position.
• The tank supply system must be stored upright to allow for vapor withdrawal.
• The regulator and hose assembly must be inspected before each use of the grill. If there is excessive
abrasion or wear or if the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to the grill being used again.
• Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and must not be stored in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area.
