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Safety Considerations
HSL-32 Hibachi Griddle Operator Manual
Filling and Refilling LP Gas Cylinders
Never use a dented, rusty or damaged LP gas cylinder. Never attempt
to repair an LP cylinder. The only way to safely resolve a damaged LP
cylinder is to have it replaced by a qualified gas service technician or
gas supply company.
All purging and refilling of LP gas cylinders must be performed by
qualified personnel in the LP gas industry. Never store a spare LP gas
cylinder under or near this appliance.
Never fill the LP gas cylinder beyond 80 percent full. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in explosion, personal injury, or death.
If a gas leak cannot be stopped by closing the LP cylinder valve,
immediately leave the area and call the fire department.
To replace an LP gas cylinder:
1.
Turn all burner knobs to OFF and close the LP cylinder valve
2.
Disconnect the regulator hose from the LP cylinder
3.
Remove cylinder from the enclosure; have it replaced or filled at your local qualified LP gas dealer
4.
Connect the regulator valve
a.
Hold the regulator so it is aligned with the cylinder valve
b.
Thread the coupling nut onto the valve and tighten clockwise until there is resistance
c.
Tighten another half to three-quarters turn by hand to ensure the regulator is seated in the
valve –
do not use tools
d.
Do not use the regulator if the tank connection cannot be completed
5.
Open the LP cylinder valve
6.
If you smell gas or hear a hiss of gas escaping from the tank or regulator, close the cylinder valve
immediately and then:
a.
If the leak stops, remove the regulator from the tank and reattempt the connection
b.
If the leak persists, turn off the tank valve and remove the regulator
c.
If the leak cannot be stopped by closing the tank valve, leave the area and call the fire
department immediately
7.
Leak check the connections as described in the Leak Testing section below
