Installing Your LP Gas Cylinder
NOTICE:
FOR YOUR SAFETY, ONLY USE THE
REGULATOR AND HOSE ASSEMBLY PROVIDED AS
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH YOUR GRILL.
REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES MUST ALSO BE SPECIFIED
BY TEC.
NOTICE:
A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR CLASS A, B, C &
D FIRES SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
WARNING:
THE VENTILATION/ACCESS OPENING, IN
THE REAR OF THE PEDESTAL, MUST BE FREE AND
CLEAR FROM DEBRIS. THE GAS MUST BE TURNED OFF
AT THE SUPPLY CYLINDER WHEN THE GRILL IS NOT IN
USE.
Be sure to set the gas cylinder upright so the Cylinder
Valve is at the top. This will ensure proper vapor
withdrawal.
When you connect your cylinder to the grill, you will feel
the coupling nipple seal when there is slight resistance.
(See Figure 9.) Turn about one-half to three-quarters
further to complete the connection. Tighten only by hand;
do not use tools. If you cannot complete the final
connection, disconnect the regulator and repeat step 7,
below. If you are still unable to complete the connection,
replace the valve and regulator!
Procedure:
1. In order to make sure the Cylinder Valve is fully
closed, turn the Handwheel clockwise until it stops.
2. Turn all burner and pilot controls OFF.
3. Move your grill to an open area that’s level and
engage the Base Brake. (See Figure 17.)
4. Place the gas cylinder in the space provided in the
Base. Remove the protective caps from Cylinder
Valve Outlet and Nipple, as necessary.
5. Inspect the Coupling Nut, Nipple and Cylinder
Valve. See if there is any damage, dirt or debris.
Remove dirt or debris. Replace damaged parts prior
to use.
6. Inspect Regulator and Hose Assembly. See if there is
any damage, dirt or debris. Remove dirt or debris.
Replace damaged parts prior to use.
7. With the Regulator in your hand, insert the Nipple
into the Cylinder Valve. Make sure the Nipple is
centered in the Cylinder Valve outlet. Tighten the
Coupling Nut by hand, making sure not to cross-
thread the connection.
WARNING:
KEEP THE VENTILATION OPENINGS OF
THE CYLINDER ENCLOSURE FREE AND CLEAR OF
DEBRIS.
9
Gas Connection
continued
COUPLING
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 9
INSET FIGURE
PROPANE TANK
RELEASE
CLOSE
LATCH
TOP VIEW
Handwheel
Excess Flow
Valve
Cylinder
Valve
Cap & Strap
Valve
Outlet
Coupling
Nut
Regulator
Nipple
Figure 9.
Coupling Assembly
Figure 10
. Gas Tank Placement
