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LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage
•Turn OFF all control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn
coupling nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use
tools to disconnect. Loosen cylinder screw beneath
bottom shelf or disconnect other retention means, then lift
LP cylinder up and and out of cart. Install safety cap onto
LP cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap supplied
with valve.
Failure to use safety cap as directed may
result in serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
•A disconnected LP cylinder in storage or being
transported must have a safety cap installed (as
shown). Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed
spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered patio
or other building. Never leave an LP cylinder inside a
vehicle which may become overheated by the sun.
•Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.
OPD Hand Wheel
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
•
LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when
produced.
For Your Safety
, LP gas has been given an
odor (similar to rotten cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
•
LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly
when mixed with air.
LP Cylinder Filling
•
Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
•
LP dealer
must purge new cylinder
before filling.
•
Dealer should
NEVER
fill LP cylinder more than 80% of
LP cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will
vary by temperature.
•
A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close
LP cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for
assistance.
•Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the
atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice.
•To remove gas from LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or
call a local fire department for assistance. Check the
telephone directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest
certified LP dealers.
LP Cylinder Valve
Retainer Strap
Safety Cap
LP Cylinder
•The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet
the following requirements:
•
Use LP cylinders only with these required
measurements: 12" (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7
cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.
•LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in
accordance with specifications for LP cylinders of the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or for Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339, cylinders, spheres and tubes for
transportation of dangerous goods, Transport Canada
(TC). See LP cylinder collar for marking.
•
LP cylinder valve must have:
•Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
•Safety relief valve.
•UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD). This OPD
safety feature is identified by a unique triangular hand
wheel.
Use only LP cylinders equipped with this
type of valve.
•LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal
and include collar to protect LP cylinder valve.
Always keep LP cylinders in upright position
during use, transit or storage.
LP cylinder in upright position for
vapor withdrawal
USE AND CARE
LP Cylinder Exchange
•Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of
replacing your empty LP cylinder through an exchange
service. Use only those reputable exchange companies
that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders.
Exchange your cylinder only for an OPD safety
feature-equipped cylinder as described in the "LP
Cylinder" section of this manual.
•
Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright
position during use, transit or storage.
•
Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE
connecting to grill.
•Place safety cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of safety cap
on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the
cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in
leakage of propane.
LP Cylinder Leak Test
For your safety
•
Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder is
exchanged or refilled.
•
Do not smoke during leak test.
•
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
•
Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated
area, away from ignition sources such as gas fired or
electrical appliances. During leak test, keep grill away
from open flames or sparks.
•Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water
solution. Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by
arrows in figure below.
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Do not use household cleaning agents.
Damage to
gas train components can result.
WARNING
If
“growing”
bubbles appear do not use or move the LP
cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire
department!
Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder
1.
LP cylinder must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer
to assembly section.)
2.
Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
3.
Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise
to a
full stop
.
4.
Remove the safety cap from LP cylinder valve. Always
use cap and strap supplied with valve.
OPD Hand Wheel
Safety Relief Valve
Strap and Cap
Type 1 outlet with
thread on outside
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Do not use a POL transport
plug (plastic part with
external threads)! It will
defeat the safety feature of
the valve.
5.
Hold regulator and insert nipple into
LP cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the
coupling nut, holding regulator in a
straight line with LP cylinder valve
so as not to cross-thread the
connection.
Nipple has to be centered
into the LP cylinder valve.
Straight
Hold coupling nut
and regulator as
shown for proper
connection to LP
cylinder valve.
6.
Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full stop.
The regulator will seal on the back-check feature in the
LP cylinder valve, resulting in some resistance.
An
additional one-half to three-quarters turn is required
to complete the connection. Tighten by hand only –
do not use tools.
NOTE:
If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect
regulator and repeat steps 5 and 6. If you are still unable
to complete the connection,
do not use this regulator!
DANGER
• Do not insert any tool or foreign object into the valve
outlet or safety relief valve. You may damage the
valve and cause a leak. Leaking propane may result
in explosion, fire, severe personal injury, or death.
Coupling nut
