3/8”
3/8”
male
male
flare
flare
adapter
adapter
3/8”
male
flare
adapter
Type 1,
QCC-1
connector
3/8” female
flare adapter
3/8” male
flare adapter
Regulator
Assembly
NOTE:
Tank must be
mounted in vertical position
for proper Ventilation
LP/Propane Tank Connection
Outdoor grills orificed for use with LP/Propane
gas come equipped with a high capacity
hose/regulator assembly for connection to a
standard 20 lb. LP/Propane cylinder equipped
with a Type 1, QCC-1 connector. Hose assembly
must comply with Elastomeric Composite Hose
and Couplings for conducting Propane and
Natural Gas, CAN/CGA-8.1 standard or the
Theromplastic Hose and Hose Couplings for
conducting Propane and Natural Gas
CAN1-8.3 standard.
(See LP/Propane tank
requirements below). Each
tank is supplied with a dust
cap. Place dust cap on
cylinder valve outlet
whenever the cylinder is not in
use. Only install the type of dust
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.
Connect the regulator to the grill unit by
screwing the 3/8” flare coupling to the 3/8” flare
adapter. Connect to the tank valve by screwing
the Type 1, QCC-connector to the LP/Propane
tank. Open the tank valve and check the
connection between the regulator and the
Type 1, QCC-1 fitting for leaks with a soapy water
solution. If bubbles appear, tighten the
connection. Repeat until all leaks have been
stopped. ALWAYS CHECK FOR LEAKS AFTER
EVERY LP/PROPANE TANK CHANGE. Any joint
sealant used must be an approved type and be
resistive to the actions of LP/Propane gas.
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LP/Propane Tank Requirements
A dented or rusty LP/Propane tank may be
hazardous and should be checked by your tank
supplier. Never use a cylinder with a damaged
valve. All tanks should be equipped with an OPD
(overfilling protection device). This is a DOT
requirement for all tanks purchased after
October 1, 1998 and will ensure that the tank is
not overfilled. The LP/Propane tank should be a
standard 5-gal, 20 lb. gas cylinder tank
approximately 12” in diameter and 18” high
which must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the Specifications for LP/Propane
Gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National Standard
of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres
and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous
Goods; and Commission. The cylinder connection
device must be compatible with the Type 1,
QCC-1 connector on the outdoor cooking
appliance.
All LP/Propane tanks must be mounted in a
vertical position for proper ventilation. The
cylinder must be provided with a shut-off valve
terminating in an LP/Propane gas supply cylinder
valve outlet specified. The cylinder supply system
must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and
provided with a listed overfilling prevention
device. If the appliance is stored indoors the
cylinder must be disconnected and removed from
the appliance. Each tank is supplied with a dust
cap. Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet
whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install
the type of dust 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. The cylinder used must
include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-
vented area out of the reach of children.
Built-In Installations
Built-in installations must be plumbed using a
fixed/hard line if the unit is going to be operated
at a distance exceeding 3 feet (0.91 meters) from
the fuel supply per ANSI Z21.24 CSA. Also, in a
built-in construction where an LP/Propane tank is
going to be used, there
MUST
be some type of
support (braces, cutout, etc.) to prevent tank from
moving within the installation. The support must
also allow the LP/Propane tank to withstand a
horizontal tipping force equal to the weight of
the tank without tipping over. The tank can not
tip over or deflect more than 1.00 inch when a
8 lb. horizontal force is applied to a 20 lb.
LP/Propane tank
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Connection
Operating Pressure
1/2” (1.3 cm) NPT male with a 3/8” (.95) flare adapter
10.0” W.C.P. LP/Propane.
