GPT1813G
Owner’s Manual
12
Operating the Grill
CAUTION:
Use only the regulator provided. If a replacement is necessary, call our customer service center. The use of
unauthorized parts can create an unsafe condition and environment.
Connect gas cylinder
The
propane gas
supply
cylinder
to
be
used
must
be
constructed
and
marked
in
accordance
with
the
Specifications
for
LP-gas
Cylinders
of
the
U.S.
Department
of
Transportation
(DOT).
Only
cylinders
marked
‘’propane’’
must
be
used.
Use only
1-pound
(16.4
oz)
cylinders
equipped
with
a
cylinder
connection
device
compatible
with
the
connection
for
outdoor
cooking
appliances. The propane cylinder must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal. If the appliance is not in use, the gas cylinder must be disconnected.
Storage
of
an
appliance
indoors
is
permissible
ONLY
if
the
cylinder
is
disconnected
and
removed
from
the
appliance.
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.
Your
cylinder
must
never
be
stored
where
temperatures
can
reach
over
125°F.
Before
connection,
be
sure
that
there
is
no
debris
caught
in
the
head
of
the
gas
cylinder,
head
of
the
regulator
valve,
or
in
the
head
of
the
burner
and
burner
ports.
Connect
regulator
valve
and
hand-tighten
firmly.
Disconnect
the
propane
cylinder
from
the
regulator
valve
when
the
grill
is
not
in
use.
DO
NOT
obstruct the
flow
of
combustion
air
and
ventilation
air
to
the
grill.
DANGER: A fire causing death or serious injury may occur if the following is not followed exactly:
Never store or use gasoline or other volatile substances in the vicinity of this grill.
Never store a spare propane cylinder in the vicinity of this grill, or in the vicinity of another
potential heat source.
Never
refill
a
disposable
cylinder.
DANGER
To prevent fire or explosion hazard when testing for a leak:
1. Always perform the leak test on page 10 before lighting the grill and each time the cylinder is connected for use.
2. Do not smoke or allow other sources of ignition in the area while conducting a leak test.
3. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
4. Do not use matches, lighters or a flame to check for leaks.
5. Do not use grill until all leaks have been stopped. If you are unable to stop a leak, disconnect the propane supply, call
for gas appliance service or your local propane gas supplier.
Checking for Leaks
1. Make two to three oz. of leak solution by mixing one part liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water.
2. Make sure control knobs are in the “OFF” position.
3. Spray some solution on the tank valve up to the regulator connection.
4. Inspect the solution at the connections for bubbles. If no bubbles appear, the connection is secure.
5. If bubbles appear, you have a leak. Go to step 6.
6. Disconnect the regulator from the tank and reconnect. Make sure the connection is secured.
7. Retest with solution.
8. If you continue to see bubbles, replace the cylinder.
Lighting Your Grill
DANGER:
Failure to open lid while igniting the grill’s burners or not waiting five minutes to allow gas to clear if the
grill does not light, may result in an explosion, which could cause serious bodily injury or death.
WARNING
: To prevent possible bodily injury, never stand with your head directly over the grill when preparing to
light the main burners.
