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Connecting Regulator to the LP Tank
1. Place LP tank on a secure, level, and stable surface.
2. Turn control knob to the OFF position.
3. Turn LP tank OFF by turning hand wheel clockwise to a
full
stop
.
4. Remove the protective cap from the LP tank valve. Always
use cap and strap supplied with valve.
5. Hold regulator, insert nipple (B) into LP tank valve. Hand tighten coupling nut, holding
regulator in a straight line (C) with LP tank valve so as not to cross thread the
connection.
6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise to tighten to a
full solid stop. The regulator will seal on the
back-check feature in the LP tank valve,
resulting in some resistance. An additional
one-half to three quarters turn is required to
complete connection.
TIGHTEN BY HAND
ONLY
– DO NOT USE TOOLS.
NOTE: If you cannot complete connection,
disconnect regulator and repeat step 5 and 6. If
you are still unable to complete the connection,
do not use this regulator!
Disconnecting Regulator to the LP Tank
1. Turn control knob of regulator to the OFF position.
2. Turn LP tank OFF by turning hand wheel clockwise to a
full stop
.
3. Turn the coupling nut counterclockwise to loosen the connector. Loose by hand only
–
do not use tools.
4.
When disconnected, the regulator should be hung on the hook attached to the appliance
.
WARNING
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.
Never attempt to attach this appliance to the self-contained LP gas system of a camper or
trailer or motor home.
The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the appliance must be the one
used. Replacement pressure regulator and hose assemblies must be those specified by
the manufacturer.
WARNING
Do not use appliance until leak checked.
If leak is detected at any time, STOP.
If you cannot stop a gas leak, immediately close LP tank valve, leave area of appliance,
and call LP gas supplier or your fire department!
Do not use a POL transport plug (A)
(plastic part with external threads)! It
will defeat the safety feature of the
valve.
