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BBQ Pigtail
The propane system has a high-pressure auxiliary BBQ takeoff. Locate the hose behind the access panel. The hose has a yellow dustcap, and an integral cutoff
valve. This provides 15PSI regulated propane to appliances that have their own regulators or are built to use high-pressure propane. The auxiliary BBQ male
connector is Cast Products part # 829000. The hose assembly in varying lengths is available as MB Sturgis part no. 100476.
The hose is available from your Aktiv dealer.
Propane Tank Filling
To fill the tank, first turn off all propane appliances, then turn off the tank shutoff valve.
We recommend that you find a qualified LPG technician to fill the tank. The following is an outline of the process to help you understand and not intended to be
complete, nor to substitute for formal training or instruction
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Do not attempt to fill the tank unless you have had appropriate training. Reading this HOWTO does not constitute sufficient training to safely fill propane. If
you overfill the tank, propane will vent uncontrollably out of the relief valve.
Attach the fill hose to the fill valve, open the bleeder valve slightly, and fill the tank to 80% capacity. The stop-fill valve should automatically stop the filling
process. You may also see liquid propane spit out of the bleeder valve. Stop filling immediately and close the bleeder valve.
We recommend that you use only propane from certified LPG retailers.
Propane Relief Valve
Under no circumstances should anyone fill the tank to more than 80% capacity; doing so can cause liquid propane to flow into the regulators. If this happens the
regulators must be replaced.
The relief valve with the blue plastic cover will automatically vent propane if the tank is overfilled or overheats. This is not a user-serviceable item; never attempt
to remove the cover, test, or otherwise interfere with the operation of this valve. Sometimes an overfilled tank will not start venting until the temperature rises.
If this valve should open, it is best to remove all sources of ignition and expeditiously leave the area until propane odor is no longer detectable. Venting
unburned propane is a slightly more advantageous situation than a tank explosion, which is what this valve is designed to prevent.
Propane Sender
The propane tank has a level indicator with a remote sender to the Monitor Panel. Both the three-light system on the monitor panel and the gauge on the tank
will give you a rough idea of your propane level; you will get a more accurate indication when you fill up. Note the amount it takes to fill your tank. The ten-
gallon tank in your Aktiv will hold eight gallons/30.4 litres when completely empty and filled to the correct 80% full level. Subtract the amount you buy from this
number, and you'll know how much was in the tank when you filled it. You may find that the gauge will read one light when you still have a considerable reserve,
or you may find that empty means empty, and you'd be wise to refill as soon as it goes down to one light. It depends on the characteristics of your individual
propane system.
