Gas & LP Tank Connections
GAS & LP CYLINDER
Check Local Codes
Consult your local LP dealer or Natural Gas Company for recom-
mended installation procedures and regulations. In the absence of
local codes, installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 or CAN/CGA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code or
CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code.
Natural Gas Models
The grill is designed to operate on Natural Gas at a pressure of 7”
water column (W.C.) [1.75 kPa]. Check with your gas utility for local
gas pressure. Use of your gas grill at pressures other than approxi-
mate 7” WC could affect the performance of your grill.
Natural Gas Hose & Inspection
A single hose of not more than 12 feet long (3.6 meters) is supplied
with the cart-styled models.
Check the hose before each use at places where there could be extra
bending, such as near the gas supply quick-disconnect coupling and
at the grill valve connection. Look for cracking, cuts or heat damage.
Check the entire length for cracking and excessive wear.
To replace the hose, turn off gas supply at valve. Release the quick-
disconnect coupling. Using a wrench, disconnect hose from grill valve
connection under the control panel, and clean threads.
Replace only with an identical hose from the manufacturer or an au-
thorized dealer.
Do not use pipe joint compound on the flared
fitting at the control panel grill valve connection.
LP Gas Models
The Grill using a
Type I
LP cylinder includes the Regulator. Any re-
placement pressure regulator or hose assembly must meet or exceed
the specifications of the MHP.
LP Gas Cylinder Requirements: (The LP-Gas Cylinder is not sup-
plied with your MHP Grill.)
The LP cylinder should be equipped with an OPD (Overflow Preven-
tion Device) and a QCC! Or Type 1 (CGA810) cylinder connection.
This cylinder connection is compatible with the grill connection. OPD
is an internal mechanical device that limits the amount of liquid pro-
pane and prevents overfilling the LP cylinder. The correct filling
methods for the filling of your cylinder are by weight or volume, as
described in NFPA 58. Please make sure your LP dealer fills your LP
cylinder by weight or volume. Ask your LP dealer to read purging and
filling instructions on the LP cylinder before attempting to fill.
All LP cylinders supply systems must include a collar to protect the
cylinder valve.
The LP cylinder must be a 20-LB size (18 1/4 “ high, 12 ¼” in diame-
ter).
The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with
the specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.). In Canada, gas cylinders must meet Cana-
dian LP Gas Tank Specification Code, National Standard of Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dan-
gerous Goods and Commission.
Be sure your LP cylinder has a D.O.T. certification and has been
tested within five years. This information is usually marked on the
protective collar.
WARNING: If you use an LP tank exchange service, be
sure that the exchanged tank is equipped with an OPD. If
there is not an LP tank available for exchange equipped with an
OPD, we recommend that you have your LP tank filled by an
authorized LP dealer.
DANGER: Do not use an open flame to check for gas
leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the
immediate area while you check for leaks. Sparks or
flames will result in a fire or explosion which can cause
serious bodily injury or death, and damage to property.
DO NOT CONNECT THE GRILL TO AN LP GAS
CYLINDER GREATER THAN 20 LB. CAPACITY.
FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL GAS TUBE BENDING
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