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Off Clockwise
Safety Relief
Valve
OPD
Hand
Wheel
Strap and
Protective
Cap
OPD
Hand
Wheel
LP Tank Exchange
Many retailers that sell appliances offer you the option of replacing your empty LP
tanks through an exchange service, Use only those reputable exchange companies
that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your tank only for
an OPD safety feature-
equipped tanks as described in the “LP Tank” section of this
manual.
Always keep new and exchanged LP tanks in upright position during use, transit or
storage.
Leak test new and exchanged LP tanks BEFORE connecting to appliance.
LP Tank Leak Test
For your safety
Leak test must be repeated each time LP tank is exchanged or
refilled.
Do not smoke during leak test.
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
Appliance must be leak checked outdoors in well-ventilated area,
away from open flames or sparks.
Use a clean paint brush and 50/50 soap and water solution.
Use mild soap and water. Do not use household cleaning agents.
Damage to gas train
components can result.
Brush soapy solution onto all metal seams and entire valve area.
Regulator Hose Assembly Check
Before each use, check to see if there is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks. The
hose must be replaced prior to the appliance being put into operation. The
replacement hose assembly must be that specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING
If “growing” bubbles appear, do not use or move the LP tank. Contact an LP gas supplier or
your fire department.
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.
Do not use a POL transport plug (A)
(plastic part with external threads)! It
will defeat the safety feature of the
valve.
Regulator
Nipple must be
centered into the
LP tank valve
B
Hold coupling nut and regulator as
shown for proper connection to LP tank
valve
C
Coupling
nut
