
The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with all applicable local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Storage and Handling
of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58; or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA
B149.1; Propane Storage and Handling, CSA B149.2
.
When purchasing or exchanging a cylinder for your gas smoker, it must be:
1. Constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT), and
2. Provided with a listed over-filling prevention device (OPD), and
3. Provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with connection for outdoor cooking appliance.
LP GAS CYLINDER (TANK) SPECIFICATIONS:
The cylinder must also be equipped with:
• A shut-off valve terminating in a Type 1 gas cylinder valve outlet.
• A Type 1 valve that prevents gas flow until a positive seal is obtained.
• An arrangement for vapor withdrawal.
• A collar to protect the cylinder shut-off valve.
• A safety relief device having direct communication with the vapor space of the cylinder.
• A listed over-filling prevention device (OPD).
• DO NOT attempt to connect smoker, as purchased for LP (propane) gas, to any other fuel supply
source such as a natural gas line.
• Do not use any other pressure regulator/hose assembly other than the one supplied with your
smoker. Replacement pressure regulator/hose assembly must be part # 30160HVR, which can be
obtained by contacting customer service at 1-866-475-5180 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, CST)
• Do not attempt to adjust or repair a regulator. The regulator is designed to operate at a maximum
output pressure of 11 inches of water column (2.74 kPa).
• Ensure the tank valve is closed prior to connecting the LP gas cylinder to your smoker. Turn the
valve knob clockwise to properly close the valve.
WARNINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Hose & Regulator Installation
Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the supply hose safety tags.
Read and follow all warnings in this manual concerning the safe use of LP gas
cylinders and the hose and regulator before connecting cylinder to smoker.
Read and follow all warnings on the LP cylinder.
Operating Instructions
LP Gas Cylinder Installation
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