How To Leak Test Your Lp Gas Tank; To Install Lp Gas Tank - Kenmore 141.16686 Operator's Manual

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NOTE
about
LP Gas
Tank
Exchange Programs
Many retailers
that sell grills offer you the option
of
replacing
your empty
LP Gas tank through
an exchange
service.
Use only those
reputable
exchange
compa-
nies that inspect,
precision
fill, test and certify their
tanks. Exchange
your tank only for an OPD safety
feature-equipped
tank as described
in the LP Gas tank
section
of this manual.
Always
keep new and exchanged
LP Gas tanks
in an
upright
position
during
use, transit
or storage.
Leak test new and exchanged
LP Gas tanks
BEFORE
connecting
one to your grill.
To
Install
LP
Gas
Tank
(LPG model only):
Secure
a 201b
LP
Gas
Tank
to
Gas
Grill
[]
Turn
your
LP
Gas Tank
Valve
clockwise
to the
closed
or OFF
positon.
[]
Place
LP
Gas
tank
into
tank
hole
on bottom
shelf
or (on
select
models)
slide
the
Tank
Tray
out
of
the cabinet
until
it is fully
extended.
The
Tank
Tray
has
an auto
lock
position
and
may
need
to be
pulled
firmly.
[]
Install
the
tank
so the Tank
Valve
faces
the
rear
right
corner
of cabinet.
[]
Screw
the Wing
Bolt
in to secure
the gas
tank.
How to Leak Test your LP Gas Tank
For your safety:
All leak tests
must
be repeated
each time
your
LP Gas
tank
is exchanged
or refilled.
When
checking
for gas leaks do not smoke.
Do not use an open
flame to check
for gas leaks.
Your grill must
be leak tested
outdoors
in a well-
ventilated
area,
away
from
ignition
sources
such
as
gas fired
or electrical
appliances.
During
the leak test,
keep
your
grill away from
open
flames
or sparks.
Do not use household
cleaning
agents.
Damage
to
gas assembly
components
can result.
[]
Use a clean
paintbrush
and a 50/50
mild soap and
water
solution.
[]
Brush
soapy solution
onto
LP Gas tank in the areas
indicated
by the arrows.
See diagram.
[]
If growing
bubbles
appear
do not use or move the
LP Gas tank. Call an LP Gas Supplier
or your
Fire
Department.
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If growing
bubbles
appear
do
not
use
or move
the
LP
Gas
tank.
Contact
an LP
Gas
Supplier
or your
fire
department!
Wing
Bolt 5/16"x3-1/2"
Qty.
1
Ref
# S233G0536A
LP Gas Model only:
Connect
Regulator with Hose to your LP Gas Tank
[]
Turn
all
Burner
Valves
to
the
OFF
position.
[]
inspect
the
valve
connection
port
and
regulator
assembly
for
damage
or
debris.
Remove
any
debris.
Never use damaged
or plugged
equipment.
[]
Connect
the regulator
assembly
to the tank
valve
and HAND
TIGHTEN
nut clockwise
to a full stop.
DO NOT use a wrench
to tighten
because
it could
damage
the Quick
Coupling
Nut and
result
in a
hazardous
condition.
[]
Open
the tank
valve
1/4 to 1/2 (counterclockwise)
and
use
a soapy
water
solution
to
check
all
connections
for
leaks
before
attempting
to light
your
grill. See
"Checking
for
LP Gas
Leaks".
If
a leak is found,
turn the tank
valve off and do not
use
your
grill
until
the
leak
is repaired.
Typ_ 12_n5ZbC_t;00Per
Quick
Coupling Nut
CAUTION:
When
the appliance
is not
in use
the gas
must
be turned
off at the tank.
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