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2. TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE:
WARNING:
Although
it is safe when
used properly,
careless
handling
of the propane
gas cylinder
could
result
in fire,
explosion,
and/or
serious
injury.
PROPANE
GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR, AND WILL COLLECT
IN
LOW AREAS,
INCREASING
THE ABOVE
RISKS THEREFORE:
•
ALWAYS
use the cylinder
cap provided
with your
cylinder
whenever
the
cylinder
is not connected
to your grill. (Figure
4)
•
DO NOT store
in a
building,
garage
or any
other
enclosed
area.
Store
in a well-ventilated
CYLINDER
area.
CAP
_
STRAP
•
DO NOT store
near any
gas burning
apparatus
or
LP TANK VALVE
in any
high-heat areas such as a closed car or trunk.
• Transport and store the cylinder in an upright position -- do
not tip on its side.
• Store out of reach of children.
• DO NOT smoke while transporting a cylinder in your vehicle.
FILLING:
FOR SAFETY
REASONS,
IF AN OPTIONAL
L.P. GAS
CYLINDER
WAS SUPPLIED
WITH YOUR
GRILL,
IT HAS
BEEN
SHIPPED
EMPTY.
THE CYLINDER
MUST
BE PURGED
OF AIR AND
FILLED
PRIOR
TO USING
ON YOUR
GRILL.
WHEN
GETTING
YOUR
CYLINDER
FILLED:
• Allow only a qualified
UP. gas dealer
to fill or repair your
cylinder.
• DO NOT allow the cylinder
to be filled
beyond
80% full.
• Make
sure the L.P. gas dealer
checks
the cylinder
for leaks
after filling.
If the above
instructions
are not followed
exactly,
a fire causing
death
or serious
injury
may
occur.
HOSE & REGULATOR
PROPANE GAS MODELS:
Your grill is designed
to operate
on L.R (propane)
gas at a
pressure
regulated
at 11" water
Q.C.C.
column(2.74
kPa). A regulator
preset
to this pressure
is supplied
with the grill and MUST
be used.
REGULATOR
This regulator
is equipped
with
Q.C.C.I
the Q.C.C.
Type
1, quick
connect
coupling
system,
which
incorporates
the following
safety
features:
(Figure
5)
• It will not allow gas to flow until a
positive
seal has been made. (Figure
6)
• It has a thermal
element
that will shut off the flow of gas
between
240 and 300°F
(115 and150°C).
• It also has a flow-limiting
device
which,when
activated,
will
restrict the flow of gas to 10 cubic feet per hour (0.28 cubic
meters
per hour).
REGULATOR
Prior to attaching
the propane
cylinder
to the hose and regulator,
be sure the cylinder
valve and the appliance
valves are OFF. The
cylinder
valve is turned off by rotating
the handwheel
(see Figure 3)
clockwise
(left to right) until it stops and all appliance
valves should
be in the off position.
When
attaching
the regulator
to the cylinder,
make sure that the small probe in the nipple is centered
in the
mating Q.C.C.
1 cylinder
valve (see Figure 6). Turn the right hand
threaded
Q.C.C.1
black nut onto the valve in a clockwise
motion
until there is a positive stop. DO NOT USE A WRENCH,
HAND
TIGHTEN
ONLY.
Should the large black thermally sensitive coupling nut be
exposed to temperatures
above 240 and 300°F, it will soften
and allow the regulator probe to disengage from the cylinder
valve -- thereby shutting off the flow of gas. Should this
occur, do not attempt to reconnect the nut. Remove the entire
regulator assembly, and replace it with a new one. (See
'REPLACEMENT
PARTS' section in assembly instructions or
contact us at 1-800-396-3838)
The cause of the excessive
heat should
be determined
and
corrected
before operating your grill again. The regulator probe
also contains a flow-sensing
element, which will limit the flow of
gas to the regulator to a manageable amount (10 cubic feet per
hour) in the event of a hose or regulator rupture. If it is evident
that the flow control device has been activated, the cause of the
excessive flow should be determined and corrected before using
your grill again.
Please refer to the troubleshooting
guide on page 34 or
contact
us 1-800-396-3838.
NOTE:
IMPROPER LIGHTING PROCEDURES
CAN
CAUSE THE FLOW CONTROL TO ACTIVATE, RESULTING
IN REDUCED
HEAT OUTPUT. IF THIS IS SUSPECTED,
RESET THE FLOW CONTROL BY SHUTTING OFF ALL
BURNER CONTROLS AND THE CYLINDER VALVE. WAIT
30 SECONDS, THEN TURN THE CYLINDER VALVE ON
EXTREMELY SLOWLY - WAIT 5 SECONDS AND TURN THE
BURNER VALVE ON AND LIGHTAS
NORMAL.
• Never connect a propane gas grill to an unregulated
propane gas supply or any other gas. Do not attempt to
alter the hose or regulator in any way.
• The connection fitting must be protected when disconnected
from the propane tank. If the fitting is allowed to drag on
the ground, nicks and scratches could occur resulting in a
leak when connected to the propane tank.
PROPANE
AND NATURAL
GAS MODELS:
• Do not allow any grease (or other hot material) to fall onto
the hose, or allow the hose to come in contact with any hot
surfaces of the grill.
• Visually inspect the entire length of the hose assembly
before each use of the grill. If it is evident there is
excessive abrasion/wear,
or the hose is cut, it must be
replaced prior to using your grill. Only the hose assembly
as specified in the Parts List should be used.
• Follow the 'LEAK TEST' instructions before lighting your
grill for the first time, every time a propane cylinder is
refilled, if any gas component is changed, if the regulator
flow-limiting device has been activated, after prolonged
periods of storage or non-use or at least once per season.
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