Thermos 461240504 Product Manual page 17

LP Tank Exchange
• Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing
your empty LP tank through an exchange service. Use only
those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill,
test and certify their cylinders.
an OPD safety feature-equipped tank 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 grill.
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.
• Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area,
away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical
appliances. During leak test, keep grill away from open flames
or sparks.
• Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water
solution. Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows
in figure below.
s Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas
train components can result.
WARNING
If "growing" bubbles appear do not use or move the LP tank.
Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire department!
Exchange your tank only for
Connecting Regulator To The LP Tank
1. LP tank must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to
assembly section.)
2. Turn all control knobs, including sideburner, to the OFF
position.
3. Turn LP tank OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a
stop .
4. Remove the protective cap from LP tank valve. Always use
cap and strap supplied with valve.
Safety Relief Valve
5. Make sure hose and regulator pass
UNDER hose bracket on cart (
assembly step 19 ). Hold regulator and
insert nipple into LP tank valve. Hand-
tighten the coupling nut, holding
regulator in a straight line with LP tank
valve so as not to cross-thread the
connection.
Nipple has to be centered
into the LP tank valve.
OPD Hand Wheel
Type 1 outlet with
thread on outside
Strap and Cap
Do not use a POL transport plug
(plastic part with external threads)!
It will defeat the safety feature of
the valve.
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