Thermos 461644604 Use And Care Manual page 6

6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full stop. The
regulator will seal on the back-check feature in the LP tank
valve, resulting in some resistance.
three-quarters turn is required to complete the
connection. Tighten by hand only – do not use tools.
NOTE:
If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect regulator and
repeat steps 5 and 6. If you are still unable to complete the
connection, do not use this regulator!
DANGER
• Do not insert any tool or foreign objects into the valve outlet
or safety relief valve. You may damage the valve and cause
a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion, fire, severe
personal injury, or death.
• Never attempt to attach this grill to the self-contained LP gas
system of a camper trailer or motor home.
• Do not use grill until leak-tested.
• If a leak is detected at any time, STOP and call the fire
department.
• If you cannot stop a gas leak,
valve and call LP gas supplier or your fire department!
Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator
1. Turn all grill control knobs to OFF.
2. Be sure regulator is tightly connected to LP tank.
3. Completely open LP tank valve by turning hand wheel
counterclockwise. If you hear a
immediately. There is a major leak at the connection.
before proceeding .
4. Brush soapy solution onto areas circled in the following
illustrations.
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Hold coupling nut and regulator
as shown for proper connection
to LP tank valve.
An additional one-half to
immediately close LP tank
rushing sound , turn gas off
Correct
Rear view of grill.
Sideburner valve.
5. If "growing" bubbles appear, there is a leak. Close LP tank
valve immediately and retighten connections.
be stopped do not try to repair.
Order new parts by giving the serial, model number and name
of items needed to the Grill Service Center at 1-800-241-7548
(U.S.) or 1-800-387-6057 (CANADA).
6. Always close LP tank valve after performing leak test by
turning hand wheel clockwise.
If leaks cannot
Call for replacement parts.