Kenmore 415.16646900 Use And Care Manual page 6

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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. An additional one-half to
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..
• If a leak is detected at any time, STOP and call the fire
department.
• If you cannot stop a gas leak, immediately close LP tank
valve and call LP gas supplier or your fire department!
WARNING
• 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.
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Hold coupling nut and regulator
as shown for proper connection
to LP tank valve.
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 OPD hand wheel
counterclockwise. If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off
immediately. There is a major leak at the connection. Correct
before proceeding by calling Sears for replacement parts at
®
1-800-4-MY-HOME .
4. Brush soapy solution onto areas where bubbles are shown in
picture below:
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Never remove threaded
orifice at end of valve.
5. If "growing" bubbles appear, there is a leak. Close LP tank
valve immediately and retighten connections. If leaks cannot
be stopped do not try to repair. Call Sears for replacement
parts at 1-800-4-MY-HOME .
6. Always close LP tank valve after performing leak test by
turning hand wheel clockwise.
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