Make Gas Connection - KitchenAid 740-0004 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

Make Gas Connection

NOTE: If grill is to be converted to Natural gas, follow
instructions in the "Gas Conversions" section.
9 kg (20 lb) LP Gas Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT: A 9 kg (20 lb) LP gas fuel tank must be
purchased separately.
IMPORTANT: The gas pressure regulator/hose assembly
supplied with the grill must be used. Replacement gas pressure
regulator/hose assembly specific to your model is available
from your outdoor grill dealer.
To Install the 9 kg (20 lb) LP Gas Fuel Tank:
1. Install the 9 kg (20 lb) LP gas fuel tank into the
compartment below the grill.
2. Tighten the locking screw against the bottom collar of the 9
kg (20 lb) LP gas fuel tank to secure.
To Connect the 9 kg (20 lb) LP Gas Fuel Tank:
Check that the 9 kg (20 lb) LP gas fuel tank is in the "Off"
1.
position. If not, turn the valve clockwise until it stops.
2. Check that the 9 kg (20 lb) LP gas fuel tank valve has the
proper type-1 external male thread connections per ANSI
Z21.81.
Check that the burner control knobs are in the "Off"
3.
position.
4. Remove any debris and inspect the valve connections,
port, and gas pressure regulator/hose assembly for
damage.
NOTE: Always keep the LP cylinder at 90º (upright)
orientation to provide vapor withdrawal.
5. Using your hand, turn the gas pressure regulator/hose
assembly clockwise to connect to the 9 kg (20 lb) LP gas
fuel tank as shown.
Hand tighten only. Use of a wrench could damage the
quick coupling nut.
A. Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly
B. 9 kg (20 lb) LP gas fuel tank
6. Open the tank valve fully by turning the valve
counterclockwise. Wait a few minutes for gas to move
through the gas line.
7. Before lighting the grill, test all connections by brushing on
an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles
will show a leak.
8. If a leak is found, turn the tank valve off and do not use the
grill. Contact a qualified gas technician to make repairs.
The igniter battery is not factory installed. A "AA" size
9.
alkaline battery is located in the accessory box on the grill
grate. Install battery at this time following the instructions
in "Replacing the Igniter Battery" section.
10. Go to "Check and Adjust the Burners" section.
To Disconnect the 9 kg (20 lb) LP Gas Fuel Tank:
Check that the burner control knobs are in the "OFF"
1.
position and the grill is cool.
2. Check that the 9 kg (20 lb) LP gas fuel tank is in the
"OFF" position. If not, turn the valve clockwise until it
stops.
3. Using your hand, turn the gas pressure regulator/hose
assembly anticlockwise to disconnect to the 9 kg (20 lb)
LP gas fuel tank as shown.
Hand loosen only. Use of a wrench could damage the
quick coupling nut.
4. Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on
the valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve.
Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of
propane.
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