Lp Cylinder Exchange; Lp Cylinder Leak Test; Connecting Regulator To The Lp Cylinder - Char-Broil PERFORMANCE Series Use And Care Manual

LP Cylinder Exchange

• Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing
your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only
those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill,
test and certify their cylinders.
for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described
in the "LP Cylinder" section of this manual.
• Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright
position during use, transit or storage.
• Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE
connecting to grill.

LP Cylinder Leak Test

For your safety
• Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder 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 paint brush and a 50/50 soap
and water solution. Use mild soap and water.
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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
cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire
department!

Connecting Regulator To The LP Cylinder

1. LP cylinder must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to
Assembly Manual)
2. Turn all control knobs including sideburner (if featured) to the
OFF position.
3. Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a
full stop .
4. Remove the protective cap from LP cylinder valve. Always use
cap and strap supplied with valve.
Safety Relief Valve
Exchange your cylinder only
OPD Hand Wheel
Type 1 outlet with
thread on outside
Strap and Cap
5. Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP cylinder valve. Hand-
tighten the coupling nut, holding regulator in a straight line with
LP cylinder valve so as to not cross-thread the connection.
Nipple has to be centered
into the LP cylinder valve.
6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full solid stop.
The regulator will seal on the back-check feature in the LP
cylinder valve, resulting in some resistance.
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,
cylinder valve and call LP gas supplier or your fire
department!
Do not use a POL transport plug
(plastic part with external threads)!
It will defeat the safety feature
of the valve.
Hold coupling nut and regulator
as shown for proper connection
to LP cylinder valve.
An additional
immediately close LP
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