Lp/Propane Tank Connection - Viking CVGBQ53024 Installation Manual

LP/Propane Tank Connection

Outdoor grills orificed for use with LP/Propane
gas come equipped with a high capacity
hose/regulator assembly for connection to a
standard 20 lb. LP/Propane cylinder equipped
with a Type 1, QCC-1 connector. Hose assembly
must comply with Elastomeric Composite Hose
and Couplings for conducting Propane and
Natural Gas, CAN/CGA-8.1 standard or the
Theromplastic Hose and Hose Couplings for
conducting Propane and Natural Gas
3/8" 1/2" 3/8" 1/2"
male male NPT NPT
from flare from flare
adapter adapter Manifold Manifold
CAN1-8.3 standard.
(See LP/Propane tank
requirements below). Each
tank is supplied with a dust
cap. Place dust cap on
cylinder valve outlet
whenever the cylinder is not in
use. Only install the type of dust
cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is
provided with the cylinder valve. Other
types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of
propane.
Attach the regulator assembly to the grill unit.
Connect to the tank valve by screwing the Type 1,
QCC-connector to the LP/Propane tank. Open
the tank valve and check the connection between
the regulator and the
Connection
1/2" (1.3 cm) NPT male with a 3/8" (.95) flare adapter
Type 1, QCC-1 fitting for leaks with a soapy water
solution. If bubbles appear, tighten the
connection. Repeat until all leaks have been
stopped. ALWAYS CHECK FOR LEAKS AFTER
EVERY LP/PROPANE TANK CHANGE. Any joint
sealant used must be an approved type and be
resistive to the actions of LP/Propane gas.
NOTE: Tank must be NOTE: Tank must be
mounted in vertical position mounted in vertical position
for proper Ventilation for proper Ventilation
Operating Pressure
10.0" W.C.P. LP/Propane.
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3/8" male 3/8" male
flare adapter flare adapter
Regulator Regulator
Assembly Assembly
Type 1, Type 1,
QCC-1 QCC-1
connector connector