Download Print this page

Kenmore ELITE 141.16684 Operator's Manual page 11

Liquid propane gas (lpg) & natural gas (ng) grill

Advertisement

CORRECT
LP
GAS
TANK
USE
[]
LP
Gas
grill models
are designed
for
use
with
a
standard
20 lb. Liquid
Propane
Gas
(LP
Gas)
tank,
not
included
with
grill. Never
connect
your
gas
grill to
an LP Gas tank
that exceeds
this capacity.
A tank
of
approximately
12 inches
in diameter
by
18-1/2
inches
high
is the maximum
size
LP Gas
tank
to use.
You
must
use an "OPD"
gas tank
which
offers
a listed
Overfill
Prevention
Device,
This safety feature
prevents
tank
from
being
overfilled
which
can
cause
malfunction
of LP
Gas tank,
regulator
and/or
grill.
[]
The
LP
Gas tank
must
be constructed
and
marked
in accordance
with
the Specifications
for
LP-Gas
Cylinders
of the U.S.
Department
of Transportation
(D.O.T.)
or the National
Standard
of Canada,
CAN/
CSA-B339,
Cylinders,
Spheres
and Tubes
for
Transportation
of Dangerous
Goods;
and
Commission,
as
applicable.
[]
The
LP
Gas
tank
must
have
a shutoff
valve,
terminating
in an LP
Gas
supply
tank
valve
outlet,
that
is compatible
with
a Type
1 tank
connection
device.
The
LP
Gas
tank
must
also
have
a safety
relief
device
that
has
a direct
connection
with
the
vapor
space
of the tank.
[]
The
tank
supply
system
must
be arranged
for
vapor
withdrawal.
[]
The
LP
Gas
tank
used
must
have
a collar
to protect
the tank
valve.
[]
Never
connect
an unregulated
LP
gas tank
to your
gas
grill.
The
gas
regulator
assembly
supplied
with
your
gas
grill
is adjusted
to have
an outlet
pres-
sure
of 1 1" water
column
(W.C.)
for
connection
to
an LP
gas
tank.
Only
use
the
regulator
and
hose
assembly
supplied
with
your
gas
grill.
Replacement
re,qulators
and
hose
assemblies
must
be those
specified
by
Kenmore.
[]
Have
your
LP Gas
dealer
check
the release
valve
after
every
filling
to ensure
it remains
free
of defects.
[]
Always
keep
LP Gas
tank
in upright
position.
[]
Do not subject
the LP Gas tank to excessive
heat.
[]
Never
store
an LP Gas tank
indoors.
If you
store
your
gas
grill in the garage
always
disconnect
the
LP Gas tank
first
and store
it safely
outside.
[]
LP
Gas
tanks
must
be stored
outdoors
in a well-
ventilated
area
and
out of the
reach
of children.
[]
Disconnected
LP
Gas
tanks
must
not
be stored
in
a building,
garage
or any
other
enclosed
area.
[]
The
regulator
and
hose
assembly
can
be seen
after
opening
the
doors
(if applicable)
and
must
be
inspected
before
each
use
of the
grill.
If there
is
excessive
abrasion
or wear
or
if the
hose
is cut,
it
must
be replaced
prior
to using
the
grill
again.
[]
Never
light
your
gas
grill with
the lid closed
or
before
checking
to ensure
the
burner
tubes
are fully
seated
over
the
gas
valve
orifices.
[]
Never
allow
children
to operate
your
grill.
Do not
allow
children
or pets
to play
near
your
grill.
[]
Use
of alcohol
or drugs
may
impair
the
ability
to
assemble
and
operate
the
appliance.
[]
Keep
fire
extinguisher
readily
accessible.
In the
event
of a oil/grease
fire,
do not attempt
to
extinguish
with
water.
Use
type
B extinguisher
or smother
with
dirt,
sand
or baking
soda.
[]
In the event
of rain,
cover
the grill
and turn
off
the
burner
and
gas
supply.
[]
Use
your
grill
on a level,
stable
surface
in an
area
clear
of combustible
materials.
[]
Do
not
leave
grill
unattended
when
in use.
[]
Do
not
move
the
appliance
when
in use.
[]
Allow
the grill
to cool
before
moving
or storing.
[]
Do
not
use
your
grill
as a heater.
[]
This
grill
is not
intended
to be installed
in or
on
recreational
vehicles
and/or
boats.
A
Do not store
a spare
LP-Gas
tank
under
or near
this
appliance.
B.
Never
fill the
tank
beyond
80 percent
full;
and
C. If the information
in "(a)"
and "(b)"
is not followed
exactly,
a fire causing
death
or serious
injury
may
occur.
Use your
grill
outdoors,
at least
3 feet
away
from
any
wall
or
surface.
Use
your
grill at
least
3 feet
away
from
combustible
objects
that
can
melt
or catch
fire (such
as vinyl
or
wood
siding,
fences
and
overhangs)
or
sources
of ignition
including
pilot
lights
on
water
heaters
and
live
electrical
appliances.
Never
use
your
gas grill in a garage,
porch,
shed,
breezeway
or any other
enclosed
area.
Never
obstruct
the flow
of ventilation
air around
your
gas grill
housing.
11

Advertisement

loading