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Connecting
the LP Gas Cylinder
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IMPORTANT:
Only use the pressure
regulator
and hose assembly
provided
with
_CAUT_ON
!
this grill. To order replacement
parts for your grill, please
contact
our customer
service
department
at (888) 978-6475.
The installation
of this appliance
must conform
with local codes
or, in the absence
of local codes,
with
the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1,
or CAN/CGA-B149.2
Propane
Installation
Code.
LP Tank Requirements
The LP tank used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
1.
Measurements:
12" (30.5 cm) diameter
x 18" (45.7 cm) tall.
2.
Maximum
Capacity:
20 Ibs (9 Kg).
3.
Constructed
and labeled
in accordance
with the specification
for LP gas cylinders
of the U.S.
Department
of Transportation
(DOT) or the National
Standard
of Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339,
Cylinders,
Spheres
and Tubes
for
the Transportation
of Dangerous
Goods.
See LP tank
collar for labels.
4.
Must be arranged
for vapor withdrawal.
5.
Must have a collar to protect the tank valve.
6.
Must not be dented
or rusty. A dented
or rusty LP tank may be hazardous.
The LP tank valve must meet the following
requirements:
1.
Must have a type 1 outlet compatible
with the regulator
provided.
2.
Must have safety relief valve.
3.
Must have a UL-listed
Overfill
Protection
Device
(OPD). This OPD safety feature
is identified
by
a unique triangular
hand wheel
(as shown
in figure 3). Only
use LP tanks
equipped
with
this
type of valve.
For your
safety:
Ensure that the black plastic grommets
of the regulator
provided
are in place and that
the hose does not come into contact with the heat shield, the grill head or any other heated surfaces.
Connecting
the Regulator
to the LP Tank
1.
Before
connecting
the regulator
to the LP tank, ensure
that the regulator:
a.
Is not in a location that will reach a temperature
above 140 F / 60 C.
b.
Is equipped
with a pressure
relief valve or overpressure
device.
c.
Is fitted to connect
to the Type 1 connection
of the LP gas tank as perANSIZ21.81.
2.
Make sure the tank valve is in its full "off/closed"
position
(turn clockwise
to close).
3.
Check
the tank valve
to ensure
it has proper
external
male threads
(Type
1 connection
per
ANSIZ21.81
).
4.
Make sure all burner knobs are in the "off" position.
5.
Remove
the protective
cap from the
LP tank valve.
(NOTE:
Always
use the cap and strap
supplied
with the valve.)
6.
Inspect
the valve
connection
port and regulator
assembly.
Look for any damage
or debris.
Remove
any debris.
Inspect
the hose for damage.
Never attempt
to use damaged
or clogged
equipment.
Contact your local LP gas dealer for repairs
or new parts.
7.
To connect
the regulator
assembly
to the valve, hand tighten the quick coupling
nut clockwise
to
the positive
stop. (See figure
3.) Do not use a wrench
to tighten.
Using a wrench
may damage
the quick coupling
nut and result in a hazardous
condition.
8.
Open the tank valve
fully (by turning
the valve
control
counterclockwise).
Use a soapy
water
solution
to check
all connections
for leaks before attempting
to light grill. If a leak is found, turn
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