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I J- Hose
and Regulator
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TheType1 connectionsystemhasthefollowing
features:
1.The systemwill not allowgas to flow until a
positiveconnectionhas beenmade.
NOTE:Thecylindercontrol valve mustbe
turned oft beforeany connectionis made or
removed.
2. Thesystemhas a thermalelementthatwill shut
off the flow of gas in the eventof a fire.
3. The systemhas a flow limitingdevicewhich,
when activated,will limit the flow of gas to 10
cubicfeet per hour.
4. Neveruse grillwithoutleak testingthis
connection.
WARN,NG
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I " DO NOT attempt to adjust the regulator as
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this could create a situation causing personal I
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injury or propertydamage.
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The pressureregulatorand hoseassemblywith
the Type1 fitting suppliedwith the appliancemust
be used. Do not use another hoseand regulator
assemblyotherthan the one suppliedwiththe
grillor a manufacturer's replacementpressure
regulatorassembly. The pressureregulatorand
hoseassemblyprovidedis factory set at an outlet
pressureof 11 incheswater column
(.4 lb.per sq. inch.)
• Keepthe smallvent hole inthe regulatorclean
of dirt and debris. (See item [G], Fig. 11).
• Consultyour LP gas dealerif you think the
regulatoris not workingproperly.
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WARNING:
Duringassemblyof grill andwhenattachingor
replacingthe LP gas cylinder,insurethat the
gas supply hoseis free of kinks and/ordamage
and is at least 3" awayfrom hot surfacessuch
as the grillcasting.
I K-Leak Testing
DANGER
To PreventFire or ExplosionHazard:
• No Smoking,DoNot use or permitsources
of ignitionin the areawhile doinga leak test.
• Performleaktests outdoorsonly.
• Neverperforma leak test withfire or flame.
How to Check for Leaks
1.Create a soapysolutionof equal partsmild
liquiddishwashingdetergentandwater.
2. Turnoff all burner control knobs.
3. Turnon fuel supply. Turn cylindervalve knob
counterclockwise (rightto left) one rotation.
4. Apply soapsolutionto connections indicated
with arrowsin Fig. 17 & Fig.18. If bubbles
appear atthese areas,a leak is indicated.
I L- Fixing a Fuel Leak
• If you detect a leak:
1. Turn off the fuel supply.Pushin andturnon
control knobsto releasepressurein hose,then
turn the control knobsbackto off.
2. Washoff soapysolutionswith coldwater and
towel dry.
3. Stopa leak bytighteningthe loosejoint, or by
replacingthe faulty part with an identical
replacementpart only. Do Notattemptto
repairthe cylindervalveif it shouldbecome
damaged; the cylinderMUSTbe replaced.
4. If you are unableto stop a leak, shut off the
gas supplyat the cylindervalve. Removethe
cylinderfrom the grill. Call a gas appliance
servicemanor LP gas dealer. DoNot use
applianceuntil the leak is corrected.
11420163 Kenmore
U&C (Pg. 10)
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