• 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.
• LP gas tanks must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated
area and out of reach of children. Disconnected LP gas
tanks must not be stored in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.
• When your gas grill is not in use the gas must be turned off
at the LP gas tank.
• The pressure regulator and hose assembly 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 the grill being used again.
• Keep the gas pressure regulator hose away from hot grill
surfaces and dripping grease. Avoid unnecessary twisting of
hose. Visually inspect the hose prior to each use for cuts,
cracks, excessive wear or other damage. If the hose appears
damaged do not use the gas grill. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
for a replacement hose.
• 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.
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WARNING
A strong gas smell, or the hissing sound of gas
indicates a serious problem with your gas grill or the
LP gas tank. Failure to immediately follow the steps
listed below could result in a fire or explosion that
could cause serious bodily injury, death, or property
damage.
• Shut off gas supply to the gas grill.
• Turn the control knobs to OFF position.
• Put out any flame with a proper fire extinguisher.
• Open Grill Lid.
• Get away from the LP gas tank.
• Do not try to fix the problem yourself.
• If odor continues or you have a fire you can not
extinguish, call your fire department. Do not call near
the LP gas tank because your telephone is a form of
electrical device and could create a spark resulting in
fire and/or explosion.
NOTE: The normal flow of gas through the pressure regulator
and hose assembly can create a humming noise. A low volume
of noise is perfectly normal and will not interfere with operation of
the grill. If humming noise is loud and excessive you may need to
purge air from the gas line or reset the pressure regulator excess
gas flow device. This purging procedure should be done every
time a new LP gas tank is connected to your grill. For help with
this procedure refer to page 7, Item 4 of "If Grill Still Fails To
Light", or call the Grill Information Center at 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
CAUTION: Beware of Flash-Back
CAUTION: Spiders and small insects occasionally spin
webs or make nests in the grill burner tubes during transit
and warehousing. These webs can lead to gas flow
obstruction which could result in a fire in and around burner
tubes. This type of fire is known as "FLASH-BACK" and can
cause serious damage to your grill and create an unsafe
operating condition for the user.
Although an obstructed burner tube is not the only cause of
"FLASH-BACK", it is the most common cause.
To reduce the chance of "FLASH-BACK", you must clean
the burner tubes before assembling your grill, and at least
once a month in late summer or early fall when spiders are
most active. Also perform this burner tube cleaning
procedure if your grill has not been used for an extended
period of time.
See Cleaning Burner Tubes and Ports on page # 11.
Burner Flame Check
Visually check the burner flames prior to each use. The flames should
look like picture, if they do not, refer to the cleaning burner tubes and
ports, see page 11 of this manual.
Checking for LP gas leaks
Never test for leaks with a flame. Prior to first use, at the beginning
of each season, or every time your LP gas tank is changed, you
must check for gas leaks.
1. Make a 50/50 (soap/water) mild soap solution.
2. Turn the control knobs to full OFF position; then turn gas ON at
supply tank.
3. Apply the soap solution with a clean brush to all gas
connections. See below. If growing bubbles appear in the
solution the connections are not properly sealed. Check each
fitting and tighten or repair as necessary.
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