LP Cylinder Removal,Transport and Storage
,TurnOFF all control knobsand LP cylindervalve. Turn
coupling nutcounterclockwiseby handonly - do not use
tools to disconnect.Loosencylinder screw beneath
bottomshelf or disconnectother retentionmeans,then lift
LP cylinder up andand out of cart. Install safetycap onto
LP cylindervalve. Always use cap and strapsupplied
with valve. Failure to use safety cap as directed may
result in serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
,A disconnectedLP cylinderin storageor being
transportedmust have a safetycap installed(as
shown). Do not storean LPcylinder in enclosed
spaces suchas a carport,garage,porch,coveredpatio
or other building.Neverleave an LPcylinder inside a
vehiclewhich may becomeoverheatedby the sun.
,Do notstore an LPcylinder in an area where childrenplay.
LP CylinderValve "Xf_--_
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Safety Cap
"" Retainer Strap
LPCylinder
•The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet
the following requirements:
•UseLP cylindersonly with these required
measurements:12" (30.5cm)(diameter)x 18" (45.7
cm) (tall)with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacitymaximum.
,LPcylindersmust be constructedand markedin
accordancewithspecificationsfor LP cylindersof the
U.S. Departmentof Transportation(DOT)or for Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339, c ylinders,spheresand tubesfor
transportationof dangerousgoods,TransportCanada
(TC). See LPcylindercollar for marking.
•LPcylinder valvemust have:
,Type 1 outlet compatiblewith
regulatoror grill.
,Safetyreliefvalve.
OPD HandWheel
,UL listedOverfillProtectionDevice(OPD).This OPD
safetyfeature is identifiedby a uniquetriangularhand
wheel. Useonly LP cylinders equipped with this
type of valve.
,LP cylinder must be arrangedfor vaporwithdrawal
and includecollar to protectLPcylinder valve.
Always keep LPcylindersin uprightposition
duringuse, transit or storage.
LPcylinder in uprightpositionfor
vaporwithdrawal
LP(Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
•LP gas is nontoxic,odorlessand colorlesswhen
produced.For Your Safety, LPgas has been givenan
odor (similarto rotten cabbage)sothat it can be smelled.
•LP gas is highlyflammable and may igniteunexpectedly
when mixedwith air.
LP Cylinder Filling
•Useonly licensedand experienceddealers.
•LPdealermust purge new cylinderbefore filling.
•DealershouldNEVERfill LPcylinder morethan 80% of
LP cylindervolume.Volumeof propanein cylinderwill
vary bytemperature.
•A frosty regulatorindicatesgas overfill. Immediatelyclose
LP cylindervalveand call localLP gas dealerfor
assistance.
,Do not release liquidpropane(LP) gas into the
atmosphere.This is a hazardouspractice.
,To removegas from LPcylinder,contactan LP dealeror
calla localfire departmentfor assistance.Check the
telephonedirectory under"GasCompanies"for nearest
certifiedLPdealers.
LPCylinder Exchange
,Manyretailersthat sellgrillsoffer you the optionof
replacingyour empty LP cylinderthroughan exchange
service. Useonly those reputableexchangecompanies
that inspect, precisionfill, test and certify theircylinders.
Exchange your cylinder only for an OPD safety
feature-equipped cylinder as describedin the "LP
Cylinder" section of this manual.
• Always keep newand exchangedLP cylindersinupright
positionduring use, transitor storage.
,Leaktest new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE
connecting to grill.
,Place safetycap on cylindervalveoutlet wheneverthe
cylinder is not in use. Onlyinstall the type of safety cap
on the cylindervalve outletthat is providedwith the
cylindervalve. Other typesof caps or plugsmay result in
leakageof propane.
LP Cylinder
Leak Test
For your safety
•Leaktest must be repeatedeach time LP cylinder is
exchangedor refilled.
•Do not smokeduringleak test.
•Do not use an openflame to checkfor gas leaks.
•Grillmust be leaktested outdoorsin a well-ventilated
area, awayfrom ignitionsourcessuch as gas firedor
electricalappliances.Duringleak test, keep grill away
from openflamesor sparks.
,Use a clean paintbrushanda 50/50mild soap andwater
solution.Brush soapysolution ontoareas indicatedby
arrowsin figure below.
A Do not use householdcleaning agents. Damageto
gas traincomponentscan result.
If "growing"bubblesappear do not use or move the LP
cylinder.Contactan LPgas supplieror yourfire
department!
Connecting Regulator to the LPCylinder
1.LPcylinder must be properlysecured ontogrill. (Refer
to assemblysection.)
2.Turn all controlknobsto the OFF position.
3.Turn LPcylinder OFF byturning hand-wheel c lockwise
to a full stop.
4.Removethe safetycap from LP cylinder valve.Always
use cap andstrap suppliedwith valve.
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OPD HandWheel
u\'"
Safety Relief Valve J
Strap and Cap
Do not use a POLtransport
plug (plastic part with
external threads)! It will
defeat the safety feature of
the valve.
5.Hold regulatorand insert nippleinto
LPcylinder valve. Hand-tightenthe
couplingnut, holdingregulatorina
straightline with LPcylinder valve
soas notto cross-threadthe
connection.
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Nipplehas to be centered
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into t_
Couplingnut
Holdcoupling nut
and regulator as
shown for proper
connection to LP
cylinder valve.
6.Turn the couplingnut clockwiseandtighten to a full stop.
The regulatorwill sealon the back-checkfeature in the
LP cylindervalve, resultinginsome resistance.An
additional one-halfto three-quarters turn is required
to completethe connection. Tighten by hand only -
do not use tools.
NOTE:
If you cannotcompletethe connection,disconnect
regulatorand repeat steps5 and6. If you are still unable
to completethe connection,do not use this regulator!
, Do notinsert any tool or foreignobject into the valve
outlet or safety relief valve. Youmay damagethe
valveand causea leak. Leakingpropanemay result
in explosion,fire, severe personalinjury,or death.