3. Orient the cylinder such that the valve
opening faces the right side or the front of
the grill, and so that the hose is not kinked
or damaged.
4. Attach or detach regulator to the LP gas
cylinder only when cylinder is at rest in tank
holder.
5. Remove the protective cap
from LP tank valve. Always
use cap and strap supplied
with valve.
Do not use a POL transport
plug (plastic part with external
threads). It will defeat the
safety feature of the valve.
6. Hold regulator, insert nipple (B) into LP
tank valve. Hand tighten coupling nut,
holding regulator in a straight line (C) with
LP tank valve so as not to cross thread the
connection.
(B) Nipple has to be
centered into the LP
tank valve
7. Turn the coupling nut clockwise to tighten
to a full solid stop. The regulator will seal
on the back-check feature in LP tank valve,
resulting in some resistance. An additional
(C) Hold coupling
nut and regulator
as shown for proper
connection to LP
tank valve
one-half to three quarters turn is required
to complete connection. Tighten by hand
only – do not use tools.
NOTE: If you cannot complete connection,
disconnect regulator and repeat steps 6
and 7. If you are still unable to complete the
connection, do not use this regulator!
• Do not insert any foreign objects into the
valve outlet. You may damage the valve and
cause a leak. Leaking propane may result
in explosion, fire, severe personal injury, or
death.
• Never attempt to attach this appliance to the
self-contained LP gas system of a camper or
trailer or motor home.
Appliance must be leak checked outdoors
in well-ventilated area, away from ignition
sources such as gas fired or electrical
appliances. During leak test, keep appliance
away from open flames or sparks.
NOTE: represents off.
Leak Testing
1. Turn all control knob(s) to OFF.
2. Be sure regulator is tightly connected to LP
tank.
3. Slowly open LP tank valve by turning hand
wheel counter clockwise. If you hear a
rushing sound, turn gas off immediately.
There is a major leak at the connection.
Correct the leak before proceeding.
4. Brush 50/50 soap and water solution onto
indicated connections shown.
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