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LP Cylinder Exchange

•Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your cylinder only for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described in the "LP Cylinder" section of this manual.

•Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright position during use, transit or storage.

•Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE connecting to grill.

•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 Cylinder Leak Test

For your safety

•Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder is exchanged or refilled.

•Do not smoke during leak test.

•Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.

•Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area, away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical appliances. During leak test, keep grill away from open flames or sparks.

•Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water solution. Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows in figure below.

train components can result.

Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder

1.LP cylinder must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to assembly section.)

2.Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.

3.Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a

full stop.

4.Remove the protective cap from LP cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.

Safety Relief Valve

O f f C l o ck w is e

Strap and Cap

OPD Hand Wheel

Type 1 outlet with thread on outside

Do not use a POL transport plug

(plastic part with external threads)!

It will defeat the safety feature of the valve.

5.Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the coupling nut, holding regulator in a straight line with LP cylinder valve so as not to cross-thread the connection.

WARNING

If “growing” bubbles appear do not use or move the LP cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire department!

Nipple has to be centered into the LP cylinder valve.

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Straight

Hold coupling nut and regulator as shown for proper connection to LP cylinder valve.

Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator

1. Turn control knob to OFF.

2. Be sure regulator is tightly connected to LP cylinder.

3. Completely open LP cylinder valve by turning hand wheel counterclockwise. If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off immediately. There is a major leak at the connection. Correct

before proceeding.

4. Brush soapy solution onto areas circled below.

6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full stop. The regulator will seal on the back-check feature in the LP cylinder valve, resulting in some resistance. An additional one-half to three-quarters turn is required to complete the connection. Tighten by hand only – do not use tools.

NOTE:

If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect regulator and repeat steps 5 and 6. If you are still unable to complete the connection, do not use this regulator!

DANGER

• Do not insert any tool or foreign object into the valve outlet or safety relief valve. You may damage the valve and cause a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion, fire, severe personal injury, or death.

WARNING

•

• This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on a boat.

This appliance

RV.

is not intended to be installed in or on an

• Never attempt to attach this appliance to the selfcontained LP gas system of a camper trailer or motor home.

• Do not use appliance until leak-tested.

• If a leak is detected at any time, STOP and call the fire department.

• If you cannot stop a gas leak, immediately close LP cylinder valve and call LP gas supplier or your fire department!

5. If “growing” bubbles appear, there is a leak. Close LP cylinder valve immediately and retighten connections. If leaks

cannot be stopped do not try to repair. Call for replacement parts. Order new parts by giving the serial, model number and name and part number of items needed (see parts list) to the

Grill Service Center at 1-800-241-7548.

6. Always close LP cylinder valve after performing leak test by turning hand wheel clockwise.

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