BBQ SQ200 - Operating Your Grill; Connect Gas Cylinder; Checking for Leaks; Lighting Your Grill

SQ200
Owner’s Manual
9
Operating Your Grill
CAUTION:
Use only the regulator provided. If a replacement is necessary, call our customer service center. The use of
unauthorized parts can create an unsafe condition and environment.
Connect gas cylinder
The propane gas supply cylinder to be used must be constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications for
LP-gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada,
CAN/CSA-B139.Cylinder, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and commission, as applicable.
Only cylinders marked
‘’ propan e’’ must be used. U se only 1-pound (16. 4 oz) cylinders equipped with a cylinder connection
device compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking appliances. The propane cylinder must be arranged for vapour
withdrawal. If the appliance is not in use, the gas cylinder must be disconnected. Storage of an appliance indoors is
permissible ONLY if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance. Cylinders must be stored outdoors out
of the reach of children and must not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area. Yo ur cylinder must never
be stored where temperatures can reach over 125
° F.
Before connection, be sure that there is no debris caught in the head of the gas cylinder, head of the regulator valve, or in
the head of the burner and burner ports. Connect regulator valve and hand-tighten firmly. Disconnect the propane cylinder
from the regulator valve when the grill is not in use. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion air and ventilation air to the
grill.
DANGER: A fire causing death or serious injury may occur if the following is not followed exactly:
Never store or use gasoline or other volati l e substances in the vicini t y of this grill .
Neve
r
store a spa
r
e propane c
y
linde
r
in the vicinit
y
o
f
this
g
rill, o
r
in the vicinit
y
o
f
another
potential heat source.
Never refill a disposable cylinder.
DANGER
To prevent fire or explosion hazard when testin
g
fo
r
a leak:
1. Alwa
y
s perform the leak test on pa
g
e 10 before li
g
htin
g
the
g
rill and each time the c
y
linder is connected for use.
2. Do not smoke or allow other sources of i
g
nition in the area while conductin
g
aleaktest.
3. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
4. Do not use matches, li
g
hters or a flame to chec
k
for leaks.
5. Do not use
g
rill until all leaks have been stopped. If
y
ou are unable to stop a leak, disconnect the propane suppl
y
,call
for gas appliance service or your local propane gas supplier.
Checking for Leaks
1. Make two to three oz. of leak solution by mixing one part liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water.
2. Make sure control knob is in the “OFF” position.
3. Spray some solution on the regulator connection.
4. Inspect the solution at the connections for bubbles. If no bubbles appear, the connection is secure.
5. If bubbles appear, you have a leak. Go to step 6.
6. Disconnect the cylinder and reconnect. Make sure the connection is secured.
7. Retest with solution.
8. If you continue to see bubbles, replace the cylinder.
Lighting Your Grill
DANGER: Failure to open lid while i
g
nitin
g
the
g
rill’s burners o
r
not waitin
g
five minutes to allow
g
as to clear i
f
the grill does not light, may result in an explosion, which could cause serious bodily injury or death.
W
ARNING : To prevent possible bodil
y
in
j
ur
y
, never stand with
y
our head directl
y
over the
g
rill when p reparin
g