LP Cylinder Exchange Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder
•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
notin use. Only install the type ofdust 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 ignitionsources 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. Brushsoapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows
in figure below.
A Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas
train components can result.
I.LP cylinder mustbe 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.
OPDHandWheel
j Type1outlet with
threadon outside
SafetyReliefValve
/
Strapand Cap
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 notto cross-thread the connection.
Nipplehasto be centered
intothe LPcylinder valve.
If"growing" bubbles appear do not use or move the LP
cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire
department!
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