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6. 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
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 5
and 6. 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.
WARNING
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 knobs 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.
5. If “growing” bubbles appear, there is a
leak. Close LP tank valve immediately and
retighten connections. If leaks cannot
Installing The Lp Gas Cylinder Onto The Grill
1. Check that the cylinder valve is closed by
turning the knob clockwise.
2. Hang the cylinder from the tank hook.
3. Orient the cylinder such that the valve
opening faces the left side of the grill, and
so that the hose is not kinked or damaged.
DANGER
Keep the fuel supply hose away from any
heated surfaces.
4. Attach or detach regulator to the LP gas
cylinder only when cylinder is at rest in the
tank holder.
5. 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.
(C) Hold coupling
nut and regulator
as shown for proper
connection to LP
tank valve
(B) Nipple has to be
centered into the LP
tank valve
