Department of Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous goods, Transport Canada (TC). See LP tank collar for marking. • LP tank valve must have: • Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator or grill. • Safety relief valve. • UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD). This OPD safety feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel. Use only LP tanks equipped with this type of valve. • LP tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include collar to protect LP tank valve. LP cylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) • LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten cabbage) so that it can be smelled. • LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed with air. LP Cylinder Filling • Use only licensed and experienced dealers. • LP dealer must purge new cylinder before filling. • Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by temperature. • A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance. • Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice. • To remove gas from LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP dealers. 4 • 463460708 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. 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. ▲ Donotuse household cleaning agents. Damage to gas train components can result. A WARNING A If “growing” bubbles appear do not use or move the LP cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire department! 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. 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. Nipple has to be centered into the LP cylinder valve 463460708 • 5 Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator 1. Turn all grill control knobs 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 where bubbles are shown in picture 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! Never remove threaded orifice at end of valve. t DANGER t 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. • Outdoor gas appliance is not intended to be installed in or on a boat. • Outdoor gas appliance is not intended to be installed in or on an RV. • Never attempt to attach this grill to the self-contained LP gas system of a camper trailer or...