Meco 7900 manual CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING the GAS

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CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING THE GAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

· Never fill the LP gas cylinder more than 80% of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cylinder volume. (20 lb. maximum) Do not ask the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

propane supplier to over-fill the cylinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

· If you obtain LP gas through a cylinder exchange

 

 

 

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

 

 

 

 

· This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which

 

 

dealer, make sure you get a safe and adequate O.P.D.

 

 

 

has no odor. Using it in an enclosed space can kill you.

 

 

cylinder. (See page 22) Use only a licensed LP gas

 

 

 

· Never use this appliance indoors, on recreational

 

 

cylinder dealer.

 

 

 

vehicles, or boats.

 

 

· The LP gas cylinder, for use with this LP gas grill, must meet

 

 

 

the following requirements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) 12” diameter x 18” tall, 20 lb.. maxi mum capacity

 

 

 

 

2) Overfill Protection Device (OPD) safety feature (should

 

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:

 

 

 

be noted on cylinder)

 

· Use only propane gas in this LP gas grill.

 

3) Must be constructed and marked in accordance with

 

· Do not attempt to convert an LP unit to natural gas.

 

Specifications for LP-Gas Cylinders of the U.S.

 

· Any use or alteration of this unit not intended could be

 

Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National

 

unsafe and will void your warranty.

 

Standard of Canada, CAN\CSA-B339, Cylinders,

 

· Always use a gas appliance outdoors in an open area

 

spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous

 

with good ventilation to avoid breathing toxic fumes

 

Goods; and Commission, as applicable (See collar for

 

from leaking gas, explosion or fire. As with all

 

marking)

 

conventional fuels, the burning process consumes

 

4) Must have collar to protect LP cylinder valve.

 

 

 

oxygen and produces toxic gases, including carbon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

monoxide. In addition, the combustion products of

 

 

 

 

 

 

such fuels, including liquefied petroleum (LP), contain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

chemicals known to the state of California and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

authorities to cause cancer, birth defects and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:

 

 

 

 

reproductive harm.

 

· Clean and inspect the gas hose/regulator before each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use of the outdoor cooking gas appliance. The gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hose/regulator must be replaced prior to being used, if

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

there is evidence of excessive abrasion or wear, or if

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the hose is cut or leaks.

 

 

 

 

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, fire or death:

 

· Use only the gas hose/regulator assembly that has been

 

 

 

 

· Read and follow all warnings on LP gas cylinder.

 

supplied with this gas grill. Do not use hose/regulator

 

 

 

 

· If you see, smell, or hear the hiss of LP gas

 

from another manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

escaping from the cylinder:

 

· Always check for gas leaks when you connect and

 

 

 

 

1. Do not attempt to light appliance.

 

disconnect the hose/regulator to the LP gas cylinder,

 

 

 

 

2. Extinguish any open flame.

 

especially after a period of storage (for example, over

 

 

 

 

3. Disconnect from fuel supply.

 

winter).

 

 

 

 

· Do not operate the LP gas grill without the LP gas

 

· Make sure there are no sharp bends in th e hose.

 

 

 

 

cylinder secured to the cart and oriented as shown in

 

· Make sure hose/regulator does not contact any heated

 

 

 

 

Assembly Instructions for Connecting the LP Cylinder.

 

surfaces.

 

 

 

 

· Never connect or disconnect LP gas cylinder or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

· If the hose/regulator assembly is not working properly and

 

fittings while grill is in use or is hot.

 

 

· When the LP gas cylinder is connected, keep the grill

 

you need a replacement, contact the manufacturer

 

outside in a well-ventilated space.

 

(1-800-251-7558). Be sure to specify your grill model.

 

· Do not use an LP gas cylinder if it shows signs of

 

Connecting the LP Cylinder:

 

dents, gouges, bulges, fire damage, corrosion,

 

 

leakage, excessive rust or other forms of visual

 

1) Fill empty OPD LP Cylinder at your local LP

 

external damage; it may be hazardous and should be

 

 

checked by a liquid propane supplier. Do not use an

 

gas supplier.

 

LP cylinder with a damaged valve.

 

2) Make sure all control knobs and LP Cylinder

 

· Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near

 

 

the LP gas grill.

 

valve are turned to the “Off” position.

 

· When grill is not in use, turn off all grill control knobs,

 

 

 

 

 

 

LP cylinder valve and disconnect LP cylinder.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents LP Gas Grill Assembly and Use Manual Assembly Instructions ContentsParts Illustrations Page 03.6222.02 Tools Push Axle through holes in Wheel Legs. Place Wheels Assemble Axle, Wheels & Wheel CoversAlign groove with vertical wire Drip Cup Page Piezo Starter Electrode Wire end to Starter Side Burner Grid Side Table Assembly Finished Flame Diffuser mounting stud in Bowl CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING the GAS Installation Codes Before Using Your LP GAS GrillSurrounding the connections and fittings How to perform a leak testLighting the Grill Using the Ignitor Manual Lighting Check Your FlameWarming Rack Manual Lighting the Side BurnerRoasting Cooking Operating the GAS GrillEND of Cooking Session Care and MaintenancePage Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Cont’d Important Notice REV 2/23/07 Meco Corporation Limited Warranty