Sears 125.15884800 owner manual Connecting the LP Tank

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CONNECTING THE LP TANK

WARNING

ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS ON THIS PAGE MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PREVENT FIRE, DAMAGE, AND / OR INJURY.

1.The knob on the LP tank must be closed. See that the knob is turned clockwise to a full stop.

2.Check that control knob on the smoker is turned off.

3.Remove the protective cap from the LP tank valve and coupling nut, if present.

4.Hold the regulator in one hand and insert the nipple into the valve outlet. Be sure the nipple is centered in the valve outlet. The coupling nut connects to the large outside threads on the valve outlet.

Note: Use care - do not cross thread the connection.

5.Hand tighten the coupling nut clockwise until it comes to a full stop. Firmly tighten by hand only. Do not use tools.

CAUTION: In the connection process, the hose/regulator side of the connection will seal on the back check in the valve, resulting in a slight resistance. The connection requires about one-half to three-quarters additional turn to complete the connection.

Any fuel supply cylinder used must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for propane cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) CFR 49, or CAN/CSA B339. The appliances is to be used only with the 20 pound, vertical standing vapor withdrawal type tank.

WARNING

Do not store tanks under or near the smoker.

Never fill tanks more than 80% full.

If the two previous statements above are not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.

This smoker is designed to operate on LP (Liquefied Propane) gas only.

DO NOT leave the smoker unattended while in use. Operate the smoker with close supervision.

The 20 lb LP cylinder used with this smoker must conform to the following requirements. Diameter- 12” (30.5cm)

Height 18” (45.7cm)

With a maximum capacity of 20 pounds. The gas cylinder used must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve. The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.

The instructions stated on gas cylinder tanks have to be followed when filling or transporting

tanks. Failure to do so could result in problems relating to overfilling, excessive venting release

of gas and to regulator freezing.

Do not allow dirt or foreign material to get into or onto tank connection when it is not attached to the fuel supply system. Place the dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of dust 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.

Cylinders must be filled before initial use. All handling, transport, filling and storage of LP gas cylinders must be in accordance with NFPA 58 Storage and Handling of Liquid Petroleum Gases, or CSAB 149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. Cylinders must be suitably tied down during transport. Do not place any other items on top of cylinders at any time. Cylinders are not to be exposed to excessive temperatures or high heat.

If there is a question on the identity of your unit and of the type of fuel to be used, please look on the data plate. Units are factory equipped for use on only one type of fuel. These units cannot be, and should not be used on other type of fuels. Doing so can cause severe damage to the unit and the installation area and the added risk of serious injury. Any attempt to operate these smokers on fuels for which they are not design certified voids the manufacturer's warranty.

Gas Tank outlet must have Type 1 gas connection termination in order to mate with gas hose provided with smoker.

The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied by the manufacturer with the appliance must be used. Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified by the appliance manufacturer.

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