LPTank Exchange

•Many retailers thatsell grills offer you the option of replacing your empty LP tank through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your tank only for an OPD safety feature-equipped tank as described in the "LP Tank" section of this manual.

•Always keep new and exchanged LP tanks in upright position during use, transit or storage.

•Leak test new and exchanged LP tanks BEFORE connecting to grill,

LP Tank Leak Test

For your safety

•Leak test must be repeated each time LP tank 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.

If "growing" bubbles appear do not use or move the LP tank. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire department!

•Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas train components can result.

Connecting Regulator To The LP Tank

1, LP tank must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to assembly section.)

2, Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.

3, Turn LP tank OFF by turning OPD hand wheel clockwise to a full stop.

4, Remove the protective cap from LP tank valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.

~OPD HandWheel

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 tank valve. Hand-tighten the coupling nut, holding regulator in a straight line with LP tank valve so as not to cross- thread the connection.

Nipplehasto be centered intothe LP tankvalve.

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