LP Tank Exchange, LP Tank Leak Test

LP Tank Exchange

•Many retailers that sell 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 tanks. 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.

•Place 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.

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. Leaks are indicated by growing bubbles.

WARNING

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 valve/hose/regulator 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.

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OPD Hand Wheel

Type 1 outlet with thread on outside

Safety Relief Valve

Strap and Cap

Do not insert a POL transport plug (plastic part with external threads) into the Type 1 tank valve outlet.

It will defeat the Safety Relief

Valve feature.

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.

Nipple has to be centered

into the LP tank valve.

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