Connecting Type 1 L.P. Gas Cylinders

WARNING

This procedure MUST be performed OUTDOORS only! Be sure the L.P. cylinder valve is closed. Attach to the grill. Read and follow the directions on the cylinder and fuel hose safety tags.

CAUTION

In the connection process, the grill 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. To disconnect, turn counterclockwise. Tighten by hand only. DO NOT use tools.

Fig. 40

1.Check that the cylinder valve is closed by turning the cylinder knob clockwise to a full stop.

2.Check that all the grill burner knobs are in the off position.

3.Remove the protective caps from the cylinder valve and coupling nut. NOTE: The coupling nut connects to the large outside threads on the valve outlet.

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. Hand-tighten the coupling nut, taking care not to cross-thread the connection (see Fig. 40).

5.Turn the coupling nut clockwise, tighten to a full stop.

If you cannot complete the final connection, disconnect the regulator and repeat steps 4 through 6. If you are still unable to complete the connection, DO NOT use this valve and regulator!

6.Check that the hose has no kinks or sharp bends and clears areas that will become hot during use. Never put strain on the hose where it joins a fitting.

7.BEFORE lighting grill, check all connections for leaks using the procedure as shown in the section titled “LEAK TESTING”.