Kenmore 146.1615311 LP Tank Exchange, Connecting Regulator To The LP Tank, LP Tank Leak Test

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LP Tank Exchange

Many retailers that seii griiis offer you the option of replacing your empty LPtank 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 "LPTank" section of this manual.

Always keep new and exchanged LPtanks in upright position during use, transit or storage.

Leak test new and exchanged LPtanks BEFORE connecting to grill.

Connecting Regulator To The LP Tank

1.LPtank must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to assembly section.)

2.Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.

3.Turn LPtank OFF by turning OPD hand wheel clockwise to a full stop.

4.Remove the protective cap from LPtank valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.

LP Tank Leak Test

For your safety

Leak test must be repeated each time LPtank 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.

If "growing" bubbles appear do not use or move the LP

tank. Contact an LPgas supplier or your fire department!

Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to the gas train components (valve/hose/regulator) can result.

Hand Wheel

rpe 1 outlet with thread on outside

Safety Relief

/

Strap and Cap

Do not insert a POL transport plug

(plastic part with external

threads)! into the type 1 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 LPtank valve so as not to crossth- thread the connection.

Nipple has to be centered into the LP

tank val

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