Flow Limiting Valves on LP Gas Tanks
Your LP gas tank is equipped with a flow limiting
valve that will restrict the flow of gas due to a
sudden change in pressure. This can often activate
without your knowledge. You will notice among other things that your grill does not get as hot as it should, will take longer to heat up, or you may not be able to
light all burners. If you notice any of the above, then you should reset the valve and clear your gas line.
To do this
i. Ensure the LP gas tank valve is OFF.
2. Disconnect the regulator from the LP gas tank.
3. Open all burner control knobs including the side burner to Hi at the same time.
4.Close all burner control knobs to OFF.
5.Let the LP gas tank stand for at least 10 minutes.
6. Reconnect the regulator assembly to the LP gas tank.
7.Slowly, meaning about 1/4 turn at a time, turn on the LP gas valve.
8.Follow the burner lighting procedures to light
the burner farthest away from the gas source.
9.The flow limiting valve should now be reset.
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faulty | connection | of | the | regulator | to | the | LP | gas | tank, | |||||||||
turning | on the | LP | gas | tank | valve | too | quickly, |
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turning | the | burners | off by | turning | the |
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Check all connections for LP Gas Leaks
Never test for leaks with a flame. Prior to
first use, at the beginning of each season or every time your LP Gas tank is changed you must check for gas leaks. Follow these three steps:
Make a soap solution by mixing one part
liquid detergent and one part water
Turn the burner control knobs to the OFF position.
Then turn the gas ON at the source.
Apply the soap solution to all gas connections
indicated by the arrows. See diagram. If
bubbles appear in the soap solution the
connections are not properly sealed. Check
each fitting and tighten or repair as necessary.
QCC
Side Burner Gas Valve
LP Gas Tank
If you have a gas leak that cannot be repaired
by tightening, turn off the gas at the
source, disconnect fuel line from your grill
and call
gas supplier for repair assistance.
Disconnecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Tank From Your Grill
[] Make sure the burner valves and LP gas
tank valve are off. (Turn clockwise
to close.)
[] Detach the hose and regulator assembly
from the LP gas tank valve by turning the quick
coupling nut counterclockwise
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