IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NEW
GRILL CONNECTION
Read all grill and related product literature before connecting or using your grill, and please read the following information completely before attempting to connect your grill to a propane cylinder.
Keep these instructions in a safe place. You may need to refer to them when connecting other cylinders after filling.
Your new grill regulator is equipped with a coupling nut . Do not attempt to connect any propane cylinder not equipped with a mating
cylinder valve.
Figure 1
Connecting the Regulator to the Valve (Figure 1)
This
When connecting the regulator to the
away from any building. If the pressure relief valve should open, the propane will then be directed where it is likely to do the least harm if ignited.
WARNING: Do not insert any foreign objects into the valve outlet. You may damage the backcheck. A damaged backcheck can be the source of a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion, fire, personal injury or death.
Regulator Coupling Nut
The coupling nut connects to the large outside threads on the valve outlet. To complete the connection, follow the steps below.
1.Be sure all grill burner knobs, side burner knob and rotisserie burner knob are in the OFF position.
2.Make sure the cylinder valve handwheel is in the closed position. Turn clockwise (left to right) to a full stop.
3.Remove the protective caps from the cylinder valve and coupling nut.
4.Turn the coupling nut clockwise (left to right), to tighten to a full stop. Be sure the coupling nut is not
Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter
Pipe Length | Schedule 40 Pipe | Tubing, Type L | ||
(Feet) | Inside Diameter | Outside Diameter | ||
| Nat. | L.P. | Nat. | L.P. |
1/2" | 3/8" | 1/2" | 3/8" | |
| 1.3 cm | 1.0 cm | 1.3 cm | 1.0 cm |
1/2" | 1/2" | 5/8" | 1/2" | |
| 1.3 cm | 1.3 cm | 1.6 cm | 1.3 cm |
1/2" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/2" | |
| 1.3 cm | 1.3 cm | 1.9 cm | 1.3 cm |
3/4" | 1/2" | 7/8" | 3/4" | |
| 1.9 cm | 1.3 cm | 2.2 cm | 1.9 cm |
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Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized.
INSTALLING AND LOCATING YOUR GRILL
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1*/ Canadian Installation Code,
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency" means any individual, firm, corporation or company which whether in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installa- tion, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Instruction to Installer
1.Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation.
2.The owner shall retain this instruction manual for future reference.
3.Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with appliance.
4.Installer should show owner how to start and operate gas grill.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Location (Figure 2 and Figure 3)
When determining a suitable location take into account concerns such as exposure to wind, proximity to traffic paths and keeping any gas supply lines as short as possible. Locate the grill only in well ventilated area. Never locate the grill in a building, garage, breezeway, shed or other such enclosed areas. During heavy use the grill will produce a lot of smoke. Ensure that there is adequate area for smoke to dissipate.
•Minimum clearance from sides and back of unit to adjacent combus- tible construction below top of unit, 6 inches from sides and 12 inches from back.
•Minimum horizontal clearance from sides and back of unit to adjacent vertical combustible construction extending above top of unit, 6 inches from sides and 12 inches from back.
Figure 2
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