WARNING

Insure the cylinder valve is CLOSED (valve turned clockwise) prior to connecting the LP gas cylinder to your cooker. Turn the regulator control knob counter-clockwise to properly close the regulator valve. Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the supply hose safety tags. Read and follow all warnings in this manual concerning the safe use of LP gas cylinders and the regulator hose assembly, before connecting cylinder to cooker. Read and follow all warnings on the LP gas cylinder.

CONNECTING REGULATOR HOSE ASSEMBLY TO LP GAS CYLINDER

1.Check that cylinder is upright and the valve is closed by turning the knob clockwise.

2.Remove the protective safety cap from the cylinder valve and the Type-1 Coupling Nut.

3.Insert the nipple of the large coupling nut into the valve outlet. Insure that the coupling nut is centered properly.

4.Turn the large coupling nut clockwise by hand and tighten to a full stop. Take care not to cross thread the coupling nut onto the cylinder valve. Do not over-tighten the control knob on the regulator valve. Do not use tools to tighten connection.

Upright

Turn Coupling Nut

CLOCKWISE

position

to Attach

 

Hand Tighten!

Turn Knob

COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to OFF position

NOTE: If you are unable to make the connection, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5.Check that the hose does not contain kinks, does not come into contact with sharp edges, and does not contact surfaces that may become hot during use.

6.Leak check all fittings before lighting cooker. See section on "Gas Leak Test Instructions" on page 13.

GAS LEAK TESTING

DANGER

LEAK TESTING

To prevent fire or explosion hazard:

DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test.

Perform test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated area.

Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame.

Never perform a leak test while the cooker is in use or while cooker is still hot.

WARNING

WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST

After assembling your cooker and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled.

Every time the LP gas cylinder is refilled or if any of the gas components are replaced.

Any time your cooker has been moved.

At least once per year or if your cooker has not been used for more than 60 days.

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Bayou Classic 2212 GAS Leak Testing, Connecting Regulator Hose Assembly to LP GAS Cylinder, When to Perform a Leak Test