OPD Hand Wheel

25.Place the 3 flame tamers on the lower ledge above burners. See Fig. 12. They should meet in the center.

26.Place the cooking grids or griddle on the ledge above the flame tamers.

27.Place the secondary cooking rack into the slots on the upper left and upper right of the grill bowl panels.

FIGURE 12

Secondary

Griddlecooking rack

Flame tamer

 

Lower

Cooking

ledge

grid

 

Before Your First Cookout

Perform the leak test as indicated in the use and care section.

Wash the cooking grids, griddle, cooking rack, and all stainless steel surfaces with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Light burners. Check to make sure they are lit, then close the lid and warm the grill on HI for 15 minutes. Curing of paint and parts will produce an odor only on first lighting.

Use and Care

LP Tank

The LP tank used with your grill must meet the following requirements:

Purchase LP tanks only with these required measurements: 12" (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.

Be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for LP tank of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous goods, Transport Canada (TC). See LP tank collar for marking.

LP tank valve must have:

Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator or grill.

Safetyreliefvalve.

• UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD). This OPD safety feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel. Use only tanks equipped with this type of valve.

Supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include collar to protect LP tank valve.

LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

Is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten cabbage) so that it can be smelled.

LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed with air.

LP Tank Filling

Use only licensed and experienced dealers.

LP tank must be purged before filling.

Dealer should NEVER fill LP tank more than 80% of LP tank volume. Volume of propane in tank will vary by temperature.

A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP tank valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.

Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice.

To remove gas from LP tank, contact an LP dealer or call a local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone directory under “Gas companies” for nearest certified LP dealers.

LP tank Exchange: You may choose to replace your empty LP tank through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders. Exchange for OPD safety feature equipped tank as described in LP Tank

Always keep LP tank in upright position during use, transit or storage.

Leak test LP tank BEFORE connecting to grill.

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