Connecting Type 1 L.P. Gas Cylinders
WARNING
This procedure MUST be performed OUTDOORS only! Be sure L.P. cylinder valve is closed. Attach to Grill. Read and follow directions on the cylinder and fuel hose safety tags.
CAUTION
In the connection process, the grill side of the connection will seal on the
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1.Check that the cylinder valve is closed by turning the cylinder knob clockwise to a full stop.
2.Check that all the grill burner knobs are in the off position.
3.Remove the protective caps from the cylinder valve and cou - pling nut. NOTE: The coupling nut connects to the large outside threads on the valve outlet.
4.Hold the regulator in one hand and insert the nipple into the valve outlet. Be sure the nipple is centered in the valve outlet.
5.Turn the coupling nut clockwise, tighten to a full stop.
If you cannot complete the final connection, disconnect the reg- ulator and repeat steps 4 through 6. If you are still unable to complete the connection, DO NOT use this valve and regulator!
6.Check that the hose has no kinks or sharp bends and clears areas that will become hot during use. Never put strain on the hose where it joins a fitting.
7.BEFORE lighting grill, check all connections for leaks using the procedure as shown in Fig. 16 on pg. 26.
Leak Testing
DANGER
TO PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD:
•NO SMOKING. DO NOT use or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing a leak test.
•Perform leak tests outdoors only.
•NEVER perform a leak test with fire or flame.
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Leak Testing (cont.)
How to Check for Leaks
1.Make a soapy solution of equal parts mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water.
2.Turn off all burner control knobs.
3.Turn on fuel supply. Turn cylinder valve knob counterclock- wise (right to left) one rotation.
4.Apply soap solution to connections indicated with arrows in Fig. 16. If bubbles appear at these areas, a leak is indicated.
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Fixing A Fuel Leak
• If you detect a leak:
1.Turn off the fuel supply. Push in and turn on control knobs
to release pressure in hose, then turn the control knobs back to off.
2.Wash off soapy solutions with cold water and towel dry.
3.Stop a leak by tightening the loose joint, or by replacing the faulty part with a replacement part recommended by Coleman. DO NOT attempt to repair the cylinder valve if it should become damaged; the cylinder MUST be replaced.
4.If you are unable to stop a leak, shut off the gas supply at the cylinder valve. Remove the cylinder from the grill. Call a gas appliance serviceman or L.P. gas dealer. DO NOT use grill until the leak is corrected.
• When to test for leaks:
1.Perform a leak test each time the gas supply cylinder is connected to the regulator. Leak test anytime a part of the gas system is replaced.
2.Perform a leak test at least once each year whether the L.P. gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not.
3.Have a dealer check the cylinder for deterioration after 12 years, according to DOT regulations. Immediately replace cylinder if any deterioration is found.
