TYPE 1 CONNECTION ILLUSTRATION

Thermal

Sensitive

Handwheel

1-5/16"

Acme Connection

Nipple with

Excess Flow

Valve

Regulator

YOUR NEW GAS GRILL IS EQUIPPED WITH A

TYPE 1 CONNECTION DEVICE WHICH HAS 3

SAFETY FEATURES:

(SEE TYPE 1 CONNECTION ILLUSTRATION)

1. Proof of gas seal between the connector and the cylinder
before gas flow takes place.
2. A flow-limiting device designed to limit the flow of gas in
the event of a regulator or hose failure.
3. The connection has a thermal shut-off which will stop the
flow of gas if the connection reaches a certain temperature.

CURRENT GAS CYLINDERS ARE ALSO

EQUIPPED WITH AN OVERFILL PROTECTION

DEVICE (O.P.D.) WHICH GREATLY REDUCES

THE CHANCE OF ACCIDENTALLYOVERFILL-

ING THE CYLINDER.

SPECIAL NOTE CONCERNING L.P. GAS CYLINDERS:
It is important to insure that your gas cylinder is properly
purged before it is filled. If you purchase a new cylinder,
please inform your propane gas dealer that this is a new
cylinder and needs to be properly purged before being filled.
SPECIAL NOTE CONCERNING TYPE 1 CONNECTION
DEVICES:
If you notice very small flames on the burner(s), you may
have accidentally activated the flow-limiting device in the
Type 1
connection device. Besides a rupture in the gas hose, the
flow-limiting device may activate for one of the two following
reasons:
1. Opening the burner valves before opening the cylinder
valve. SOLUTION: Shut off the burner valves and the L.P.
cylinder valve and open in the proper order:
a). Open the L.P. cylinder valve first, then
b). Open burner valve and ignite the burner
according to the instructions in this manual for
your grill.
IF YOU STILLHAVE A PROBLEM, THEN THERE MAY BE AIR
IN THE CYLINDER DUE TO IMPROPER PURGING.
2. The L.P. cylinder was not properly purged before it was filled.
SOLUTION: See your L.P. gas supplier.
For Your Additional Safety
DANGER
If a fire occurs at the cylinder valve, DO NOT attempt to move
the cylinder. IMMEDIATELYcall the fire department and clear
the area. You can safely spray water with a garden hose from
a distance of at least 15 feet away from cylinder until firemen
arrive.
Troubleshooting
cont.
For Your Additional Safety
cont.
Current L.P. gas cylinders are fitted with an Overfill
Protection Device (O.P.D.). Toinsure that you retain this
safety-device, take your cylinder to an L.P. gas service
station for filling, or when exchanging your cylinder at a
cylinder exchange station, request that your replacement
cylinder be fitted with the O.P.D. feature.
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Problem: Flame blows out on low setting or

has uneven heat distribution.

Possible Causes and Solutions:
1. Check for spider webs or insect nests in venturi and clean
venturi.
2. Cold grill needs to be preheated for 5 minutes on high
setting.
3. Venturi may be misaligned and needs to be lined up over
orifices.
4. Cold and windy weather will require you to move grill away
from the wind.
5. Lack of fuel. Check to see cylinder valve is open and
cylinder has fuel.

Problem: Grill too hot.

Possible Causes and Solutions:
1. Excessive flareups which require the maintenance described
in this book, page 31, under “IN CASE OF GREASE FIRE”.
2. Adamaged orifice or regulator which requires replacement
with factory authorized parts.
3. Buildup of grease inside grill will require cleaning and
emptying grease cup or tray.
4. Choose a lower cooking temperature if using excessively
high settings.

Problem: Fire at any connection.

Possible Causes and Solutions:
IMMEDIATELYshut off cylinder valve and allow grill to cool.
1. Gas is leaking from a faulty connection. Tighten connections
with an adjustable wrench and replace damaged parts.
Perform a leak test on all connections before cooking on grill
again.

Problem: Flame behind control panel or

control knob area.

Possible Causes and Solutions:
IMMEDIATELYshut off cylinder valve and allow grill to cool.
1. Check for spider webs or insect nest in venturi and clean
venturi.
2. Gas is leaking from a faulty connection. Tighten connections
with an adjustable wrench and replace damaged parts.
Perform a leak test on all connections before cooking on grill
again.
3. Venturi may be misaligned and needs to be lined up over
orifice.