Contents

General Safety Information

2-3

General Installation

3

Portable L.P. Gas Barbecue Cylinders

4

L.P. Gas Cylinder

4-5

Hose and Regulator

5

Transporting the Cylinder

5-6

Filling and Purging Type 1 L.P. Gas Cylinders

6

Purging and Evacuating Devices for L.P. Gas Cylinders

 

with Type 1 Cylinder Valves

6

To Set up

7–8

Leak Testing

8

Fixing a Fuel Leak

9

Start-up Check List

9

Lighting the Grill

9–10

Tear Down/Clean

10-11

General Use and Correct Burner Flames

12

Cleaning the Venturi

12

Storage

13

Maintenance

13

Things You Should Know

13

Troubleshooting

13

Replacement Parts List

14

Warranty

16

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

General Safety Information

This manual contains important information about the assembly, operation and maintenance of this product and system. General safety information is presented in these first few pages and is also located throughout the man- ual. Particular attention should be paid to information accompanied by the safety alert symbols: “ DANGER”, “ WARNING”, “ CAUTION”.

Keep this manual for future reference and to educate new users of this product. This manual should be read in conjunction with the labeling on the product.

Safety precautions are essential when any mechanical or propane fueled equipment is involved. These precautions are necessary when using, stor- ing, and servicing. Using this equipment with the respect and caution demanded will reduce the possibilities of personal injury or property damage.

The following symbols shown below are used extensively throughout this manual. Always heed these precautions, as they are essential when using any mechanical or fueled equipment.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1.Shut off gas to the appliance.

2.Extinguish any open flame.

3.Open lid.

4.If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.

5.NEVER use Natural Gas in a unit designed for Liquid Propane (L.P.) Gas.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

1.Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

2.An L.P. cylinder not connected for use shall NOT be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING

Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

DANGER

•FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. NEVER operate grill in enclosed areas, as this could lead to gas accumulating from a leak, causing an explosion or a carbon monoxide buildup which could result in injury or death. DO NOT use in garages, breezeways, sheds or any enclosed area. (Fig. 1)

•NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN. (Fig. 2)

•If these instructions are ignored, a hazardous fire or explosion could result in physical injury, death or property damage!

WARNING

•DO NOT move grill while it is operating or hot. (Fig. 3)

•Keep outdoor cooking gas appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. (Fig. 4)

WARNING

•

NEVER place more than 15 pounds on a side table or a side burner.

 

DO NOT lean on grill. (Fig. 5)

•

NEVER use charcoal briquettes or lighter fluid in a gas grill. (Fig. 6)

•

Grill is hot when in use; to avoid burns, DO NOT touch any hot grill

 

surface. Keep children and pets away from hot grill. (Fig. 7)

• NEVER leave the grill unattended while it is in use. (Fig. 8)

•

It is your responsibility to assemble, install, operate and care for

 

your gas grill properly.

•

DO NOT vent propane vapor from the cylinder before taking it to be

 

refilled.

•

DO NOT use gas grill indoors or store any propane cylinder(s) indoors,

 

including in the garage, breezeways, sheds or enclosed areas.

•

Under some circumstances, propane may lose the distinctive odor

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CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal injury, or property damage.

that was added. Keep the service valve closed and plugged or

capped (as recommended by the manufacturer) when the cylinder is

not connected to the appliance, including “empty” cylinders. Other

strong odors may hide or mask the odor of propane. Colds, aller-

gies, sinus congestion, and the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs

may impair your ability to detect the odor of propane.