HOSE & REGULATOR
!WARNING: INDICATES AN POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED,
WARNING COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
PROPANE GAS MODELS:
Your barbeque is designed to operate on L.P. (propane) gas at a pressure regulated at 2.74 kPa (11" water column). A regulator preset to this pressure is supplied with the barbeque and MUST be used.
This regulator is equipped with the Q.C.C. Type 1, quick connect coupling system, which incorporates the following safety features: (Figure 5)
•It will not allow gas to flow until a positive seal has been made (Figure 6)
•It has a thermal element that will shut off the flow of gas between 115 and 150°C (240 and 300°F)
•It also has a flow-limiting device which, when activated, will restrict the flow of gas to 0.28 cubic metres per hour (10 cubic feet per hour)
Prior to attaching the propane cylinder to the hose and regulator, be sure the cylinder valve and the appliance valves are OFF. The cylinder valve is turned off by rotating the handwheel (see Figure 3) clockwise (left to right) until it stops and all appliance valves should be in the twelve o'clock position. When attaching the regulator to the cylinder, make sure that the small probe in the nipple is centered in the mating Q.C.C. 1 cylinder valve (see Figure 6). Turn the right hand threaded Q.C.C.1 black nut onto the valve in a clockwise motion until there is a positive stop.
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Q.C.C.I | REGULATOR | Fig. 6 |
DO NOT USE A WRENCH, HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
Should the large black thermally sensitive coupling nut be exposed to temperatures above 115 - 150°C, it will soften and allow the regulator probe to disengage from the cylinder valve – thereby shutting off the flow of gas. Should this occur, do not attempt to reconnect the nut. Remove the entire regulator assembly, and replace it with a new one.
The cause of the excessive heat should be determined and corrected before operating your barbeque again. The regulator probe also contains a flow-sensing element, which will limit the flow of gas to the regulator to a manageable amount (0.28 cubic metres/hour) in the event of a hose or regulator rupture. If it is evident that the flow control device has been activated, the cause of the excessive flow should be determined and corrected before using your barbeque again.
NOTE: IMPROPER LIGHTING PROCEDURES CAN CAUSE THE FLOW CONTROL TO ACTIVATE, RESULTING IN REDUCED HEAT OUTPUT. IF THIS IS SUSPECTED, RESET THE FLOW CONTROL BY SHUTTING OFF ALL BURNER CONTROLS AND THE CYLINDER VALVE. WAIT 30 SECONDS, THEN TURN THE CYLINDER VALVE ON EXTREMELY SLOWLY - WAIT 5 SECONDS AND TURN THE BURNER VALVE ON AND LIGHT AS NORMAL.
•Never connect a propane gas barbeque to an unregulated propane gas supply or any other gas. Do not attempt to alter the hose or regulator in any way.
•The connection fitting must be protected when disconnected from the propane tank. If the fitting is allowed to drag on the ground, nicks and scratches could occur resulting in a leak when connected to the propane tank.
PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS MODELS:
•Do not allow any grease (or other hot material) to fall onto the hose, or allow the hose to come in contact with any hot surfaces of the barbeque.
•Visually inspect the entire length of the hose assembly before each use of the barbeque. If it is evident there is excessive abrasion/wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to using your barbeque. Only the hose assembly as specified in the Parts List should be used.
•Follow the ‘LEAK TEST’ instructions before lighting your barbeque for the first time, every time a propane cylinder is refilled, if any gas component is changed, if the regulator flow-limiting device has been activated, after prolonged periods of storage or non-use or at least once per season.
NATURAL GAS MODELS:
•Never use with propane, or any other gases.
•The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any pressure testing of the system at test pressure in excess of 3.5 kPa (1/2 p.s.i.).
•The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at pressures equal to or less than 3.5 kPa (1/2 p.s.i.).
•The gas supply hose must be a minimum of 3.1 m (10 ft) and a maximum of 3.6 m (12 ft). Always disconnect hose at quick connect coupling when storing your barbeque.
•Inspect and clean quick connect coupling, and keep it protected when it’s not in use.
FAILURE TO ENSURE THE ABOVE MAY RESULT WARNING IN A HAZARDOUS FIRE OR EXPLOSION
CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
| | DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR ALTER THE |
| ! | HOSE/VALVE/REGULATOR FOR ANY "ASSUMED" |
| DEFECT. ANY MODIFICATION TO THIS ASSEMBLY |
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| WARNING | WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE |
| RISK OF A GAS LEAK AND FIRE. USE ONLY |
| | AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS SUPPLIED BY |
| | MANUFACTURER. |
