REGULATOR TO GAS CYLINDER VALVE CONNECTION

 

 

TYPE 1 CONNECTION

 

COUNTER

TO GAS CYLINDER

CLOCKWISE

Inspect the hose before each use.

CLOCKWISE

 

 

If there are signs of wear, cuts or

 

 

leaks replace turkey fryer hose &

ON

OFF

regulator with part 903070006.

Soapy Water Test Warning and Procedures

The Soapy Water Test must be performed each time gas cylinder is connected to appliance or each time the appliance is used.

The Soapy Water Test must be performed outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

When performing the Soapy Water Test, always keep fryer away from open flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes.

This Outdoor Gas Turkey Fryer is designed to operate with propane gas only. This product will not operate with natural gas.

Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.

Always remove any cookware from turkey fryer stand when performing the Soapy Water Test.

REGULATOR CONTROL VALVE OPERATIONS

PROCEDURE:

1.Remove any cookware from your fryer stand.

Burner, Hose, Regulator and

Cylinder Valve

ONOFF

COUNTER

CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE

REGULATOR CONTROL FLAME ADJUSTMENT

The regulator control valve is used to adjust the burner flame. Turning the control knob clockwise slowly will increase the burner flame and counter clockwise to decrease and

shut the burner flame off.

2.Turn regulator to OFF position, and turn the gas cylinder valve to the OFF

position.

3.Prepare your soapy water solution by combining (1) one part dish washing

liquid with (3) three parts water to test for the possibility of any gas leaks in the

hose or connections to regulator and the regulator connection to gas cylinder.

Apply soapy water solution to the gas cylinder valve, regulator and along the

hose to the burner.

Regulator Control Valve

Adjust air shutter to the burner until the

burner flame is as blue as possible

YELLOW

BLUE

CORRECTINCORRECT

FLAMEFLAME

Type 1 Regulators will have a hook as shown.

The Regulator Hook is used to keep the regulator off the ground when removed from the LP cylinder.

Attach to appliance as shown.

4.Turn gas cylinder valve ON (regulator control valve should be in the OFF

position) and observe gas cylinder valve for bubbles. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON

FOR MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn gas cylinder

OFF, and retighten the fitting. Repeat test.

5.When the gas cylinder has been tested, follow timer operation instructions on

page 10. DO NOT LIGHT BURNER. Open the regulator control valve one full

turn and check for bubbles at regulator control valve, along the entire length of

hose and at the connection to the burner . DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON FOR

MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If soapy mixture starts bubbling, gas is leaking

through the connection or hose. Turn the regulator valve OFF and then the gas

cylinder OFF and retighten the connection that is leaking gas. After test is

complete, and there are no leaks, wait a minimum of 5 minutes for gas fumes

to diminish before lighting fryer.

6.Once testing is complete, press power button on timer to stop gas flow.

Burner, Hose and orifice Connection

Bubbles in Soapy Water Test

DURING ANY PORTION OF THE SOAPY WATER TEST, IF BUBBLES CONTINUE TO APPEAR, STOP, DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE AND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PROPANE DEALER OR MASTERBUILT AT 1-800-489-1581.

NOTE: USE A 20 LB (9KG) CYLINDER WITH A PROTECTIVE COLLAR WITH THIS APPLIANCE. ONLY CYLINDERS MARKED “PROPANE” MUST BE USED.

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Masterbuilt 20020107 instruction manual Regulator to GAS Cylinder Valve Connection, Soapy Water Test Warning and Procedures