Meco 2200 manual Operating Your LP GAS Grill, GAS CYLINDER, Regulator Information, LP Cylinder

A)If a leak appears at the connection of the 1 lb. cylinder/regulator, unscrew the cylinder and retighten, but by hand only. Do not use tools.) Repeat Leak Test.

B)If a leak appears at the hose/control vavle, or nozzle connection, tighten the connection with a wrench.

C)If a leak appears at either end of the 20 lb. cylinder/hose or hose /regulator connection, unscrew the hose and retighten by hand.

D)If a leak appears around the 20 lb. LP cylinder valve or any other connection that can not be stopped, disconnect the LP Cylinder. Do not use the grill. Call Customer Service at 1-800-251-7558.

8)If no leaks appear, re-assemble the Grid Insert Guide, Control Panel, Chain and Match Holder and Control Knobs. (See page 11, FIG. 23A)

			Leak Test at Control
			Valve Nozzle
	Leak Test at
	Regulator/Gas
	Cylinder
	Connections
			FIG. 17C
FIG. 17A
			Leak Test at
		Hose /Regulator
			Conection

FIG. 18A

20 lb. Cylinder Valve

FIG. 17 B

STEP 3. If no leaks are found, the grill is ready to be operated.

	FIG. 18B
Leak Test at Hose Fittings and
Control Valve Connections

OPERATING YOUR LP GAS GRILL

·Before proceeding, make certain you understand the Important Safeguards at the beginning of this manual.

·Before lighting the LP gas grill, you must open the hood to prevent an explosion from gas build-up.

·If your LP gas grill catches on fire:

-If the fire is in the grill portion and you can safely reach the Control Knob, then turn it to the Off position.

-If the fire involves the hose, regulator or the cylinder, leave it alone, evacuate the area and call the fire department.

-If there is any type of fire that threatens either personal safety or endangers property, call the fire department.

·Do not operate an LP gas grill if you have knowledge of or suspect a gas leak.

·Never allow children to operate or play near an LP gas grill. Do not leave grill unattended.

·Always turn the grill off when not in use. Allow grill to cool before handling parts or cleaning.

·Do not move an LP gas grill when in use or hot.

·Never touch hot surfaces. Use heat resistant gloves, long-handled tongs, or cooking mitts at all times since the grill will become very hot. Open the hood carefully when cooking to avoid burns from the hot air and steam trapped inside.

·Do not wear loose clothing (example: hanging shirt tails, clothing with frills, etc. around a LP gas grill while in use or hot.

·Never lean your body over the LP gas grill when lighting it or while it is in use or hot.

·Always empty grease cup before it fills up to prevent any grease fires.

GAS CYLINDER, AND

REGULATOR INFORMATION

This LP gas grill was designed to use propane gas. Propane cylinders will supply gas all year round, even on cold winter days.

LP Cylinder

·Read and follow all warnings on LP gas cylinder.

·If you see, smell, or hear the hiss of LP gas escaping from the cylinder:

1)Evacuate all people from the grilling area.

2)Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3)Call the local fire department.

·The LP gas cylinder, for use with Aussie LP gas grills, must meet the following requirements:

1)Only use cylinders marked “Propane Fuel”

2)1lb Disposable Cylinder size should be 4” diameter x 8” tall.

3)20 lb Refillable Cylinder size should be 12” Diameter x 18” tall. Overfill Protection Device (OPD) safety feature must be noted on the cylinder and must have a collar to protect the LP cylinder valve.

4)Cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN\CSA-B339. (See LP cylinder marking)

5)Cylinder must have a cylinder cap to protect LP cylinder valve when not in use.

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