Connecting/Disconnecting LP Gas Cylinders

INSTALLATION CODES

HOSES AND REGULATOR

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:

·This installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code.

·If an external electrical source is utilized, the outdoor cooking appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code.

LP CYLINDER

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:

· Use only 1 pound LP cylinders with this grill and the

appliances.

· 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. Do not attempt to light appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Disconnect from fuel supply.

· Do not operate the LP gas grill without the LP gas

cylinder attached or secured to the grill as shown in

Assembly Instructions.

· Maintain cylinder in upright position to provide for

proper fuel withdrawal.

· Do not use an LP gas cylinder if it shows signs of

dents, gouges, bulges, fire damage, corrosion,

leakage, excessive rust or other forms of visual

external damage; it could be hazardous and should be

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:

·Use only the hose and regulator assembly that have been supplied with this gas grill. Do not use hose and regulator from another manufacturer.

·Always check for gas leaks when you connect and disconnect the LP gas cylinder.

·Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose.

·Make sure gas hoses do not contact hot surfaces.

·Clean and inspect the gas hose/regulator before each use. Replace the hose/regulator before using grill if there is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks.

·If the hose and regulator assembly is not working properly and you need a replacement, contact the manufacturer (1-800-251-7558). Be sure to specify your grill model.

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:

·Always inspect LP cylinder connections for damage or debris before connecting cylinders.

·Always connect or disconnect propane cylinders out doors away from flame, ignition sources and only when the appliance is cool to the touch.

STEP 1) Turn control knobs of Main grill, Side Burner and Lantern to the “Off” position.

(FIG. 9A, 9B & 9C)

Main Grill

FIG. 9A

Control Knob ‘Off’

checked by a liquid propane supplier.

· Never connect or disconnect LP cylinder or fittings

near open flame or while grill or accessories are

burning.

· When the LP gas cylinder is connected, keep the grill

outside in a well-ventilated space.

· Turn off all control knobs to grill, side burner and

lantern when grill is not in use.

Side Burner

Control Knob ‘Off’

FIG. 9B

Lantern

Control Knob ‘Off’

FIG. 9C

· Do not attempt to refill or repair a 1 pound disposable

LP cylinder. It could cause a hazard or explosion.

1 pound Disposable LP Cylinders, for use with Aussie LP gas grills, must meet the following requirements:

1)Only use cylinders marked “Propane Fuel”

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

3)Cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-339. (See LP cylinder marking)

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

STEP 2) Connecting a 1 pound disposable cylinder to Lantern, Main grill Burner and Side Burner is very similar. First remove protective cap from Cylinder nozzle. (FIG. 10A)

Cylinder

protective cap

FIG. 10A

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