Meco 7900 manual CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING the GAS

CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING THE GAS
	· Never fill the LP gas cylinder more than 80% of
	cylinder volume. (20 lb. maximum) Do not ask the
	propane supplier to over-fill the cylinder.
	· If you obtain LP gas through a cylinder exchange
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
· This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which	dealer, make sure you get a safe and adequate O.P.D.
has no odor. Using it in an enclosed space can kill you.	cylinder. (See page 22) Use only a licensed LP gas
· Never use this appliance indoors, on recreational	cylinder dealer.
vehicles, or boats.	· The LP gas cylinder, for use with this LP gas grill, must meet
	the following requirements:
	1) 12” diameter x 18” tall, 20 lb.. maxi mum capacity
	2) Overfill Protection Device (OPD) safety feature (should
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:
	be noted on cylinder)
· Use only propane gas in this LP gas grill.	3) Must be constructed and marked in accordance with
· Do not attempt to convert an LP unit to natural gas.	Specifications for LP-Gas Cylinders of the U.S.
· Any use or alteration of this unit not intended could be	Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National
unsafe and will void your warranty.	Standard of Canada, CAN\CSA-B339, Cylinders,
· Always use a gas appliance outdoors in an open area	spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous
with good ventilation to avoid breathing toxic fumes	Goods; and Commission, as applicable (See collar for
from leaking gas, explosion or fire. As with all	marking)
conventional fuels, the burning process consumes	4) Must have collar to protect LP cylinder valve.
oxygen and produces toxic gases, including carbon
monoxide. In addition, the combustion products of
such fuels, including liquefied petroleum (LP), contain
chemicals known to the state of California and other
authorities to cause cancer, birth defects and other
	To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:
reproductive harm.	· Clean and inspect the gas hose/regulator before each
	use of the outdoor cooking gas appliance. The gas
	hose/regulator must be replaced prior to being used, if
	there is evidence of excessive abrasion or wear, or if
	the hose is cut or leaks.
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, fire or death:	· Use only the gas hose/regulator assembly that has been
· Read and follow all warnings on LP gas cylinder.	supplied with this gas grill. Do not use hose/regulator
· If you see, smell, or hear the hiss of LP gas	from another manufacturer.
escaping from the cylinder:	· Always check for gas leaks when you connect and
1. Do not attempt to light appliance.	disconnect the hose/regulator to the LP gas cylinder,
2. Extinguish any open flame.	especially after a period of storage (for example, over
3. Disconnect from fuel supply.	winter).
· Do not operate the LP gas grill without the LP gas	· Make sure there are no sharp bends in th e hose.
cylinder secured to the cart and oriented as shown in	· Make sure hose/regulator does not contact any heated
Assembly Instructions for Connecting the LP Cylinder.	surfaces.
· Never connect or disconnect LP gas cylinder or
	· If the hose/regulator assembly is not working properly and
fittings while grill is in use or is hot.
· When the LP gas cylinder is connected, keep the grill	you need a replacement, contact the manufacturer
outside in a well-ventilated space.	(1-800-251-7558). Be sure to specify your grill model.
· Do not use an LP gas cylinder if it shows signs of	Connecting the LP Cylinder:
dents, gouges, bulges, fire damage, corrosion,
leakage, excessive rust or other forms of visual	1) Fill empty OPD LP Cylinder at your local LP
external damage; it may be hazardous and should be
checked by a liquid propane supplier. Do not use an	gas supplier.
LP cylinder with a damaged valve.	2) Make sure all control knobs and LP Cylinder
· Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near
the LP gas grill.	valve are turned to the “Off” position.
· When grill is not in use, turn off all grill control knobs,
LP cylinder valve and disconnect LP cylinder.

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