GAS CONNECTION
CONNECT
THE REGULATOR TO THE LP TANK - VERY INIPORTANT:
,, THE REGULATOR
SHALL NOT BE iN A LOCATION
THAT WiLL ATTAIN A TEMPERATURE
ABOVE 140°F (60°C).
,, THE REGULATOR
SHALL iNCORPORATE
A PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE OR
OVERPRESSURE
DEVICE.
,, THE iNLET OF THE PRESSURE
REGULATOR
SHALL BE FITTED TO CONNECT
THE
TYPE I CONNECTION
OF THE TANK VALVE PER ANSI Z21.81/CSA
6.25.
1. Make sure tank valve is in its full OFF position
(turn clockwise
to stop).
2. Check tank valve to ensure it has proper external male threads (type I connection
per ANSI
Z21.81/CSA
6.25).
3. Make sure all burner knobs are in their OFF position.
4. Remove the protective
cap from LP tank valve. Always use cap and strap supplied
with valve.
5. Inspect valve connection
port and regulator assembly.
Look for any damage or debris.
Remove any debris. Inspect hose for damage. Never attempt to use damaged
or plugged
equipment.
Contact your local LP gas supplier for repair.
6. When connecting
regulator assembly to the valve, hand-tighten
nut clockwise
to a positive
stop as shown in Fig. 16. Do not use a wrench to tighten. Use of a wrench may damage the
quick-coupling
nut and result in a hazardous condition.
Tank Valve
Regulator Assembly
7. Open tank valve fully (counterclockwise).
Use a soapy water solution to check all connections
for leaks before attempting
to light grill. If a leak is found, turn tank valve OFF and do not use
grill until a local LP gas supplier can make repairs.
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