Warranty Guide

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LP GAS SAFETY AND CYLINDER CARE
LP Cylinder Filling
• Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
• LP dealer must purge new cylinder before filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP cylinder volume. Volume of
propane in cylinder will vary by temperature.
• A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP cylinder valve and call local
LP gas dealer for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice.
• To remove gas from LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a local fire department for
assistance. Check the telephone directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP
dealers.
• An overfilled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard due to possible gas release from the
safety relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with risk of property damage, serious
injury or death.
LP Cylinder Exchange
• Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing your empty LP cylinder
through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect,
precision fill, test and certify their cylinders.
• Exchange your cylinder only for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described in
the “LP Cylinder” section of this manual.
• Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright position during use, transit or
storage. Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE connecting to grill.
• Place safety cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the
type of safety cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other
types Of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.
Connecting the Grill Regulator to the LP Cylinder
When LP cylinder is connected to grill, store outdoors in a well-ventilated space and out of reach
of children.
1. LP cylinder must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to assembly section.)
2. Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
3. Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a full stop.
4. Remove the safety cap from LP cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap if supplied with
valve.
5. Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the coupling nut,
holding regulator in a straight line with LP cylinder valve so as not to cross-thread the
connection.
6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full stop. The regulator will seal on the
back-check feature in the LP cylinder valve, resulting in some resistance. An additional
one-half to three-quarters turn is required to complete the Connection. Tighten
by hand only – do not use tools.
NOTE: If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect regulator and repeat steps 5 and 6. If
you are still unable to complete the connection, do not use this regulator!
Do not insert any tool or foreign object into the valve outlet or safety relief valve. You may
damage the valve and cause a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion, fire, severe personal
injury, or death.
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SAFETY RELIEF VALVE
OPD HAND WHEEL
TYPE 1 OUTLET
WITH THREADS ON
THE OUTSIDE
STRAP AND CAP
Do not use a POL transport
plug (plastic part with
external threads)! It
will defeat the safety
feature of the valve.
Nipple has to be
centered into the
LP cylinder valve.
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Hold coupling nut and regulator as
shown for proper connection to LP
cylinder valve.
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