Operating Guide

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Connecting Gas Cylinder:
The propane gas supply cylinder to be used must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the Specifications for propane gas Cylinders of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation (DOT), or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA B339,
Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commis-
sion, as applicable. Only cylinders with a listed overfill prevention device (OPD) and
marked “propane” may be used. Cylinders with an OPD will have valve handles with
three “lobes” (prongs). Only use 20-pound cylinders equipped with a Type 1 cylinder
connection device for outdoor cooking appliances. The cylinder must include a col-
lar to protect the cylinder valve. The gas cylinder should not be dropped or handled
roughly! If the appliance is not in use, the gas cylinder must be disconnected. Stor-
age of an appliance indoors is permissible ONLY if the cylinder is disconnected and
removed from the appliance. Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of
children and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
Your cylinder must never be stored where temperatures can reach over 125 F. Be-
fore connection, be sure that there is no debris caught in the head of the gas cylin-
der, head of the regulator valve or in the head of the burner and burner ports. Con-
nect regulator valve and hand-tighten firmly. Disconnect the propane cylinder from
the regulator valve when the grill is not in use. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combus-
tion air and ventilation air to the grill. The propane cylinder must be arranged for
vapor withdrawal and equipped with a listed overfilling prevention device. For proper
vapor withdrawal, the cylinder should be used in the proper upright position (refer to
illustration under step 22 of page 17).
DANGER
Never store a spare propane cylinder near this grill.
A fire causing death or serious injury may occur if the above is not followed
exactly.
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