Use and Care Guide
5
WARNING
If “growing” bubbles appear, do not use or move the LP 
cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire department!
2.Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
Do not use a POL transport 
plug (plastic part with external 
threads)! It will defeat the 
safety feature of the valve.
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!
DANGER
• 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.
LP Cylinder Exchange
LP Cylinder Leak Test
For your safety
•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.
•Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder is 
exchanged or refilled.
•Do not smoke during leak test.
•Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
•Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area, 
away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical 
appliances. During leak test, keep grill away from open flames 
or sparks.
•Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water 
solution. Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows in 
figure below.
• Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas train 
components can result.
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.
4.Remove the safety cap from LP cylinder valve. Always use cap 
and strap if supplied with valve.
3.Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a full 
stop.
1.LP cylinder must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to 
assembly section.)
Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder
Straig
ht
Hold coupling nut and regulator 
as shown for proper connection 
to LP cylinder valve.
Coupling nut
Nipple has to be 
centered into the LP 
cylinder valve.
Safety Relief 
Valve
OPD Hand 
Wheel
Type 1 outlet 
with thread 
on outside
Strap and Cap
c
k
w
o
l
i
s
C
e
f
f
O










