Installation Guide

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SECTION II
USE AND CARE
Throughout this manual the words appliance, cooker and smoker will be used interchangeably to
refer to the King Kooker
®
Outdoor Cooker.
LP GAS CYLINDER INFORMATION
King Kooker
®
Outdoor Cookers are manufactured for use with 20lb. (9 kg) LP Gas Cylinders.
Important information to remember about LP Gas cylinders include:
1. Always read and follow the cylinder manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Make sure that the gas cylinder is not overfilled. The maximum weight of a properly filled 20 lb.
(9 kg) LP gas cylinder is approximately 38 lbs (17 kg). Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full.
3. Make sure that the cylinder valve has the proper connection for a Type 1 appliance fitting.
4. Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
5. Disconnect the cylinder from the cooker for storage.
6. Store the cylinder out of the reach of children.
7. Do not use or store the cylinder in a building, garage or enclosed area.
8. Always use a 20 lb. (9 kg) cylinder in the proper upright position for the proper vapor withdrawal.
It should also be stored and transported in the upright position.
9. The cylinder must have a protective collar to protect the cylinder valve.
10. Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type
of dust 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.
11. Cylinder must be turned OFF while not in use.
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THESE AND THE CYLINDER MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN HAZARD OR
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING WHICH COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.