Operating instructions

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Fig. 11-1 Type I Acme thread quick coupler
Pressure
relief
valve
QCC
Type 1
valve
Brass Acme
thread fi tting
Liquid level
indicator
(optional)
Hand nut with Acme
thread.
Regulator
Vent
Hose
Handwheel
The use of pliers or a wrench should not be necessary. Only
cylinders marked propane must be used.
To disconnect: Turn the hand nut counter-clockwise until
detached (Fig. 11-1).
Important: Before using the barbecue, and after each
time the cylinder is removed and reattached,
check all connections for leaks. Turn off the
barbecue valves and open the main cylinder
valve, then check connections with soapy
water. Repair any leaks before lighting the
barbecue.
CAUTION: Always turn the propane cylinder main valve
off after each use, and before moving the
barbecue and cylinder, or disconnecting the
coupling. This valve must remain closed and
the cylinder disconnected while the appliance
is not in use, even though the gas fl ow is
stopped by a safety feature when the coupler
is disconnected.
Carefully inspect the hose assembly each time before the
gas is turned on. A cracked or frayed hose should be replaced
immediately.
If the appliance is stored indoors, the cylinder must be
disconnected and removed.
Cylinders must be stored out of
doors, out of the reach of children, and must not be stored
in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
a. DO NOT store a spare propane gas cylinder under or near
this appliance.
b. NEVER fi ll the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
c. IF THE INFORMATION IN “a” AND “b” IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY MAY OCCUR.
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS PROVIDED WITH THE PROPANE GAS CYLINDER.
When operating this appliance with a propane gas cylinder these instructions and warnings MUST be observed.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN A SERIOUS FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
SAFE USE & MAINTENANCE OF PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS
CYLINDER AND CONNECTOR
REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
a. Propane gas cylinders and valves must be maintained in
good condition and must be replaced if there is visible
damage to either the cylinder or valve.
b. This barbecue, when used with a cylinder, should be
connected to a standard 5 gallon (20lb.) propane gas
cylinder equipped with an OPD (Overfill Prevention
Device). The OPD has been required on all cylinders sold
since October 1,1998 to prevent overfi lling.
c. Cylinder dimensions should be approximately 12"
(30.5cm) in diameter and 18" (45.7cm) high. Cylinders
must be constructed and marked in accordance with
the specifi cations for propane gas cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National
Standard of Canada,CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres
and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
d. The cylinder must include a collar to protect the cylinder
valve and the cylinder supply system must be arranged
for vapor withdrawal.
e. The pressure regulator and hose assembly (Fig. 11-1)
supplied with this outdoor cooking gas appliance must be
used. Original and replacement pressure regulator and
hose assemblies must be those specifi ed by the Robert
H. Peterson Co. for connection with a cylinder connecting
device identifi ed as Type I by the ANSI Z 21.58 and CGA
1.6-M95-1995 with Addenda ANSI Z 21.58a -1998 and
CGA 1.6a - M98.
f. The propane gas cylinder valve must be equipped with a
cylinder connection coupling device, described as Type
I in the standard defi ned in paragraph e. above. This
device is commonly described as an Acme thread quick
coupler.
g. If the propane gas cylinder comes with a dust plug, place
the dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not in use.
QUICK COUPLER OPERATION
To connect the regulator/hose assembly to the propane
gas cylinder valve fi tting: Press the hand nut on the regulator
over the Acme thread fi tting on the cylinder valve. Turn the hand
nut clockwise to engage the threads and tighten until snug.
PROPANE CYLINDER ENCLOSURES
FOR YOUR SAFETY, you must provide the following openings below for drainage, replacement air, and cross ventilation of
any storage area exposed to possible leakage from gas connections, the barbecue, or propane cylinder:
One side of the gas cylinder enclosure left completely open to the outside OR by providing four (4) ventilation openings. Two
openings are to be at the cylinder valve level (approx. 16" (40.6 cm) above the fl oor) and on opposite walls of the enclosure.
Two more openings must be at the fl oor level on opposite sides of the enclosure. The fl oor level openings must start at the
fl oor and shall extend no higher than 5"(12.7 cm) above the fl oor. Each opening must have a minimum of 10 sq. in. (64.5
cm
2
) of free area. To achieve the proper ventilation, you may drill a series of holes, omit the grout from masonry joints, or
replace a brick with a hardware cloth screen. If the fl oor in the cabinet is raised and the space beneath the cabinet is open
to the outside, the lower ventilation openings may be in the fl oor.
Consult your gas supplier for ventilation and regulator requirements when connecting to a household propane supply.
CAUTION: Always turn the propane cylinder main valve
off after each use, and before moving the
barbecue and cylinder, or disconnecting the
coupling. This valve must remain closed and
the cylinder disconnected while the appliance
is not in use.
Carefully inspect the hose assembly each time before the
gas is turned on. A cracked or frayed hose should be replaced
immediately.
If the appliance is stored indoors, the cylinder must be
disconnected and removed.
Cylinders must be stored out of
doors, out of the reach of children, and must not be stored
in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
a. DO NOT store a spare propane gas cylinder under or near
this appliance.
b. NEVER fi ll the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
c. IF THE INFORMATION IN “a” AND “b” IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY MAY OCCUR.
CYLINDER AND CONNECTOR
REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
a. Propane gas cylinders and valves must be maintained in
good condition and must be replaced if there is visible
damage to either the cylinder or valve.
b. The cylinder must include a collar to protect the cylinder
valve and the cylinder supply system must be arranged
for vapor withdrawal.
c. If the propane gas cylinder comes with a dust plug, place
the dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not in use.
The use of pliers or a wrench should not be necessary. Only
cylinders marked propane must be used.
Important: Before using the barbecue, and after each
time the cylinder is removed and reattached,
check all connections for leaks. Turn off the
barbecue valves and open the main cylinder
valve, then check connections with soapy
water. Repair any leaks before lighting the
barbecue.
PROPANE CYLINDER ENCLOSURES
FOR YOUR SAFETY, you must provide the following openings below for drainage, replacement air, and cross ventilation of
any storage area exposed to possible leakage from gas connections, the barbecue, or propane cylinder:
One side of the gas cylinder enclosure left completely open to the outside OR by providing four (4) ventilation openings. Two
openings are to be at the cylinder valve level (approx. 16" (40.6 cm) above the fl oor) and on opposite walls of the enclosure.
Two more openings must be at the fl oor level on opposite sides of the enclosure. The fl oor level openings must start at the
fl oor and shall extend no higher than 5"(12.7 cm) above the fl oor. Each opening must have a minimum of 10 sq. in. (64.5
cm
2
) of free area. To achieve the proper ventilation, you may drill a series of holes, omit the grout from masonry joints, or
replace a brick with a hardware cloth screen. If the fl oor in the cabinet is raised and the space beneath the cabinet is open
to the outside, the lower ventilation openings may be in the fl oor.
Consult your gas supplier for ventilation and regulator requirements when connecting to a household propane supply.