Use a clean paint brush and 50/50 soap and water solution.
Use mild soap and water. Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas train components can result.
Brush soapy solution onto all metal seams and entire valve area.
If “growing" bubbles appear, do not use or move the LP tank. Contact an LP gas supplier
or your fire department.
LP gas is non toxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For your safety, LP gas has been given an odor
(similar to rotten eggs) so that it can be smelled.
LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite uncpectedly when mixed with air.
Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
LP dealer must purge tanks before filling.
Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice.
Always keep new and exchanged LP tanks in upright postion during use,transit or storage.
Leak test new and exchanged LP tanks BEFORE connecting to appliance.
Leak test must be repreated each time LP tank is exchanged or refilled.
Do not smoke during leak test.
Do not use an open flame to check for the gas leaks.
LP tank must be leak checked outdoors in well-ventilated area, always from open flames to sparks.
1.Place LP tank on a secure, level, and stable surface.
2.Turn control knob to the OFF position.
3.Turn LP tank OFF by turning hand wheel clockwise to a FULL STOP.
4.Remove the protective cap from the LP tank valve. Always use dust cap and strap
supplied with valve.
NOTE: If you cannot complete connection, disconnect regulator and repeat step 5and 6. If you are still unable to
complete the connection, do not use this regulator!
Disconnecting Regualtor to the LP Tank
1.Turn control knob of regulator to the OFF position.
2.Turn LP tank OFF by turning hand wheel clockwise to a full stop.
3.Turn the coupling nut counterclockwise to loosen the connector. Loose by hand only--do not use tools.
When disconnected, the regulator should be hung on the hook attached to the appliance.
5.Hold regulator, insert nipple (B) into LP tank valve. Hand tighten
coupling nut, holding regulator in a straight line (C) with LP tank
valve so as not to cross thread the connection.
6.Turn the coupling nut clockwise to tighten to a full solid stop.
The regulator will seal on the back-check feature in the LP tank
valve, resulting in some resistance. An additional one-half to three
quarters turn is required to complete connection.TIGHT BY HAND ONLY- DO NOT USE TOOLS.
To remove gas from LP tank, contact an LP dealer or call a local FIRE DEPARTMENT for assistance.Check
the telephine directory under“ GAS CompaniesM for nearest certified LP dealers.
Many retailers that sell appliances offer you the option of replacing your empty LP tanks through an exchange
service,use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect,precision fill,test and certify their cylinders.
Exchange your tank only for an OPD safety feature-equipped tanks as described in the “LP tank” section of
this manual.
Dealer should NEVER fill LP tank more than 80% of LP tank volume. Volume of propane in tanks will vary
by temperature.
A frosted-covered regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP tank valve and call LP gas dealer
for assistance.
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
LP Tank Filling
LP Tank Exchange
LP Tank Leak Test
For your safety
DANGER
Connecting Regulator to the LP Tank
Do not use a POL transport plug(A) (plastic part
with external threads)! It will defeat the safety
feature of the valve .