Meco 2200 - Manual (Page 7)

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Leak Test at
Regulator/Gas
Cylinder
Connections
FIG. 17A
FIG. 17 B
· Before proceeding, make certain you understand the
Important Safeguards at the beginning of this
manual.
· Before lighting the LP gas grill, you must open the
hood to prevent an explosion from gas build-up.
· If your LP gas grill catches on fire:
- If the fire is in the grill portion and you can safely
reach the Control Knob, then turn it to the Off
position.
- If the fire involves the hose, regulator or the
cylinder, leave it alone, evacuate the area and call
the fire department.
- If there is any type of fire that threatens either
personal safety or endangers property, call the fire
department.
· Do not operate an LP gas grill if you have knowledge
of or suspect a gas leak.
· Never allow children to operate or play near an LP
gas grill. Do not leave grill unattended.
· Always turn the grill off when not in use. Allow grill
to cool before handling parts or cleaning.
· Do not move an LP gas grill when in use or hot.
· Never touch hot surfaces. Use heat resistant gloves,
long-handled tongs, or cooking mitts at all times
since the grill will become very hot. Open the hood
carefully when cooking to avoid burns from the hot
air and steam trapped inside.
· Do not wear loose clothing (example: hanging shirt
tails, clothing with frills, etc. around a LP gas grill
while in use or hot.
· Never lean your body over the LP gas grill when
lighting it or while it is in use or hot.
OPERATING YOUR LP GAS GRILL
GAS CYLINDER, AND
REGULATOR INFORMATION
This LP gas grill was designed to use propane gas.
Propane cylinders will supply gas all year round, even on
cold winter days.
· Read and follow all warnings on LP gas cylinder.
· If you see, smell, or hear the hiss of LP gas
escaping from the cylinder:
1) Evacuate all people from the grilling area.
2) Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3) Call the local fire department.
LP Cylinder
· The LP gas cylinder, for use with Aussie LP gas grills,
must meet the following requirements:
1) Only use cylinders marked “Propane Fuel”
2) 1lb Disposable Cylinder size should be 4” diameter x
8” tall.
3) 20 lb Refillable Cylinder size should be 12” Diameter x
18” tall. Overfill Protection Device (OPD) safety
feature must be noted on the cylinder and must have
a collar to protect the LP cylinder valve.
4) Cylinder must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of
Canada, CAN\CSA-B339. (See LP cylinder marking)
5) Cylinder must have a cylinder cap to protect LP
cylinder valve when not in use.
· Always empty grease cup before it fills up to prevent
any grease fires.
STEP 3. If no leaks are found, the grill
is ready to be operated.
A) If a leak appears at the connection of the
1 lb. cylinder/regulator, unscrew the cylinder
and retighten, but by hand only. Do not use
tools.) Repeat Leak Test.
B) If a leak appears at the hose/control vavle,
or nozzle connection, tighten the connection
with a wrench.
C) If a leak appears at either end of the 20 lb.
cylinder/hose or hose /regulator connection,
unscrew the hose and retighten by hand.
D) If a leak appears around the 20 lb. LP
cylinder valve or any other connection that can
not be stopped, disconnect the LP Cylinder.
Do not use the grill. Call Customer Service at
1-800-251-7558.
8) If no leaks appear, re-assemble the Grid Insert
Guide, Control Panel, Chain and Match Holder
and Control Knobs. (See page 11, FIG. 23A)
Leak Test at Hose Fittings and
Control Valve Connections
FIG. 17C
Leak Test at Control
Valve Nozzle
FIG. 18B
20 lb. Cylinder Valve
FIG. 18A
Leak Test at
Hose /Regulator
Conection