Meco 8452-5-SS1 - Manual (Page 14)

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FIG. 15B
Hand tighten coupling
nut in clockwise direction
Disconnecting LP gas cylinder:
1) Turn all control knobs to the “off” position and turn the
handle on the LP gas cylinder clockwise until it stops.
2) Turn coupling nut on regulator counterclockwise
until regulator is released from the threaded LP
cylinder gas nozzle.
3) Place the protective cap over LP cylinder gas nozzle.
BEFORE USING YOUR LP GAS GRILL
OPERATING AND MAINTAINING
YOUR GAS GRILL
· If an external electrical source is utilized, the outdoor
cooking appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code
CSA C22.1.
· Keep any electrical supply cord away from any heated
surfaces.
INSTALLATION CODES
Cylinder Nozzle
faces out
toward door.
FIG. 15A
Connecting the LP Cylinder:
1) Fill empty OPD LP Cylinder at your local LP gas
supplier.
2) Lift up LP Cylinder Clamp and set LP Cylinder in the
Large hole inside the Bottom Panel. Lower the clamp
over the Cylinder Collar. Rotate the LP Cylinder so
the Cylinder nozzle is toward the door opening. (Fig.
15A)
3) Remove the protective cap from the LP Cylinder
valve. (Save cap for re-capping.) Hold Regulator in a
straight line with LP Cylinder valve so the connection
does not cross thread. Insert Regulator Nipple into
the LP Cylinder valve. (Fig. 15B) Hand tighten
coupling nut in clockwise direction. Do not use tools.
PERFORMING A LEAK TEST
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:
· Perform a leak test before each use and each time a
gas connection or disconnection is done .
· Perform a leak test in a well ventilated area.
· Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
· Never smoke near the grill during a leak test.
· Do not perform a leak test on a grill while it is hot or in
use.
· Do not use the gas grill if you detect a gas leak that
cannot be corrected by using the leak test procedures.
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:
· This outdoor cooking appliance shall be used only
outdoors and shall not be used in a building, garage,
or any other enclosed area. Locate outdoor cooking
appliance in an area with good ventilation on a level
stable surface clear of combustible and flammable
material.
· Maintain minimum clearances of 36” from back and
sides of grill to any combustible construction.
· Do not locate this appliance under overhead
unprotected combustible construction.
· This outdoor cooking appliance is not intended to be
used in or on boats or installed in or on recreational
vehicles.
· Do not use gas grill as a space heater.
SELECTING A LOCATION
Before using your gas grill perform a leak test
on the Control Valves, Hose/Regulator
connections and fittings.
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:
· This installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with either the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane
Storage and Handling Code, B149.2 or the Standard for
Recreational Vehicles, ANSI A 119.2/NFPA 1192 and CSA
Z240 RV Series, recreational Vehicle Code, as
applicable.