Thermos 4611118 - Manual (Page 4)

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LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
• For Your
Safety
• LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly
when mixed with air.
Is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced.
, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
Propane Cylinder Use (1 lb. Disposable)
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Use only cylinder marked “Propane Fuel”.
Cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with
the specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the
Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
Size should be 4” diameter, 8” height, or 3” diameter, 10”
height.
Save cylinder cap and reinstall when not in use.
Cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal. Gas cylinder must be upright in use.
Leak Testing (1 lb. Disposable)
• During leak test, keep grill away from open flames or sparks
and do not smoke. Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well
ventilated area.
Leak test must be repeated each time gas cylinder is replaced
or after storage.
Materials needed include clean paint brush and 50/50 soap and
water solution. Use mild soap and water.
Damage to components can
result.
Be sure on regulator is in "OFF" position.
Brush soapy solution onto between gas cylinder
and regulator at .
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Do not use
household cleaning agents.
1. control knob
2. connection
(A)
IMPORTANT!
If growing bubbles appear, there is a leak. Retighten
connection and repeat steps 1 and 2.
If you cannot stop a leak, remove gas
cylinder from regulator and check for
damaged threads, dirt and debris on
regulator and gas cylinder. Also check to
see if anything is obstructing flow of gas at
regulator and gas cylinder openings.
Remove any obstruction that may be
found and repeat leak test.
Order new parts by
giving the serial, model number and name
of items needed to the Grill Service Center
at
.
If threads are
damaged on either regulator or gas
cylinder, replace.
1-800-232-3398
A
(not included)
Propane Cylinder
Propane Cylinder Installation/Removal
Propane Cylinder Installation:
1. Remove cap from end of Propane cylinder (sold separately).
2. Cap should be kept on cylinder when not in use to prevent dirt
and debris from entering Regulator/Valve.
3. Check end of cylinder attachment for dirt and debris. Clean out
if necessary.
4. Insert threaded end of Propane Cylinder into Regulator/Valve
and hand-tighten turning cylinder clockwise as shown below.
DO NOT USE TOOLS! Over tightening can damage threads
on Regulator/Valve.
5. Perform a leak test.
Propane Cylinder Removal:
1. Turn regulator OFF.
2. Allow Grill to cool.
3. Remove the propane cylinder by turning counter-clockwise until
disengaged from the Regulator/Valve.
4. Install cap on cylinder. Cap should be kept on cylinder when not in
use to prevent dirt and debris from entering Regulator/Valve.
Turn propane
cylinder
CLOCKWISE to
install.
Propane Gas Cylinders
- Your grill is designed to operate with one 16.4 oz. disposable
cylinder (Dot 39 Cylinder) that is 7 3/8” high (not included).
Do not attempt to refill any 16.4 oz. disposable fuel
cylinders.
- The cylinder must be installed, transported and stored in an
upright position and should not be dropped or handled
roughly.
- When the appliance is to be stored indoors, the propane gas
cylinder must be disconnected from the appliance.
- When the propane gas cylinder is not disconnected from the
appliance, the appliance and cylinder must be stored
outdoors in a well-ventilated space.
- The cylinder should never be transported or stored where
temperature can reach 125 F (51 C).
- Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of
children.
- A disconnected LP cylinder in storage or being transported
must have a safety cap installed. Failure to use safety cap as
directed may result in serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
- Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces such as a
carport, garage, porch, covered patio or other building.