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How to leak test your lp gas tank, For your safety, Regulator – Kenmore 119.163018 User Manual

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Notes about LP Gas Tank Exchange Programs

Regulator and LP Cylinder Connections

• Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of

replacing your empty LP gas tank through an
exchange service. Use only those reputable
exchange companies that inspect, precision All, test
and certify their tanks. Exchange your tank only for
an OPD safety feature equipped tank as described
In the LP gas tank section of this manual.

• Always keep new and exchanged LP gas tanks In an

upright position during use, transit or storage.

• Leak test new and exchanged LP gas tanks BEFORE

connecting one to your grill.

How to Leak Test your LP Gas Tank

For your safety:

• All leak tests must be repeated each time your LP gas

tank is exchanged or refilled.

■ Do not smoke when checking for gas leaks.

• Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.

• Your grill must be leak tested outdoors in a

weli-ventllated area, away from Ignition sources such
as gas flred or electrical appliances. During the leak
test, keep your grill away from open flames or
sparks.

• Do not use household cleaning agents as damage to

gas assembly components can occur.

□ Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and

water solution.

□ Brush soapy solution onto the LP gas tank in the areas

indicated by the arrows. See diagram.

□ if growing bubbles appear do not use or move the LP

Gas tank. Call an LP gas supplier or your fire

department.

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The gas pressure regulator provided with this

outdoor cooking appliance must be used. This
regulator is set for an outlet pressure of 11
inches water column.

Regulator;

Your regulator is equipped with a Q.C.C. Type 1

quick connect system. It will not allow gas to flow
until a positive seal has been made. It has a

thermal element that will shut off the gas flow if
the temperature reaches 240 degrees F (115

degrees C). It also has a flow-limiting device that
will restrict the flow of gas to 10 cubic feet per
hour (0.28 cubic meters per hour).

TO CONNECT THE CYLINDER TO THE

REGULATOR AND HOSE

1. Be sure the LP cylinder is "OFF" by turning the

hand wheel clockwise until it stops.

2. Place the cylinder into the base cabinet shelf of

the grill with the valve facing outward and secure
with the cylinder support ring.

3. Be sure all burner controls are turned to the

"OFF" position.

4. Remove the safety cap from the cylinder valve.

5. Center the nipple of the regulator into the

cylinder valve.

6. Turn the black nut clockwise until it stops.

Hand Tighten Only, Do Not Use A Wrench.

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If growing bubbles appear do not use or move

the LP Gas tank. Contact an LP gas Supplier or

your fire department!

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Type 1 connection per
ANS Z21.58b-2006

Quick

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CAUTION:

When the appliance Is not In use

the gas must be turned off at the tank.

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