CONNECTING YOUR
LP
GAS
TANK
NOTICE:
A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR CLASS
A,
B, C & D FIRES SHOULD BE READILY
AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
WARNING:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT
IN
A FIRE CAUSING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAG
E.
NOTICE:
FOR YOUR SAFETY. ONLY USE THE
REGULATOR AND HOSE ASSEMBLY PROVIDED
WITH YOUR GRILL OR,
IF
REPLACEMENT PARTS
ARE NECESSARY, USE ONLY TEC-SPECIFIED
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
WARNING: A MINIMUM OF
12
INCHES OF
CLEARANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED ON ALL
SIDES OF THE UNIT TO THE LP GAS SUPPLY
TANK WHEN USING THE REGULATOR WITH
HOSE ASSEMBLY. KEEP THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE
AWAY FROM HEATED SURFACES. THE LP GAS
SUPPLY TANK MUST BE LOCATED IN A SAFE
POSITION TO PREVENT TIPPING. (See Figures 5 and
6)
NOTICE:
THE GAS MUST BE TURNED OFF AT
THE SUPPLY TANK AND THE GAS TANK MUST
BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE REGULATOR
WHEN THE GRILL
IS
NOT IN USE.
Procedure
for
20
lb.
LP
Tank
Connection:
1.
Inspect the Grill to make sure the Burner Control
Knob
is
in the "OFF" position and Grill is on a level
surface.
2. Make sure the valve
of
the
LP
Gas
Tank
is
fully
closed; tum the Hand Wheel clockwise until it stops.
3. Check tank valve to insure it has proper external
mating threads; must be TYPE 1
to
match TEC
supplied regulator.
4. When using the grill
as
a Portable or Tabletop
model, place the
LP
Gas
Tank
in
a safe and upright
position maintaining
12
inches
of
clearance on
aU
sides and locating the tank and hose
in
a position to
prevent tipping. (See Figure 5) When using the grill
with the optional base attached, place the tank in the
space provided in the base and secure the tank with
the tank strap latch assembly.
5.
Remove the protective cap from the Tank Valve
Outlet on the
LP
Gas
Tank.
Inspect the entire
valve assembly for any damage, dirt or debris.
Remove dirt or debris or replace LP Gas Tank
if
the
valve assembly is damaged. (See Figure 4
Regulator/LP Tank Assembly)
6.
Inspect the Coupling Nut and Nipple
of
the Grill
Regulator
with
Fuel
Supply Hose for any damage,
dirt or debris. Remove dirt or debris or replace the
Regulator with Fuel Supply Hose,
if
damaged, with
a TEC specified replacement part. (See Figure 4)
7.
Remove the protective cover from the Grill
connection at the back
of
the grill. For Portable and
Tabletop use, attach the hose end
of
the regulator to
the grill using the Quick Disconnect Instructions
found on Page 8. When attaching the grill to the
optional Pedestal Base, place the fuel supply hose
through the LP Hose Support Bracket on the back
of
the Pedestal just above the tank taking care to avoid
all contact with the drip tray. (See Figure 6) Then
place the hose through the hole
in
the right side
of
the Pedestal and attach the hose end
of
the regulator
to the appliance connection at the back
of
the grill
using the Quick Disconnect Instructions found on
Page
8.
8.
With the Grill
Regulator
with Fuel supply Hose in
your hand, insert the Nipple into the Tank Valve
Outlet. Make sure the Nipple is centered
in
the Tank
Valve Outlet. Tighten the Coupling Nut by hand,
making sure not
to
cross-thread the connection.
Please note that when you connect your tank
to
the
grill, you will feel the nipple seal when there
is
slight resistance. Turn until the Coupling Nut will
turn no further (about one-halfto three-quarters
of
a
turn)
to
complete the connection. Tighten only by
hand;
do
not use tools.
If
you cannot complete the
fmal connection, disconnect the Coupling Nut and
repeat step
7,
above.
Ifyou
are still unable to
complete the connection, replace the appropriate
parts.
9.
Open tank valve fully by turning the Hand Wheel
counterclockwise. Use a soapy solution to check all
connections for leaks before lighting grill.
If
a leak
is
found, turn tank valve
off
by turning the Hand
Wheel clockwise and do not use grill until repairs
can be made by qualified LP Gas technician.
~VALVE
OULET
COUPUNG
NUT
Figure 4 Regulator/LP
Tank
Assembly
7
