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Flow Limiting Valves on LP Gas Tanks
Your LP gas tank is equipped with a flow limiting valve
that will restrict the flow of gas due to a sudden change in
pressure. This can often activate without your knowledge.
You will notice among other things that your grill does
not get as hot as it should, will take longer to heat up, or
you may not be able to light all burners. If you notice any
of the above, then you should reset the valve and clear
your gas line.
To do this
1. Ensure the LP gas tank valve is OFF.
2. Disconnect the regulator from the LP gas tank.
3. Open all burner control knobs including the side
burner to Hi at the same time.
4. Close all burner control knobs to OFF.
5. Let the LP gas tank stand for at least 10 minutes.
6. Reconnect the regulator assembly to the LP gas
tank.
7. Slowly, meaning about 1/4 turn at a time, turn on
the LP gas valve.
8. Follow the burner lighting procedures to light the
burner farthest away from the gas source.
9. The flow limiting valve should now be reset.
This flow limiting valve is triggered by sudden changes in
pressure. This can be caused by a leak, faulty connection
of the regulator to the LP gas tank, turning on the LP gas
tank valve too quickly, or turning the burners off by
turning the LP gas tank valve off before turning the
burner control knobs to off. Note: always turn off your
burners using the burner control knobs first before
turning the LP gas tank valve off.
Transportation and Storage
1. Place dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet
whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install
the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet
that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other
types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of
propane.
2. Always transport your cylinder in an upright
position.
3. Do not smoke when transporting your cylinder.
Check all connections for LP Gas Leaks
Never test for leaks with a flame. Prior to
first use, at the beginning of each season
or every time your LP Gas tank is changed
you must check for gas leaks. Follow
these three steps:
Make a soap solution by mixing one part
liquid detergent and one part water.
Turn the burner control knobs to the OFF position.
Then turn the gas ON at the source.
Apply the soap solution to all gas connections
indicated by the arrows. See diagram. If
bubbles appear in the soap solution the
connections are not properly sealed. Check
each fitting and tighten or repair as necessary.
If you have a gas leak that cannot be repaired
by tightening, turn off the gas at the
source, disconnect fuel line from your grill
and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME or your
gas supplier for repair assistance.
Disconnecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LPG)
Tank From Your Grill
Make sure the burner valves and LP gas
tank valve are off. (Turn clockwise
to close.)
Detach the hose and regulator assembly
from the LP gas tank valve by turning the quick
coupling nut counterclockwise.
Side Burner Gas
Valve
Gas Valve Manifold
Assembly
LP Gas Tank
QCC