Kenmore 146.1622201 Gas Grill User Manual


 
LP Tank Exchange Connecting RegulatorTo The LP Tank
Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing
your empty LP tank through an exchange service. Use only
those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill,
test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your tank onlyfor
an OPD safety feature-equipped tank as described in the
"LP Tank" section of this manual.
Always keep new and exchanged LP tanks in upright position
during use, transitor storage.
Leak test new and exchanged LP tanks BEFORE
connecting to grill.
1. LP tank must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to
assembly section.)
2. Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
3. Turn LP tank OFF by turning OPD hand wheel clockwise to a
full stop.
4. Remove the protective capfrom LP tank valve. Always use
cap and strap supplied with valve.
LP Tank Leak Test
For your safety
Leak test must be repeated each time LP tank is exchanged
or refilled r
Do not smoke during leak test.
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area,
away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical
appliances. During leak test, keep grill away from open
flames or sparks.
Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mildsoap and water
solution. Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows
in figure below. Leaks are indicated by growing bubbles.
SafetyRelief
/ /
Strap and Cap
HandWheel
1outletwith
threadonoutside
If "growing" bubbles appear do not use or move the LP tank
Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire department!
ADo not use household cleaning agents. Damage to the gas
train components tvatve/hose/re¢lutator)can result.
Do not insert a POL transport plug
(plastic part with external threads)
into the type 1 valve outlet. It will
defeat the Safety ReliefValve
feature.
5. Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP
tank valve. Hand-tighten the coupling
nut, holding regulator in a straight line
with LP tank valve so as not to crossth-
thread the connection.
Nipplehasto be centered
into the LPtank valve.
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