Ducane Meridian 2020805 Guia Del Propietario página 10

CONNECTION CONNECTION
Liquid Propane Gas Grills Liquid Propane Gas Grills
Type of Gas
• Your LP grill is factory built to operate using liquid propane only. Never attempt to
operate your grill on gases other than the type specifi ed on the grill rating plate.
• The regulator supplied with your liquid propane gas grill is set for 11" water col-
umn pressure and is for use with propane gas only. This regulator and the factory-
supplied hose assembly must be used when operating your grill with a 20 lb. LP gas
cylinder.
• If replacement of the hose and/or regulator becomes necessary, factory-specifi ed
parts are required.
• For safety and design reasons, the conversion of a Ducane
using LP gas to operation using natural gas requires the change out of the entire gas
supply system of the grill. If this becomes necessary, see your dealer for additional
information.
Type of Liquid Propane Tank
For LP gas grills, the LP gas supply cylinder to be used must be constructed and
marked in accordance with the specifi cations for LP Gas Cylinders of the US Depart-
ment of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339
Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods. This tank
must be provided with a shut-off valve terminating in a liquid propane gas tank valve
outlet. The valve must be equipped with a Type 1 connection complying with the latest
edition of ANSI Z21.58.
Ducane recommends the use of cylinder manufacturer's Manchester and Worthington,
with a 47.6 lb water capacity. Other cylinders may be acceptable for use with the
appliance provided they are compatible
with the appliance retention means (see
illustrations).
IMPORTANT
Installation must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with either the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or can/
cga-149.1, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code.
Type 1 Connective Coupling
All Ducane liquid propane gas grill regulators are equipped with a UL-listed tank
connection as per the latest edition of ANSI Z21.58. This will require a liquid propane
tank that is similarly equipped with a Type 1 connection in the tank valve. This Type 1
coupling allows you to make a fast and totally safe hookup between your gas grill and
your liquid propane tank. It eliminates the chance of leaks due to a POL fi tting that is
not properly tightened. Gas will not fl ow from the tank unless the Type 1 coupling is
fully engaged into the coupling.
WARNING: The Type 1 connective coupling supplied with
your grill must not be replaced with a different type of grill/tank
connection system. Removal will result in loss of warranty and,
if improperly done, may result in serious bodily injury or death,
or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.
WARNING: Do not let the regulator hose loop up towards the
bottom of the burner box.
The propane cylinder valve connection provided with this grill incorporates the four
important safeguards listed:
Hand Assembly
1. Make sure the cylinder valve and all appliance valves are in their "OFF" positions.
2. When connecting regulator/burner valve assembly to cylinder valve, turn large
plastic nut clockwise until it stops.
3. Gas will not fl ow unless plastic nut is fully engaged.
4. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
Disconnecting Cylinder
1. Turn cylinder valve and all appliance valves "OFF".
2. Turn large plastic nut counterclockwise to disengage coupling.
WARNING: Do not use a tool to tighten the connection. Using
a tool could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a
leak resulting in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an
explosion causing damage to property.
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Handling Liquid Propane Gas
Propane gas should be handled and stored with care. We suggest asking your propane
gas dealer, when having your tank fi lled, for a short course in handling, care and
storage of propane gas tanks. Most dealers will be glad to instruct you on how to store
and handle your tank. Make sure your tank is never stored inside! Keep it outside in a
well-ventilated area in an upright position away from your gas grill.
Portable Installation
Complete portability is afforded to the grill head when mounted on the portable cart.
When so installed, it is necessary to use a 20 lb. capacity liquid propane tank. Use no
® grill from operation other size. The tank retainer is designed to accommodate only this size tank.
IMPORTANT
The liquid propane tank supply system must:
1. Have a safety relief device having direct communication with the vapor space of the
2. Be arranged for vapor withdrawal
3. Include a collar on the tank to protect the tank valve
4 . Be equipped with an overfi ll protection device (OPD). The tank should be 12 inches
CHECKING GAS LEAKS
Before operating your grill and after refueling, check carefully to be certain that all con-
nections are tight and there are no gas leaks. The easiest way to do this is to mix up a
little soapy water, like you would for washing dishes. Turn on the gas and brush a little
of the mixture around fi ttings. If new bubbles form, you have a leak!
IMPORTANT
See Assembly Guide for LP tank installation.
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Excess Flow Control
The propane regulator assembly incorporates a fl ow limiting device designed to supply
the grill with suffi cient gas fl ow, yet control any excess fl ow.
Rapid changes in pressure can trigger the fl ow limiting device. If the cylinder valve is
turned to allow gas fl ow while a burner valve is open, the surge of pressure will cause
the device to activate. The device will remain closed until the pressure is equalized.
This should occur within a 5-second time frame. If the fl ame remains low, shut off
the gas valves, wait fi ve seconds and relight grill one burner at a time.
To ensure that this does not cause diffi culty in lighting the grill, follow these instruc-
tions
1. Make sure all burner valves are OFF.
2. Open cylinder valve and wait 5 seconds.
3. Follow lighting instructions.
tank
in diameter and 18½ inches tall.
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TYPE 1 CONNECTIVE COUPLING
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Thermally Sensitive Nut
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Type 1 Valve
Hand Wheel
External Thread
Propane Regulator
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