Connecting The Lp Tank - Kenmore 125.15884800 Manual De Uso

CONNECTING THE LP TANK

WARNING
ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS ON THIS PAGE
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PREVENT FIRE, DAMAGE,
AND / OR INJURY.
1. The knob on the LP tank must be closed. See that the
knob is turned clockwise to a full stop.
2. Check that control knob on the smoker is turned off.
3. Remove the protective cap from the LP tank valve and
coupling nut, if present.
4. Hold the regulator in one hand and insert the nipple into
the valve outlet. Be sure the nipple is centered in the
valve outlet. The coupling nut connects to the large
outside threads on the valve outlet.
Note: Use care - do not cross thread the connection.
5. Hand tighten the coupling nut clockwise until it comes to
a full stop. Firmly tighten by hand only. Do not use tools.
CAUTION: In the connection process, the
hose/regulator side of the connection will
seal on the back check in the valve,
resulting in a slight resistance. The
connection requires about one-half to
three-quarters additional turn to complete
the connection.
Any fuel supply cylinder used must be constructed and
marked in accordance with specifications for propane
cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) CFR 49, or CAN/CSA B339. The appliances is to
be used only with the 20 pound, vertical standing vapor
withdrawal type tank.
WARNING
• Do not store tanks under or near the smoker.
• Never fill tanks more than 80% full.
If the two previous statements above are not followed
exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may
occur.
• This smoker is designed to operate on LP (Liquefied
Propane) gas only.
• DO NOT leave the smoker unattended while in use.
Operate the smoker with close supervision.
The 20 lb LP cylinder used with this smoker must
conform to the following requirements.
Diameter- 12" (30.5cm)
Height 18" (45.7cm)
With a maximum capacity of 20 pounds. The gas
cylinder used must include a collar to protect the
cylinder valve. The cylinder supply system
must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
The instructions stated on gas cylinder tanks have to
be followed when filling or transporting
tanks. Failure to do so could result in problems relating
to overfilling, excessive venting release
of gas and to regulator freezing.
Do not allow dirt or foreign material to get into or onto
tank connection when it is not attached to the fuel
supply system. Place the dust cap on 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.
Cylinders must be filled before initial use. All handling,
transport, filling and storage of LP gas cylinders must
be in accordance with NFPA 58 Storage and Handling
of Liquid Petroleum Gases, or CSAB 149.1 Natural Gas
and Propane Installation Code. Cylinders must be
suitably tied down during transport. Do not place any
other items on top of cylinders at any time. Cylinders
are not to be exposed to excessive temperatures or
high heat.
If there is a question on the identity of your unit and of
the type of fuel to be used, please look on the data
plate. Units are factory equipped for use on only one
type of fuel. These units cannot be, and should not be
used on other type of fuels. Doing so can cause severe
damage to the unit and the installation area and the
added risk of serious injury. Any attempt to operate
these smokers on fuels for which they are not design
certified voids the manufacturer's warranty.
Gas Tank outlet must have Type 1 gas connection
termination in order to mate with gas hose provided
with smoker.
The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied by
the manufacturer with the appliance must be used.
Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies
must be those specified by the appliance manufacturer.
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