1. ALWAYS place the propane cylinder on the
tank holder under the cart.
2. ALWAYS confirm that all burner control knobs
are in OFF position before activating the gas
supply.
3. Before connection, be sure that there is no
debris caught in the head of the gas cylinder,
head of the regulator valve, or in the head of the
burner and burner ports.
4. ALWAYS connect the gas supply regulator as
follows: Insert the nipple of the valve coupling
into the tank valve and tighten the connection
collar by turning it clockwise with one hand
while holding the regulator with the other hand.
5. Disconnect the propane cylinder from the
regulator valve when the grill is not in use.
6. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion air
and ventilation air to the grill.
7. Keep ventilation openings of the cylinder
enclosure free and clear from debris.
Please make sure the cylinder valve connection
device shall properly and safely mate with the
connection device attached to the inlet of the
pressure regulator.
Connecting Gas Cylinder
Checking for Leaks
1. Make 2-3 oz. of leak solution by mixing one part
2. Make sure control knobs are in the OFF position.
3. Spray some solution on the tank valve up to the
4. Inspect the solution at the connections for
5. If bubbles appear, you have a leak. Go to step 6.
6. Disconnect the regulator from the tank and
7. Retest with solution.
8. If "growing" bubbles appear do not use or move
To prevent fire or explosion hazard
when testing for a leak:
1. ALWAYS perform the 'leak test'
before lighting the grill and each
time the cylinder is connected for
use.
2. DO NOT smoke or allow other
sources of ignition in the area while
conducting a leak test.
3. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a
well-ventilated area.
4. DO NOT use matches, lighters or a
flame to check for leaks.
5. DO NOT use grill until all leaks have
been stopped. If you are unable to
stop a leak, disconnect the propane
supply, call for gas appliance service
or your local propane gas supplier.
liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water.
valve connection. (See diagram to below.)
bubbles. If no bubbles appear, the connection is
secure.
reconnect. Make sure the connection is tight and
secured.
the LP cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or
your fire department!
Avalon 5 Burner Gas Grill
31