OWNER'S MANUAL | USING YOUR BLACKSTONE
USING YOUR BLACKSTONE
THE LPG CYLINDER VALVE MUST HAVE:
• Type 1 valve outlet (thread on the outside).
• safety relief valve.
• Ul listed overfill Protection device (oPd). This oPd safety feature is
identified by a unique triangular hand wheel.
• safety cap (dust cap).
l l PG cylinder valve
PG cylinder valve
s s afety relief
afety relief
valve
valve
CoNNeCT THe lPG CYlINdeR
20 LB (9 KG)
Turn the control
STEP 01
knobs to oFF.
❶ ❶ ensure that the lPG cylinder
is oFF by turning the oPd hand
wheel clockwise to a full stop.
❷ ❷ Remove the safety cap from
the Type 1 valve outlet.
Hold the regulator in a
STEP 02
straight line with the Type 1 valve
outlet so as not to cross thread
the connection.
Center and insert the regu-
lator nipple into the Type 1
valve outlet.
Hand-tighten the coupling nut in
a clockwise direction.
(do NoT use tools to connect.)
I I f connection cannot be completed,
f connection cannot be completed,
disconnect regulator and repeat this
disconnect regulator and repeat this
step�
step�
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o o Pd hand wheel
Pd hand wheel
T T ype 1 valve
ype 1 valve
outlet
outlet
s s afety cap
afety cap
❶
❶
❷
❷
C
C oupling nut
oupling nut
R R egulator nipple
egulator nipple
REGULATOR SAFETY
Cross threading can occur if you force thread a connection
at an improper angle. This will damage the threads, lead to
propane leaking, and potentially result in a build-up of fuel
that can ignite.
DO NOT cross thread the connection between your LPG
cylinder and regulator.
If you can not connect the regulator, DO NOT use the
regulator.
Regulator must be replaced with a Blackstone approved
model by a professionally licensed, authorized dealer.
Use this appliance, as purchased, only with gas and regulator/valve
assembly supplied.
FITTINGS & HOSES
• annual checking and tightening of metal fittings is recommended.
•
Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
• Before each use, check to see if hoses are cut or worn.
R R eplace damaged hose before using appliance� (Use only Blackstone approved
eplace damaged hose before using appliance� (Use only Blackstone approved
replacement parts for valve, hose, or regulator� Failure to comply will void the
replacement parts for valve, hose, or regulator� Failure to comply will void the
warranty�)
warranty�)
The lPG cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal.
A A lways keep new lPG cylinders in upright position during use, transit or
lways keep new lPG cylinders in upright position during use, transit or
storage�
storage�
secure the lPG cylinder
STEP 03
to the appliance by hanging it on
the lPG hook so that it nestles
against the lPG support.
Models: 1553 • 1554 • 1565 • 1830 • 1849
WARNING
WARNING
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