Meco Aussie Portable LP 2200 - Manual (Page 6)

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FIG. 15B
FIG. 15A
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, fire or death:
· Use only 1 lb.. propane cylinders or 20 lb. propane
cylinders with proper adapter hose as specified above.
Use of other gas cylinders could cause gas leak or fire.
· Read and follow all warnings on LP gas cylinder.
If you see, smell, or hear the hiss of LP gas escaping
from the cylinder:
1. Do not attempt to light appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Disconnect from fuel supply.
· Never connect or disconnect LP gas cylinder or fittings
while grill is in use or is hot.
· When the LP gas cylinder is connected, keep the grill
outside in a well-ventilated space.
· Do not use an LP gas cylinder if it shows signs of
dents, gouges, bulges, fire damage, corrosion, leakage,
excessive rust or other forms of visual external
damage; it may be hazardous and should be checked
by a liquid propane supplier. Do not use an LP cylinder
with a damaged valve.
· Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near the
LP gas grill.
· When grill is not in use, turn off all grill control knobs,
disconnect 1 lb. cylinder or turn off 20 lb. LP cylinder
valve and disconnect LP cylinder.
· Never attempt to repair or refill a 1 lb. LP cylinder.
Always replace empty or bad cylinder to reduce risk of
a hazard or explosion.
· Never fill a 20 lb. LP gas cylinder more than 80% of
cylinder volume. (20 lb. maximum) Do not ask the
propane supplier to over-fill the cylinder.
· If you obtain LP gas through a cylinder exchange
dealer, make sure you get a safe and adequate O.P.D.
cylinder. (See page 15) Use only a licensed LP gas
cylinder dealer.
Connecting/Disconnecting 1 lb. LP Cylinder
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:
· Clean and inspect the gas hose/regulator before each
use of the outdoor cooking gas appliance. The gas
hose/regulator must be replaced prior to being used, if
there is evidence of excessive abrasion or wear, or if
the hose is cut or leaks.
· Use only the gas hose/regulator assembly that has
been supplied with this gas grill. Do not use
hose/regulator from another manufacturer.
· Always check for gas leaks when you connect and
disconnect the hose/regulator to the LP gas cylinder,
especially after a period of storage (for example, over
winter).
· Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose.
· Make sure hose/regulator does not contact any heated
surfaces.
If the hose/regulator assembly is not working properly
and you need a replacement, contact the manufacturer
(1-800-251-7558). Be sure to specify your grill model.
STEP 1. Turn the Grill Control Knobs to the “OFF” position.
(FIG. 15A)
STEP 2. Remove the protective cap from the cylinder gas
nozzle. Keep it for re-capping.
STEP 3. Grasp the Regulator with one hand. Hold the LP
cylinder upright with other hand, push the LP Cylinder nozzle
into regulator nipple and turn counterclockwise. (FIG. 15B) Do
not turn Cylinder upside down. Make sure the connection
does not cross thread.
STEP 4. Hand tighten to a snug connection. Do not use tools.
To Disconnect the cylinder:
STEP 1. Turn the Grill Control Knobs to the “OFF” position.
STEP 2. Grasp the Regulator with one hand. Hold the LP
cylinder upright with other hand, and turn clockwise.
STEP 3. Re-cap the cylinder.
LP Gas Cylinder LP Hose and Regulator
The LP gas cylinder, for use with Aussie LP gas grills, must
meet the following requirements:
1) Only use cylinders marked “Propane Fuel”
2) 1lb. Disposable Cylinder size should be 4” diameter x
8” tall.
3) 20 lb. Re-fillable Cylinder size should be 12” Diameter x
18” tall. Overfill Protection Device (OPD) safety feature
must be noted on the cylinder and must have a collar to
protect the LP cylinder valve.
4) Cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance
with Specifications for LP-Gas Cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National
Standard of Canada, CAN\CSA-B339, Cylinders,
Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous
Goods; and Commission, as applicable. (See LP cylinder
marking)
5) Cylinder must have a cylinder cap to protect LP cylinder
valve when not in use.