Broil King Porta Chef Porta-Chef™ 320 Portable Gas Grill Owner's Manual - Manuel (Page 3)

LP GAS CYLINDER
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QCC®-1 QUICK CLOSING COUPLING
1. All OMC models are designed to be used with an LP gas
cylinder equipped with the QCC®-1 Quick Closing
Coupling system.
2. The QCC®-1 system incorporates safety features required
by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and
the Canadian Standards Steering Committee.
• Gas will not flow until a positive connection has been
made.
• A thermal element will shut off the flow of gas betwee n 240°
and 300° F.
• When activated, a Flow Limiting Device will limit the flow of
gas to 10 cubic feet / hour.
3. The LP Gas Cylinder is not included with the Gas Grill.
Be sure to purchase one with the QCC® valve. This valve
is recognized by the external threads on the inlet port of
the valve. QCC® equipped cylinders are available from
your Gas Grill Dealer.
NOTE: Any attempt to connect the regulator, by use of
adapters or any other means, to any other valve could
result in damage, fire or injury and may negate the
important safety features in the QCC®-1 system.
SPECIFICATION
1. All LP gas cylinders used with this appliance must
be constructed and marked in accordance with the
Specifications for LP Gas Cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National
Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA - B339, Cylinders,
Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous
Goods ; and Commission, as applicable
2. The LP gas cylinder used for this appliance must not
have a capacity exceeding 20 lb. (9 kg).
• Approximately 18” (46cm) high and 12” (31cm)
D iameter.
3. All LP gas cylinders used with this appliance should be
inspected at every filling and re qualified by a licensed
service outlet at the expiry date (10 years), in accordance
with the DOT (USA) and Canadian Transport
Commission (Canada) codes for LP Gas Cylinders.
4. All LP gas cylinders used with this appliance must be
provided with a shutoff valve terminating in a cylinder
valve outlet No. 510, specified in the Standard for
Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet
Connection (USA) ANSI/CGA-V-1-1977 (Canada) CSA
B96 .
5. The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal.
6. The cylinder must include a collar to protect the cylinder
valve.
7. The cylinder must be installed as per assembly
instructions.
8. Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full. A fire causing
death or serious injury may occur.
9. The cylinder valve must include a safety relief device
having direct communication with the vapor space of the
cylinder.
HANDLING
1. Government regulations prohibit shipping full LP gas
cylinders. You must take your new cylinder to a LP gas
dealer for filling
2. A filled LP gas cylinder is under very high pressure.
Always handle carefully and transport in the upright
position. Protect the valve from accidental damage.
3. Do not tip the LP gas cylinder while connecting it to the
regulator. Fasten the cylinder securely during transport,
use and storage.
4. If the cylinder is tipped after it is connected to the
regulator, shut off the gas, disconnect the regulator and
have it checked before using it again.
STORAGE
1. Store the LP gas cylinder outdoors in a well-ventilated
place.
2. Do not store the LP gas cylinder in direct sunlight, near a
source of heat or combustion.
3. If you intend to store the grill indoors, disconnect and
remove the LP gas cylinder first. Disconnected cylinders
must have a dust cap installed and must not be stored in
a building, garage or any enclosed area.
4. Keep out of the reach of children.
5. When the LP gas cylinder is connected to the gas grill,
the gas grill and LP gas cylinder must be stored outside
in a well-ventilated place.
OPERATION
1. Never connect your gas grill to an LP gas cylinder
without the regulator provided, and NEVER TO AN
UNREGULATED LP GAS SUPPLY . The regulator
supplied with the barbecue must be used.
2. Always leak test the LP gas cylinder to regulator
connection when connecting the LP gas cylinder to the
appliance. See “Leak T esting.” (page 5)
3. Do not operate appliance if the smell of LP gas is
present. Extinguish all flame and determine source of LP
gas before proceeding. Do not ignite the appliance until
the LP gas leak has been found and sealed.
4. Always shut off LP gas cylinder valve when the appliance
is not in use.