12Beforelightingtheoutdoorgrill orcooktopWARNING: IMPORTANT!Inspect the gas supply piping or hose priorto turning the gas on. If there is evidence ofcuts, wear or abrasion, it must be replaced priorto use. Any replacement pressure regulatoror hose assembly must be the type specifiedby the manufacturer.For LP use, the pressure regulator and hoseassembly supplied with the unit must be used.This LP tank is equipped with overfill protection.When you refill or trade in your tank, make surethe one you receive also has overfill protection.If the grill uses LP gas, connect the regulatorto the LP tank and check the hose and regulatorconnections for leaks with a soap and watersolution before operating the grill.Keep a spray bottle of soapy water near the gassupply valve and check the connections for gasleaks before each use.Turn all knobs to OFF then turn on the gassupply.Do not use the grill if the odor of gas ispresent.MaingrillburnersThe grill section consists of stainless steel grillgrates, stainless steel heat diffusers andstainless steel main burners.The grates provide the grilling surface.The heat diffuser helps protect the main burnerports from blockage and distributes heat.Each main burner is rated at 25,000 BTUs.The GrillProfessional Outdoor Grills & CooktopsGrill gratesHeat diffuserMain burnerTemperaturegaugeThe temperature gauge is meant to be a generalindicator of surface temperatures with the hoodin the closed position. It is especially usefulduring pre-heat when indicated temperaturesbecome stable (approximately 10–15 minuteswith all main burners on Hi).NOTE: On models equipped with the InfraredSear Burner, the temperature gauge will notrespond when only that burner is turned on.For the 54" grill model, the temperature gaugewill not respond if only the far left main burneris turned on.Temperature gaugeTank drawerwith LP tankretainer loop(free-standingmodels only)To install the LP tank, fully extend the tankdrawer and lift the retainer loop. Place the tankon the drawer bottom, inserting the loop onthe bottom of the tank through the hole inthe drawer bottom. Tilt the tank forward to lowerthe retainer loop to engage the top ring on thetank. Insert the coupler sleeve on the regulatorover the tank inlet; turn clockwise to tighten.Do not overtighten the coupler (see InstallationInstructions). Open the tank valve when readyto use the grill. Always close the tank valvewhen cooking is complete.Location Allow 12" minimum clearance on both sidesand the back of the grill to adjacent verticalcombustible construction. See the InstallationInstructions for complete details.