Blackstone PRO Serie Manuel Du Propriétaire page 19

Model 1858
CONNECTING THE REGUL ATOR TO THE
20 LB. LP TANK
PROTECTING YOUR
Leak test new and exchanged LP tanks BEForE connecting to
GRIDDLE TOP
griddle. Please reference the Leak Test Instructions section.
Store griddle in a cool, dry loca-
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LP tank must be properly secured to griddle.
tion. Always cover griddle if stored
(Please reference the Assembly Guide chapter.)
outdoors. Choose from a variety of
griddle covers offered by Blackstone.
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Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
When protecting griddle with soft
cover, use the "tenting" method to
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Turn LP tank OFF by turning OPD hand wheel clockwise to a
prevent water from accumulating
full stop.
on griddle top. "Tenting" involves
placing an object (a bowl, tennis
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Remove protective cap
ball or PVC pipe) beneath soft cover
from LP tank valve.
in the center of griddle in order to
allow water to slide off. "Tenting"
helps prevent rust.
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Hold regulator and
insert nipple into LP tank valve.
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Hand-tighten the
coupling nut, holding regulator
in a straight line with LP tank
valve so as not to cross thread
the connection.
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Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full stop. The
regulator will seal on the back-check feature in the LP tank valve, resulting
in some resistance.
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An additional one-half to three-quarters turn is required to
complete the connection. Tighten by hand only – do not use tools.
FIRST TIME CLEANING
GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE:
Blackstone Griddles are pre-treated
with cooking oil to prevent rust and
damage during shipping. For first
time use, wash griddle with hot,
soapy water.
THIS IS THE ONLY TIME YOU
SHOULD USE SOAP ON THE
GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE.
Rinse and dry completely. Proceed
OPD Hand
with seasoning instructions. (Please
wheel
reference the Griddle Seasoning
Type 1 outlet with
Instructions section.)
thread on outside
Relief valve
Strap and cap
Nipple has to
be centered
into the LP
tank valve
Hold coupling
as shown
Fuel | 20 lb. Propane Tank Care & Maintenance | Owner's Manual
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WA r n I n G WA r n I n G
nEvEr APPLY CoLD Keep the fuel supply
WATEr ACroSS THE hose away from any
WHoLE SUrFACE oF A heated surface(s).
HoT GrIDDLE AT onCE.
This may cause warping.
!
WA r n I n G
Adding a large amount
Never attempt to attach
of cold or frozen food (or
this griddle to the self-con-
food with significant water
tained LP gas system of a
content) to a hot griddle may
camper trailer, recreational
cause griddle to warp.
vehicle or motor home.
Do not use the LP Tank until !
C A U T I o n
it has been leak-tested.
Do noT USE SoAP on
THE GrIDDLE CooKInG
SUrFACE. This will destroy
the griddle's seasoning.
NOTE: If connection cannot be
completed, disconnect regulator and
repeat steps 5 and 6.
If still unable to complete
connection, do not use this
regulator!
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operation questions.
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