Got mine the other day. Would have assumed I could use a propane canister. Asked. And found out it need's a mix. Thank's to all who responded! Now I have taken it out of orange container, let loose the wire holding it together, and nothing happened. Tried a little pressure to pull arm's out nothing happened. Am I to dumb to operate this thing? Got mine the other day. Would have assumed I could use a propane canister. Asked. And found out it need's a mix. Thank's to all who responded! Now I have taken it out of orange container,... » Read More Got mine the other day. Would have assumed I could use a propane canister. Asked. And found out it need's a mix. Thank's to all who responded! Now I have taken it out of orange container, let loose the wire holding it together, and nothing happened. Tried a little pressure to pull arm's out nothing happened. Am I to dumb to operate this thing? « Show Less
54376
The support arms spin. If your referring to the striker, it should spring out. Otherwise your may be defective
54377
You have to manually slide the arms around the base. It may be a little stiff, but three of the arms should move.
1581958
I bought this camp chef and then set it in a back yard fire pit that I made from bricks. I ran the hose through a pvc and then to a little shed where I keep the propane tank. it worked out very nice. I went to a shop that recertifies the tanks and makes hoses. they made me a hose the length I needed. that's the way it would go just to be safe. let the pros do it. I would bet there is a similar shop near you somewhere. hope that helped.
1810122
Sound like ignitor is not creating any spark for the butane to light. I would consider returning it.
2062021
I put the pump in and used the same locking ring, why would you need a new one? the old one works fine. Getting the ring on and turned into place is tough, I needed to wedge it down with sticks from the bed to be able to turn it. I jacked the bed up on the tank side... there is stuff on U-Tube on how to do that.Lots of luck. the pump has only 2 slide post instead of 3 but once in works fine. My failure was due to it overheating, I let the tank get almost empty (maybe a gallon fuel left) so the pump could not cool down, now I NEVER let the tank get below 1/4 always having liquid in there to cool it down. I put the pump in and used the same locking ring, why would you need a new one? the old one works fine. Getting the ring on and turned into place is tough, I needed to wedge it down with sticks from the bed to be able to turn it. I jacked the bed up on the tank side... there is stuff on U-Tube on how to do that.Lots of luck. the pump has only 2 slide post instead of 3 but once in works fine. My failure was due to it overheating, I let the tank get almost empty (maybe a gallon fuel left) so the pump could not cool down, now I NEVER let the tank get below 1/4 always having liquid in... » Read More I put the pump in and used the same locking ring, why would you need a new one? the old one works fine. Getting the ring on and turned into place is tough, I needed to wedge it down with sticks from the bed to be able to turn it. I jacked the bed up on the tank side... there is stuff on U-Tube on how to do that.Lots of luck. the pump has only 2 slide post instead of 3 but once in works fine. My failure was due to it overheating, I let the tank get almost empty (maybe a gallon fuel left) so the pump could not cool down, now I NEVER let the tank get below 1/4 always having liquid in there to cool it down. « Show Less
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Check propane levels, keep purging line of air, several attempts may be needed. Check exhaust for debris (mud dauber nest clogging). The quick connect will not help you. My refrigerator works fine on propane but not on electric! (new camper!)
936753
How old is the fuel mixture? It needs to be fresh or mixed before use.If it has been sitting idle ..it needs to be mixed up so the fuel/gas is mixed .If the fuel mixture is not correct then it will smoke or not run.Do you have the right mixture..it is not just gasoline.
755330
You need to use butane Fluid not zippo fluid it's not a zippo lighter. Simple fix :)
1684608
No you have no way to know what the mix is and what settings to go with. The propane is cheep, gt rid of the R22 evacuate the system and charge it with propane.Get on the Frosty Cool web site it's all there.
1005997
No way the nipple should slide back and forth..and that could certainly explain why you are not getting any propane. Try the connector/hose on a different (empty or full) tank and see if it still is that loose.
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I don't know what you're supposed to do, since I've lost the instructions. But here's what I do: I load it up with pellets, sometimes with small chips mixed in. I put it down horizontally, and use a propane torch for ten seconds or so to start it, on the open end. Sometimes I'm too enthusiastic with the torch, and it starts emitting flames. In this case I try to blow the fire out, which often doesn't work, so I give it a small spray of water. After that, it almost always stays lit by itself until the pellets are consumed (2-3 hours), emitting ridiculous amounts of smoke. I suppose it helps that it's inside a grill, where it's between 250 and 400 degrees most of the time.Hope this helps! I don't know what you're supposed to do, since I've lost the instructions. But here's what I do: I load it up with pellets, sometimes with small chips mixed in. I put it down horizontally, and use a propane torch for ten seconds or so to start it, on the open end. Sometimes I'm too enthusiastic with the torch, and it starts emitting flames. In this case I try to blow the fire out, which often doesn't work, so I give it a small spray of water. After that, it almost always stays lit by itself until the pellets are consumed (2-3 hours), emitting ridiculous amounts of... » Read More I don't know what you're supposed to do, since I've lost the instructions. But here's what I do: I load it up with pellets, sometimes with small chips mixed in. I put it down horizontally, and use a propane torch for ten seconds or so to start it, on the open end. Sometimes I'm too enthusiastic with the torch, and it starts emitting flames. In this case I try to blow the fire out, which often doesn't work, so I give it a small spray of water. After that, it almost always stays lit by itself until the pellets are consumed (2-3 hours), emitting ridiculous amounts of smoke. I suppose it helps that it's inside a grill, where it's between 250 and 400 degrees most of the time.Hope this helps! « Show Less
1173478
yes I really messed mine up by ignoring those directions - but it was by cooking a sweet mixture that boiled over - sugary substance was trapped between the ridges of the pot bottom - reached an unusually high temp and pock marked the surfaceI'm now considering using this pot as a canner - thinking that it will only contain water and I'll watch carefully so it doesn't boil over (if it were to do so I would quickly remove the pot from the cooktop) - here's hoping . . . !!!
947318
It is possible it just takes a while. I use a butane torch and it works it just is time consuming.
2154264
This grill uses a regular 20 lb. Propane tank , just turn the tank off and unhook from the grill. If you use the optional kit to use the small green Coleman tanks all you have to do is unscrew the tank off. Just store the rank as you would any tank .The propaine will not come out unless it is hooked up. When you want to use it again just screw it back on...pretty simple . This grill is amazing btw and easy to use and store .Hope this helps you .
1761720
I've had no problems at all with mine. Here are a few suggestions: (1) Does gas flow and just not ignite by pushing the igniter? If so, you can use a match or lighter to get it going. (2) Do you smell gas under the unit, but not in the fire box? Check to see that the nozzles are inserted into the venturi ports--also, make sure they are JUST inserted--air has to mix in where the side openings are. (3) Do you not smell any gas? Make use that the tank is full and that the screw in is all the way in and then that the gas valve is fully open. Those are the only things that come to mind.
770137
You didn't buy it from me, but perhaps on my recommendation. My igniter has been fine, but if you look at others reviews suggest many have igniter issues like yours. Just like them, you can use a lighter, following the manufacturer's instructions.
1425623
I got the first lighter.. Filled it with butane.. It didn't light. I complained, a 2nd was shipped..and that one also failed to work. Sparks, but no flame. JUNK!
1298502
Number one you need high octane fuel. The oil measure cup is in gas tank when you remove the fuel cap. The oil cup has screen in and will hold oil just long enough before drop it in for your mixture. Recommend use of proper gloves or perhaps needle nose pliers. Mixture may irritate you hands. Good light