Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book
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LEAK
TEST
CAUTION
BEFORE
TESTING
Finding and/or fixing a gas leak is
NOT a “DO-IT-YOURSELF”
procedure.
NEVER USE THE POWER BURNER WITHOUT FIRST LEAK TESTING THE GAS
CONNECTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS.
USE OF AN OPEN FLAME COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION AND BODILY HARM.
DO NOT SMOKE WHILE PERFORMING THE LEAK TEST!
IF AT ANYTIME YOU SMELL GAS – SWITCH OFF ALL OF YOUR EQUIPMENT AND CALL A
PROFESSIONAL TO DETECT THE GAS LEAK. ALWAYS INFORM ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR
FAMILY ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT FACT – SMELL GAS = DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT
To prevent fire or explosion hazard, DO NOT use or permit sources of ignition in the area
while performing a leak test. Perform leak test outdoors only.
Check to ensure that flexible hoses do not have any cuts and wear that may affect the safety
before each use. A certified regulator must be used. Use only replacement regulator specified by
the manufacturer
1) Prepare a leak testing solution of soap and water in a spray bottle (50% solution)
2) Confirm that all control knobs are in the off position
3) Turn the main gas supply valve ON
4) Apply the leak test solution by spraying on all of the pipe joints, fittings, valves hose & regulator
5) A gas Leak is detected when:
5.1) There is a faint smell of gas and/or
5.2) There are bubbles around the connections
6) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO IGNITE THE BURNER
7) Turn off the main Gas Supply
8) Call a Certified/qualified professional to repair the GAS LEAK
9) DO NOT attempt to use the power burner until the leak is fixed.