GAS LEAK TESTING
THE GAS LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED EVERY TIME THE TANK IS CONNECTED TO SMOKER.
WARNING
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Gas leak testing must be performed outdoors in a well ventilated area.
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During the gas leak testing procedure, always keep unit away from open flames, sparks or lit cigarettes.
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Never use a flame to check for gas leaks.
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Always remove dome lid and smoker body from base pan before lighting the burner.
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During the gas leak testing procedure, do not leave the gas on for more than 10 seconds. This amount of time is sufficient
to fill the line with gas and have bubbles form in the event of a leak.
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Always use the propane tank valve to turn the unit ON and OFF. The regulator control valve is used to adjust the flame ONLY.
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Never use a unit that has a gas leak. Contact The Brinkmann Corporation’s Customer Service Department for replacement
parts at 1-800-527-0717.
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This smoker is designed to operate on propane gas only. It will not operate on natural gas.
Watch For Bubbles
Propane Tank
Valve
Regulator
Control Valve
1. Remove dome lid and smoker body from base pan.
2. Make sure the propane tank valve and burner control knob on the control
panel are turned OFF.
3. Make sure tank valve outlet and regulator are clean. Screw regulator into
tank valve by turning to LEFT (counter-clockwise). Tighten securely.
4. Prepare a soapy water solution (one part dish- washing liquid to three parts
water) to test for gas leaks in the hose and connections. With all valves in
the “OFF” position, apply a generous amount of the soapy mixture to hose
and connections.
5. Open the propane tank valve two full turns (counter- clockwise) and look for
bubbles at hose and connections. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON FOR MORE THAN
10 SECONDS. If soapy mixture starts bubbling, gas is leaking through the
connection. Turn the propane tank valve OFF and retighten the connection
that is leaking gas. Repeat procedure with soapy mixture until gas no longer
leaks. Turn the propane tank valve OFF.
WARNING:
Never use a flame to check for gas leaks.
6. Once all gas leaks have been sealed, WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES FOR GAS
FUMES TO DISSIPATE BEFORE LIGHTING THE BURNER.
CAREFULLY FOLLOW “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS” TO LIGHT THE
BURNER AND PROPERLY OPERATE THIS UNIT.
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