WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST:
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After assembling your grill and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled.
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Every time the LP gas cylinder is refilled or if any of the gas components are replaced.
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Any time your grill has been moved.
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At least once per year or if your grill has not been used for more than 60 days.
CHECKING FOR LEAKS:
1. Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing soap.
2. Open the lid.
3. Ensure all control knobs are set to the "OFF" position.
4. Turn on the fuel supply at the cylinder valve. Turn the
cylinder valve knob one turn counter-clockwise.
5. Apply the soap water mixture to the following:
Supply tank (cylinder) weld.
Connection nut to tank valve.
Back side of connection nut to brass
nipple.
Brass connection into regulator.
Regulator connections to gas supply hoses.
The full length of gas supply hose.
Brass connections to “Y” splitter.
Brass connections and quick
disconnect assembly.
Side burner connection to hose.
Side burner valve stem cap.
Hose connection to gas manifold.
Tank valve to cylinder.
6. Check each place listed (A– L) for growing bubbles which indicates a leak.
7. Turn off gas supply at cylinder valve.
8. Turn on control knobs to release gas pressure in hose.
9. Turn control knobs to "OFF" position.
10. Tighten any leaking connections.
11. Repeat soapy water test until no leaks are detected.
12. Turn off gas supply at cylinder valve until you are ready to use your side burner.
13. Wash off soapy residue with cold water and towel dry.
14. Wait 5 minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area before lighting side burner.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use the side burner if leaks cannot be stopped. Contact a qualified gas appliance
repair service.
Note:
The leak test must be performed in an area that has adequate lighting in order to see if
bubbles are developing. DO NOT use a flashlight to check for bubbles.
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D
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B
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Watch For Bubbles
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WARNING
