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CHECkING FOR LEAkS
It is important to do a leak check before lighting your
barbecue, as this will ensure that there are no gas
leaks.
All factory-made connections of the hose and
regulator have been thoroughly tested to ensure
no gas leaks are present. However, through
shipping and handling, certain gas connections
may have loosened. As a safety precaution:
1. Check all connections for gas leaks before
using the appliance.
2. Perform the leak test in a well-ventilated
area, away from any heat, open flame or
ignition sources. Do not smoke while checking
for gas leaks or anytime you are in the vicinity
of the appliance.
3. Never test for gas leaks with a lit match or
open flame.
4. Always test for gas leaks outdoors in a well-
ventilated area.
HOW TO TEST FOR LEAkS
1. Extinguish any open flame or cigarettes in the
area.
2. Turn all grill burner control knobs to the “OFF”
position.
3. Connect a full LP gas cylinder to the appliance.
4. Make sure the regulator is tightly connected to
the LP gas cylinder.
5. In a bowl, create a soap solution of 1 part
water with 1 part liquid detergent.
6. If using an LP gas cylinder, slowly turn the
hand wheel on LP gas tank counter clockwise,
completely opening the LP gas tank valve.
WARNING: If you hear a continuous
rushing sound, turn the LP gas cylinder
valve “OFF” or “CLOSED” immediately.
There is a leak at a connection.
Tighten the fitting. Turn the LP gas cylinder
valve to “ON” or “OPEN.”
7. Brush the soap solution over each connection
point.
8. If using a connection hose and regulator,
brush the whole fuel hose and look for cracks
or frays.
9. If using an LP gas cylinder, brush the soapy
water on the welds around the LP gas tank, LP
gas cylinder valve and bottom ring of the LP
gas cylinder.
DANGER
Never use a match or open flame during a
leak test.
Do not ignite burners when leak checking.
IMPORTANT
Even if this appliance was assembled for you by
someone else, be sure to check for gas leaks.
If bubbles appear anywhere, there is a gas leak. If
there is a leak on the connections between the LP
gas cylinder valve, regulator, fuel hose and LP gas
cylinder, turn the LP gas cylinder valve “OFF” and
tighten the connection. Turn the LP gas cylinder valve
back “ON” and recheck with the soap and water
solution.
If the leak is not on a connection, but on the fuel
hose itself, replace the fuel hose. Retest for leaks.
If leak does not stop – do not use this grill. Turn
the LP gas cylinder valve “OFF” immediately and
retighten connections. Do not try to repair the
leak. It is critical that you replace the leaking part.
Call Customer Service to purchase replacement
parts.
When leak checking is complete, turn the LP gas
cylinder valve “OFF” and rinse all parts with water.
Dry with a soft cloth.