Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
™
1.800.868.1699 www.KalamazooGourmet.com
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CONNECTING THE FILLED LP TANK / LEAK TESTING
WARNING:
Make sure that the LP tank valve is closed by turning it
clockwise.
DANGER:
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure
there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks. This
will result in a fire or explosion, which can cause serious bodily injury or death
and damage to property.
Bubble Test:
You will need an LP tank, a soap and water solution, and a rag or brush to
apply it.
NOTE: Since some leak test solutions, including soap and water, may be slightly
corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks.
1.
Set the tank a safe, yet reachable, distance away from the pizza oven.
2.
Connect the hose to the cylinder. (Screw the regulator coupling onto the tank valve,
clockwise, or to the right. Hand-tighten only.) See diagram below.
3.
Mix soap and water 50/50.
4.
Open the tank valve. Make sure pizza oven knob is in the “OFF” position.
5.
Check for leaks by wetting the fitting with the soap and water solution and watching
for bubbles. If bubbles form or if a bubble grows, there is a leak.
6.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF and rinse connections with
water. If leak does not stop, turn off the gas and contact us at
(800) 868-1699
. Do not
use the pizza oven.
LIQUID PROPANE SAFETY FLOW REGULATOR
Liquid propane pressure regulators incorporate a safety device. If this device senses what it
believes to be unrestricted gas flow, it greatly cuts back on the pressure. The safety device can
be inadvertently triggered by opening the valve on the propane tank too far or too quickly when
lighting the pizza oven. If you experience very low
heat when trying to use your pizza oven, you may
have triggered the safety device. This can usually
be avoided by opening the tank valve only ¼ turn
when lighting the unit. This may provide all the gas
you need for cooking, but if you need more gas for
a higher flame, open the tank further, one quarter
turn at a time, until you feel the flame is right.
When you do trigger the safety device, turn off the
tank valve and disconnect the tank. After five
minutes, reconnect and try again, following the
advice above.