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Operating Instructions
LEAK TESTING
Watch for bubbles!
WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST:
• After assembling your grill and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled.
• Every time the LP gas cylinder is refilled, exchanged or if any of the gas components are disconnected or replaced.
CHECKING FOR LEAKS:
CAUTION:
Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the
detection of propane by smell. Use caution and common sense when
testing for leaks.
Note:
The leak test must be performed in an area that is quiet, out of the
wind, and has adequate lighting in order to see if bubbles are developing or
so larger leaks can be detected by smell or sound.
1. Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dish washing soap.
2. Open the lid.
3. Ensure all control knobs are set to the “OFF” position.
4. Turn on the gas at the cylinder valve. Turn the cylinder valve knob
counter-clockwise to fully open. If you hear a rushing sound or smell gas,
turn the gas off. Tighten any leaking connections. If leak is detected at
connection nut and tightening does not stop leak, re-inspect propane
tank rubber seal.
5. Apply the soapy water mixture to the following:
a. Supply tank (cylinder) welds
b. Connection nut to tank valve
c. Back side of connection nut to brass nipple
d. Brass nipple connection into regulator
e. Tank valve to cylinder
f. Regulator connections to gas supply hoses
g. The full length of gas supply hose
h. Hose connection to gas manifold
i. Side burner connection to hose
j. Side burner valve stem cap
k. Gas supply hose connection
6. Check each place listed (a-k) for bubbles, which indicates a leak.
Large leaks may not be detected by bubbles but should produce a rushing
sound or gas smell.
7. Turn off gas supply at cylinder valve.
• NEVER USE YOUR GRILL WITHOUT LEAK TESTING ALL GAS CONNECTIONS, HOSES AND PROPANE TANK.
WARNING
DANGER
TO PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD:
• Do not smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test.
• Perform test OUTDOORS in a well ventilated area that is protected from the wind.
• Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame.
• Never perform a leak test while the grill is in use or while grill is still hot.
