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What is a Leak Check?
Once the LPG cylinder is properly installed, it is
necessary to perform a leak check. A leak check is a
reliable way to verify that gas is not escaping after you
connect the cylinder. The following fittings should be
tested each time a cylinder is refilled and reinstalled:
• Where the regulator connects to the cylinder.
• Where the gas hose connects to the bulkhead.
• Where the bulkhead connects to the corrugated gas line.
Checking for Gas Leaks
1) Wet fittings with a soap and water solution, using a
spray bottle, brush or rag. You can make your own
soap and water solution by mixing 20% liquid soap
with 80% water; or, you can purchase leak check
solution in the plumbing section of any hardware
store.
2) Identify your regulator type. Turn gas supply on
by turning cylinder valve anti-clockwise
(G)
or by
moving regulator lever to the on position
(H)
.
3) If bubbles appear there is a leak:
a) If the leak is at the regulator-to-cylinder
connection or the regulator hose-to-regulator
connection
(I)
, turn gas supply off. DO NOT
OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
b) If the leak is at any fittings indicated in
illustration
(J)
, re-tighten fitting with a wrench
and recheck for leaks with soap and water
solution. If leak persists, turn off the gas. DO NOT
OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
c) If the leak is at any fittings indicated in
illustration
(K)
, turn off the gas. DO NOT
OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
If a leak is present, contact the Customer Service
Representative in your area using the contact
information on our website.
4) If bubbles do not appear, leak checking is complete:
a) Turn gas supply off and rinse connections
with water.
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.
Additional Leak Check Precautions
The following fittings should be tested for gas leaks
each time a tank is refilled and reinstalled:
• At the regulator and where the regulator connects to
the cylinder
(I)
.
Follow the instructions for "Checking for Gas Leaks".
Disconnect the Regulator from
the Cylinder
1) Confirm that the LPG cylinder valve or regulator
lever are fully closed.
2) Disconnect the regulator.
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