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leak testing:
GENERAL:
Although all gas connections on the PSQSB2000 Side
Burner are leak tested at the factory prior to shipment, a
complete gas tightness check must be performed at the
installation site due to possible mishandling in shipment,
or excessive pressure unknowingly being applied to the
unit. Periodically check the whole system for leaks, or
immediately check if the smell of gas is detected.
BEFORE TESTING:
Do not smoke while leak testing. Extinguish all open
flames. Never leak test with an open flame. Make a soap
solution of one part liquid detergent and one part water.
You will need a spray bottle, brush, or rag to apply the
solution to the fittings. For LP units, check with a full
cylinder. The valve panel must be removed to check the
valves and fittings. First, remove the knobs. Next, access
the screws that affix the front panel to the unit. They are
located at the bottom left and right hand corners of the
front fascia. Using a screwdriver, remove the screws.
Lastly, gently pull the panel downward and out, making
sure that you do not pull out the ignition system wires.
Unplug the wires from the ignition module and the back
of the ignition button.
TO TEST:
Make sure that all control valves are in the “OFF” position.
Turn the gas supply “ON”. Check all connections from the
supply line, or LP cylinder up to and including the
manifold. Soap bubbles will appear where a leak is
present. If a leak is present, immediately turn off gas
supply, tighten any leaking connections, turn gas on, and
recheck. Check all the gas connections at the base of the
control valves where they screw into the manifold pipe.
Do not use the side burner until all connections have
been checked and do not leak.
Check all gas supply fittings for leaks before each use.
It is handy to keep a spray bottle of soapy water near the
shut-off valve of the gas supply valve. Spray all the
fittings. Bubbles indicate leaks.
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