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GENERAL
Although all gas connections on the grill 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 following the procedures listed
below. If the smell of gas is detected at anytime you should
immediately check the entire system for leaks.
BEFORE TESTING
Make sure that all packing material is removed from the grill
including the burner tie-down straps.
DO NOT SMOKE WHILE LEAK TESTING.
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 the initial leak test,
make sure the L.P. cylinder is full.
TO TEST
Make sure all control valves are in the “OFF” position. Turn
the gas supply on. Check all connections from the L.P.
cylinder up to and including the connection to the manifold
pipe assembly (the pipe that goes to the burners). Use the
soap solution and spray or brush it onto all of these
connections. Soap bubbles will appear where a leak is
present. If a leak is present, immediately turn off the gas
supply, tighten any leaking fittings, turn gas on, and
recheck. Should the gas continue to leak from any or all of
the fittings, turn off the gas supply, and contact our
customer service at 1-800-913-8999.
Only those parts recommended by the manufacturer should
be used on the grill. Substitution will void the warranty. Do
not use the grill until all connections have been checked
and do not leak.
Gas flow check:
Each grill burner is tested and adjusted at the factory prior to
shipment; however, variations in the local gas supply may make
it necessary to adjust the burners, the flames of the burners
should be visually checked.
Flames should be blue and stable with no yellow tips, excessive
noise or lifting. If any of these conditions exist, check to see if the
air shutter or burner ports are blocked by dirt, debris, spider
webs, etc. If you have any questions regarding flame stability,
please call customer service at 1-800-913-8999.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR LEAKS AFTER EVERY LP
TANK CHANGE
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 line.
Spray all the fittings. Bubbles indicate leaks.
Disconnected L.P. cylinders must have threaded valve
plugs tightly installed, and must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.
The gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder
when the unit is not in use.
If the appliance is stored indoors the cylinder must be
disconnected and removed from the appliance.
Cylinders must be
stored outdoors in a
well-ventilated area out of the reach of children.
LEAK TESTING
