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GAS REQUIREMENTS
LEAKAGE TEST
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Refer to the gas type label for confirmation of the gas type to be used with your appliance.
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Use only the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with this appliance.
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A dented, rusted or damaged gas cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your cylinder
supplier. Never use a gas cylinder with a damaged valve connection.
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Never connect an unregulated gas cylinder to the heater.
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This appliance is NOT suitable for use with a fixed gas supply system. Use ONLY a 9kg gas cylinder.
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Gas connections on the heater are leak tested at the factory prior to shipment. A complete gas tightness
check must be performed due to possible mishandling in shipment or excessive pressure being applied to
the heater.
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Make a soap solution of one part liquid detergent and one part water.
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The soap solution can be applied with a spray bottle, brush or rag. Soap bubbles will appear in case of a
leak.
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The heater must be checked with a full cylinder.
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Make sure the safety control valve is in the OFF position.
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Apply the soap solution to the gas connections.
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Turn the gas supply ON.
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In case of a leak, turn off the gas supply. Tighten any leaking fittings, then turn the gas supply on and re-
check.
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Do not operate the appliance until all gas leaks have been rectified.
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Never leak test while smoking.
Open side at least
25% of total wall area
30 percent or more in total
of the remaining wall area
is open and unrestricted
