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CHECKING FOR LEAKS:
CAUTION:
Note:
The leak test must be performed in an area that has adequate ligh
�
ng in order to see if bubbles are developing and not in a windy or noisy
area so larger leaks can be detected by smell or sound.
Strong odors, colds, sinus conges
�
on, etc. May prevent the detec
�o
n of propane by smell. Use cau
�
on
and common sense when tes
�
ng for leaks.
1.
C
reate a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing soap.
2.
O
pen the lid.
3.
E
nsure all control knobs are set to the ‘ OFF ’ posi
�
on.
4.
T
urn on the gas at the cylinder valve. Turn the cylinder valve knob counter clockwise un
�
l fully opened. If you
hear a rushing sound or smell gas, turn the gas o
ff
. Tighten any leaking connec
�
ons. If leak is detected at
connec
�
on nut and
�
ghtening does not stop leak, re inspect propane tank rubber seal.
5.
C
reate a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing soap.
6.
O
pen the lid.
7.
E
nsure all control knobs are set to the ‘ OFF ’ posi
�
on.
8.
T
urn on the gas at the cylinder valve. Turn the cylinder valve knob counter clockwise un
�
l fully opened. If you hear a
rushing sound or smell gas, turn the gas o
ff
. Tighten any leaking connec
�
ons. If leak is detected at connec
�
on nut and
�
ghtening does not stop leak, re inspect propane tank rubber seal.
9.
A
pply the soapy water mixture to the following:
A
S
upply tank(cylinder) welds.
B
C
onne
c�
on nut to tank valve.
C
B
ack side of connec
�
on nut to brass nipple.
D
B
rass nipple connec
�
on into regulator.
E
R
egulator connec
�
ons to gas supply hoses.
F
H
ose connec
�
on to gas manifold.
G
T
he full length of gas supply hose.
H
T
ank valve to cylinder.
10.
C
heck each place listed(A H) for growing bubbles, which indicates a leak. Large leaks may not be detected by
bubbles but should produce a rushing sound or gas smell.
11.
T
urn o
ff
gas supply at cylinder valve.
12.
T
urn on control knobs to release gas pressure in hose.
13.
T
urn control knobs to ‘ OFF ’ posi
�
on.
14.
Tighten any leaking connec
�ons
. If leak is detected at connec
�
on nut and
�
ghtening does not stop leak, re inspect
propane tank rubber seal.
15.
Repeat soapy water test un
�
l no leaks are detected.
16.
Turn o
ff
gas supply at cylinder valve un
�
l you are ready to use your pizza oven.
17.
Wash o
ff
soapy residue with cold water and towel dry.
18.
Wait 5 minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area before ligh
�
ng pizza oven.
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