LEAK TESTING
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
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.
Make sure that all packing material is removed
from the grill including the burner tie-down
straps.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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