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Natural gas requirements
For your convenience all Vida by PADERNO™ Models include the Convertible Valve System™, which makes converting your barbecue
from Propane to Natural Gas simple. NOTE: You will need A CONVERTIBLE VALVE SYSTEM KIT – sold separately (Model 85-2261-4).
Natural gas requirements
The burner flame pattern is the key indicator of proper or improper
function within the cook system. When the burners are performing
correctly you will see a specific flame pattern. All burner ports should be
2.5 cm/ 1” flame on “HIGH” with orange tips, light blue centre, with a darker
blue flame at the base of the burner port (see image A).
Performance issues:
If you are experiencing any of the following
•
Large, unruly or irregular orange burner flames.
•
The smell of gas in conjunction with irregular flames.
•
Low temperatures or uneven heat.
shut down your barbecue and perform a leak test. If a leak is not detected,
ensure that you are following the proper lighting instructions on page 12.
Connecting your barbecue to the natural gas source.
Coat pipe nipple with gas-resistant teflon tape or pipe dope.
Tighten quick connect coupling onto pipe nipple that leads to natural gas supply (see image B).
With the natural gas supply valve “OFF”, connect the natural gas hose to the quick connect socket. Push the sleeve back on the quick
connect socket (see image C) and insert the plug until the sleeve snaps forward, locking the plug into the quick connect socket. Be sure
to leak test these connections prior to use.
PIPE
NIPPLE
SUPPLY
VALVE
NATURAL GAS
SUPPLY
5/8” QUICK CONNECT
SOCKET
PLUG
GAS
HOSE
B
OFF
PUSH SLEEVE BACK TO ATTACH
C
FIRE HAZARD: DO NOT ROUTE THE NATURAL GAS HOSE INSIDE OF THE BARBECUE CART.
*KIT SOLD SEPARATELY
HIGH
LOW
A
