CHECKS AND LEAKS
Check Operation.
- Prepare a mixture of water and soap in equal parts (50% + 50%).
- Apply the mixture with a sprayer, brush or cloth.
- Open the gas passage, only the gas passage, do not ignite any flame.
- In case of leaks, soap bubbles will appear.
- The check must be done with a full gas bottle.
- Never light the stove if you notice gas bubbles.
- Never smoke while checking for leaks.
- Repeat the check every time you move or tighten a connection.
- Never use the stove until the bubbles completely disappear.
- Do not obstruct the ventilation holes in the passenger compartment of the cylinder.
If it detects gas smell,
- Turn off any ignited flame and immediately close the gas valve.
- Turn the regulator valve to the off position.
- Close the gas passage of the gas bottle.
- Ventilate the area well.
Leakage in the hose and / or connections.
- Tighten the hose connections and perform another leak test.
- If bubbles continue to appear, replace the hose with a new one and perform another test.
- If bubbles continue to appear, take the stove to a specialized technical service.
- If the leak is in the valve regulator / connection of the gas bottle:
disconnect, reconnect and perform another leak test.
- If you keep observing bubbles after several attempts, the gas bottle regulator
It is defective and must be returned to the purchasing establishment.
Periodics inspections.
• The general gas system, the hose, the regulator, the assembly, the connections and
burner should be inspected for leaks or damage before use, and for at least before each
season of use.
• All leak tests must be done with a soap solution.
Never use a flame to check for leaks.
GAS CHARACTERISTICS
- Use butane or propane only.
- We strongly recommend the use of Propane, since it has a point of Lower freezing,
suitable for outdoor appliances.
- The regulator, rubber tube and clamps must follow the current regulations of each country.
- The installation must be under local regulations. In the absence of this, it must be done according to
the standard of storage and use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
- A cracked, rusted or damaged cylinder can be dangerous and must be checked
by the manufacturer or supplier.
- Never use a cylinder with a valve in poor condition.
- The cylinder used must have a maximum of:
31.8cm in diameter, 58cm high and maximum weight of 15Kg.
