CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
To keep your barbeque working at its peak efficiency as well as contribute to the safe operation of this unit, perform all of the operations below at least once a year
PERFORM A LEAK TEST
A leak test ensures that there are no gas leaks prior to lighting your barbeque.
WHEN A LEAK TEST MUST BE PERFORMED:
• Before lighting your barbeque for the first time | |
• | Every time the propane cylinder is refilled |
• | If any gas component is changed |
HOW TO DO THE TESTING:
1.With the barbeque console control knobs in the ‘OFF’ position, twist the valve on your propane cylinder 1 turn, or the main natural gas valve on.
DO NOT IGNITE THE BURNERS WHILE PERFORMING THE LEAK CHECK.
2.Brush your soap and water solution on all connections and components as outlined above.
3.Observe each place for growing bubbles, which indicate that a leak is present.
4.Shut off the flow of gas while fixing the leak. Tighten any leaking connection and repeat test until no leaks are detected.
5.If the leak(s) cannot be stopped DO NOT USE. Shut off the fuel source at the valve immediately (if appropriate, remove propane cylinder). Call a certified gas appliance service person, or a gas dealer for proper repairs.
• At a minimum once per season | |
• | After prolonged period of storage or |
• | If the regulator |
The leak test should be performed in a
DO NOT USE A MATCH, OPEN FLAME OR SMOKE DURING LEAK TESTING.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR TESTING:
TANK
WELDS
TANK
Fig. 7A
HAND | EXTERNAL GAS REGULATOR |
VALVE | THREAD |
| THERMALLY |
| SENSITIVE |
| NUT |
PROBE
Fig. 7B
1.A mixture of 50% liquid dish soap and 50% water.
2.A brush or cloth to apply the mixture.
AREAS TO TEST ON A PROPANE BARBEQUE:
•All propane cylinder welds (see Figure 7A)
•Propane cylinder valve – including threads into cylinder (see Figure 7B)
•Regulator fitting and propane cylinder connection (see Figure 7B)
•All hose connections (see Figure 7C) including side burner tubing, if equipped (see Figure 7D)
•All valve connections (see Figure 7C & D)
AREAS TO TEST ON NATURAL GAS BARBEQUES:
GAS VALVE | STANDARD | |
3 BURNER | ||
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| HOSE & | |
| CONNECTIONS |
Fig. 7C | REGULATOR |
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| 3 BURNER WITH SIDE | |
| BURNER & ROTISSERIE | |
| GAS VALVE | HOSE & |
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| CONNECTIONS |
REGULATOR | SIDE BURNER | |
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Fig. 7D |
| GAS LINE |
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•All hose connections (see Figure 7C)
•All valve connections (see Figure 7C & 7D)
Failure to ensure the above may result in a WARNING hazardous fire or explosion causing serious
bodily injury and/or property damage.
CLEANING VENTURI TUBES
Periodic cleaning of the venturi tubes is recommended for optimum burner performance, especially after prolonged storage or a period of
How to Clean:
•Remove the burner (refer to ‘ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE’).
•Use a venturi cleaning brush and insert the brush into the venturi tube 1 inch at a time, then remove to prevent moving the debris upwards (see Figure 8).
•As you remove the brush head inspect and discard any debris
•Continue this procedure until the entire lengths of all venturi tubes are free of debris.
•Reinstall burner (as per assembly instructions), ensure the venturi tubes are seated over the valve orifices (see Figure 1).
•Perform a Leak Test (see pages 4 & 5).
CHECK TO ENSURE THE BURNER HAS A GOOD FLAME EACH TIME IT IS TURNED ON.
BLOCKAGE
VALVE
VENTURI CLEANING BRUSH
Fig. 8
It is possible that very small insects could make webs or nest in the venturi tubes, as they are naturally
WARNING attracted to the smell of gas. This will partially or completely block the flow of gas through the venturi and is indicated by a smoky yellow flame, and/or a burner that is difficult or impossible to light.
Ultimately, it may cause the gas to burn outside the venturis, which can cause a fire resulting in damage to your barbeque and potential personal injury. IF THIS HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE PROPANE AT CYLINDER. When the barbeque has cooled, follow the "How to Clean" steps above.
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