SOAPY WATER TEST WARNINGS & PROCEDURES
WARNINGS
• | Soapy Water Test MUST be performed each time gas cylinder is connected to burner/hose or each time it |
| is used. |
• | Soapy Water Test MUST be performed outdoors in well ventilated area. |
• | When performing Soapy Water Test keep smoker away from open flames, sparks or lit cigarettes. |
• | Smoker is designed to work with propane gas only. Only use gas cylinders marked propane with this unit. |
| This product will NOT operate with natural gas. |
WARNING
PERFORM “SOAPY WATER TEST” BEFORE EACH USE. SEE “SOAPY WATER TEST” SECTION IN
MANUAL. EXTINGUISH ALL OPEN FLAMES BEFORE CONNECTING REGULATOR TO GAS
CYLINDER. TURN GAS OFF AFTER EACH USE.
REGULATOR, BURNER AND GAS VALVE CONNECTION & OPERATION
• Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. |
PREPARATION:
•Remove any cookware from smoker.
•Make sure regulator and gas cylinder valve to OFF position.
•Prepare soapy water solution: (1) part dish washing liquid (or more if desired), (3) parts water.
•Apply soapy water solution to gas cylinder valve, regulator and hose length up to burner.
CLOCKWISE COUNTER CLOCKWISE
17.75”
• Inspect hose before each use. If there are signs of wear, cuts, or leaks, replace | |
unit. DO NOT USE. | |
• Inspect burner before each use. Check burner and burner ventura tube for | |
insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath appliance. | |
• Connect hose regulator to LP Gas Cylinder | |
1. | Make sure gas cylinder valve is closed. Turn knob clockwise until it stops. |
2. | Make sure control knob on smoker is in the “OFF” position. |
3. | Remove protective cap from gas cylinder and coupling nut if applicable. |
4. | Center and insert regulator nipple into valve outlet on gas cylinder as |
Apply solution to | Apply solution to hose regulator |
gas cylinder valve | and the full length of the hose |
Apply solution underneath control | Failed test will present bubbles as | |
panel where burner and hose are | ||
shown below. | ||
connected | ||
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(Smoker shown on back for clarity only)
(45cm)
APPROX.
12.25” (45cm)
APPROX.
YELLOW
BLUE
shown in figure on the left. Turn regulator coupling nut clockwise until it |
stops. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. |
• Perform Soapy Water Test. |
• To use turn gas cylinder ON, turn regulator control valve ON, push burner control |
knob in and turn |
• If ignition does not take place within five seconds, turn gas control valve to off |
position and wait five minutes and repeat lighting procedures. If ignition still does |
not occur, see match light directions below. |
• After use turn burner control knob OFF, turn regulator control valve OFF, then turn |
gas cylinder OFF. |
• Burner control knob adjusts burner flame. Turn knob |
flame. Turn knob clockwise SLOWLY to increase flame. Push burner control knob |
in and turn clockwise to shut flame off. |
TESTING GAS VALVE:
•Turn gas cylinder valve ON and watch for bubbles. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON MORE THAN
12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn gas cylinder OFF and retighten fitting. Repeat test.
TESTING REGULATOR AND HOSE:
•AFTER gas cylinder valve has passed Soapy Water Test, turn gas cylinder valve ON, open regulator control valve one full turn and check for bubbles at valve location, along full length of hose and at burner connection. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn regulator valve OFF, turn gas cylinder OFF and retighten the connection that is leaking gas. If hose is source of leak, STOP, do not use unit. Hose must be replaced.
•When test is complete, and there are no leaks, wait minimum of 5 minutes for gas fumes to diminish before lighting cooker.
DURING ANY PORTION OF SOAPY WATER TEST IF BUBBLES CONTINUE TO APPEAR, STOP, DO NOT USE UNIT. CONTACT LOCAL PROPANE DEALER OR MASTERBUILT CUSTOMER SERVICE @
Note: Use 20LB (9kgs) gas cylinder that has a protective collar with this unit.
Cylinder NOT included with this unit.
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• Visually check burner flame. A CORRECT FLAME should be blue with a small |
amount of yellow at the tip. An INCORRECT FLAME is excessively yellow and |
irregular. If an incorrect flame occurs, turn burner control knob to “OFF position, |
turn off regulator and propane tank. Allow unit to cool and then clean burner. |
Let burner completely dry before |
MATCH LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
1.Read all instructions and warnings before lighting.
2.Check gas control valve and gas cylinder valve to be certain it is in OFF position before connecting to gas cylinder. Perform soapy water test before each use.
3.Open door during lighting.
4.Turn gas control valve on, turn gas cylinder valve on.
5.Place a long, lit fireplace match stick close enough to burner to ignite.
6. After each use, first turn gas control valve off, then gas cylinder |
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valve off. Always allow unit to cool completely before touching, |
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moving or storing. | 4 |