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
Make sure that all packing material is removed from the grill including the burner
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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