Fixing A Fuel Leak
If you detect a leak:
1.Turn off the fuel supply. Push in and turn on the control knobs to release pressure in the hose, then turn the control knobs back to off.
2.Wash off soapy solutions with cold water and towel dry.
3.Stop a leak by tightening the loose joint, or by replacing the faulty part with a replacement part recommended by Coleman. DO NOT attempt to repair the cylinder valve if it should become damaged; the cylinder MUST be replaced.
4.If you are unable to stop a leak, shut off the gas supply at the cylinder valve. Remove the cylinder from the grill. Call a gas appliance serviceman or L.P. gas dealer. DO NOT use grill until the leak is corrected.
When to test for leaks:
1.Perform a leak test each time the gas supply cylinder is connected to the hose end. Leak test anytime a part of the gas system is replaced.
2.Perform a leak test at least once each year whether the L.P. gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not.
3.Have a dealer check the cylinder for deterioration after 12 years, according to DOT regulations. Immediately replace the cylinder if any deterioration is found.
CAUTION
Inspect the gas supply hose before each use. Look underneath the grill to inspect the hose assembly below the grill. If there are cuts, damage, excessive abrasion or wear, replace the hose prior to operating the appliance. During assembly of the grill and when attaching or replacing the L. P. gas cylinder, insure that the gas supply hose is free of kinks and/or damage and is at least three inches away from hot surfaces such as the grill housing. Use only hose replacements specified in the parts list.
Start-Up Check List
WARNING
Failure to follow these safety steps before using the grill each time could result in a fire that could be hazardous to you, your appliance or property. It is especially important to observe these steps after the grill has been stored, moved or cleaned.
1. Regularly check the burner venturi tubes for blockage from an insect nest. Read “Cleaning the Venturi” in the section titled “Care, Maintenance, and Cleaning”, and also the section titled “Troubleshooting”.
2. Check that all the burner venturi [H] are set over the valve outlets [J] correctly. The valve orifice [K] must be inside the venturi (Fig. 43).
3. Inspect the gas supply hoses before each use. Hoses can be burned or chafed if they are routed improperly. See that the hoses have no kinks, sharp bends or tension. Insure that the hoses are at least 3 inches away from any hot surface.
4. Use only the gas specified.
5. Keep the grill on a level surface.
6. Keep the grease pan empty at start up.
Fig. 43
J K H
REPRESENTATIVE ILLUSTRATION
CAUTION
DO NOT add charcoal or lighting fluid!
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