Burner and Orifice
■■ Proper location of the burner with respect to the orifice is important. To verify the proper installation of the burner tube, use a screwdriver to remove the control panel. The burner tube must be located over the orifice fitting. See Fig. 27 (control panel not shown).
Burner Tube
Orifice Fitting |
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Fig. 27
■■ Check and clean the burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the appliance. (see the section titled “Cleaning the Venturi”)
Leak Testing - Disposable LP Gas Cylinders
DANGER
To Prevent Fire or Explosion Hazard:
•NO SMOKING. DO NOT use or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing a leak test.
•Perform leak tests outdoors only.
•NEVER perform a leak test with fire or flame.
How to Check for Leaks
1.Make a soapy solution of equal parts mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water.
2.Turn off the burner control knobs.
3.Apply a soap solution to the connections indicated with the arrows. (Fig. 28) If bubbles appear at these areas, a leak is indicated.
No Smoking |
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No Flame | Fig. 28 |
Fixing A Fuel Leak
If you detect a leak:
1.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
if it should become damaged; the cylinder MUST be replaced.
2.If you are unable to stop a leak, remove the cylinder from the grill. DO NOT use the 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 regulator. Leak test anytime a part of the gas system is replaced.
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 tube 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 the burner tube [A] is set over the regulator outlet [B] correctly. The orifice [C] must be inside the venturi. (Fig. 29)
3.Use only the gas specified.
4.Keep the grill on a level surface.
B | C | A |
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REPRESENTATIVE ILLUSTRATION | Fig. 29 | ||
CAUTION
DO NOT add charcoal or lighting fluid!
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