WARNING
•Never use your grill without leak testing all gas connections and hoses. See the section on “Leak Testing” in this manual for proper procedures.
•Visually inspect the hose assembly prior to each use for evidence of damage, excess wear or deterioration. If found, replace the assembly before using your grill. Only the manufacturer's supplied replacement should be used.
•During assembly or conversion to natural gas, keep the supply hoses free of kinks and/or damage.
WARNING
AVOID HARD METAL PIPING
•DO NOT use hard metal piping of any kind to connect this converted natural gas grill. Use only natural gas hose specified by the manufacturer. Using hard metal piping or convoluted metal tubing is an unsafe practice. Movement of the grill can cause breakage of metal pipe.
DANGER
LEAK TESTING:
To prevent fire or explosion hazard:
•DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test.
•Perform test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated area.
•Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame.
•Never perform a leak test while the grill is in use or while grill is still hot.
WARNING
WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST:
•After assembling or converting your natural gas grill and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled.
•Any time the gas components are replaced.
•Any time your grill has been moved.
•At least once per year or if your grill has not been used for more than 60 days.
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