Step 14 - LEAK TESTING (TO BE PERFORMED IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.)
Supplies Needed for a Leak Test
Clean paint brush, water, and dishwashing liquid
How to perform a leak test
Warning! Never use an open flame to test for
gas leaks.
1) Mix one cup of water with one cup of
dishwashing liquid.
2) Confirm that all control knobs on the control
panel are in the off position.
3) Remove control knobs and the three retaining
screws at the bottom of the control panel.
4) Remove front control panel cover.
5) Open valve on LP gas cylinder (Turn counter -
-clockwise.)
6) Check for leaks by brushing the soap solution
on all LP gas connections and fittings. Make sure
you generously brush the locations shown below
with the soap solution, completely surrounding
the connections and fittings (See diagram
below.)
7) If “growing” bubbles appear on any of the
connection points, you have detected a gas leak.
Immediately close the LP cylinder valve.
A) If leak appears at either end of hose and
regulator assembly, retighten the connection at
the leak, but do not overtighten. (Note: only
hand tighten at coupling nut.) Repeat Leak Test.
B) If the leak is coming from the LP gas cylinder,
from the valves at the control knobs, or if the
leak cannot be stopped, do not use the grill. Call
Customer Service at 1-800-251-7558.
8) Always turn off LP cylinder valve after perform-
ing a leak test. (Turn clockwise to a full stop.)
9) If your LP gas grill has been in storage or has
not been used for a period of time, the burners
shoulder be maintained. See Burner
Maintenance in the Care and Maintenance
section of this manual.
•Perform a leak test before each use.
•Leak test must be performed in a well
ventilated area.
•Never perform a leak test on a grill while in
use or hot.
•If you detect a gas leak that cannot be
corrected by using the leak test procedures
below, do not use the LP gas grill.
•Never smoke or have an open flame near
the grill during a leak test.
•Insure Regulator Hose does not contact hot
metal surfaces.
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