Brinkmann 815-3880-0 owner manual The Gas Leak Testing Procedure Must Be Performed, Step

GAS LEAK TESTING

THE GAS LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED

EVERY TIME THE TANK IS CONNECTED TO COOKER.

WARNING

•Gas leak testing must be performed outdoors in a well ventilated area.

•During the gas leak testing procedure, always keep unit away from open flames, sparks or lit cigarettes.

•Never use a flame to check for gas leaks.

•If the burner does not light within 5 seconds, turn the propane tank valve and regulator control valve off immediately. Always wait at least 5 minutes for gas fumes to dissipate before repeating procedure.

•Always use the propane tank valve to turn the unit ON and OFF. The regulator control valve is used to adjust the flame ONLY.

•Never use a unit that has a gas leak. Contact The Brinkmann Corporation’s Customer Service Department for replacement parts at 1-800-527-0717.

Step 1

Make sure the propane tank valve and regulator control valve are turned OFF.

Step 2

Make sure male SAE fitting is properly attached to air shutter (refer to Assembly Instructions). Attach POL fitting to tank (using f" wrench) and tighten by turning

COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.

Step 3

Prepare a soapy water solution (one part dishwashing liquid to three parts water) to test for gas leaks in the hose and connections. Apply a generous amount of the soapy mixture to the regulator, POL fitting, control valve, the entire length of hose and SAE fitting (located near the air shutter).

Step 4

With the regulator control valve in the “OFF” position, open the propane tank valve two full turns (counter-clockwise). Next, open the regulator control valve fully and check for bubbles at control valve, along the entire length of hose and at the SAE fitting. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS. If soapy mixture starts bubbling, gas is leaking through the connection or hose. Turn the propane tank valve OFF and retighten the connection that is leaking gas. Repeat procedure with soapy mixture until gas no longer leaks. NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. Turn the propane tank valve OFF after each test.

Step 5

Once all gas leaks have been sealed, WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES FOR GAS FUMES TO DISSIPATE BEFORE LIGHTING THE BURNER.

Propane Tank	7/8“ Wrench
Valve	Regulator

NOTE: POL fittings are made with a metal to metal seal and must be made very tight to prevent leaking.

Watch For Bubbles

CAREFULLY FOLLOW “OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS” ON PAGE 5 TO LIGHT THE BURNER AND PROPERLY OPERATE THIS UNIT.

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