LP Cylinder Leak Test For Your Safety
ATTENTION: Leak Test must be repeated each time the LP cylinder is exchanged or refilled.
•Do not smoke during leak test.
•Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks
• BBQ must be leak tested outdoors in a well ventilated area, away from ignition sources such as gas fired electrical appliances. During leak test, keep your BBQ away from open flames or sparks.
ºUse a clean paint brush and a 50/50 mild soap and water mixture.
º Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows in figure A.
DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD CLEANING AGENTS:
Damage to gas train components can result.
Figure A
WARNING
If growing bubbles appear do not use or move the LP cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire department.
SAFETY HOSE AND REGULATOR
Propane Models:
Your Barbecue is designed to operate on L.P gas at a pressure of 2.74Kpa (11” water column). A regulator preset to this pressure is supplied with
your Barbecue.
Hose and Regulator comes equipped with the following: |
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Type 1 quick closing connection system which incorporates the following |
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safety features: |
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• Will limit the gas flow until a POSITIVE CONNECTION has been made | Nipple has to be centered | |
into the LP cylinder valve. | ||
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• Has a THERMAL COMPONENT that will automatically shut off the flow of gas |
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if a temperature of |
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• Has a Flow Limiting Feature, which will restrict the flow of gas to 10 cubic ft/ hour |
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in the event of a leak, improper lighting procedure, or regulator malfunction. |
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Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder |
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1. LP cylinder must be properly secured onto grill. |
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2. Turn all control knobs to the OFF position. |
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3. Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning |
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4. Remove the protective cap from LP cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap |
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supplied with valve. |
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5. Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP cylinder valve. Hand tighten the |
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coupling nut. Hold the regulator in a straight line with LP cylinder valve so |
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as not to |
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6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full stop. The regulator will seal | Hold coupling nut and | |
on the | ||
regulator as shown for | ||
| proper connection to | |
NOTE: | LP cylinder valve. | |
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If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect regulator and repeat |
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steps 5 and 6. If you are still unable to complete the connection, do not |
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use this regulator! |
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DANGER
Do not insert any tool or foreign object into the valve outlet or safety relief valve. You may damage the valve and cause a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion, fire, severe personal injury, or death.
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