Regular Maintenance
LEAK TESTING THE FUEL SYSTEM
This procedure should only be used when trying to identify the location of a leak.
1.Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing soap.
2.OPEN the fuel tank
3.Using a sponge, rag or small
9.When you are done testing the system make sure that both fuel tank
10. Wash off soapy residue with clean cold water and towel dry.
11. Wait five minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area before starting the generator.
NOTE: The leak test must be performed in an area that has adequate lighting in order to see if bubbles are developing. DO NOT use a flashlight to check for bubbles.
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FLAMMABLE | Gaseous vapors are extremely flammable |
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• DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in |
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• Perform leak test OUTDOORS only in a well |
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ventilated area. |
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• DO NOT perform a leak test with a match or |
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open flame. |
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• DO NOT perform a leak test while the unit is |
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• ALWAYS perform a leak test whenever any |
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fuel system components are changed. |
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4. Check each location shown in FigureNot3 for |
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growing bubbles, which indicate a fuel leak. |
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Bubbles will look something like this: |
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5.CLOSE the fuel tank
CLOCKWISE).
6. | Tighten or replace any leaking connections. | Figure 3. Leak Test Locations |
7. | Repeate steps 2 through 6 until no leaks are | A. Regulator and Connections |
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detected. DO NOT use the unit if leaks cannot be | B. Propane Tank (Right Side Shown) |
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stopped. Contact your authorized Ferris dealer for |
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assistance. |
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8.Repeat steps 2 through 8, with the fuel tank shut- off valve closed on the left propane tank and the fuel tank
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