6) Check for leaks by brushing the soap solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on all gas valves, hose connections and fittings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(shown by the heavy arrows in (FIG. 14A, 14B

 

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:

 

 

 

 

& 14C) Make sure you generously brush the

 

 

 

 

 

· This outdoor cooking appliance shall be used only

 

 

 

 

locations with the soap solution, completely

 

outdoors and shall not be used in a building, garage,

 

 

 

 

surrounding the connections and fittings.

 

or any other enclosed area. Locate outdoor cooking

 

 

 

 

 

appliance in an area with good ventilation on a level

 

 

7) If “growing” bubbles appear on any of the

 

stable surface clear of combustible and flammable

 

 

 

 

connection points, you have detected a gas

 

material.

 

 

 

 

leak. Immediately close the LP cylinder valve by

 

· Maintain minimum clearances of 36” from back and

 

 

 

 

turning handle clockwise.

 

sides of grill to any combustible construction.

 

 

 

 

A) If leak appears at either end of hose and

 

· Do not locate this appliance under overhead

 

 

 

 

 

unprotected combustible construction.

 

 

 

 

regulator assembly, retighten the connection

 

· This outdoor cooking appliance is not intended to be

 

 

 

 

at the leak, but do not over tighten. (Note:

 

used in or on boats or installed in or on recreational

 

 

 

 

Only hand tighten at coupling nut) Repeat

 

vehicles.

 

 

 

 

Leak Test.

 

· Do not use gas grill as a space heater.

 

 

 

 

B) If the leak is coming from the 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) Upon completion of leak test, turn all control

 

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

· Perform a leak test before each use and each time a

 

 

 

 

knobs to the “off” position. Turn the handle on

 

gas connection or disconnection is done .

 

 

 

 

the LP gas cylinder clockwise until it stops.

 

· Perform a leak test in a well ventilated area.

 

 

 

 

 

· Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.

 

 

 

 

Disconnect LP gas cylinder by turning coupling

 

· Never smoke near the grill during a leak test.

 

 

 

 

nut on regulator in a counter clockwise direction

 

· Do not perform a leak test on a grill while it is hot or in

 

 

 

 

until regulator is released from threaded LP

 

use.

 

 

 

 

cylinder gas nozzle.

 

· Do not use the gas grill if you detect a gas leak that

 

 

9) Place the protective cap over LP cylinder gas

 

cannot be corrected by using the leak test procedures.

 

 

 

 

nozzle.

 

How to perform a leak test:

 

 

 

After completing Leak Test, you are

 

Supplies Needed for a Leak Test: Clean paint

 

 

 

brush, water, and dish washing liquid.

 

 

ready to begin using your grill!

 

1) Use an LP Cylinder equipped with an OPD

 

 

Turn LP Gas Cylinder valve counter-clockwise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator Seal

 

 

 

(Overfill Prevention Device) and have it filled at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

an authorized LP gas dealer by a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

attendant.

 

 

Regulator

 

 

 

 

2) Make sure all of the grill control panel knobs are

 

 

Coupling Nut

 

 

 

 

turned to the “off” position and verify that the LP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gas cylinder valve is closed by turning th e knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the LP gas cylinder clockwise until it stops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIG. 14A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3) Mix one part of water with one part of dish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

washing liquid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas Manifold Fittings

 

 

 

 

 

4) Remove Fabric Panel from the front legs if

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5) Open the knob on the LP gas cylinder counter-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clockwise. (FIG. 14A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hose Fittings

 

15

 

FIG. 14B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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