Meco 8452-5-SS1 manual How to perform a leak test, Remove three screws, From under Control Panel

How to perform a leak test:

Supplies Needed for a Leak Test: Clean paint brush, water, and dish washing liquid.

1)	Use an LP Cylinder equipped with an OPD
	(Overfill Prevention Device) and have it filled at
	an authorized LP gas dealer by a qualified
	attendant.
2)	Make sure all of the grill control panel knobs are
	turned to the “off” position and verify that the LP
	gas cylinder valve is closed by turning the knob
	on the LP gas cylinder clockwise until it stops.
3)	Mix one part of water with one part of dish
	washing liquid.
4)	Remove control knobs and the three retaining
	screws at the bottom of the control panel.
	(FIG. 16A)

10)Place the protective cap over LP cylinder gas nozzle.

11)Attach the wire leads to the Ignitor button and Replace control panel with the three screws

After completing Leak Test, you are ready to begin using your grill!

	Remove three screws
	from under Control Panel
FIG. 16A

5) Remove front control panel cover. Detach the

wire leads from the starter button underneath

the control panel. Set control panel aside.

6) Turn the knob on the LP gas cylinder counter-

clockwise. (FIG. 16B)

7) Check for leaks by brushing the soap solution

on all gas valves, hose connections and fittings.

(shown by the heavy arrows in (FIG. 16C, 16D

& 16E) Make sure you generously brush the

locations with the soap solution, completely

surrounding the connections and fittings.

Turn LP Gas Cylinder valve counter-clockwise.

FIG. 16B

Regulator & Cylinder Coupling Connection

FIG. 16C

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

connection points, you have detected a gas

leak. Immediately close the LP cylinder valve by

turning handle clockwise.

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 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.

9) Upon completion of leak test, turn all control

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

the LP gas cylinder clockwise until it stops.

Disconnect LP gas cylinder by turning coupling

nut on regulator in a counter clockwise direction

until regulator is released from threaded LP

cylinder gas nozzle.

Valves & Manifold Area

FIG. 16D

Hose and Side Burner

Valve Connections

Hose and Main

Burner Connections

FIG. 16E

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