Meco Bonza Deluxe Series, Bonza Series Leak Testing to be Performed in a WELL-VENTILATED Area

STEP 13-LEAK TESTING (TO BE PERFORMED IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.)

·Perform a leak test before each use.

·Leak test must be performed in a well

ventilated area.

·Never perform a leak test on a grill while in use or hot.

·If you detect a gas leak that cannot be corrected

by	using the leak test procedures below, do not
use	the LP gas grill.
· Never smoke or have an open flame near the
grill	during a leak test.

·Insure Regulator Hose does not contact hot metal surfaces.

Supplies Needed for a Leak Test

Clean paint brush, water, and dishwashing liquid

How to perform a leak test

WARNING! Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.

1)Mix one cup of water with one cup of dish washing liquid.

2)Confirm that all control knobs on the control panel

are in the off position.

3)Remove control knobs and the three retaining screws at the bottom of the control panel.

4)Remove front control panel cover.

5)Open valve on LP gas cylinder (Turn counter- clockwise).

6)Check for leaks by brushing the soap solution on all

LP	gas connections and fittings. Make sure you
generously brush the seven locations with the
soap	solution, completely surrounding the connections
and	fittings (See diagram below.)

7)If “growing” bubbles appear on any of the connection points, then you have detected a gas leak. Immediately close the LP cylinder valve.

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) (See Step 12 of Assembly	Ins
tructions) Repeat Leak Test.
B) If	the leak is coming from the LP gas cylinder,
from	the valves at the control knobs, or if the leak
cannot	be stopped, do not use the grill. Call Custome

rService at 1-800-251-7558.

8)Always turn off LP cylinder valve after performing a leak test. (Turn clockwise to a full stop.)

9)If your LP gas grill has been in storage or has not been used for a period of time, the burners should be maintained. See Burner Maintenance in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual.

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1-MANIFOLD TUBE 2-REGULATOR HOSE FITTING

5, 6, 7 -GASKET SEAL AROUND MANIFOLD TUBE

5 6

3

3-THREADED FITTING 4-HOSE CONNECTION

4

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