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, |
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but | do not overtighten. (Note: Only hand tighten |
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at | coupling nut) (See Step 12 of Assembly | Ins |
tructions) Repeat Leak Test. |
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B) If | the leak is coming from the LP gas cylinder, |
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from | the valves at the control knobs, or if the leak |
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cannot | be stopped, do not use the grill. Call Custome | |
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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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