Vulcan-Hart F-37418 service manual Gas Leak Check, Gas Pressure Check

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Gas Leak Check

WARNING: All gas joints disturbed during servicing must be checked for leaks. Do not use an open flame. Use a hazardous gas tester or a soap and water solution (Bubbles indicate a gas leak). Failure to comply can cause property damage, injury or death.

WARNING: If a gas leak is detected, do not operate this or any other equipment until the leak has been properly repaired. Failure to comply can cause property damage, injury or death.

After completing service on any gas equipment, all gas joints disturbed during service must be checked for leaks. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME. Use a hazardous gas tester or use a soap and water solution as follows:

1.Apply a soap and water solution to gas joint and check for bubbles.

2.If bubbles are present, the joint is leaking and must be repaired before using the equipment.

Gas Pressure Check

WARNING: Always perform the Electrical Lockout/Tagout procedure before removing any sheet metal panels or attempting to service this equipment. Failure to comply with this procedure can cause property damage, injury or death.

1.Perform the MANIFOLD COVER REMOVAL procedure.

2.Turn off the gas supply.

3.Remove one of the plugs from the gas manifold.

4.Connect the manometer to the gas manifold.

Figure 30: Gas Pressure Check Manometer Connection

NOTE: In a battery arrangement, connect the manometer to the center unit of the battery.

NOTE: If the pressure reading is taken at the oven burner or anywhere other than the main gas manifold pipe, the pressure reading will not be valid.

5.Turn on the gas supply.

6.Check manometer reading. The reading should be 5.0" W.C. for natural gas and 11.0" W.C. for propane gas.

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Vulcan-Hart F-37418 service manual Gas Leak Check, Gas Pressure Check