Check for gas leaks
DANGER
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks. Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or explosion which can cause seri- ous bodily injury or death and damage to property.
WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting. Note - All
WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled. You will need: a soap and water solution, and a rag or brush to apply it.
To perform leak checks: open tank valve by turning the tank valve handwheel counterclockwise.
Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles form or if a bubble grows, there is a leak.
Note - Since some leak test solutions, including soap and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks.
WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak checking.
Check:
1) Hose to manifold connection.
WARNING: If there is a leak a connection(1), retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution.
If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual.
2)Regulator to Cylinder connection
3)Valves to manifold connections
4)Hose to regulator connection
WARNING: If there is a leak at connections(2,3) or(4) turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact the Customer Service Repre- sentative in your region using the contact informa- tion sheet provided with your manual.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water.
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