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Gas Cylinder Leak Test
For your safety
• Leak test must be repeated each time gas cylinder is exchanged
or refilled.
• Do not smoke during leak test.
• Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
• Barbecue must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area,
away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical
appliances. During leak test, keep barbecue away from open flames
or sparks.
• Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water
solution.
Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows
in figure below.
•
Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas
train components can result.
WARNING
If "growing" bubbles appear do not use or move the gas
cylinder. Contact a gas supplier or your fire
department!
Connecting Regulator to the Gas Cylinder
1. Gas cylinder must be properly secured onto barbecue. (Refer to
assembly section.)
2. Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
3. Turn gas cylinder OFF by turning hand wheel clockwise to a
full stop.
4. Prior to connecting check o ring on regulator nipple
for damage. Replace if damaged.
5. Hold regulator and insert nipple into cylinder valve. Tighten the
coupling nut, holding regulator in a straight line with gas cylinder
valve so as not to cross-thread the connection.
NOTE: The connection to
the gas cylinder is an
' A NTI-CLOCKWISE connection.
'
Ensure the connection
is tightened firmly. Normally
only 1-1
1
threads of the hose
/
2
assembly connection should
remain visible.
Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator
1. Turn control knob to OFF.
2. Be sure regulator is tightly connected to LPG cylinder.
3. Completely open LPG cylinder valve by turning hand wheel
counterclockwise. If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off
immediately. There is a major leak at the connection. Correct
before proceeding.
4. Brush soapy solution onto areas circled below.
Control Panel not
shown for clarity.
5. If growing bubbles appear, there is a leak. Close LPG
cylinder valve immediately and retighten connections. If leaks
cannot be stopped do not try to repair. Call for
replacement parts. Order new parts by giving the serial, model
number and name and part number of items needed (see
parts list) to the number listed on front cover.
6. Always close LPG cylinder valve after performing leak test by
turning hand wheel clockwise.
5
Direction for
tightening
Gas Cylinder
Connection to Regulator
5/8"-18 UNF SAE
POL Fitting
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