Pre-Start Check List; Leak Testing - Brinkmann Southgate Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Grill Owner's Manual

7. Check each place listed (A -F) for growing bubbles which indicates a leak.
8. Turn OFF gas supply at natural gas supply.
9. Turn on control knobs to release gas pressure in hose.
10. Turn control knobs to OFF position.
11. Tighten any leaking connections.
12. Repeat soapy water test until no leaks are detected. DO NOT use the grill if leaks cannot be stopped.
Contact a qualified gas appliance repair service.
13. Turn OFF gas supply at natural gas supply until you are ready to use your grill.
14. Wash off soapy residue with cold water and towel dry.
15. Wait 5 minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area before lighting grill.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the grill if leaks cannot be stopped. Contact a qualified gas appliance
repair service.
Note: The leak test must be performed in an area that has adequate lighting in order to see if
bubbles are developing.

PRE-START CHECK LIST:

Property damage, bodily harm, severe burns, and death could result from failure to follow these
safety steps. These steps should be performed after the grill has been assembled, stored, moved,
cleaned, or repaired. DO NOT operate this grill until you have read and understand ALL of the
warnings and instructions in this manual.
• Ensure that the grill is properly assembled.
• Inspect the gas supply hose for burns, chaffing, kinks, and proper routing before each use. Hose
should be at least 3 inches from hot surfaces.
• Leak check all gas connections and hose. See section on "Leak Testing".
• Ensure that all electrical supply cords are properly grounded and are kept away from water and hot
surfaces.
• Position your grill on level ground in a well ventilated location, a safe distance from combustible
materials and buildings.
• Properly place the empty grease tray under the grease drain hole in the bottom of the
grill to catch grease during use.
Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip
any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual.
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