Gas Leak Testing - Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker Owner's Manual

• Gas leak testing must be performed outdoors in a well ventilated area.
• During the gas leak testing procedure, always keep unit away from open flames, sparks or lit cigarettes.
• Never use a flame to check for gas leaks.
• If the burner does not light within 5 seconds, turn the propane tank valve and control valve knob off immediately.
Always wait at least 5 minutes for gas fumes to dissipate before repeating procedure.
• Turn the cooker "ON" or "OFF" with the propane tank valve; use the control valve knob ONLY to adjust the flame.
Read all warnings on or accompanying propane tank.
• Never use a unit that has a gas leak. Contact The Brinkmann Corporation's Customer Service Department for
replacement parts at 1-800-527-0717.
1. Make sure the propane tank valve and control valve knob are turned
OFF.
2. Make sure male SAE fitting is properly attached to air shutter. Attach
POL fitting to tank (using f" wrench) and tighten by turning
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
3. Prepare a soapy water solution (one part dishwashing liquid to three
parts water) to test for gas leaks in the hose and connections. Apply a
generous amount of the soapy mixture to the regulator, POL fitting,
control panel valve, the entire length of hose and SAE fitting (located
near the air shutter on burner).
4. With the control panel knobs in the "OFF" position, open the propane
tank valve two full turns (counter-clockwise). Check for bubbles at
control valve, along the entire length of hose and at the SAE fitting.
DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS. If soapy
mixture starts bubbling, gas is leaking through the connection or
hose. Turn the propane tank valve OFF and retighten the connection
that is leaking gas. Repeat procedure with soapy mixture until gas no
longer leaks. NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. Turn
the propane tank valve OFF after each test.
5. Once all gas leaks have been sealed – WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES
FOR GAS FUMES TO DISSIPATE BEFORE LIGHTING THE BURNER OR
THE LP LOG-LIGHTER.
CAREFULLY FOLLOW "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS" ON PAGE 17
TO LIGHT THE BURNER AND PROPERLY OPERATE THIS UNIT.
YOUR CIMARRON DELUXE IS NOW CURED AND READY FOR USE.
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GAS LEAK TESTING

THE GAS LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED
EVERY TIME THE TANK IS CONNECTED TO COOKER.
WARNING
f" Wrench
Propane Tank
Valve
Regulator
NOTE: POL fittings are made with
a metal to metal seal and
must be made very tight to
prevent leaking.
Watch For Bubbles