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To keep your grill working
at its peak efficiency
as well as
contribute
to the safe operation
of this unit, perform
all of the
operations
below
at least once
a year
-- preferably
at the start of
each cooking
season.
PERFORM
A LEAK TEST
A leak test ensures
that there
are no gas leaks prior to lighting
your grill.
WHEN
A LEAK
TEST
MUST
BE PERFORMED:
Before
lighting
your grill for the first time.
Every time the propane
cylinder
is refilled
If any gas component
is changed
At a minimum
once per season.
After prolonged
period
of storage
or non-use.
If the regulator
flow-limiting
device
has been activated.
The leak test should
be performed
in a well-ventilated
area
away
from any open flame,
heat or ignition
sources.
DO NOT
USE A MATCH,
OPEN
FLAME
OR SMOKE
DURING
LEAK
TESTING.
WHAT
YOU'LL
NEED
FOR TESTING:
1. A mixture of 50% liquid dish
soap and 50% water.
2. A brush or cloth to apply
the mixture.
TANK
WELDS
AREAS
TO TEST
ON
PROPANE
GRILLS:
• All propane
cylinder
welds
(see Figure
10A)
• Propane
cylinder
valve
-- including
threads
into cylinder
(see
Figure
lOB)
• Regulator
fitting and propane
cylinder
connection
(see
Figure
10B)
• All hose connections
(see
Figure
10C)including
side burner
tubing,
if equipped
(see
Figure
10D)
• All valve
connections
(see Figure
10C & 10D)
HAND
EXTERNAL
GAS REGULNTOR
VALVE\ T RE G ,SHE S, I L
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GAS
VALVE
NON
SIDE
BURNER
HOSE
&
CONNECTIONS
REGULATOR
AREAS
TO TEST
ON
NATURAL
GAS
GRILLS:
• All hose connections
(see Figure
10C)
• All valve
connections
(see Figure
10C & 10D)
HOW
TO DO
THE
TESTING:
1. With the grill console
control
knobs
in the 'OFF'
position,
twist
the valve on your
propane
cylinder
1 turn, or the main natural
gas valve on. DO NOT IGNITE
THE
BURNERS
WHILE
PERFORMING
THE LEAK
CHECK.
2. Brush
your
soap and water
solution
on all connections
and
components
as outlined
above.
3. Observe
each place for growing
bubbles,
which
indicate
that a
leak is present.
4. Shut off the flow of gas
while fixing
the leak. Tighten
any leaking
connection
and repeat
test until no leaks
are
detected.
5. If the leak(s)
cannot
be stopped
DO NOT USE Shut off the
fuel source
at the valve
immediately
(if appropriate,
remove
propane
cylinder).
Call a certified
gas appliance
service
person,
or a gas dealer
for proper
repairs.
GAS
VALVE
SIDE
BURNER
HOSE
&
CONNECTIONS
Failure
to ensure
the above
may result
in a
hazardous
fire or explosion
causing
serious
bodily
injury and/or
property
damage.
CLEANING
VENTURI
TUBES
Periodic
cleaning
of the venturi
tubes
is recommended
for
optimum
burner
performance,
especially
after prolonged
storage
or a period
of non-use.
How
to Clean:
• Remove
the burner
(refer to 'ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE')
• Use a venturi
cleaning
brush,
bottle
brush or
stiff wire and insert
into the venturi
tube
approximately
1 inch at a
time,
removing
after each
CHECK TO ENSURE THE BURNER
HAS A GOOD FLAME EACH TIME
/_
IT IS TURNED ON.
VALVE_
BLOCKAG E.,_
CLEANING
_
BRUSHJ
AIR SLEEVE
VENTURI
inch to prevent
pushing
any debris further
into the tube.
(see
Figure
11)
• As you remove
the brush
head
inspect
and discard
any
debris
• Continue
this procedure
until the entire
lengths
of all venturi
tubes are free of debris
• Reinstall
burner
(as per assembly
instructions),
ensure
the
venturi
tubes are seated
over the valve
orifices
(see
Figure
1)
• Perform
a Leak Test.
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