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Lea k Testi ng
To Perform
Leak Test
1)
Create a soapy solution
of
equal
parts
mild
dishwashing
detergent
and water.
2) Confirm that all control knobs
are in the off position.
3) Turn on fuel supply. For natu-
ral gas, turn valve handle 1/4 turn
to align with gas flow. For L.P.,
turn cylinder valve knob counter
clockwise one full rotation.
4) Apply
soap solution
gener-
ously by paint
brush
or squirt
bottle
on all connections
and
fittings,
as indicated in figures 1
and 2.
5) If "growing"
bubbles appear
on any of the connection
points,
then you have detected
a gas
leak. IMMEDIATELY turn off the
gas supply by reversing step 3.
Fixing
a Gas
Leak
1) After shutting
off gas sup-
ply, push in and turn on control
knobs to release pressure, then
turn the knobs back to off.
2) Wash off soapy solution with
cold water and towel dry.
3) Stop
a leak by tightening
the loose joint,
or by replacing
the faulty
part with
a replace-
ment part recommended
by the
manufacturer.
DO NOT attempt
to repair the L.P. cylinder valve if
it should become damaged; the
cylinder MUST BE REPLACED.
4) Perform a new leak test to en-
sure that no leaks are present.
CAUTION
-
DANGER
To prevent
fire or explosion
hazard,
DO NOT use or
permit
sources
of ignition
in the area while
perform-
ing a leak test. Perform
leak test outdoors
only. Never
perform a leak test with fire or flame.
DO NOT SMOKE
WHILE
PERFORMING
THE LEAK TEST!
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Figu re 11-1
- Leak testing points when using natural gas.
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Figu re 11-2
- Leak testing points when using L.P. gas.
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