Leak Testing - Smoke hollow SH3616DW Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions

LEAK TESTING:

WARNING: NEVER USE YOUR SMOKER WITHOUT LEAK TESTING ALL GAS CONNECTIONS, HOSES AND PROPANE TANK.
DANGER: TO PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD:
• Do not smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test.
• Perform test OUTDOORS in a well ventilated area that is protected from the wind.
• Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame.
• Never perform a leak test while the smoker is in use or while smoker is still hot.
WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST:
• After assembling your smoker and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled.
• Every time the LP gas cylinder is refilled, exchanged or if any of the gas components are disconnected or replaced.
CHECKING FOR LEAKS:
CAUTION: Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the detection of propane by smell. Use caution
and common sense when testing for leaks.
Note: The leak test must be performed in an area that is quiet, out of the wind, and has adequate lighting in order
to see if bubbles are developing or so larger leaks can be detected by smell or sound.
1. Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing
soap.
2. Open the doors.
3. Ensure all control knobs are set to the "OFF" position.
4. Turn on the gas at the Propane Tank Valve. Turn the Valve
knob counter-clockwise to fully open. If you hear a rushing
sound or smell gas, turn the gas off. Tighten any leaking
connections. If leak is detected at connection knob and
tightening does not stop leak, re-inspect propane tank
rubber seal.
5. Apply the soapy water mixture to the hose and connections.
6. Check for bubbles, which indicates a leak. Large leaks may
not be detected by bubbles but should produce a rushing
sound or gas smell.
7. Turn off gas supply at Propane Tank Valve.
8. Turn on control knobs to release gas pressure in hose.
9. Turn control knobs to "OFF" position.
10. Tighten any leaking connections. If leak is detected at
connection nut and tightening does not stop leak, reinspect
propane tank rubber seal.
11. Repeat soapy water test until no leaks are detected.
12. Turn off gas supply at Propane Tank Valve until you are ready to
use your smoker.
13. Wash off soapy residue with cold water and towel dry.
14. Wait 5 minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area before
lighting smoker.
WARNING: DO NOT use the smoker if leaks cannot
be stopped. Contact a qualified gas appliance repair
service.
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