Paderno VIDA Essence Series User Manual page 11

Installation
Natural gas requirements
For your convenience all Vida by PADERNO™ Models include the Convertible Valve System™, which makes converting your barbecue
from Propane to Natural Gas simple. NOTE: You will need A CONVERTIBLE VALVE SYSTEM KIT – sold separately (Model 85-2261-4).
A
HIGH
LOW
Connecting your barbecue to the natural gas source.
Coat pipe nipple with gas-resistant teflon tape or pipe dope.
Tighten quick connect coupling onto pipe nipple that leads to natural gas supply (see image B).
B
NATURAL GAS
SUPPLY
With the natural gas supply valve "OFF", connect the natural gas hose to the quick connect socket. Push the sleeve back on the quick
connect socket (see image C) and insert the plug until the sleeve snaps forward, locking the plug into the quick connect socket. Be sure
to leak test these connections prior to use.
C
FIRE HAZARD: DO NOT ROUTE THE NATURAL GAS HOSE INSIDE OF THE BARBECUE CART.
*KIT SOLD SEPARATELY
Natural gas requirements
The burner flame pattern is the key indicator of proper or improper
function within the cook system. When the burners are performing
correctly you will see a specific flame pattern. All burner ports should be
2.5 cm/ 1" flame on "HIGH" with orange tips, light blue centre, with a darker
blue flame at the base of the burner port (see image A).
Performance issues: If you are experiencing any of the following
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•
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shut down your barbecue and perform a leak test. If a leak is not detected,
ensure that you are following the proper lighting instructions on page 12.
SUPPLY PIPE 5/8" QUICK CONNECT
VALVE NIPPLE SOCKET
OFF
Large, unruly or irregular orange burner flames.
The smell of gas in conjunction with irregular flames.
Low temperatures or uneven heat.
PLUG
PUSH SLEEVE BACK TO ATTACH
GAS
HOSE
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