Gas Leak Test Instructions - Bayou Classic SP31 Owner's Manual

GAS LEAK TEST INSTRUCTIONS

Note: The gas leak test must be performed in an area that has adequate lighting
in order to see if bubbles are developing. DO NOT use a flashlight
to check for bubbles.
1. Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid no-ammonia base
dishwashing soap.
2. Turn the gas cylinder valve
Then turn regulator control knob
(as indicated on knob).
3. To turn ON the fuel supply, turn the cylinder valve knob
in the ON direction or OPEN direction. Gas will flow through
and stop at the regulator.
4. Using a clean brush or spray bottle, apply the soap water mixture
to the following:
Cylinder Valve to Cylinder
Connection Nut to Cylinder Valve
Back side of Connection Nut to Brass Nipple
Control Knob on Regulator
Regulator connection to Gas Supply Hose
LP Cylinder Welds
Full length of Gas Supply Hose
Gas Supply Hose connection to Burner Assembly
5. Check each place A - F for growing bubbles which indicates a leak.
6. Next, turn ON regulator control knob
through the hose. Check each place listed for growing bubbles,
G & H, which indicates a leak. NOTE: Do not allow gas to flow
more than 5 - 10 seconds while checking for leaks, and then
turn off gas supply at the cylinder. During this process, gas will be
flowing out the burner into the air.
7. Turn OFF gas cylinder valve
8. Turn regulator control knob
9. Tighten any leaking connections.
10. Repeat soap water mixture test until no leaks are detected.
DO NOT use cooker if gas leaks cannot be stopped.
11. If no leaks are detected, leave the gas supply at cylinder valve
and regulator turned off untill you are ready to use product.
12. Wash off soapy residue with cold water and towel dry.
13. Wait 5 minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area
before lighting burner.
WARNING
If growing soap bubbles persist throughout any portion of the Gas Leak Test, terminate use immediately.
For assistance, contact your propane dealer or Barbour International, Inc. at 1-800-864-6194.
to the OFF position (clockwise).
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to OFF position
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to permit gas to pass
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(clockwise) on LP Gas Cylinder.
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to OFF position.
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Watch for Bubbles
GAS SUPPLY HOSE
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