Brinkmann 810-2455-G Owner's Manual page 9

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 grill is in use or while grill is still hot.
WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST:
• After assembling your grill 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 .
• Any time your grill has been moved.
• At least once per year or if your grill has not been used for more than 60 days.
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 has adequate lighting in order to see if
bubbles are developing and not in a windy or noisy area 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 lid .
3 . Ensure all control knobs are set to the "OFF" position .
4 . Turn on the gas at the cylinder valve . Turn the cylinder valve knob counter-
clockwise to full open . If you hear a rushing sound or smell gas, turn the
gas off . Tighten any leaking connections . If leak is detected at connection
nut and tightening does not stop leak, reinspect propane tank rubber seal .
5 . Apply the soapy water mixture to the following:
A Supply tank (cylinder) welds .
B Connection nut to tank valve .
C Back side of connection nut to brass nipple .
D Brass nipple connection into regulator .
Regulator connections to gas supply hoses .
E
F Gas supply hose connection to side burner valve assembly .
G Side burner valve stem cap .
H Side burner connection to hose .
I Hose connection to gas manifold .
The full length of gas supply hose .
J
Tank valve to cylinder .
K
6 . Check each place listed (A–K) for growing 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 cylinder 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 . (see page 6)
11 . Repeat soapy water test until no leaks are detected .
12 . Turn off gas supply at cylinder valve until you are ready to use your grill .
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 grill .
DO NOT use the grill if leaks cannot be stopped . Contact a qualified gas appliance repair
WARNING:
service .
DANGER
Watch For Bub bles
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