Checking For Gas Leaks; Why Check For Gas Leaks; When Check For Gas Leaks; Safety Instructions - Barbecook SPRING 300 CREME User Manual

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CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS

7.1 Why check for gas leaks?

Propane and butane are heavier than air. As a result, they do not
float away when leaking from the appliance. Especially on
windless days, a leak can cause the gas to collect in and around
the appliance. That accumulated gas can then ignite and
explode.

7.2 When check for gas leaks?

Before the first use or before the first use after a long period
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of non-use.
Also check for gas leaks if your appliance was assembled
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by your dealer.
Each time you replace a gas component.
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At least once a year, preferably at the beginning of the
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season.

7.3 Safety instructions

Put the appliance outdoors, in a well-ventilated area. Make
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sure there are no flames or heat sources near the appliance.
Never use a lighter or match to check for gas leaks.
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Do not smoke and do not light the burners when checking
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for gas leaks.

7.4 Which materials do I need?

To check for gas leaks, you need:
A testing liquid. You can use a ready-made leak spray or a
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mixture of water (50%) and dish-washing soap (50%).
The leak test tool that came with your appliance. You use it
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to suck up the testing liquid and apply it to the gas
component or connection that you want to check.

7.5 To check for gas leaks

You check for gas leaks by applying a testing liquid to all gas
components and connections. If the bubbles on a particular
component or connection grow, there is gas leak:
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To check for gas leaks, proceed as follows:
Put the appliance outside.
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Get your leak test tool and testing liquid (leak spray or
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water/soap mixture).
Open the lid and set all control knobs to OFF.
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Open the gas supply slightly. Turn the valve of the gas
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cylinder only once.
Suck up some testing liquid with the leak test tool and apply
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it to the area that you want to check. You have to check:
The welds of the gas cylinder (A)
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The hose (B)
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The connections between the cylinder and the pressure
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regulator and between the pressure regulator and the
hose (C)
The connection between the hose and the appliance (D)
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A
C
Your pressure regulator and coupling may be different
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from the ones in the illustrations.
Do one of the following:
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If you detect a leak, continue as described in " In case of
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a gas leak".
If there are no leaks, close the gas supply, rinse all
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components thoroughly with water and dry them well.

7.6 In case of a gas leak

Close the gas supply and do one of the following:
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If you detected a leak on one of the connections, tighten
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that connection.
If you detected a leak on the cylinder or hose, replace the
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cylinder or hose.
Recheck the connection or component on which you
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detected the leak.
If the leak is not repaired, contact a Barbecook dealer. Do
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not use the appliance until the leak is repaired.
For a list of nearby Barbecook dealers, refer to
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