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Leak Testing
All factory-made connections have been rigorously tested for
gas leaks. However, shipping and handling may have
loosened a gas fitting.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Test all fittings for leaks before using your
appliance.
Test for leaks every time you connect a gas fitting.
Do not smoke at any time while testing.
Never test for leaks with a lit match or open flame.
Test for leaks outdoors.
Test LP cylinder valve for leaks each time the
cylinder is filled.
If a leak persists, contact your gas appliance dealer
for assistance. Do not attempt to operate
appliance if a leak is present.
LEAK TEST WITH AN LP CYLINDER
To test for leaks between the LP Cylinder and Gas Valve
1.
Extinguish any open flame or cigarettes in the area.
2.
Be sure that cylinder and appliance valves are "OFF."
3.
Connect LP gas cylinder. See "Hose and Regulator."
4.
Prepare a soap solution of one part water, one part
liquid detergent.
5.
Brush the soap solution on each connection.
6.
With a full gas cylinder, open cylinder slowly.
7.
A leak is identified by a flow of bubbles from the area
of the leak.
8.
If a leak is detected, close the gas cylinder "shut-off"
valve, tighten the connection and retest.
LEAK TESTING ON NATURAL GAS
To test for leaks between the Natural Gas Supply and Gas
Valve
1.
Extinguish any open flame or cigarettes in the area.
2.
Be sure gas supply and appliance valves are "OFF."
3.
Prepare a soap solution of one part water, one part
liquid detergent.
4.
Brush the soap solution on each connection.
5.
Slowly open the natural gas supply valve.
6.
A leak is identified by a flow of bubbles from the area
of the leak.
7.
If a leak is detected, close the natural gas supply
valve, tighten the connection and retest.
If the Gas Supply System is pressure tested
1.
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must
be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures more than 1⁄2 psi (3.5 kPa).
2.
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1⁄2 psi (3.5 kPa).
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