Connecting To Natural Gas Source; Leak Testing - Brinkmann Elite Series 4685 Installation Manual

CONNECTING YOUR GRILL TO THE NATURAL GAS SOURCE
1. Coat pipe nipple with gas resistant teflon tape or pipe dope. Tighten quick-disconnect coupling onto
pipe nipple that leads to natural gas supply (Figure A).
2. After grill is completely assembled, make sure natural gas supply valve is "OFF" and then connect
natural gas hose to socket. Push sleeve back on socket (Figure B) and insert plug until sleeve snaps
forward, locking plug into socket. Be sure to leak test these connections prior to use.
(Figure A)
Natural gas supply
Supply valve
(Figure B)
Natural gas supply
Supply valve
DISCONNECTING YOUR GRILL FROM THE NATURAL GAS SOURCE
1. Turn natural gas supply valve "OFF"
2. To disconnect, push sleeve back and pull plug out of sleeve.
• Never use your grill without leak testing all gas connections and hoses. See the section on
"Leak Testing" in this manual for proper procedures.
• Visually inspect the hose assembly prior to each use for evidence of damage, excess wear or
deterioration. If found, replace the assembly before using your grill. Only the Brinkmann
supplied replacement should be used.
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Quick-disconnect
coupling
Pipe nipple
Push sleeve back to attach
Socket
WARNING
Insert cover when hose is disconnected
Plug
Sleeve
Hose
Hose