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Step 10 - Leak Test and Attach Control Panel
Supplies Needed for a Leak T
est
Clean paint brush, water, and dishwashing liquid.
How to perform a leak test
WARNING! Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
1)Use an LP Cylinder equipped with an OPD (Overfill Prevention Device) and have it filled at an authorized LP gas
dealer by a qualified attendant.
2)Make sure all of the grill control panel knobs are turned to the “off” position and verify that the LP gas cylinder valve
is closed by turning the knob on the LP gas cylinder clockwise until it stops.
3)Remove the protective cap from the LP cylinder gas nozzle.
4)Hold regulator in a straight line with LP cylinder gas nozzle so the connection does not cross thread.
5)Insert nipple of regulator into the LP cylinder nozzle opening.
6)Hand tighten coupling nut in a clockwise direction. Do not use tools.
7)Mix one cup of water with one cup of dishwashing liquid.
8) Open the valve on LP gas cylinder (Turn the knob on the LP gas cylinder counter-clockwise.)
9)Check for leaks by brushing the soap solution on all LP gas connections and fittings (such as those shown by the
heavy arrows in the diagram below.) Make sure you generously brush the locations with the soap solution,
completely surrounding the connections and fittings.
10)If “growing” bubbles appear on any of the connection points, then you have detected a gas leak. Immediately close
the LP cylinder valve by turning the handle clockwise.
A) If leak appears at either end of hose and regulator assembly, retighten the connection at the leak, but do not
overtighten. (Note: Only hand tighten at coupling nut) Repeat Leak Test.
B) If the leak is coming from the LP gas cylinder, from the valves at the control knobs, or if the leak cannot be
stopped, do not use the grill. Call Customer Service at 1-800-251-7558.
11)Turn all control knobs to the “off” position and turn the handle on the LP gas cylinder clockwise until it stops.
Disconnect LP gas cylinder by turning coupling nut on regulator in a counter-clockwise direction until regulator is
released from threaded LP cylinder gas nozzle.
12)Place the protective cap over LP cylinder gas nozzle.
•Before attaching control panel a leak test must be performed on the Control Valves, Burner manifold,
and Regulator/ Hose connections.
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Note: Elite Control
Panel Shown with
Side Burner Valve.
Other models will
not have this addi-
tional valve.
LP Gas Cylinder
Control Valve
Regulator
Coupling Nut