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LEAK TESTING
All factory-made connections have been thoroughly
tested for gas leaks. However, shipping and handling
may have loosened a gas fitting.
AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION:
• TEST ALL FITTINGS FOR LEAKS BEFORE USING
YOUR GAS BARBECUE.
• TEST FOR LEAKS EVERY TIME YOU
DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT A GAS FITTING,
AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR OR AFTER ANY
PERIOD OF NON USE.
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• DO NOT SMOKE!
• NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITH A LIGHTED
MATCH OR OPEN FLAME.
• TEST FOR LEAKS OUTDOORS.
TO TEST FOR LEAKS:
A. GAS SUPPLY PIPING
B. QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING
C. ADAPTER FITTING
D. EXTENSION HOSE ASSEMBLY
E. LEAK TEST HERE
1. Check that appliance is turned off at the controls for
each burner. Extinguish any open flame or cigarettes
in the area.
2. Prepare a soap solution of one part water, one part
liquid detergent.
3. Open gas shut off valve.
4. Brush the soap solution on each connection.
If your barbecue is equipped with a side burner or rear
burner:
a. Place finger tip over the opening in the orifice at the
end of hose.
b. Turn "SIDE"/"REAR" control to "HIGH".
c. Brush soap solution on each connection between
orifice and control valve.
d. Turn "SIDE"/"REAR" control to "OFF".
5. A leak is identified by a flow of bubbles from the area
of the leak.
6. Any leak detected must be sealed before the
appliance can be used.
7. If the leak cannot be sealed, shut off the gas supply
and contact the dealer or the gas company for
assistance. DO NOT attempt to operate the
appliance.