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GAS LEAK TESTING
THE GAS LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED EVERY TIME THE TANK IS CONNECTED TO COOKER.
WARNING
• This cooker is designed to operate on propane gas only. It will not operate on natural gas.
• Gas leak testing must be performed outdoors in a well ventilated area.
• During the gas leak testing procedure, always keep unit away from open flames, sparks or lit cigarettes.
• Never use a flame to check for gas leaks.
• Always remove dome lid, smoker body and base pan from the cooker before lighting the burner.
• If the burner does not light within 5 seconds, turn the propane tank valve and regulator control valve off immediately. Always wait at least 5
minutes for gas fumes to dissipate before repeating procedure.
• Always use the propane tank valve to turn the unit ON and OFF. The regulator control valve is used to adjust the flame ONLY.
• Never use a unit that has a gas leak. Contact The Brinkmann Corporation’s Customer Service Department for replacement parts.
1. Remove dome lid, smoker body, and base pan from cooker.
2. Make sure the propane tank valve and regulator control valve are turned OFF.
3. Make sure male SAE fitting is properly attached to air shutter (refer to
Assembly Instructions). Attach POL fitting to tank (using f" wrench) and
turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
4. Prepare a soapy water solution (one part dishwashing liquid to three parts
water) to test for gas leaks in the hose and connections. Apply a generous
amount of the soapy mixture to the POL fitting and the regulator control
valve fitting.
5. With the regulator control valve in the “OFF” position, open the propane tank
valve two full turns (counter-clockwise) and look for bubbles at the
connections. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS. If
soapy mixture starts bubbling, gas is leaking through the connection. Turn
the propane tank valve OFF and retighten the connection that is leaking gas.
Repeat procedure with soapy mixture until gas no longer leaks. Turn the
propane tank valve OFF.
6. Apply a generous amount of the soapy mixture to the regulator control valve,
the entire length of hose, and SAE fitting (located nearest to the cooker).
7. With the regulator control valve in the “OFF” position, open the propane tank
valve two full turns (counter-clockwise). Next, open the regulator control
valve fully and check for bubbles at control valve, along the entire length of
hose and at the SAE fitting. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON FOR MORE THAN 10
SECONDS. If soapy mixture starts bubbling, gas is leaking through the
connection or hose. Turn the propane tank valve and regulator control valve
OFF and retighten the connection that is leaking gas. Repeat procedure with
soapy mixture until gas no longer leaks. NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK
FOR GAS LEAKS.
8. Once all gas leaks have been sealed, WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES FOR GAS
FUMES TO DISSIPATE BEFORE LIGHTING THE BURNER. Carefully follow
“Operating Instructions” to light the burner and properly operate this unit.
NOTE: POL fittings are made with a metal
to metal seal and must be made
very tight to prevent leaking.
Bubbles
Hose
Propane Tank
Valve
Regulator
Control
Valve
f" Wrench
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