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IF BUBBLES CONTINUE TO APPEAR DURING ANY PORTION OF LEAK TEST, STOP. DO NOT USE THE SMOKER.
CONTACT LOCAL PROPANE DEALER OR MASTERBUILT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT
44 20 8036 3201 (UK) OR 0031 4 7799920 (EU).
Leak Testing
WARNING
PERFORM A LEAK TEST WITH SOAPY WATER BEFORE EACH USE. EXTINGUISH ALL OPEN FLAMES BEFORE
CONNECTING THE REGULATOR TO THE LP GAS CYLINDER. TURN GAS OFF AFTER EACH USE.
• A leak test MUST be performed each time the LP gas cylinder is connected to the regulator/hose or
each time it is used.
• The leak test MUST be performed outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• Keep smoker away from open flames, sparks or lit cigarettes when performing leak test.
• Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
LEAK TEST PREPARATION
• Remove any cookware and accessories from the smoker.
• Make sure the LP gas cylinder valve and burner control knob(s) are turned to the OFF position.
• Prepare soapy water solution: 1 part dish washing liquid (or more if desired) to 3 parts water.
• Apply soapy water solution to LP gas cylinder valve, regulator and hose length up to burner control
valve.
Apply solution to
LP gas cylinder valve.
Apply solution to regulator
and full length of hose.
Apply solution to burner
valve/hose connection.
A failed leak test will
produce bubbles.
TESTING LP GAS CYLINDER VALVE
• Turn LP gas cylinder valve ON and watch for bubbles. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON MORE THAN 12 SECONDS.
Stop if bubbles appear. Turn LP gas cylinder valve OFF and retighten fitting. Repeat test.
TESTING REGULATOR AND HOSE
• AFTER LP gas cylinder valve has passed a leak test, turn LP gas cylinder valve ON and check for
bubbles at regulator location, along full length of hose and at burner control valve. DO NOT LEAVE GAS
ON MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. Stop if bubbles appear. Turn LP gas cylinder valve OFF and retighten the
connection that is leaking gas. STOP if the hose is the source of a leak. Do not use the smoker. The
hose must be replaced.
• WHEN LEAK TEST IS COMPLETE, AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS, WAIT A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES FOR GAS
FUMES TO DIMINISH BEFORE LIGHTING SMOKER.
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