Leak testing – Charmglow 720-0289 User Manual

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GENERAL

Although all gas connections on the grill are leak tested at

the factory prior to shipment, a complete gas tightness

check must be performed at the installation site due to

possible mishandling in shipment, or excessive pressure

unknowingly being applied to the unit. Periodically check

the whole system for leaks following the procedures listed

below. If the smell of gas is detected at anytime you should

immediately check the entire system for leaks.

BEFORE TESTING

Make sure that all packing material is removed from the grill

including the burner tie-down straps.

DO NOT SMOKE WHILE LEAK TESTING.

NEVER LEAK TEST WITH AN OPEN FLAME.

Make a soap solution of one part liquid detergent and one

part water. You will need a spray bottle, brush, or rag to

apply the solution to the fittings. For the initial leak test,

make sure the L.P. cylinder is full.

TO TEST

Make sure all control valves are in the “OFF” position. Turn

the gas supply on. Check all connections from the L.P.

cylinder up to and including the connection to the manifold

pipe assembly (the pipe that goes to the burners). Soap

bubbles will appear where a leak is present. If a leak is

present, immediately turn off the gas supply, tighten any

leaking fittings, turn gas on, and recheck. Should the gas

continue to leak from any or all of the fittings, turn off the

gas supply, and contact our customer service at

1-800-913-8999.

Only those parts recommended by the manufacturer should

be used on the grill. Substitution will void the warranty. Do

not use the grill until all connections have been checked

and do not leak.

Gas flow check:

Each grill burner is tested and adjusted at the factory prior to

shipment; however, variations in the local gas supply may make

it necessary to adjust the burners, the flames of the burners

should be visually checked.

Flames should be blue and stable with no yellow tips, excessive

noise or lifting. If any of these conditions exist, check to see if the

air shutter or burner ports are blocked by dirt, debris, spider

webs, etc. If you have any questions regarding flame stability,

please call customer service at 1-800-913-8999.

ALWAYS CHECK FOR LEAKS AFTER EVERY LP

TANK CHANGE

Check all gas supply fittings for leaks before each

use. It is handy to keep a spray bottle of soapy

water near the shut-off valve of the gas supply line.

Spray all the fittings. Bubbles indicate leaks.

Disconnected L.P. cylinders must have threaded valve

plugs tightly installed, and must not be stored in a

building, garage or any other enclosed area.

The gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder

when the unit is not in use.

If the appliance is stored indoors the cylinder must be

disconnected and removed from the appliance.

Cylinders must be

stored outdoors in a

well-ventilated area out of the reach of children.

LEAK TESTING

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