Natural Gas units are designed for operation using
standard household Natural Gas at a pressure of a
seven inch water column ( 7" W.C. ). NOTE: In some
areas, Natural Gas pressures as supplied by utility
companies, do not achieve this rated pressure. A
regulated Natural Gas kit may be purchased by calling
the Bull Outdoor Products Customer Service Center.
This appliance comes assembled from the factory using
a 3/8" NPT male flare fitting on the valve/burner manifold
for gas connection. Some brass adapter fittings ( not
included ) may be required depending on your gas
supply system.
This appliance is shipped ready for gas connection with
any one ( 1 ) of several methods: ( Your method may
vary)
I HARD PIPING TO UNIT WITHOUT GAS PROXIMITY
1- TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM
NOTE: All gas connections ( except for brass to
brass ) require the following:
Clean pipe threads using either a wire brush or
steel wool. Apply Teflon tape or pipe dope to
the steel fittings before making any connection.
BE CAREFUL! Make sure all gas connections
are snug, but do not over tighten!
2- Extend the gas supply system ( using 1/2" black
iron pipe ) from current house supply. This may
be accomplished by " teeing
off"
or tapping into
a convenient gas line connection; installing the
necessary pipe for the distance required; and
then installing a manual valve at exterior house
wall. If pipe is to pass through a foundation or
house wall, make sure to re-seal the area
around the pipe with weather sealant.
3- From manual valve, extend piping to the
barbecue. NOTE: If pipe is to be placed in an
underground trench. check with local codes for
required depth and material construction.
4- Connect a 1 /2" female x 3/8" male flare brass
fitting ( not included ) to the 1
/2" steel pipe
making sure to clean the pipe threads and use
Teflon tape or pipe dope.
5- GO TO SECTION: " FLEX PIPING TO UNIT
WITH GAS PROXIMITY", ITEM #4, of this
manual.
1-
FLEX PIPING TO UNIT WITH GAS PROXIMITY
TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM
NOTE: All gas connections ( except for brass to
brass) require the following:
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Clean pipe threads using either a wire brush or
steel wool. Apply Teflon tape or pipe dope to
the steel fittings before making any connection.
BE CAREFUL!
Make
sure all gas connections
are snug, but do not over tighten!
2- Remove the existing cap or gas jet assembly
from the gas stub.
3- Install a manual valve. Install a 3/8" male flare
brass fitting to the output side of the manual
valve. Some brass adapter fittings ( not
included ) may be required depending on your
gas supply system. NOTE: Brass to brass
connections do not require Teflon tape or pipe
dope.
4- From the 3/8" male flare brass fitting, extend
your required length of 3/8"" flex piping with
female flared ends ( not included ) to the
barbecue valve/burner manifold.
5- Make sure the valve on the barbecue is turned
off.
6- Make sure the valve at the gas stub is turned
off.
7- Turn on the main gas supply system.
8- CHECK FOR LEAKS! Apply soapy water to
each connection and watch for bubbles. If
bubbles are seen, turn
off
the main gas supply
system, retighten the connections and CHECK
AGAIN! DO NOT use a lighted match or other
source of ignition to check for leaks. Repeat this
procedure until you are sure that there are no
leaks in the gas connections. When you are
assured that no gas leaks are present:
9- Turn on the gas supply valve at the gas stub.
10- CHECK FOR LEAKS! Apply soapy water to
each connection and watch for bubbles. If
bubbles are seen, turn
off
the gas supply valve
at the wall of the house, retighten the
connections and CHECK AGAIN! DO NOT use
a lighted match or other source of ignition to
check for leaks. Repeat this procedure until you
are sure that there are no leaks in the gas
connections.
11-
WHEN YOU ARE ASSURED THAT THERE
ARE NO GAS LEAKS PRESENT - GO TO THE
SECTION: "FINAL SET UP" ON PAGE 10,
OF THIS MANUAL.
NOTE: ON NEW OR RETRO-FIT CONSTRUCTION OF
GAS SYSTEM, AIR IN THE PIPING WILL
HAVE TO BE BLED BEFORE IGNITION CAN
TAKE PLACE.
QUICK DISCONNECT GAS SUPPLY HOSES
Quick Disconnect gas supply hose kits, for use with
either natural gas or liquid propane are available through
hardware retail stores. Once gas proximity has been
established, these kits can be used in place of hard
piping or flex lines. Quick disconnect kits can promote
