
CHECKING FOR LEAKS
It is important to do a leak check before lighting your
barbecue, as this will ensure that there are no gas
leaks.
All factory-made connections of the hose and
regulator have been thoroughly tested to ensure no
gas leaks are present. However, through shipping
and handling, certain gas connections may have
loosened. As a safety precaution:
1. Check all connections for gas leaks before using
the appliance.
2. Perform the leak test in a well-ventilated area,
awayfromanyheat,openameorignition
sources. Do not smoke while checking for gas
leaks or anytime you are in the vicinity of the
appliance.
3. Never test for gas leaks with a lit match or open
ame.
4. Always test for gas leaks outdoors in a well-
ventilated area.
HOW TO TEST FOR LEAKS
1. Extinguishanyopenameorcigarettesinthe
area.
2. Turn all grill burner control knobs to the “OFF”
position.
3. Connect a full LP gas cylinder to the appliance.
4. Make sure the regulator is tightly connected to
the LP gas cylinder.
5. In a bowl, create a soap solution of 1 part
water with 1 part liquid detergent.
6. If using an LP gas cylinder, slowly turn the hand
wheel on LP gas tank counter clockwise,
completely opening the LP gas tank valve.
WARNING: If you hear a continuous
rushing sound, turn the LP gas cylinder
valve “OFF” or “CLOSED” immediately.
There is a leak at a connection.
Tightenthetting.TurntheLPgascylinder
valve to “ON” or “OPEN.”
7. Brush the soap solution over each connection
point.
8. If using a connection hose and regulator, brush
the whole fuel hose and look for cracks or frays.
9. If using an LP gas cylinder, brush the soapy
water on the welds around the LP gas tank, LP
gas cylinder valve and bottom ring of the LP
gas cylinder.
DANGER
Neveruseamatchoropenameduringaleak
test.
Do not ignite burners when leak checking.
IMPORTANT
Even if this appliance was assembled for you by
someone else, be sure to check for gas leaks.
If bubbles appear anywhere, there is a gas leak. If there
is a leak on the connections between the LP gas cylinder
valve, regulator, fuel hose and LP gas cylinder, turn the
LP gas cylinder valve “OFF” and tighten the connection.
Turn the LP gas cylinder valve back “ON” and recheck
with the soap and water solution.
If the leak is not on a connection, but on the fuel
hose itself, replace the fuel hose. Retest for leaks.
If leak does not stop – do not use this grill. Turn
the LP gas cylinder valve “OFF” immediately and
retighten connections. Do not try to repair the leak.
It is critical that you replace the leaking part. Call
Customer Service to purchase replacement parts.
When leak checking is complete, turn the LP gas
cylinder valve “OFF” and rinse all parts with water.
Dry with a soft cloth.