5.2 LEAK TEST
⚠ WARNING:
Ensure that no ignition sources are in the vicinity during the leak test. This also includes smoking.
Never check for leaks with a burning match or a naked flame, and always do this task outdoors.
⚠ WARNING:
Carry out the LEAK TEST each time the gas bottle is connected or changed, and also at the start of the barbecue season.
⚠ WARNING:
Do not use the barbecue until all leaks have been eliminated.
1. The gas regulating knob must be in the
2. Open the gas supply on the bottle and brush the soap-water solution provided or a home-made soap solution comprising 50% liquid soap
and 50% water onto all parts that carry gas (connection at the gas bottle / gas pressure regulator / gas hose / gas inlet / connection
on the valve). You can also use a leak spray
3. Bubbles forming in the soap solution indicate that there are leaks. Turn off the gas supply at the gas bottle.
4. Eliminate the leaks by re-tightening the connections if possible, or else renew the defective parts.
5. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
6. Contact your specialist gas equipment retailer if the leaks cannot be eliminated.
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