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LEAK TESTING VENTURI TUBES
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LEAK TESTING
All factory-made connections have been rigorously tested for gas
leaks. However, shipping and handling may have loosened a gas
fitting.
AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION:
• Test all fittings for leaks before using your gas smoker.
• Test the cylinder valve for leaks each time the cylinder is
filled.
• Test for leaks every time you connect a gas fitting.
• Do not smoke at any time while testing.
• Never test for leaks with a lit match or open flame.
• Test for leaks outdoors.
TO TEST FOR LEAKS:
1. Extinguish any open flame or cigarettes in the area.
2. Be sure that cylinder valve and gas valves are “OFF.”
3. Connect LP gas cylinder. See “Hose and Regulator.”
4. Prepare a soap solution of one part water, one part liquid
detergent.
5. With a full gas cylinder, open cylinder slowly.
6. Brush the soap solution on each connection.
7. A leak is identified by a flow of bubbles from the area of the leak.
8. If a leak is detected, close the gas cylinder “shut-off” valve,
tighten the connection and retest.
9. If the leak persists, contact your gas smoker dealer for
assistance. Do not attempt to operate appliance if a leak is
present.
VENTURI TUBES
Always keep venturi tubes clean. Blockages in the venture tubes
caused by spiders, insects and nests can cause a flashback fire. In
fact, although the smoker may still light, the backed up gas can
ignite and cause a fire around the venture tubes at the control panel.
If a flashback fire occurs, turn off gas at the source immediately
Inspect and clean the venturi tubes (main burner, side burner,
rear burner) if any of the following symptoms occur:
1. You smell gas.
2. Your smoker does not reach temperature.
3. Your gas smoker heats unevenly.
4. The burners make popping noises.
INSPECTING & CLEANING VENTURI TUBES
1. Turn off gas by closing the propane cylinder valve
2. When the smoker is cool, remove the burner fasteners. Proceed
to lift the burner from the burner housing.
3. Clean the venturi tubes with a pipe cleaner or venture cleaning
tool (Accessory #77310).
4. Lower the burner into position in the burner housing, making
sure that the venturi tubes are correctly aligned and fitted on the
orifices.
5. Secure burners with burner fasteners.
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