Blackstone PRO Serie Manuel Du Propriétaire page 19

Model 1820
Section 03
LEAK TEST INSTRUCTIONS
LEAK TEST SAFE T Y
• Leak test must be repeated
each time LP tank is exchanged
or refilled.
• Do not smoke during leak test.
• Do not use an open flame to check
for gas leaks.
• Appliance must be leak tested
outdoors in a well-ventilated
area, away from ignition sources
such as gas fired or elec-
trical appliances.
• During leak test, keep appliance
away from open flames or sparks.
• Use a clean paintbrush and
a 10/90 mild soap and water
solution.
LEAK TEST: LP TANK
S T E P 0 1
Brush soapy solution
onto joint areas of tank. (Indicated
by arrows in figure 01.)
Leaks are indicated by growing
bubbles.
Figure 01
LEAK TEST: VALVES,
HOSE & REGUL ATOR
S T E P 0 1
Ensure that the control
knobs are turned to OFF.
Ensure that the regulator is tightly
connected to LP tank.
Completely open the LP tank
by turning the OPD hand
wheel counterclockwise.
If you hear a rushing sound,
turn gas off immediately. There
is a major leak at the connection.
Correct before proceeding.
S T E P 0 2
Brush soapy solution
onto joint areas of valves and
regulator. (Indicated by arrows in
figure 02.)
Leaks are indicated by growing
bubbles.
Figure 02
S T E P 0 3
Immediately close the
LP tank by turning the OPD hand
wheel clockwise and re-tighten
connections. If leaks cannot be
stopped Do noT TrY To rEPAIr.
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WA r n I n G
If growing bubbles appear
during leak test, do not
use or move the LP bottle.
Immediately contact
an LP gas supplier or
fire department.
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C A U T I o n
Do noT USE HoUSEHoLD
CLEAnInG AGEnTS.
Damage to gas valve, hose,
and regulator compo-
nents may result.
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