Owner Manual
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Leak Testing
After a period of nonuse, we recommend that you perform the following
maintenance procedures for your safety.
ο Inspect the burner for correct flame pattern. Clean if necessary, following the
procedures outlined in the βGeneral Maintenanceβ section of this manual.
ο Check all gas fittings for leaks.
WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time you
disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.
NOTE: All factory-made connections have been thoroughly checked for
gas leaks. The burners have been flame tested. As a safety precaution
however, you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your
Element Portable gas barbecue grill. Shipping and handling may have
loosened or damaged a gas fitting.
WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your grill was
dealer or store-assembled.
You will need a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it. To
perform leak checks make sure the burner is in the OFF position and turn
on gas supply.
Do not ignite burner while leak checking.
Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water
solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles form, or if a bubble grows,
there is a leak. NOTE: Since some leak test solutions, including soap and
water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with
water after checking for leaks.