Sonoma Smart Smoker C&U Manual
Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 19
FINAL CHECKS
DANGER!
To prevent re or explosion hazard, DO NOT smoke or
allow any potenal source of ignion (sparks, electrical
arcing, etc) in the area while performing a leak test.
Leak tests should be conducted outdoors only. Never
conduct a leak test using re or ame.
Leak Test Procedure:
Create a soapy soluon of 1 part soap and 3 parts water.
Conrm that all control dials are in the o posion.
Turn on the fuel supply. For natural gas, turn the valve handle 1/4
turn to align with the gas ow.
For L.P., turn the cylinder valve dial counter clockwise one full
rotaon.
Apply the soap soluon generously by paint brush or squirt bole
on all connecons and ngs.
If bubbles appear to “grow” on any of the connecons, you have
a gas leak. IMMEDIATELY turn o the gas supply.
Fixing a Gas Leak:
Shut o the gas supply
Turn all smoker controls to the “ON” posion to purge the smok-
er of any gas build-up, then turn the controls back “OFF”.
Wash o the soapy soluon with cold water and dry.
Tighten the loose joint, or replace the faulty part with
manufacturer-recommended replacement parts.
DO NOT aempt to repair the L.P. cylinder valve if it is damaged.
The only way to safely resolve a damaged cylinder is to REPLACE
IT.
Repeat the leak test to ensure that no leaks are present.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure you know where the main gas supply shut-
o valve is located.
Finally, for safety and for proper use and care, you must
have this manual. Please keep it somewhere safe for
future reference.
For technical support and customer service, call:
Lynx Customer Care Department
7300 Flores Street
Downey, CA 90242
Ph.: 562-299-6900
Toll Free: 888-289-5969
Fax: 562-299-6978
LEAK TESTING FINAL CHECK