GAS LEAK TESTING:
1.
Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid
dishwashing soap.
2.
To turn “ON” the fuel supply, turn the cylinder
valve knob one turn counter-clockwise. Turn
“T” valve counter-clockwise to the open
position.
3.
Apply the soap water mixture to the following:
Supply tank (cylinder) weld
Connection nut to cylinder valve
Back side of connection nut to brass
nipple
Brass nipple connection into regulator
Regulator connection to gas supply
hose
Gas supply hose connection to
burner assembly
The full length of gas supply hose
Cylinder valve to cylinder
T-valve stem
4.
Check each place listed (A-I) for growing
bubbles which indicates a leak.
5.
Turn OFF gas supply at cylinder valve.
6.
Tighten any leaking connections.
7.
Repeat soapy water test until no leaks are detected. DO NOT use the fryer if leaks cannot
be stopped. Contact a qualified gas appliance repair service.
8.
Turn OFF gas supply at cylinder valve and “T” valve until you are ready to use your fryer.
9.
Wash off soapy residue with cold water and towel dry.
10. Wait 5 minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area before lighting fryer.
NOTE
:
The leak test must be performed in an area that has adequate lighting in order to
see if bubbles are developing.
DO NOT
use a flashlight to check for bubbles.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Watch For Bubbles
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