GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
SOAPY WATER TEST FOR
ADJUSTABLE REGULATOR
WARNINGS:
• Soapy water test MUST be performed each time gas cylinder is connected to burner/hose or each time it is
used.
• Soapy water test MUST be performed outdoors in a well ventilated area.
• When performing soapy water test keep unit away from open flames, sparks or lit cigarettes.
• Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
PREPARATION:
• Remove any cookware and accessories from unit.
• Make sure gas cylinder valve and adjustable regulator are turned to the OFF position.
• Prepare soapy water solution: (1) part dish washing liquid (or more if desired), (3) parts water.
• Apply soapy water solution to gas cylinder valve, regulator and hose length up to burner.
Apply solution to
gas cylinder valve.
TESTING GAS CYLINDER VALVE:
• Turn gas cylinder valve ON and watch for bubbles. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON MORE THAN 12 SECONDS.
If bubbles appear, stop, turn gas cylinder valve OFF and retighten fitting. Repeat test.
TESTING REGULATOR AND HOSE:
• AFTER gas cylinder valve has passed soapy water test, turn gas cylinder valve ON, open adjustable
regulator by rotating knob one full turn and check for bubbles at regulator location, along full length of hose and
at burner connection. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn
adjustable regulator OFF, turn gas cylinder valve OFF and retighten the connection that is leaking gas. If hose
is source of leak, STOP, do not use unit. Hose must be replaced.
• When test is complete, and there are no leaks, wait a minimum of 5 minutes for gas fumes to diminish before
lighting fryer.
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Apply solution to
regulator and along full
length of hose.
Apply solution underneath
unit at hose and burner
connection.
Failed test will present
bubbles as shown above.