Meco 8452-5-SS1 - Manual (Page 15)

How to perform a leak test:
Supplies Needed for a Leak Test: Clean paint
brush, water, and dish washing liquid.
1) Use an LP Cylinder equipped with an OPD
(Overfill Prevention Device) and have it filled at
an authorized LP gas dealer by a qualified
attendant.
2) Make sure all of the grill control panel knobs are
turned to the “off” position and verify that the LP
gas cylinder valve is closed by turning the knob
on the LP gas cylinder clockwise until it stops.
3) Mix one part of water with one part of dish
washing liquid.
4) Remove control knobs and the three retaining
screws at the bottom of the control panel.
(FIG. 16A)
5) Remove front control panel cover. Detach the
wire leads from the starter button underneath
the control panel. Set control panel aside.
6) Turn the knob on the LP gas cylinder counter-
clockwise. (FIG. 16B)
7) Check for leaks by brushing the soap solution
on all gas valves, hose connections and fittings.
(shown by the heavy arrows in (FIG. 16C, 16D
& 16E) Make sure you generously brush the
locations with the soap solution, completely
surrounding the connections and fittings.
8) If “growing” bubbles appear on any of the
connection points, you have detected a gas
leak. Immediately close the LP cylinder valve by
turning handle clockwise.
A) If leak appears at either end of hose and
regulator assembly, retighten the connection
at the leak, but do not overtighten. (Note:
Only hand tighten at coupling nut) Repeat
Leak Test.
B) If the leak is coming from the Gas Cylinder,
from the valves at the control knobs, or if the
leak cannot be stopped, do not use the grill.
Call Customer Service at 1-800-251-7558.
9) Upon completion of leak test, turn all control
knobs to the “off” position. Turn the handle on
the LP gas cylinder clockwise until it stops.
Disconnect LP gas cylinder by turning coupling
nut on regulator in a counter clockwise direction
until regulator is released from threaded LP
cylinder gas nozzle.
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10) Place the protective cap over LP cylinder gas
nozzle.
11) Attach the wire leads to the Ignitor button and
Replace control panel with the three screws
After completing Leak Test, you are ready to
begin using your grill!
Remove three screws
from under Control Panel
FIG. 16A
Regulator & Cylinder
Coupling Connection
Valves & Manifold Area
Turn LP Gas Cylinder
valve counter-clockwise.
FIG. 16B
FIG. 16C
FIG. 16D
Hose and Side Burner
Valve Connections
Hose and Main
Burner Connections
FIG. 16E