MASTERBUILT MB26050412 Regulator Hose Replacement Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Masterbuilt
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REGULATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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Turn gas cylinder off.
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Disconnect hose from gas cylinder.
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Use an adjustable wrench to loosen nut at base of hose that connects to the burner venturi.
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Remove hose, spring, and air shutter from burner venturi.
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Properly discard hose.
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To replace hose: Place air shutter on burner venturi. Slide small end of spring onto end of replacement hose.
Thread end of hose into burner clockwise to tighten. Do NOT overtighten. (Air shutter must remain adjustable).
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Connect hose to gas cylinder.
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Perform Soapy Water Test by following the directions below.
SOAPY WATER TEST WARNINGS & PROCEDURES
- 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 smoker away from open flames, sparks or lit cigarettes.
- Smoker is designed to work with propane gas only. Only use gas cylinders marked propane with this unit. This product will NOT operate with natural gas.
- Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
PREPARATION:
- Remove any cookware from smoker.
- Make sure gas cylinder valve, regulator and burner control valve 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.
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 the soapy water test, turn gas cylinder valve ON and check for bubbles at valve location, along full length of hose and at burner connection. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON FOR MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn the regulator valve OFF, turn gas cylinder valve OFF and retighten the connection that is leaking gas. If hose is the 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 smoker.
DURING ANY PORTION OF THE SOAPY WATER TEST IF BUBBLES CONTINUE TO APPEAR, STOP, AND DO NOT USE THE UNIT. CONTACT LOCAL PROPANE DEALER OR MASTERBUILT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-489-1581
WARNING
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Never leave the appliance unattended.
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Use caution when cooking on windy days to ensure the flame does not blow out. If you suspect or experience a flame blowout, first turn off gas cylinder and then follow the IGNITION INSTRUCTIONS in the instruction manual to re-ignite the burner. Adjust the burner control valve setting for a higher flame to prevent further blowouts.
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