A Guide to Gas Leak Testing for Your FIAMO Pizza Oven

GENERAL

Although all gas connections on the oven are leak tested at the factory prior to shipment, a complete gas leak check must be performed at the installation site due to possible mishandling in shipment, or excessive pressure unknowingly being applied to the unit. Periodically check the whole system for leaks following the procedures listed below. If the smell of gas is detected at anytime you should immediately check the entire system for leaks.

BEFORE TESTING

● DO NOT SMOKE WHILE LEAK TESTING.

● NEVER PERFORM LEAK TEST WITH AN OPEN FLAME.

● Make sure that all packing material is removed from the oven including the burner tie-down straps.

● Make a soap solution of 1 teaspoon of liquid detergent to 1 cup of water. You will need a spray bottle, brush, or sponge to apply the solution to the fittings. For the initial leak test make sure it is full.

TO TEST

1. Make sure the control valves are in the “OFF” position, and turn on the gas supply.

A Guide to Gas Leak Testing for Your FIAMO Pizza Oven

2. Check all connections with soap solution from the gas regulator and supply valve up to and including the connection to the manifold pipe assembly (the pipe that goes to the burners). Soap bubbles will appear where a leak is present.

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3. If a leak is present, immediately turn off the gas supply and tighten the leaky fittings.

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4. Turn the gas back on and recheck.
5. Should the gas continue to leak from any of the fittings, turn off the gas supply and contact customer service.

Only those parts recommended by the manufacturer should be used on the oven. Do not use the oven until all connections have been checked and do not leak.

GAS FLOW CHECK

Each oven burner is tested and adjusted at the factory prior to shipment. The flames of the burners should be visually checked. Flames should be blue and stable with no yellow tips, excessive noise or lifting. If any of these conditions exist, check to see if the air shutter or burner ports are blocked by dirt, debris, spider webs, etc.

WARNING

•GAS LEAK COULD CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSIONS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES OR DAMAGES. IN CASE OF A GAS LEAK, DO NOT LIGHT THE OVEN AND DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE LEAK IN ORDER TO PREVENT FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION.

•ALWAYS CHECK FOR LEAKS AFTER EVERY TANK CHANGE

TIPS

•It is advisable to change the gas hose every 2-3 years.
•Do not twist the flexible gas hose. The length of the flexible hose should not exceed 1.5m/59-in.

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