Check for GAS Leaks

WARNING

This gas connections of your Weber Gas Barbecue have been factory tested. We do however recommend that you leak check all gas connections before operating your Weber Gas Barbecue.

Remove the knobs from the control panel. Figure 24.

Figure 24

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the underside of the control panel. Figure 25.

DANGER

Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property.

WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.

You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it.

Note - Since some leak test solutions, including soap and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks.

WARNING

Make sure all burner control knobs are in the OFF position, including the side burner, if the barbecue has a side burner.

Turn on gas supply.

View from right

underside

Figure 25

Stand at the right end of the barbecue. Lift the control panel off. The side burner or work surface remains in place.