IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LP GAS & GAS CONNECTIONS
WHAT IS LP GAS?
Liquefied petroleum gas, also called LP, LP gas, liquid propane, or simply propane or butane, is the flammable,
at moderate temperatures and pressure when it is not contained. But at moderate pressure inside a container, such as a cylinder, LP is a liquid. As pressure is released from the cylinder, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes LP gas.
•LP has an odor similar to natural gas. You should be aware of this odor.
•LP is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect in low areas and resist dispersion.
mDANGER
NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near Weber® gas appliances. Failure to follow this statement exactly may result in a fire causing death or serious injury.
SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LP GAS CYLINDERS
There are various guidelines and safety factors that you need to keep in mind when using LP gas. Carefully follow these instructions before using your Weber® gas grill.
•Do not use a damaged, dented or rusty LP cylinder.
•Handle “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as you handle full cylinders. Even when an LP cylinder is empty of liquid, there may still be gas pressure inside the cylinder.
•LP cylinders should not be dropped or handled roughly.
•Never store or transport the LP cylinder where temperatures can reach 125° F (51.7° C) (the cylinder will become too hot to hold by hand). For example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot day.
•LP cylinders must be kept out of reach of children.
STORAGE AND/OR NONUSE
For grills that have been stored or left unused for a while, it is important to follow these guidelines:
•Disconnect the cylinder if: 1) it is empty; 2) the grill is being stored in a garage or other enclosed area; 3) the grill is being transported.
•Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet when cylinder is not in use.
•Do not store a disconnected LP cylinder in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
•The Weber® gas grill should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tube before it is used. (Refer to “CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS” and “ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.”)
•Check that the areas under the cookbox and the removable catch pan are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
•The spider/insect screen should also be checked for any obstructions. (Refer to “ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.”)
US INSTALLATION CODES
Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
CANADIAN INSTALLATION CODES
These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not necessarily comply with the Canadian installation codes, particularly with piping above and below ground. In Canada, the installation of this appliance must comply with local codes and/or the latest edition of Standard
NOTE: Your retailer can help you match a replacement cylinder to your grill.
REGULATOR CONNECTIONS
Your Weber® gas grill is equipped with a pressure regulator, which is a device to control and maintain uniform gas pressure as gas is released from the LP cylinder. Each Weber® pressure regulator is designed for vapor withdrawal.
•The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber® gas grill must be used. This regulator is set for 11 inches of water column pressure.
INSTALLING THE LP CYLINDER
Use disposable LP cylinders with a capacity of either
14.1oz. or 16.4 oz. equipped with a CGA #600 connection.
mCAUTION: Use cylinders that are marked “Propane Fuel” only.
A)Make sure burner control knob is turned off by pushing it in and turning it clockwise to the off (
) position.
B)While holding carrying handle closest to propane cylinder with one hand, push propane cylinder into regulator and turn clockwise until tight (1).
mWARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the connection. Using a wrench could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a leak.
REMOVING THE LP CYLINDER
When your LP cylinder needs to be replaced, follow these instructions to remove it.
A)Make sure burner control knob is turned off by pushing it in and turning it clockwise to the off (
) position.
B)While holding carrying handle closest to propane cylinder with one hand, unscrew propane cylinder from regulator.
FUELING YOUR GRILL
Before using your grill for the first time, you need to purchase an LP cylinder. You may choose to purchase a spare LP cylinder so that you don’t run out of fuel in the middle of cooking a meal.
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