General Instructions

2	GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS

Follow all leak-check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if the barbecue was dealer- assembled.

Do not store a spare or disconnected propane cylinder under or near this barbecue.

Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual.

After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber® gas barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before use. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.

Do not operate the Weber® gas barbecue if there is a gas leak present. Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.

Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches (63.5cm) of the back or sides of your Weber® gas barbecue.

Your Weber® gas barbecue should never be used by children. Accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot. Keep young children away while it is in use.

You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber® gas barbecue. It will be hot during cooking or cleaning and should never be left unattended, or moved while in operation.

Should the burner go out while in operation, turn the gas valve off. Open the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions.

Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Weber® gas barbecue.

Never lean over an open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box. Should a grease fire occur, turn off the burner and leave lid closed until fire is out.

Do not enlarge valve orifice or burner ports when cleaning the valve or burner. The Weber® gas barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis. Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber® gas barbecue.

Propane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a propane unit or propane gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.

Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation. Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating the barbecue. Keep any electrical supply cord away from any heated surfaces.

Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Do not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place. The unit must be properly assembled according to the instructions outlined in the “Assembly Instruction” section of the Owner’s Guide.

Do not use the Weber® Q™ grill in a vehicle trunk, station wagon, mini-van, sport utility vehicle(SUV),or recreational vehicle(RV). Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.

Do not build this model of grill in any built-in or slide in construction. Ignoring this Warning could cause a fire or an explosion that can damage property and cause serious bodily injury or death.

Proposition 65 Warning: Handling the brass material on this product exposes you to lead, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

(Wash hands after handling this product.)

If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the propane cylinder:

1.Move away from propane cylinder.

2.Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3.Call your fire department.