Weber 55057 04/10/00 manual Safe handling tips for, Liquid Propane Gas Cyl, Inders

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Safe handling tips for

Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)

■ The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder

Liquid Propane Gas Cyl-

must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is

 

inders

reconnected. For example, test each time the LP

cylinder is refilled.

 

■ Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as

■ Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent

hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water.

are gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at

This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc.

regular temperatures and pressures. Under moderate

■ The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your

pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the

Weber Gas Barbecue have been designed and tested

pressure is released, the liquid readily vaporizes and

to meet government, American Gas Association, and

becomes gas.

Underwriters Laboratories requirements.

■ LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You

 

should be aware of this odor.

(1)

■ LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may

collect in low areas and prevent dispersion.

 

■ To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look

 

up “gas-propane” in the phone book for other sources

 

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of LP gas.

 

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m WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder

 

 

 

 

be filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a

 

 

 

 

qualified attendant, who fills the tank by weight.

 

 

 

 

IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS.

 

 

 

 

mWARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder,

make sure you get a similar tank in return. Your LP

 

(2)

cylinder is equipped with a quick closing coupling

 

 

 

 

or type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention

 

Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements

 

Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible

 

■ Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy

 

with your barbecue connection.

 

the above requirements. Check to be sure other

 

■ Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before

 

 

cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date

 

the initial filling. Your LP dealer is equipped to do this.

 

 

tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas supplier can

 

■ The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and

 

 

do this for you.

stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not

 

 

If you have questions about spare LP cylinders

 

be dropped or handled roughly.

 

 

contact the Customer Service Representative in

 

■ Never store or transport the LP cylinder where

 

 

your region using the contact information sheet

 

temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by

 

 

provided with your manual.

hand - for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a

 

 

■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to

car on a hot day).

 

 

protect the cylinder valve.

Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time

 

 

■ The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches

at normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane

 

 

high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).

supply so you can refill before running out. You do not

 

■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in

 

have to run out before you refill.

 

 

accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders

 

■ Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as

 

 

of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.).

 

when full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid

 

 

 

 

 

there still may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always

 

 

 

 

close the cylinder valve before disconnecting.

 

 

 

 

m CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder

 

 

 

 

make sure the plastic dust cover is in place over

 

 

the valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the

 

 

 

 

threaded portion of the valve.

 

 

 

 

■ Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty

 

 

 

 

LP cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve

 

 

 

 

may be hazardous and should be replaced with a new

 

 

 

 

one immediately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Gas Grill Liquid Propane GAS Units only Customer Service Center South Hicks Road Palatine, IL WarrantyContents Storage For Installation in CanadaOperating Genesis Silver-B LP Manifold, Hose and regulator assembled Page Page Page Assemble frame Assemble wheel frameComplete frame assembly Continue frame assemblyInsert casters Add cooking box assemblyInstall cylinder panel Install manifold bracketYou will need manifold bracket Add fuel gauge Install igniterFill liquid propane cylinder Important LP Cylinder InformationYou will need burner control knobs Check that all burner valves are offChecking the fuel level in your tank Every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting You will need lid, two hair pin cotters1 and two hinge pins2 Install the slide out bottom trayRight swing-up work surface Install the right end trim piece with tool holdersView inside of control panel Way and do not add bolts yet Install the left end trim piece and swing-up workSurface Shown, do not push the trim piece in allDo not use the work surface as a cutting board Install the work surfaceYou will need work surface Install control panel and burner control knobs You will need Thermometer Install the thermometerYou will need Bottom shelf To Extinguish LightingKnobs, wait at least 5 minutes for the gas Manual LightingStill flowing to the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder and burner controlCooking CleaningStorage and/or Nonuse Pane Cylinder Refilling the Liquid ProLiquid Propane Cylinder Connection. Using a wrench could damageTo Connect the hose to the cylinder Regulator coupling and could cause a leakLiquid Propane LP Cylinders Safe handling tips forLiquid Propane Gas Cyl IndersWater, may be slightly corrosive, all connections Annual MaintenanceInspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper GuardsWeber Spider Stopper Guards General MaintenanceMain Burner Cleaning Procedure Main Burner Flame PatternPositioned properly over the valve orifices2 Replacing Main BurnersCrossover Ignition System Operations Orange flame, in conjunction with Barbecue temperature onlyFlame is low when burner is on Burners burn with a yellow or

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