Weber 55568 manual Check for gas leaks

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Gas Instructions

Remove control panel and burner control knobs

Check for gas leaks

 

You will need: Phillips screwdriver.

DANGER

1) Remove control knobs.

Do not use an open flame to check for gas

2) Remove screws through slots in trim with a Phillips

leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open

screwdriver.

3) Pull up igniter button until it sticks in the up position and

flames in the area while you check for leaks.

remove control panel from grill.

Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or

(1)

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.

 

Note - All factory-made connections have been

 

wthoroughly checked for gas leaks. The burners have been

 

flame-tested. As a safety precaution however, you should

 

recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas

 

Barbecue. Shipping and handling may loosen or damage a

(2)

gas fitting.

WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your

 

 

barbecue was dealer or store assembled.

 

You will need: a soap and water solution, and a rag or

 

brush to apply it.

(3)

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.

 

Make sure side burner is OFF.

 

To perform leak checks: open cylinder valve by turning the

 

cylinder valve hand-wheel counterclockwise.

 

WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak check-

 

ing.

4) Replace control panel when Leak Check is completed.

Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap

and water solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles

 

form or if a bubble grows, there is a leak.

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