Weber 55549 manual Check for gas leaks

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Gas Instructions

Check for gas leaks

Remove control panel and burner control knobs

After a period of nonuse, we recommend that you perform

You will need: Phillips screwdriver.

1) Remove control knobs.

the following maintenance procedures for your safety.

2) Remove screws through slots in trim with a Phillips

WARNING: Check the hose before each use of the

screwdriver.

barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If

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

the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not

and remove control panel from grill.

use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber autho-

 

rized replacement hose. Contact the Customer

 

Service Representative in your region using the

(1)

contact information sheet provided with your

 

manual.

 

• Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern. Clean if

 

necessary, following the procedures outlined in the

 

“General Maintenance” section of this manual.

 

• Check all gas fittings for leaks.

 

DANGER

 

Do not use an open flame to check for gas

(2)

leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open

 

flames in the area while you check for leaks.

 

Sparks or flames will result in a fire or explo-

(3)

sion, 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 thoroughly

 

checked for gas leaks. The burners have been flame

 

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

4) Replace control panel when Leak Check is completed.

check all fittings for leaks before using your Weber® gas

barbecue. Shipping and handling may have loosened or

 

damaged a 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.

 

To perform leak checks: Make sure all Burners are in the

 

off position. Turn on gas supply.

 

WARNING: Do not ignite burners while leak check-

 

ing.

 

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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