Gas Instructions
| Note: This is a new type of connection. It tightens clockwise |
We utilize various LP tank manufacturers. Some of the | and will not allow gas to flow unless the connection is tight. |
tanks have differing top collar assembles. (The top collar | The connection requires tightening by hand only. |
is the metal protective ring around the valve.) One series | WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the |
of tanks mount with the valve facing front. The other tanks | connection. Using a wrench could damage the |
mount with the valve facing away from the fuel scale. | regulator coupling and could cause a leak. |
These types of tanks are illustrated below. | 5) Mix soap and water. |
You will need: LP cylinder, a soap and water solution and a |
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rag or brush to apply it. |
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1) Turn the LP cylinder so the opening of the valve is |
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either to the front, side or rear of the Weber® gas |
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barbecue. Lift and hook the cylinder onto the fuel |
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gauge. |
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| 6) | Turn on the cylinder valve. | |
| 7) | Check for leaks by wetting the fitting with the soap and | |
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| water solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles | |
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| form, or if a bubble grows, there is a leak. | |
| If there is a leak, turn off the gas and tighten the fitting. Turn | ||
| the gas back on and recheck with the soap and water | ||
2) Loosen the cylinder lock wing nut. Swing the cylinder | solution. | ||
If leak does not stop, Contact the Customer Service | |||
lock down. Tighten the wing nut. | |||
Representative in your region using the contact information | |||
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| sheet provided with your manual. Do not use the barbecue. | ||
| 8) | When leak checking is complete, turn gas supply OFF | |
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| at the source and rinse connections with water. | |
To Connect the hose to the cylinder:
3)Remove the plastic dust cover from the valve.
4)Screw the regulator coupling onto the tank valve, clockwise, or to the right.