Weber 5500 owner manual LP GAS Units only

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DANGER

Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.

WARNINGS

■Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank 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 using. 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 of the top, bottom, back or sides of your Weber Gas Barbecue.

■Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue.

■Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children.

■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.

■Should the burners go out during operation, turn all gas valves 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 open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.

■Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.

■Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.

■The Weber Gas Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.

■LP gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in an LP unit or LP 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 barbecue.

LP GAS UNITS ONLY:

■Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue.

■Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.

■A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier. Do not use an LP tank with a damaged valve.

■Although your LP tank may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the tank should be transported and stored accordingly.

■If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the LP tank:

1.Get away from LP tank.

2.Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3.Call your fire department.

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Contents Genesis 5500 Series LP GAS Units only Warranty Patents and Trademarks Contents General Instructions For Installation in CanadaGas supply testing StorageGeneral Specifications for Piping Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck Recommended concrete pad requirements MethodTypical base installation for a wood deck Step AssemblyCheck package contents Page Page Check contents of hardware packs Page Finish base assembly Assemble baseLevel the base Continue frame assembly Assemble the frameInsert bottom tubing plugs Complete frame assemblyCheck the frame assembly Install three back panels Secure frame assembly to anchored baseInstall left end panel Install bottom accessory trays Install side burner locksAdd cooking box Install side burner Install manifold bracketConnect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supply Check that all burner valves are offInstall igniter Purge air from gas linesBARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service Check for gas leaksInstall brace panel and right end panel Set notched accessory tray in placeInstall cooking grates Insert Flavorizer Bars Steam-N-Chips SmokerInstall left hand swing table Install right hand swing table Hinge rod View from rear of barbecue Install the bottom tray Install the lidSecure the side burner Install glass doors Complete accessory installationLighting To ExtinguishManual Lighting Cooking Side burner will only operate when the Front burner is litLighting the side burner Drippings and greasePeriodic Cleaning After a Period of NonuseUsing the Steam-N-Chips Smoker To use the Steam-N-Chips SmokerAnnual Maintenance Weber Spider Stopper Guards General MaintenanceInspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards Replacing Main Burners Main Burner Cleaning ProcedureMain Burner Flame Pattern Check for gas leaks FlameCheck Safety SystemCrossover Ignition System Operations Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position Experiencing flare-upsProblem Check Cure Side burner does not light Side Burner TroubleshootingSide Burner Maintenance Flame is low in High position19-20 22-24 71-72 31 45 46 43 44 51 35 20 39 19 Parts List Final Word Thanks
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