Weber 5500 owner manual Install igniter, Purge air from gas lines

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Step 20

Install igniter

Note - The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber and the igniter. This was done to factory test the ignition system.

The igniter lock nut is on the igniter.

Insert the top of the igniter up through the large part of the key hole in the frame brace. Loosen the igniter lock nut and slide the igniter into the small part of the keyhole. Tighten the igniter lock nut. Figure 24.

Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.

(a)

Frame brace

(b)

Igniter lock nut

Key hole in frame brace

Figure 24

(c)

 

Frame brace

Small part of keyhole in frame brace

Step 21

Purge air from gas lines

You will need: one burner control knob and FlameCheck button.

DANGER

Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while purging. This can cause fire, explosion or serious bodily injury.

It is necessary to bleed the air out of newly installed gas lines. Turn gas supply ON at the source. Put on the FlameCheck button and the front burner control knob. Push the front burner control knob down and turn to HI. Push FlameCheck button down and hold down to bleed the air from lines. When you start to smell gas, release FlameCheck button and turn front burner control knob to OFF. Figure 25.

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Contents Genesis 5500 Series LP GAS Units only Warranty Patents and Trademarks Contents Gas supply testing For Installation in CanadaGeneral Instructions StorageGeneral Specifications for Piping Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck Method Recommended concrete pad requirementsTypical base installation for a wood deck Check package contents AssemblyStep Page Page Check contents of hardware packs Page Assemble base Finish base assemblyLevel the base Assemble the frame Continue frame assemblyCheck the frame assembly Complete frame assemblyInsert bottom tubing plugs Install left end panel Secure frame assembly to anchored baseInstall three back panels Install side burner locks Install bottom accessory traysAdd cooking box Install manifold bracket Install side burnerCheck that all burner valves are off Connect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supplyPurge air from gas lines Install igniterCheck for gas leaks BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer ServiceSet notched accessory tray in place Install brace panel and right end panelInsert Flavorizer Bars Steam-N-Chips Smoker Install cooking gratesInstall left hand swing table Install right hand swing table Hinge rod View from rear of barbecue Install the lid Install the bottom traySecure the side burner Complete accessory installation Install glass doorsTo Extinguish LightingManual Lighting Lighting the side burner Side burner will only operate when the Front burner is litCooking Drippings and greaseAfter a Period of Nonuse Periodic CleaningTo use the Steam-N-Chips Smoker Using the Steam-N-Chips SmokerAnnual Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards General MaintenanceWeber Spider Stopper Guards Main Burner Flame Pattern Main Burner Cleaning ProcedureReplacing Main Burners Crossover Ignition System Operations FlameCheck Safety SystemCheck for gas leaks Experiencing flare-ups Burner does not light, or flame is low in High positionSide Burner Maintenance Side Burner TroubleshootingProblem Check Cure Side burner does not light 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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