Weber 55204 manual Check for gas leaks, Or3 turn OFF the gas. do not Operate

Check for gas leaks	Check:
m DANGER	1) Hose to manifold connection.
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.	m WARNING: If there is a leak a connection(1),
Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the	retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for
area while you check for leaks. Sparks or open	leaks with soap and water solution.
flames will result in a fire or explosion which can	If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn
cause serious bodily injury or death and damage	OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
to property.	Contact the Customer Service Representative in
m WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every	your region using the contact information sheet
time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.	provided with your manual.
Note - All factory-made connections have been	2) Valves to manifold connection
thoroughly checked for gas leaks. The burners have	3) Hose to quick disconnect connection
been flame-tested. As a safety precaution however,	m WARNING: If there is a leak at connections(2)
you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using	or(3) turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE
your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may	BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service
loosen or damage a gas fitting.	Representative in your region using the contact
m WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if	information sheet provided with your manual.
your barbecue was dealer or store assembled.	When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF
You will need: a soap and water solution, and a rag or	at the source and rinse connections with water.
brush to apply it.
To perform leak checks: Slide back the collar of the
quick disconnect. Push male fitting of the hose into the
quick disconnect, and maintain pressure(1). Slide the
collar closed(2). If it does not engage or lock, repeat
procedure. Gas will not flow unless the quick	(1)
disconnect is properly engaged.

(1)

(2) (2)

Turn on gas supply.
Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the
soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If	(3)
bubbles form or if a bubble grows, there is a leak.
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.

mWARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak checking.

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