Weber 55277 manual Gas Instructions

	Gas Instructions
Install Gas Supply		Gas Line Piping
		■ If the length of the line required does not exceed 50
General Specifications for Piping
		feet, use a 5/8" O.D. tube. One size larger should be
Note - Contact your local municipality for building
		used for lengths greater than 50 feet.
codes regulating outdoor gas barbecue installations.
		■ Gas piping may be copper tubing, type K or L;
In absence of Local Codes, you must confirm to the
		polyethylene plastic tube, with a minimum wall
latest edition of ANSI Z223.1. WE RECOMMEND THAT
		thickness of .062 inch; or standard weight (schedule 40)
THIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL.
		steel or wrought iron pipe.
Some of the following are general requirements taken from
		■ Copper tubing must be tin-lined if the gas contains
ANISI Z223.1 latest edition for complete specifications.
		more than 0.3 grams of hydrogen sulfide per 100 cubic
■ This barbecue is designed to operate at 7 inches of
		feet of gas.
water column pressure (.2526 psi).
		■ Plastic tubing is suitable only for outdoor, underground
■ A manual shut-off valve must be installed outdoors,
		use.
immediately ahead of the quick disconnect.
		■ Gas piping in contact with earth, or any other material
■ An additional manual shut-off valve indoors should be
		which may corrode the piping, must be protected
installed in the branch fuel line in an accessible location
		against corrosion in an approved manner.
near the supply line
		■ Underground piping must have a minimum of 18" cover
■ The quick disconnect connects to a 3/8 inch NPT
thread from the gas source. The quick disconnect fitting		Test Connections
is a hand-operated device that automatically shuts OFF
		All connections and joints must be thoroughly tested for
the flow of gas from the source when the barbecue is
		leaks in accordance with local codes and all listed
disconnected
		procedures in the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1
■ The quick disconnect fitting can be installed
horizontally, or pointing downward. Installing the fitting
		￿ DANGER
with the open end pointing upward can result in
		Do not use an open flame to check for gas
collecting water and debris.
■ The dust covers (supplied plastic plugs) help keep the		leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open
open ends of the quick disconnect fitting clean while		flames in the area while you check for gas
disconnected.		leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion
■ Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to the		which can cause serious bodily injury or
action of natural gas when connections are made.
		death and damage to property.
■ The outdoor connector must be firmly attached to rigid,
permanent construction.
￿WARNING: Do not route the 12 foot hose under a
deck. The hose must be visible.

	Gas supply
Inside wall
Outside wall
	Shut off
Quick Disconnect	Locking shut off

C203_NG.c

C-1