Weber 55277 manual Gas Instructions

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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

 

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55277 specifications

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