Weber 3400 Annual Maintenance, Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards

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Annual Maintenance

After a period of nonuse we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety.

mWARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose. Call your dealer for the necessary parts.

■Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern. Clean if necessary, following the procedures outlined in the "General Maintenance" section of this manual.

■Check all gas fittings for leaks.

mDANGER

Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and damage to property.

mWARNING: If there is a leak at connections a or b, retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution.

If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact your dealer.

c)Side burner hose to side burner connection. Figure 5 (c).

d)Valves to manifold connections. Figure 5 (d).

e)Hose to quick disconnect connection. Figure 5 (e).

mWARNING: If there is a leak at connections c, d or e, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.

Contact your dealer.

When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water.

(a)

(b)

mWARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.

You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it.

Make sure main burners are in the OFF position.

Make sure side burner is OFF. Remove valve control knob and screws. Remove enamel top.

To perform leak checks: turn on gas supply.

mWARNING: Do not ignite burners while leak checking.

Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If 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.

(e)

(c)

(d)

Check:

a)Hose to manifold connection. Figure 5 (a).

b)Manifold to side burner hose connection. Figure 5 (b).

Figure 5

Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards

To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards, remove the control panel and look to see if they have dust or dirt on their outside surfaces. If they do, brush off the outside surface of the Spider Stopper Guards with a soft bristle brush (an old toothbrush for example). Check that there are no gaps in the Spider Stopper Guards’ seams or in the fit around the burners or valves. (See Section "General Maintenance".)

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Contents Platinum 3400 Series LP GAS Units only Warranty Patents and Trademarks Contents For Installation in Canada Gas supply testingGeneral Instructions StorageStep AssemblyCheck package contents Page Page Check contents of hardware packs Assemble wheels Assemble frameContinue frame assembly Complete frame assemblyInsert casters Check the frame assemblyInstall left end panel Install the three back panels Install side burner locksAdd cooking box Install gas supply General Specifications for PipingGas line piping Test connectionsMWARNING Make sure gas supply is OFF Install side burnerCheck that all burner valves are off Install right end panel Install manifold bracketInstall brace panel Install bottom accessory trays Install igniterInstall left hand swing table Install right hand swing table To lower table Pull support rod up to disengage slide lock Check for gas leaks MWARNING Do not ignite burners while leak checkingInstall Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates Contact your dealerInstall the bottom tray Install the lidSecure the side burner MCAUTION Make sure both locks have snapped into placeInstall glass doors Complete accessory installationLighting To ExtinguishManual Lighting Lighting the side burner Lighting only the side burner. FigureStorage and/or Nonuse Periodic CleaningCooking Annual Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper GuardsGeneral Maintenance Main Burner Cleaning ProcedureMCAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning Weber Spider Stopper GuardsTo reinstall burners, reverse steps c through h Crossover Ignition System Operations Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position MCAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foilFlame is low in High position Side Burner TroubleshootingSide Burner Maintenance 15-16 18-20 Parts List Final Word Thanks
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