Weber 5500 owner manual Assemble the frame, Continue frame assembly

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Step 5

Assemble the frame

You will need: left frame, right frame, two nylon washers, two 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts and a 7/16 inch wrench.

Note - Work on carpeted area (on grass, or on one of the boxes) to protect the finish during frame assembly.

Put the frame pieces so the leg tabs are up. Put the right frame to your right and left frame to your left. Figure 6.

Slip the two frame halves together with the tabs inside, until the tabs of the right frame are inside the left frame and the holes align. Figure 6 (a).

Slip washers over bolts; insert and tighten bolts. (If you try to insert a bolt and there are no holes, you have the left frame turned the wrong way. Turn the left frame around.) Figure 6 (b).

(a)

Step 6

Continue frame assembly

You will need: frame assembly, two upright frames, front panel, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench.

Assemble one upright frame onto the leg tabs of the right frame, and the second upright frame onto the leg tabs of the left frame. The tabs must be on the inside of the frames when the joints are closed. Add front panel with the large hole down and to your right. Add front panel with the hole down and to your right. Add washers and bolts to the left frame/upright frame joint. Tighten. Add washers and bolts to the right frame/ upright frame joint. Only start these bolts.

Only start this bolt

Dimples to the inside

(a)

Leg tabs

Frame tabs

Right frame

Left frame

Only start this bolt

(b)

Figure 7

(b)

Figure 6

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Contents Genesis 5500 Series LP GAS Units only Warranty Patents and Trademarks Contents General Instructions For Installation in CanadaGas supply testing StorageGeneral Specifications for Piping Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck Recommended concrete pad requirements MethodTypical base installation for a wood deck Assembly Check package contentsStep Page Page Check contents of hardware packs Page Finish base assembly Assemble baseLevel the base Continue frame assembly Assemble the frameComplete frame assembly Check the frame assemblyInsert bottom tubing plugs Secure frame assembly to anchored base Install left end panelInstall three back panels Install bottom accessory trays Install side burner locksAdd cooking box Install side burner Install manifold bracketConnect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supply Check that all burner valves are offInstall igniter Purge air from gas linesBARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service Check for gas leaksInstall brace panel and right end panel Set notched accessory tray in placeInstall cooking grates Insert Flavorizer Bars Steam-N-Chips SmokerInstall left hand swing table Install right hand swing table Hinge rod View from rear of barbecue Install the bottom tray Install the lidSecure the side burner Install glass doors Complete accessory installationLighting To ExtinguishManual Lighting Cooking Side burner will only operate when the Front burner is litLighting the side burner Drippings and greasePeriodic Cleaning After a Period of NonuseUsing the Steam-N-Chips Smoker To use the Steam-N-Chips SmokerAnnual Maintenance General Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper GuardsWeber Spider Stopper Guards Main Burner Cleaning Procedure Main Burner Flame PatternReplacing Main Burners FlameCheck Safety System Crossover Ignition System OperationsCheck for gas leaks Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position Experiencing flare-upsProblem Check Cure Side burner does not light Side Burner TroubleshootingSide Burner Maintenance 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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