Weber 5500 Complete frame assembly, Insert bottom tubing plugs, Check the frame assembly

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Step 7

Complete frame assembly

You will need: partial frame assembly, one frame connector with bushings, one frame connector without bushings, four 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench.

Hold the frame connector with the bushings between the two upright frames above the front panel. Turn it so the bushings are facing down. Add a nylon washer to the bolt, put the bolts through the frame and screw into the frame connector. Tighten.

The second frame connector has no bushings. Hold it in place between the two upright frames. Add a nylon washer to the bolt, put the bolts through the frame and screw into the frame connector. Tighten. Figure 8.

Step 8

Insert bottom tubing plugs

You will need: frame assembly, four tubing plugs and a hammer.

Insert the tubing plugs into the ends of the two upright frames. To fully seat the plugs, you may have to tap them lightly with a hammer. Figure 9.

Holes up

Bushings down

Figure 8

Figure 9

Step 9

Check the frame assembly

To avoid having to disassemble your Weber Gas Barbecue in a later step, check the positioning of both frame connectors before continuing with the assembly.

Turn the frame assembly over. The bushings in the front frame connector should correspond with Figure 10.

The back frame connector has two 1/4 inch diameter holes in the middle. These holes should be facing down. Figure 10.

Single bushing at left

Two bushings at right

Figure 10

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Contents Genesis 5500 Series LP GAS Units only Warranty Patents and Trademarks Contents Storage For Installation in CanadaGas supply testing General InstructionsGeneral Specifications for Piping Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck Method Recommended concrete pad requirementsTypical base installation for a wood deck Check package contents AssemblyStep Page Page Check contents of hardware packs Page Assemble base Finish base assemblyLevel the base Assemble the frame Continue frame assemblyCheck the frame assembly Complete frame assemblyInsert bottom tubing plugs Install left end panel Secure frame assembly to anchored baseInstall three back panels Install side burner locks Install bottom accessory traysAdd cooking box Install manifold bracket Install side burnerCheck that all burner valves are off Connect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supplyPurge air from gas lines Install igniterCheck for gas leaks BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer ServiceSet notched accessory tray in place Install brace panel and right end panelInsert Flavorizer Bars Steam-N-Chips Smoker Install cooking gratesInstall left hand swing table Install right hand swing table Hinge rod View from rear of barbecue Install the lid Install the bottom traySecure the side burner Complete accessory installation Install glass doorsTo Extinguish LightingManual Lighting Drippings and grease Side burner will only operate when the Front burner is litLighting the side burner CookingAfter a Period of Nonuse Periodic CleaningTo use the Steam-N-Chips Smoker Using the Steam-N-Chips SmokerAnnual Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards General MaintenanceWeber Spider Stopper Guards Main Burner Flame Pattern Main Burner Cleaning ProcedureReplacing Main Burners Crossover Ignition System Operations FlameCheck Safety SystemCheck for gas leaks Experiencing flare-ups Burner does not light, or flame is low in High positionFlame is low in High position Side Burner TroubleshootingSide Burner Maintenance Problem Check Cure Side burner does not light19-20 22-24 71-72 31 45 46 43 44 51 35 20 39 19 Parts List Final Word Thanks
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