Weber 5500 owner manual Secure frame assembly to anchored base, Install left end panel

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Step 10

Secure frame assembly to anchored base

You will need: completed frame assembly, four 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 inch bolts, eight nylon washers, four 1/4-20 hex nuts, four plastic buttons and a 7/16 inch wrench.

CAUTION: The base must be anchored at all four anchor points prior to mounting the frame to the base. See base installation instructions.

Set the assembled frame onto the base. Align the holes of the frame assembly with the holes in the base. Slip a washer on a 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 inch bolt. Insert the bolt through the frame and the base assembly, add a washer and a 1/4-20 hex nut. Figure 11 (a). Install the remaining bolts. Tighten using a 7/16 inch wrench.

Align the holes in the flanges of the base assembly with the front and back frame connector holes. Push in the four plastic buttons. Figure 11 (b).

Step 11

Install left end panel

You will need: frame assembly and left end panel (Number 1).

Place the bottom of the left end panel on the upright frame lower cross piece. Set the end panel upright in place. Figure 12.

Figure 12

 

 

Step 12

 

 

Install three back panels

(b)

(a)

You will need: frame assembly and the three back panels

 

 

(Number 2).

 

 

Place the bottom of one back panel on the back frame

 

 

connector, notches to the top. Set in place to the far right,

 

 

butting up against the right upright frame. Figure 13.

Figure 11

Figure 13

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Contents Genesis 5500 Series LP GAS Units only Warranty Patents and Trademarks Contents For Installation in Canada Gas supply testingGeneral Instructions StorageGeneral Specifications for Piping Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck Recommended concrete pad requirements MethodTypical base installation for a wood deck Step AssemblyCheck package contents Page Page Check contents of hardware packs Page Finish base assembly Assemble baseLevel the base Continue frame assembly Assemble the frameInsert bottom tubing plugs Complete frame assemblyCheck the frame assembly Install three back panels Secure frame assembly to anchored baseInstall left end panel 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 Side burner will only operate when the Front burner is lit Lighting the side burnerCooking Drippings and greasePeriodic Cleaning After a Period of NonuseUsing the Steam-N-Chips Smoker To use the Steam-N-Chips SmokerAnnual Maintenance Weber Spider Stopper Guards General MaintenanceInspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards Replacing Main Burners Main Burner Cleaning ProcedureMain Burner Flame Pattern Check for gas leaks FlameCheck Safety SystemCrossover Ignition System Operations Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position Experiencing flare-upsSide Burner Troubleshooting Side Burner MaintenanceProblem Check Cure Side burner does not light 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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