Annual Maintenance

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

WARNING: Check gas supply line before each use of barbecue for nicks or cracking. If the gas supply line is found to be unserviceable, do not use barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement gas supply line. Order from Weber- Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer.

CAUTION: If the barbecue gas supply line is damaged in any way or leaking, do not use the barbecue.

■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.

DANGER

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.

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

You will need: 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. Figure 5.

Figure 5

Put the FlameCheck button on the FlameCheck valve.

To perform leak checks: Turn the gas supply on.

WARNING: Do not ignite burners while leak checking.

When checking for gas leaks push the FlameCheck button down and hold down until leak checking is complete. This will allow gas to fill the hoses and manifold. Figure 6.

Figure 6

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.

Check:

a)Barbecue gas supply line to FlameCheck valve connection. Figure 7 (a).

b)Manifold to side burner hose connection. Figure 7 (b).

c)Barbecue gas supply line to natural gas supply connection. Figure 7(c).

WARNING: If there is a leak at connections (a) or (c), 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 Weber-Stephen Customer Service.

5500 specifications

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