Weber 220, 120 owner manual Q100, Q200, Maintenance Continued, gas fitting, Check

10 MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)

Main Burner Flame Pattern

The Weber® gas barbecue burner has been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is shown.

1)Burner tube

2)Tips occasionally flicker yellow

3)Light blue

4)Dark blue

If the flames do not appear to be uniform throughout the burner tube, follow the burner cleaning procedures.

Main Burner Cleaning Procedure

Turn off the gas supply. Remove the burner. (See Replacing Burner Tube.) Look inside the burner with a torch.

Clean the inside of the burner with a wire (a straightened-out coat hanger

will work). Check and clean the air shutter opening at the ends of the burner. Check and clean the valve orifice at the base of the valve. Use a Steel bristle brush to clean the outside of the burner. This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully open.

mCAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning.

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Check for gas leaks:

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

•Inspect the burner for correct flame pattern. Clean if necessary, following the procedures outlined in the “Annual Maintenance” section of this manual.

•Check all gas fittings for leaks.

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

gas fitting.

Check:

1)Regulator-to-butane/-propane cartridge/ cylinder connection.

mWARNING: If there is a leak at connection (1), remove butane/propane cartridge/ cylinder. Do not operate grill. Use a different butane/propane cartridge/ cylinder and re check for leaks with a soap-and-water solution. If a leak persists after re-tightening the butane/propane cartridge/cylinder, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your

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Note - All factory-made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks. The burners have been flame-tested. As a safety precaution, however, you should re-check all fittings for leaks before using your Weber® gas barbecue. Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting.

mWARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue has been assembled

by a dealer or at the shop where you bought it.

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

To perform leak checks, make sure the Burner is in the OFF position. Turn on gas supply.

mWARNING: Do not ignite burner while checking for leaks.

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.

area using the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com®.

Check:

2) Valve-to-regulator connections.

mWARNING: If there is a leak at connection

(2)turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site. Log on to www.weber.com®.

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

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. Sparks or flames will result in a fire or explosion, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and damage to property.

Q100, 120

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Q200, 220