Weber 1200 Step 17 Check for gas leaks

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Step 17
Check for gas leaks
WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every
time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.
Note - All factory made connections have been thoroughly
checked for gas leaks. The burners have been flame
tested. As a safety precaution you should recheck all
fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue.
Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a
gas fitting.
WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your
barbecue was dealer or store assembled.
You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag or
brush to apply it.
To perform leak checks: open tank valve by turning the
tank valve handwheel counterclockwise. Figure 19.
Figure 19
 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.
Check:
a) Hose to manifold connection. Figure 20 (a).
b) Regulator to tank connection. Figure 20 (b).
WARNING: If there is a leak at a or b, retighten the
fitting 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
your dealer.
c) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 20 (c).
d) The hose to regulator connection. Figure 20 (d).
WARNING: If there is a leak at c or d, turn OFF the
gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.Contact
your dealer.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at
the source and rinse connections with water.
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.
WARNING: Donot ignite burners when leak checking.
(a)
Figure 20
(c)
(d)
(b)