Step 22
Check for gas 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.
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: soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it.
Make sure side burner is OFF. Remove valve control knob and screws. Remove porcelain top.
Put the FlameCheck button on the FlameCheck valve.
To perform leak checks: Turn ON gas supply.
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 26.
Figure 26
WARNING: Do not ignite burners while leak checking.
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 27 (a).
b)Manifold to side burner hose connection. Figure 27 (b).
c)Barbecue gas supply line to natural gas supply connection. Figure 27 (c).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connections a, b 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
d)Valves to manifold connections. Figure 27 (d).
e)Side burner hose to side burner connection. Figure 27 (e).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connections d or e, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE
BARBECUE. Contact
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF and rinse connections with water.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Figure 27
(e)
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