Typical natural gas supply installation to a concrete patio or pad

View from behind barbecue

Outside

Accessible

Locking Shut off

Indoor Shut off

Inside

 

Gas Supply

Figure 1

CAUTION: Follow "General Specifications for Piping" in this manual.

We recommend that this installation be done by a professional.

CAUTION: Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the barbecue. Do not locate under overhead combustible construction.

Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck

View from behind barbecue

Outside

Accessible

Locking Shut off

Indoor Shut off

Inside

 

 

 

 

Gas Supply

 

Figure 2

 

 

CAUTION: Follow "General Specifications for

 

Piping" in this manual.

 

 

We recommend that this installation be done by a

 

professional.

 

 

CAUTION: Combustible materials should never be

 

within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of

 

the barbecue. Do not locate under overhead

 

combustible construction.

 

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Typical natural gas supply installation over an existing post

View from behind barbecue

Outside

Accessible

Locking Shut off

Inside

Indoor Shut off

Gas Supply

Figure 3

WARNING: Turn off the natural gas supply at the source before working on the post.

Prepare the post so that it will be approximately 2 inches above the pad or ground. Inspect the gas supply line at the post for any sign of deterioration or corrosion.

CAUTION: If you are in doubt as to the condition of an existing natural gas supply line, you should contact a professional or your local gas utility before attempting any assembly.

CAUTION: Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the barbecue. Do not locate under overhead combustible construction.

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Weber 5500 owner manual Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck

5500 specifications

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