Check for gas leaks

m WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak

m DANGER

checking.

Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the

Do not use an open flame to check for gas

soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If

leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open

bubbles form or if a bubble grows, there is a leak.

flames in the area while you check for

Check:

leaks. Sparks or open flames will result in

1) Hose to manifold connection.

m WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (1),

a fire or explosion, which can cause

retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for

serious bodily injury or death and damage

leaks with soap and water solution.

to property.

If a leak persists after re-tightening the fitting, turn

 

OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.

m WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every

Contact the Customer Service Representative in

time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.

your region using the contact information sheet

Note - All factory-made connections have been

provided with your manual.

thoroughly checked for gas leaks. The burners have

2) Regulator to cylinder connection.

been flame-tested. As a safety precaution however,

3) Manifold to side burner hose connection.

you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using

4) Side burner hose to side burner connection.

your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may

5) Valves to manifold connections.

loosen or damage a gas fitting.

6) Hose to regulator connection.

m WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if

m WARNING: If there is a leak at connections

your barbecue was dealer or store assembled.

(2,3,4,5 or 6), turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE

You will need: a soap and water solution, and a rag or

THE BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service

brush to apply it.

Representative in your region using the contact

Note - Since some leak test solutions, including soap

information sheet provided with your manual.

and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections

When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF

should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks.

at the source and rinse connections with water.

Make sure side burner is OFF.

 

 

(1)

 

(2)

To perform leak checks: open cylinder valve by turning the cylinder valve hand-wheel counterclockwise.

(3)

(4)

(6)

(5)

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