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(a)
(c)
(b)
Figure 3
Annual Maintenance
After a period of nonuse we recommend that you
perform the following maintenance procedures for
your safety.
WARNING: Check gas supply line before each
use of barbecue for nicks or cracking. If the gas
supply line is found to be damaged in any way, do
not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber
authorized replacement gas supply line. Order
from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer
Service Center.
CAUTION: If the barbecue gas supply line is
damaged in any way or leaking, do not use the
barbecue.
■Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern.
Clean if necessary, following the procedures
outlined in the "General Maintenance" section of
this manual.
■Check all gas fittings for 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.
You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag or
brush to apply it.
To perform leak checks: Make sure all burners are in
the OFF position. Turn on gas supply.
Refer to the steps “Add side panels��� and “Add base
panel” to remove the panels to expose the gas supply
line for leak checking.
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) Gas supply line to manifold connection. Figure 3 (a).
WARNING:If there is a leak at connection (a),
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 Weber-Stephen Customer Service.
b) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 3 (b).
c) Barbecue gas supply line to natural gas supply
connection. Figure 3 (c).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connections (b)
or (c), turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE
BARBECUE.Contact Weber-Stephen Customer
Service.
When leak checks are complete, see steps “Add side
panels” and “Add base panel” to reinstall. Turn gas
supply OFF at the source and rinse connections
with water.
Inspection and cleaning of the Spider/Insect
screens
To inspect the spider/insect screens, remove the
control panel. If there is dust or dirt on the screens,
remove the burners for cleaning the screens. Refer to
Maintenance, Replacing Main Burners. Brush the
spider/inspect screens, lightly, with a soft bristle brush
(i.e. an old toothbrush).
Caution: Do not clean the spider/insect screens
with hard or sharp tools. Do not dislodge the
spider/insect screens or enlarge the screen
openings.
Lightly tap the burner to get debris and dirt out of the
burner tube. Once the spider/insect screens and
burners are clean replace the burners.
If the spider/insect screen becomes damaged or
cannot be cleaned, call Weber-Stephen Products
Customer Service for replacement parts.