Check for gas leaks

Check:

m DANGER

1) Hose to manifold connection.

Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.

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

Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the

retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for

area while you check for leaks. Sparks or open

leaks with soap and water solution.

flames will result in a fire or explosion which can

If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn

cause serious bodily injury or death and damage

OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.

to property.

Contact the Customer Service Representative in

m WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every

your region using the contact information sheet

time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.

provided with your manual.

Note - All factory-made connections have been

2) Valves to manifold connection

thoroughly checked for gas leaks. The burners have

3) Hose to quick disconnect connection

been flame-tested. As a safety precaution however,

m WARNING: If there is a leak at connections(2)

you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using

or(3) turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE

your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may

BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service

loosen or damage a gas fitting.

Representative in your region using the contact

m WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if

information sheet provided with your manual.

your barbecue was dealer or store assembled.

When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF

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

at the source and rinse connections with water.

brush to apply it.

 

To perform leak checks: Slide back the collar of the

 

quick disconnect. Push male fitting of the hose into the

 

quick disconnect, and maintain pressure(1). Slide the

 

collar closed(2). If it does not engage or lock, repeat

 

procedure. Gas will not flow unless the quick

(1)

disconnect is properly engaged.

(1)

(2)

(2)

 

Turn on gas supply.

 

 

Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the

 

 

soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If

(3)

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.

 

mWARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak checking.

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