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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 | 2) Valves to manifold connection |
thoroughly checked for gas leaks. The burners have | 3) Hose to quick disconnect connection |
been | 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. |
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To perform leak checks: Slide back the collar of the |
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quick disconnect. Push male fitting of the hose into the |
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quick disconnect, and maintain pressure(1). Slide the |
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collar closed(2). If it does not engage or lock, repeat |
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procedure. Gas will not flow unless the quick | (1) |
disconnect is properly engaged. |
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Turn on gas supply. |
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Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the |
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soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If | (3) |
bubbles form or if a bubble grows, there is a leak. |
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Note - Since some leak test solutions, including soap |
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and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections |
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should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks. |
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mWARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak checking.