Gas Instructions

We utilize various LP tank manufacturers. Some of the

Note: This is a new type of connection. It tightens clockwise

and will not allow gas to flow unless the connection is tight.

tanks have differing top collar assembles. (The top collar

The connection requires tightening by hand only.

is the metal protective ring around the valve.) One series

WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the

of tanks mount with the valve facing front. The other tanks

connection. Using a wrench could damage the

mount with the valve facing away from the fuel scale.

regulator coupling and could cause a leak.

These types of tanks are illustrated below.

5) Mix soap and water.

You will need: LP cylinder, a soap and water solution and a

 

rag or brush to apply it.

 

1) Turn the LP cylinder so the opening of the valve is

 

either to the front, side or rear of the Weber® gas

 

barbecue. Lift and hook the cylinder onto the fuel

 

gauge.

 

 

6)

Turn on the cylinder valve.

 

7)

Check for leaks by wetting the fitting with the soap and

 

 

water solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles

 

 

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

 

If there is a leak, turn off the gas and tighten the fitting. Turn

2) Loosen the cylinder lock wing nut. Swing the cylinder

the gas back on and recheck with the soap and water

solution.

lock down. Tighten the wing nut.

If leak does not stop, Contact the Customer Service

 

Representative in your region using the contact information

 

sheet provided with your manual. Do not use the barbecue.

 

8)

When leak checking is complete, turn gas supply OFF

 

 

at the source and rinse connections with water.

To Connect the hose to the cylinder:

3)Remove the plastic dust cover from the valve.

4)Screw the regulator coupling onto the tank valve, clockwise, or to the right. Hand-tighten only.

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Weber 55258 manual Connection. Using a wrench could damage, Regulator coupling and could cause a leak