Gas Instructions

Pass regulator through left hole in support panel.

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

 

clockwise and will not allow gas to flow unless the

 

connection is tight. The connection requires tightening by

 

hand only.

 

WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the

 

connection. Using a wrench could damage the

 

regulator coupling and could cause a leak.

We utilize various LP tank manufacturers. Some of the

5) Mix soap and water.

 

tanks have differing top collar assembles. (The top collar

 

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

 

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

 

mount with the valve facing away from the fuel scale.

 

These types of tanks are illustrated below.

 

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

6) Turn on the cylinder valve.

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

barbecue. Lift and hook the cylinder onto the fuel

7) Check for leaks by wetting the fitting with the soap and

gauge.

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

 

the gas back on and recheck with the soap and water

 

solution.

 

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.

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

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 55260 manual Connection. Using a wrench could damage, Regulator coupling and could cause a leak
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55260 specifications

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