Gas Instructions

Check for gas leaks

Gas will not flow unless the quick disconnect is properly

 

engaged.

￿ DANGER

Turn on gas supply.

Do not use an open flame to check for gas

Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap

leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open

and water solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles

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

flames in the area while you check for leaks.

Note - Since some leak test solutions, including soap and

Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or

water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be

explosion which can cause serious bodily

rinsed with water after checking for leaks.

injury or death and damage to property.

￿WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak

 

checking.

￿WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every

 

time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.

Check:

Note - All factory-made connections have been thoroughly

1) Hose to manifold connection.

checked for gas leaks. The burners have been flame-

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

tested. As a safety precaution however, you should

retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for

recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber® gas

leaks with soap and water solution.

barbecue. Shipping and handling may loosen or damage a

If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn OFF

gas fitting.

the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Contact the

￿WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your

Customer Service Representative in your region using

barbecue was dealer or store assembled.

the contact information sheet provided with your

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

manual.

brush to apply it.

2) Valves to manifold connection

To perform leak checks: Slide back the collar of the quick

3) Hose to quick disconnect connection

disconnect. Push male fitting of the hose into the quick

￿WARNING: If there is a leak at connections(2) or(3)

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

turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL.

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

Contact the Customer Service Representative in

 

your region using the contact information sheet

(1)

provided with your manual.

When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at

 

the source and rinse connections with water.

(2)

 

 

(1)

(2)

(3)

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Weber 55277 manual Flames in the area while you check for leaks, Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or

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