Weber E 470, 56209 manual Check the Flexible Hose to Manifold Connection, Check for GAS Leaks

GAS INSTRUCTIONS

CHECK THE FLEXIBLE HOSE TO MANIFOLD CONNECTION
The natural gas hose was attached during the manuafacturing process.. We do	1
recommend that the hose to gas manifold connnection be leak tested, following
guidelines in this Owner’s Guide, prior to barbecue operation.. ◆
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
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Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure
there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you
check for leaks. Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or
explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death
and damage to property.

Note: All factory-made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks.The burners have been flame-tested.As a safety precaution however, you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber® gas barbecue. Shipping and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting.

mWARNING: The gas connections of your gas grill have been factory tested. We do however recommend that you leak check all gas connections before operating your gas grill.

mWARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled.

If your grill has a side burner make sure the side burner is off..

To perform leak checks: Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect (1).. Push male fitting of the hose into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure.. Slide the collar closed (2).. If it does not engage or lock, repeat procedure.. Gas will not flow unless the quick disconnect is properly engaged.. Turn on gas supply..

mWARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak checking.

You will need: A soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it..

A)Mix soap and water..

B)Turn on the gas supply..

C)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 the gas back on and recheck with the soap and water solution.

If leak does not stop do not use the barbecue. Contact the customer service representative in your area using the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com®.

D)When leak checking is complete, turn gas supply off at the source and rinse connections with water..

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: You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.

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