GAS INSTRUCTIONS

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CHECK THE FLEXIBLE HOSE TO MANIFOLD CONNECTION

 

The natural gas hose has been attached during the manuafacturing process. We

 

do 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

 

DANGER

 

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.

 

WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time you

 

disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.

 

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.

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

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

Make sure side burner is off (See LEAK CHECK PREPARATION). Remove valve control knob and screws. Remove porcelain top.

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.

Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles form or if a bubble grows, there is a leak.

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.

WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak checking.

CHECK:

1)Hose to manifold connection.

WARNING: If there is a leak at connection(1), retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution. If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site.

Log onto www.weber.com®.

2)Hose to quick disconnect connection.

3)Valves to manifold connection.

WARNING: If there is a leak at connections(1) or(2) turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site.

Log onto www.weber.com®.

When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water.

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*The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased.

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Weber 89557 manual Check the Flexible Hose to Manifold Connection, Check for GAS Leaks