Step 19

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. This 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 you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting.

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

To perform leak checks: Open tank valve by turning the tank valve handwheel counterclockwise.

Figure 26.

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c)

Manifold

d)

Manifold

Figure 27

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.

WARNING: Do not ignite burners while leak checking.

Check:

a)Left valves to manifold connection. Figure 27 (a).

b)Center valves to manifold connection. Figure 27 (b).

c)Right valves to manifold connection. Figure 27 (c).

d)Hose to manifold connection. Figure 27 (d)

WARNING: If there is a leak at connection 27 (d) turn OFF the gas and 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 BARBECUE. Contact your dealer.

a)Hose to regulator connection. Figure 28 (a).

b)Regulator to tank connection. Figure 28 (b).

WARNING: If there is a leak at connections 27 (a), 27 (b), 27 (c) or 28 (a), turn OFF the gas. Do not operate the barbecue. Contact your dealer.

WARNING: If there is a leak at connection 28 (b) retighten and recheck for leaks with soap and water.

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

b)

a)

Figure 28

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Weber FT 600 owner manual Check for gas leaks

FT 600 specifications

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