Manifold
Figure 28
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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.
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 OPERATETHE 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.
a)
c)
b)
d)
b)
a)
Manifold
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.
Figure 27