Gas Instructions

We utilize various LP tank manufacturers. Some of the

Note: This connection tightens clockwise and will not allow

tanks have differing top collar assembles. (The top collar

gas to flow unless the connection is tight. The connection

is the metal protective ring around the valve.) One series

requires tightening by hand only.

of tanks mount with the valve facing front. The other tanks

WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the

mount with the valve facing away from the fuel scale.

connection. Using a wrench could damage the

These types of tanks are illustrated below.

regulator coupling and could cause a leak.

You will need: LP cylinder, a soap and water solution and a

5) Mix soap and water.

rag or brush to apply it.

6) Turn on the cylinder valve.

1) Turn the LP cylinder so the opening of the valve is

 

 

 

 

 

 

either to the front, side or rear of the Weber® gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

barbecue. Lift and hook the cylinder onto the fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

gauge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7) 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

2) Loosen the cylinder lock wing nut. Swing the cylinder

solution.

If leak does not stop, Contact the Customer Service

lock down. Tighten the wing nut.

Representative in your region using the contact information

 

 

sheet provided with your manual. Do not use the barbecue.

 

8) When leak checking is complete, turn gas supply OFF

 

at the source and rinse connections with water.

To Connect the hose to the cylinder:

3)Remove the plastic dust cover from the valve.

4)Screw the regulator coupling onto the tank valve, clockwise, or to the right. Hand-tighten only.

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Weber LP GAS GRILL manual Connection. Using a wrench could damage