Weber Platinum B Do not use an open flame to check for, Gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or

Gas Line Piping	Check for gas leaks
■ If the length of the line required does not exceed 50	m DANGER
feet, use a 5/8" O.D. tube. One size larger should be	Do not use an open flame to check for
used for lengths greater than 50 feet.	gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or
■ Gas piping may be copper tubing, type K or L;
	open flames in the area while you check
polyethylene plastic tube, with a minimum wall thick-
ness of .062 inch; or standard weight (schedule 40)	for leaks. Sparks or open flames will
steel or wrought iron pipe.	result in a fire or explosion which can
■ Copper tubing must be tin-lined if the gas contains	cause serious bodily injury or death and
more than 0.3 grams of hydrogen sulfide per 100 cubic	damage to property.
feet of gas.
	m WARNING: You should check for gas leaks
■ Plastic tubing is suitable only for outdoor, under-
	every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas
ground use.
	fitting.
■ Gas piping in contact with earth, or any other
	Note - All factory-made connections have been
material which may corrode the piping, must be
	thoroughly checked for gas leaks. The burners have
protected against corrosion in an approved manner.
	been flame-tested. As a safety precaution however,
■ Underground piping must have a minimum of 18"
	you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using
cover
	your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling
Test Connections	may loosen or damage a gas fitting.
	m WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if
All connections and joints must be thoroughly tested
	your barbecue was dealer or store assembled.
for leaks in accordance with local codes and all listed
	You will need: a soap and water solution, and a rag or
procedures in the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1
	brush to apply it.
m DANGER	To perform leak checks: Slide back the collar of the
	quick disconnect. Push male fitting of the hose into
Do not use an open flame to check for gas
	the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure(1). Slide
leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open	the collar closed(2). If it does not engage or lock,
flames in the area while you check for gas	repeat procedure. Gas will not flow unless the quick
leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion	disconnect is properly engaged.
which can cause serious bodily injury or	(1)
death and damage to property.
	(2)

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. m WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak

checking.

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