Weber Platinum C manual Check for gas leaks, m DANGER, Do not use an open flame to check for gas

Gas Line Piping Check for gas leaks

■If the length of the line required does not exceed 50

feet, use a 5/8" O.D. tube. One size larger should be	mWARNING: The gas connections of your Weber
used for lengths greater than 50 feet.
	gas barbecue have been factory tested. We do
■ Gas piping may be copper tubing, type K or L;
	however recommend that you leak check all gas
polyethylene plastic tube, with a minimum wall thick-
	connections before operating your Weber gas
ness of .062 inch; or standard weight (schedule 40)
	barbecue.
steel or wrought iron pipe.
	mWARNING: Perform these leak checks even if
■ Copper tubing must be tin-lined if the gas contains
	your barbecue was dealer or store assembled.
more than 0.3 grams of hydrogen sulfide per 100 cubic
	1)	Unscrew the two phillips screws, located on
feet of gas.
		the right edge of the control panel.
■ Plastic tubing is suitable only for outdoor, under-
ground use.
■ Gas piping in contact with earth, or any other
material which may corrode the piping, must be
protected against corrosion in an approved manner.
■ Underground piping must have a minimum of 18"
cover
Test Connections	2)	Take off the burner control knobs.
All connections and joints must be thoroughly tested
for leaks in accordance with local codes and all listed
procedures in the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1
m DANGER
Do not use an open flame to check for gas
leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open	3)	Lift off the control panel.
flames in the area while you check for gas
leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death and damage to property.

m 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 seri- ous bodily injury or death and damage to property.

mWARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.

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

Note: Since some leak test solutions, including soap and water, may be corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks.

mWARNING: Make sure all burner control knobs are in the OFF position, including the side burner.

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