Check for gas leaks

 

To perform leak checks: Slide back the collar of the

 

 

 

 

quick disconnect. Push the male fitting of the hose into

 

m DANGER

 

 

 

 

 

the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure (1). Slide

 

 

Do not use an open flame to check for gas

 

 

 

 

 

the collar closed (2). If it does not engage or lock,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open

 

 

repeat procedure. Gas will not flow unless the quick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flames in the area while you check for

 

 

disconnect is properly engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

leaks. Sparks or open flames will result in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a fire or explosion, which can cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

serious bodily injury or death and damage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to property.

 

 

 

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

m 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 however, you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may

 

Turn on gas supply.

 

 

 

loosen or damage a gas fitting.

 

 

 

Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the

 

 

m WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if

 

 

 

soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If

 

your barbecue was dealer or store assembled.

 

 

 

bubbles form or if a bubble grows, there is a leak.

 

You will need: a soap and water solution, and a rag or

 

 

 

Note – Since some leak test solutions, including soap

 

 

brush to apply it.

 

 

 

and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections

 

Note - Since some leak test solutions, including soap

 

 

 

 

 

should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks.

 

and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections

 

 

 

 

 

m WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak

 

should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks.

 

 

 

checking.

 

Make sure side burner is OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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