6GAS INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT LP CYLINDER INFORMATION
Failure to follow these DANGER statements exactly may result in a fi re
causing death or serious injury.
LEAK CHECK PREPARATION
CHECK THAT ALL BURNER VALVES ARE OFF
Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you should check to be sure that
they are turned OFF. Check by pushing down and turning clockwise. If they
do not turn, they are off. Proceed to the next step. If they do turn continue
DANGER
NEVER store a spare LP Cylinder under or near this
barbecue.
NEVER fi ll the tank beyond 80% full.
The proper fi lling methods for the fi lling of your cylinder are by weight or
volume, as described in NFPA 58. Please make sure your fi lling station fi lls
your LP cylinder by weight or volume. Ask your fi lling station to read purging
and fi lling instructions on the LP cylinder before attempting to fi ll.
Your Weber® gas grill is equipped for a cylinder supply system
designed for vapor withdrawal.
WARNING: Only use this grill outdoors in a well-
ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building,
breezeway or any other enclosed area.
CONNECTING THE LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER
WARNING: Make sure that the LP cylinder valve is
closed. Close by turning valve clockwise.
DANGER
Do not use an open fl ame to check for gas leaks. Be
sure there are no sparks or open fl ames in the area
while you check for leaks. Sparks or fl ames will result
in a fi re or explosion which can cause serious bodily
injury or death, and damage to property.
Some LP tanks have differing top collar assembles. (The top collar is the
metal protective ring around the valve.) One series of tanks mount with the
valve facing front. The other tanks mount with the valve facing away from
the fuel scale. These types of tanks are illustrated below.
You will need: LP cylinder, a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to
apply it.
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.
2) Loosen the cylinder lock wing nut. Swing the cylinder lock down.
Tighten the wing nut.
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.