PLATINUM SERIES II ™ LP Gas Barbecues Step-By-Step Guide Platinum Series II 2200 LP Platinum Series II 3400 LP Platinum Series II 3200 LP CANADIAN GAS ASSOCIATION ® National PROPANEGAS Association THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if barbecue was dealer assembled.
TOOLS NEEDED REMOVE BOTTOM TRAY FROM GRILL Phillips screwdriver Remove all tape from packaging. Remove bottom rack from top of packaging. Remove outer box. Pull out bottom tray from cooking box. Remove packaging material from bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch pan, and drip pan. For the Platinum Series II 3400, remove the white plastic from the stainless steel. 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench SUPPLIES NEEDED You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas leaks.
REMOVE GRILL FROM LOWER PACKAGING REMOVE PACKAGED PARTS FROM LOWER CARTON WARNING: Lifting the barbecue from the lower packaging requires at least two people. Left work surface With two people lift straight up and over lower packaging and cardboard support. Note: For the Platinum Series II 3400, make sure the front doors are securely closed before lifting.
INSTALLATION OF CATCH PAN INTO BOTTOM TRAY REINSTALLATION OF STAINLESS STEEL FLAVORIZER BARS Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in the bottom tray. Figure 3. The front of the catch pan holder must be on the same side as the finger grip of the bottom tray. Note: Remove any tape or packing material. Parts are shipped in place. Use these steps to check that they are in position. The Flavorizer bars are already in place. This step is only for reinstallation.
REINSTALLATION OF COOKING GRATES INSTALL WARM-UP BASKET Note: The cooking grates are already in place. This step is only for reinstallation. Insert one end of the Warm-Up Basket into the hole in the right end of the lid and the other end into the slot in the left end of the lid. Figure 8. Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box. The open "U" of the cooking grate goes down. Figure 6.
SET LP FUEL SCALE FILL LP TANK You will need: LP tank (empty). To fill, take the LP tank and filler adapter to an RV center, or look up gas-propane in the phone book for other sources of LP gas. Note - For accuracy, the fuel scale must be set with an empty tank. WARNING: We recommend that your LP tank be filled at an authorized LP gas dealer by a qualified attendant, who fills the tank by weight. We utilize various LP tank manufacturers.
GENERAL TANK INFORMATION LP Tank Manufacturer The LP tank manufacturer is responsible for the materials, workmanship and performance of the tank. If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the tank, call the tank manufacturer's customer service center. The phone number is on the warning decal which is permanently attached to the tank. If the tank manufacturer has not resolved the issue to your satisfaction, then call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center.
INSTALL WORK SURFACES If you have the Platinum Series II 2200, continue to step “Install Work Surfaces” on this page. FOR THE PLATINUM SERIES II 2200 You will need...left work surface, right work surface, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. If you have the Platinum Series II 3200, go to step “Install Work Surface and Side Burner” on page 9. Insert the left work surface tabs in the slots to the left of the cooking box. Figure 11 (a).
INSTALL WORK SURFACE AND SIDE BURNER Route the side burner hose so it will not interfere with the scale indicator rod. The side burner hose is connected in the following manner: FOR THE PLATINUM SERIES II 3200 Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect on the manifold. Push the male fitting of the side burner hose into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure. Slide the collar closed. Figure 13. Figure 14 shows the quick disconnect engaged. You will need...
INSTALL WORK SURFACE AND SIDE BURNER FOR THE PLATINUM SERIES II 3200 (CONTINUED) Check that the side burner is properly assembled. (c) Windshield Burner cap Burner ring (b) Grate Lugs Slots Igniter electrode (a) Figure 16 Burner head Burner base Burner orifice WARNING: Set the burner ring onto the burner head. Rotate the burner ring until the four lugs on the burner ring are seated in the four slots on the burner head. Figure 16 (b).
INSTALL WORK SURFACE AND SIDE BURNER (a) Tabs Tabs (c) Tabs FOR THE PLATINUM SERIES II 3400 You will need... left work surface, side burner assembly, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. Insert the left work surface tabs in the slots to the left of the cooking box. Figure 17 (a). Slip washers on the bolts and insert the bolts as shown. Tighten. Figure 17 (b).
INSTALL WORK SURFACE AND SIDE BURNER Check that the side burner is properly assembled. (c) Windshield FOR THE PLATINUM SERIES II 3400 (CONTINUED) Burner cap Route the side burner hose around the tank panel so it will not interfere with scale indicator rod. The side burner hose is connected in the following manner: Burner ring Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect on the manifold. Push the male fitting of the side burner hose into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure.
INSTALL BOTTOM RACK CHECK THAT ALL BURNER VALVES ARE OFF Place the bottom rack between the frame supports. Figure 22. Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you should check to be sure. Put the knob on each valve. Check by pushing down and turning clockwise. If they do not turn, they are off. Proceed to the next step. Figure 23. Figure 22 For the Platinum Series II 3400, place the bottom rack under the cart between the frame supports. Lift up one end of the rack so it clears the crosspiece.
CONNECT FILLED LP TANK WARNING: Make sure that the LP tank valve is closed. Close by turning clockwise. (a) Hook the LP tank onto the fuel scale. Loosen the tank lock wing nut. Swing the tank lock down. Tighten the wing nut. Figure 25. Collar Tank lock wing nut Male fitting (b) Hose Tank valve Figure 25 Regulator Valve handwheel close clockwise Pressure relief valve Remove the tape and packaging from the hose and regulator. Route the hose so it will not interfere with the scale indicator rod.
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS 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. This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property. WARNING The gas connections of your Weber Gas Barbecue have been factory tested. We do however recommend that you leak check all gas connections before operating your Weber Gas Barbecue.
(a) CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS (b) WARNING: Do not ignite burners while checking for leaks. 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. (c) Check: a) Hose to manifold connection. Figure 30 (a). WARNING: If there is a leak at connection a, retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution. If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas.
REINSTALL THE CONTROL PANEL Set the control panel in place over both frame braces. (Hold the Crossover Ignition button up while setting the control panel in place.) Slip washers on Phillips screws, insert into holes as shown, and tighten. Figure 31 (a). Push on the burner control knobs. Figure 31 (b).
