Owners Guide Liquid Propane Gas ® ® WARNING 1. Do not store spare liquid propane cylinder within 10 feet (3m) of this appliance. 2. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet (8m) of this appliance. W EBER W DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flames. 3. Open lid 4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.
DANGER Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property. WARNINGS Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue. Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
Warranty There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty. Some regions do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you. Weber is not liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages.
Contents Danger & Warnings ................................ A-2 Warranty ................................................. A-3 General Instructions ............................... A-5 Exploded View ........................................ A-6 Parts List ................................................ A-9 Assembly Instructions ............................ B-1 Installing Features .................................. C-1 Operating ............................................... D-1 Lighting ....................
Storage General Instructions • Your Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. With the Weber Gas Barbecue you can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The closed lid and Flavorizer® Bars produce that “outdoor” flavor in the food. The Weber Gas Barbecue is portable so you can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio. Portability means you can take your Weber Gas Barbecue with, if you move.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Hair Pin Cotter Hinge Pin Left Endcap Shroud Handle Warming Rack Cooking Grates Flavorizer Bars Cooking Box 1/4-20 keps nut Slide Out Bottom Tray Catch pan holder Left Trim Piece Work Surface 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt Left Frame 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt Nylon Washer Leg Frame Frame Connector Bottom Shelf Wheels Hubcaps Axle Rod 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49.
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You will need: Bottom tray - 1 Screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Hammer Left Frame - 1 7/16 open-end or an adjustable wrench Right Frame -1 Pliers Block of wood Wheel Frame - 1 Lid - 1 Leg Frame - 1 ® ® Frame Connectors - 1 Cooking Box - 1 Work Surface - 1 Left trim piece - 1 Right Trim Piece - 1 Cooking grates - 2 Bottom Shelf - 1 Control panel - 1 A-9
Warming Rack - 1 Manifold Support Bracket - 1 Flavorizer Bars - 5 Burner Control Knobs - 2 Cylinder Panel - 1 Hinge Pins (1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) - 2 2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 2 inch bolts) - 1 Wrap-Around Trim Piece - 1 1 3/4 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1 3/4 inch bolts) - 4 1/2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1/2 inch bolts) - 8 Catch Pan Holder - 1 Keps Nut (1/4 x 20 Keps Nut) - 1 Catch-Pan - 1 Wing Nut (1/4 x 20 Wing Nut) - 2 Disposable Drip Pans - 2 Nylon Washers - 13 Thermometer - 1 Hair Pin Cotter -
Assembly Instructions Assemble frame You will need: left frame, right frame, two 1/2 inch bolts, two nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. Note - Work on carpeted area (on grass or one of the boxes) to protect the finish during frame assembly. Lay the leg frame pieces as shown so the leg tabs point up. 1) Connect the two frame pieces with the tabs inside of the frame. 2) Slip washers on bolts, then insert bolts as shown and tighten.
Continue frame assembly You will need: leg frame, wheel frame, four 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. Place the leg frame onto the tabs of the left frame. Place the wheel frame onto the tabs of the right frame. The leg tabs must be on the inside of the frames. Add the washers to the bolts. Insert the bolts into the holes as shown, do not tighten bolts on wheel frame until a later step. Add Wrap-around Frame Panel You will need: wrap around frame panel and a wrench.
Add cooking box (assembly) You will need: frame assembly, cooking box (assembly), 2 inch bolt, nylon washer, keps nut, pliers and a 7/ 16 inch or adjustable wrench. Uncoil the hose. Place the cooking box (assembly) in the frame assembly so the burner tubes(1) are under the frame brace(2). Your Weber Gas Grill manifold assembly, consisting of gas manifold, valves, hose, regulator and gas burners has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested.
Install cylinder panel and frame connector You will need: cylinder panel, frame connector, four 1 3/4 inch bolts, four nylon washers, two cylinder glides a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench and pliers. Insert the cylinder panel tabs(1) into the slots in the frame brace(2). Install manifold bracket You will need: manifold bracket. Hook the bracket(2) onto the manifold in the center. Place your hand underneath the bracket.
Add fuel gauge You will need: fuel gauge, two wing nuts and two nylon washers. 1) Slip the bolts on the back of the fuel gauge through the two small holes in the cylinder panel. 2) Add washers to the bolts, then wing nuts, and tighten with your fingers. Install igniter Note - The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber and the igniter. This was done to factory test the ignition system. The igniter lock nut is on the igniter. 1) Loosen the igniter lock nut.
Fill liquid propane cylinder Note - The liquid propane cylinder manufacturer is responsible for the materials, workmanship and performance of the cylinder. If the cylinder has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the cylinder, call the cylinder manufacturer’s customer service center. The phone number is on the warning decal, which is permanently attached to the cylinder.
Screw the regulator coupling onto the cylinder valve(1), clockwise, or to the right. Hand tighten only. Note: This is a new type of connection. It tightens clockwise and will not allow gas to flow unless the connection is tight. The connection requires tightening by hand only. WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the connection. Using a wrench could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a gas leak. Check for gas leaks DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
Check: 1) Hose to manifold connection. 2) Regulator to cylinder connection. WARNING: : If there is a leak at connection (1) , 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. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual. 3) Valves to manifold connections. 4) The hose to regulator connection.
Install Lid You will need: lid, two hair pin cotters(1) and two hinge pins(2). Place lid on top of the cooking box. Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue. Insert hinge pins through the hinges from the outside. Insert hair pin cotters into the small holes in the hinge pins. Install control panel and burner control knobs You will need: control panel, two Phillips screws/ washers, a Phillips screwdriver, and burner control knobs. 1) Set the control panel in place over both frame braces.
Installing Features Install the work surface You will need: work surface. Place the work surface, so that the front and back edges fit over the frame, in the area between the left trim piece and the cooking box as shown. Do not use the work surface as a cutting board.
Install Flavorizer® Bars and Cooking Grates You will need: five Flavorizer Bars and two cooking grates. Place the Flavorizer Bars side by side in the cooking box. Install the thermometer You will need: Thermometer. Insert the thermometer into its holder on the right side of the lid. ® ® Install the bottom shelf You will need: Bottom shelf. Set the bottom shelf in place between the right and left sides of the frame, in front of the frame connector, underneath the cooking box.
Operating WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in the OFF position before turning on the liquid propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder valve, the “excess gas flow control” feature will activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start over. Lighting Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.
3) Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise. 4) Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight hole in the front of the cooking box. WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue. Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue. 5) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START/HI. 6) Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box.
■ The Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using. (See Sections: “General Maintenance and Annual Maintenance.”) ■ Check that the areas under the control panel and the slide out bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air. ■ The Spider Stopper ™ Guards should also be checked for any obstructions. (See Section: “Annual Maintenance.
Connecting the Liquid Propane Cylinder Refilling 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 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 flames will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and damage to property.
4) Screw the regulator coupling onto the tank valve, clockwise, or to the right. Hand-tighten only. Note: This is a new type of connection. It tightens clockwise and will not allow gas to flow unless the connection is tight. The connection requires tightening by hand only. WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the connection. Using a wrench could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a leak. 5) Mix soap and water. 6) Turn on the cylinder valve.
Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s) Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane Gas Cylinders ■ The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is reconnected. For example, test each time the LP cylinder is refilled. ■ Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water. This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc.
Check: 3) Valves-to-manifold connections. 4) The hose-to-regulator connection. WARNING: If there is a leak at connections (2), (3) or (4), turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual. When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water.
Main Burner Flame Pattern General Maintenance The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is shown. 1) Burner tube 2) Tips occasionally flicker yellow 3) Light blue 4) Dark blue Weber Spider Stopper™ Guards Your Weber Gas Barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders and other insects. They can nest in the venturi section (–Venturi(1), air shutter(2), venturi fin(3)–) of the burner tubes.
7) Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to separate the crossover tube(1) from the burners. Remove the burners from the cooking box. Replacing Main Burners 1) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool. 2) Turn gas OFF at source. 3) To remove control panel: take off the burner control knobs. Remove the screws holding the control panel in place. Lift off the control panel. 4) Unlatch the Spider Stopper™ Guards and remove them. 8) To reinstall the burners, reverse 3) through 7).
9) Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards. Slightly rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in line with the Venturi fins(1). There should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around the burners(2) and valves(3). Crossover® Ignition System Operations If the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Left burner, light the Left burner with a match. If the Left burner lights with a match, then check the Crossover Ignition System.
Troubleshooting Problem Check Cure Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Inspect Weber Spider Stopper Guards for possible instructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guards. (See Section “Annual Maintenance”) Burners do not light. -or- Burners have a small flickering flame in the HIGH position. -orBarbecue temperature only reaches 250˚ to 300˚ in the HIGH position.
