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. R WE B E WE B E 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.
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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. 25. 26. 27. 28. Hinge Pin Left Endcap Shroud Handle Warm-Up™ Basket Warming Rack Cooking Grates Flavorizer® Bars Cooking Box 1/4-20 keps nut Slide Out Bottom Tray Catch pan holder Catch pan Left end trim piece Work Surface Front Panel Swing-Up Work Surface Rod Swing-Up Work Surface Caster Frame 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts Nylon Washers Bottom Shelf Frame Connectors Casters Wheels Hubcap Hair Pin Cotter Thermometer 29. 30. 31.
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You will need: Left Frame - 1 Screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Right Frame - 1 Hammer Wheel Frame - 1 7/16 open-end or an adjustable wrench Pliers Caster Frame - 1 Block of wood Frame Connectors - 2 Lid - 1 Sideburner - 1 ® ® Work Surface - 1 Cooking Box - 1 Swing-Up Work Surface - 1 Hinge Rod - 1 Left Trim Piece - 1 Cooking grates - 2 Right Trim Piece - 1 Bottom Shelf - 1 Control panel - 1 A-9
Warming Rack - 1 Burner Control Knobs - 3 Warm-Up Basket - 1 Hinge Pins (1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) - 2 Flavorizer Bars - 5 2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 2 inch bolts) - 5 Cylinder Panel - 1 1 3/4 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1 3/4 inch bolts) - 2 Front Panel - 1 1/2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1/2 inch bolts) - 8 Back Panel - 1 Bottom tray - 1 Keps Nut (1/4 x 20 Keps Nut) - 1 Wing Nut (1/4 x 20 Wing Nut) - 2 Catch Pan Holder - 1 Nylon Washers - 17 Catch-Pan - 1 Hair Pin Cotter - 2 Disposable Drip Pans - 2 Hubcaps - 3
Click here to view addendum sheet 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: caster frame and wheel frame. Place the caster frame onto the tabs of the left frame, so that the swing table locking bracket (1) is to the rear. Place the wheel frame onto the tabs of the right frame, so that the swing table locking bracket is to the rear (2). The leg tabs must be on the inside of the frames. Add back panel You will need: frame assembly, back panel, two 1/2 inch bolts, two nylon washers, and a 7/16 or adjustable spanner.
Insert casters You will need: frame assembly and two casters. Push the casters firmly into the inserts in the ends of the caster frame. Slide the cooking box (assembly) to the left within the frame assembly. Add the nylon washer to the bolt. Insert the bolt through the frame and cooking box with the head of the bolt outside the box. Add the keps nut. Tighten by holding the bolt with pliers while you tighten the nut with a wrench.
Install manifold brackets The manifold brackets(2) are already in place on the manifold between the valves. Place your hand underneath the manifold. Lift the manifold and cooking box slightly and hook the manifold bracket(2) onto the frame brace(1). Slide the cylinder panel up until notch at bottom of panel fits over the cross brace(1).
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. 2) Insert the top of the igniter up through the large part of the keyhole in the frame brace. Slide the igniter into the small part of the keyhole. 3) Tighten the igniter lock nut back onto the igniter.
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 right trim piece with tool holders You will need: Right trim piece with tool holders Push the Right trim piece into the frame as shown(1), making sure that the tabs on the underside of the trim piece are snapped into the slots in the frame.(2) Install the left end trim piece and swing-up work surface You will need: End trim piece, swing-up work surface, swing-up work surface rod, two 1/2 inch bolts, two nylon washers and a wrench 1.
3.) Insert one end of the swing-up work surface rod into the hole in the frame. 5.) Add a washer to each bolt and insert it through the hole in the frame and the hole in the trim piece on both sides. Tighten with a wrench. To raise swing-up work surface: Lift table all the way up and slide it to the right, then lower table until you feel it lock in the up position. To lower swing-up work surface: Lift table up until it disengages and slide it to the left.
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. Set the side burner in place in the frame. The side burner locking clip on the right should latch under the right trim piece. (1) Tilt the side burner slightly, toward the control panel. Latch the side burner locking clip on the left, under the control panel.
Connect the side burner hose as follows: 1) Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect on the manifold. 2) Push the male fitting of the side burner hose into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure. Slide the collar closed. Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box with the rounded sides up. (1) Installing the warming rack You will need: warming rack. Set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the cooking box. (2) Quick disconnect will be engaged.
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 two frame connectors underneath the cooking box.
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.
WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak checking. 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. Check: 1) Hose to manifold 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 re-tightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Click here to view addendum sheet Operating Lighting 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.
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.
Lighting the Side Burner Lighting the side burner if the main burners are lit. 1) Open the side burner lid. 2) Push down and turn the side burner control to HI. 3) Press the side burner igniter button several times so it clicks each time. CAUTION: Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day. The side burner has a separate ignition system from the main 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 /Insect Screens should also be checked for any obstructions. (See Section: “Annual Maintenance.
The LP cylinder supplied with your barbecue is equipped with an OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device) and a QCC1 or Type 1 (CGA810) cylinder connection. The cylinder connection is compatible with the barbecue connection. This is a secondary device to prevent the overfilling of your LP cylinder. The proper filling methods for the filling of your cylinder are by weight or volume, as described in NFPA 58. Please make sure your filling station fills your LP cylinder by weight or volume.
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. 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 flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks.
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.
your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual. 2) Regulator to tank connection. 3) Manifold to side burner hose connection. 4) Side burner hose to side burner connection 5) Valves to manifold connection. 6) Hose to regulator connection. WARNING: If there is a leak at connections (2,3,4,5 0r 6), 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.
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 /Insect screens 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(1) of the burner tubes.
6) 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) Unhook the manifold bracket(1) and unscrew the two wing nuts(2) that hold the manifold to the cooking box.
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. ■ Check that both the white(1) and black(2) ignition wires are attached properly. (1) (2) ■ Check that the Crossover Ignition button pushes the igniter (button) down, and returns to the up position. ■ Check to see if the igniter is loose in the frame.
Troubleshooting Problem Check Cure Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Inspect Spider/Insect Screens for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean Spider/Insect Screens. (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.
Side Burner Troubleshooting WARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position. Problem Check Cure Side Burner does not light. Is gas supply off? Turn supply on. Flame is low in HIGH position. Is the fuel hose bent or kinked? Straighten hose. Flame is very yellow in conjunction with the smell of gas, Inspect the Spider/Insect Screens for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean Spider/Insect Screens.
Addendum Sheet You may have a different style manifold bracket and Spider Stopper Guard listed in your instruction manual. If you do, please follow these steps below in place of the steps included in the manual. Assembly Instructions * See Section B * Install manifold bracket You will need: manifold bracket Hook the bracket(2) onto the manifold at the center burner valve. Place your hand underneath the bracket.
1) The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy. 2) Barbecue does not reach temperature. 3) Barbecue heats unevenly. 4) One or more of the burners do not ignite. the crossover tube(1) from the burners. Remove the burners from the cooking box. (1) DANGER Failure to correct the above mentioned symptoms may result in a fire, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and cause damage to property. 8) To reinstall the burners, reverse 3) through 7).
