WHAT IS A LEAK CHECK?
The fuel system in your grill features
connections and fittings. A leak check
is a reliable way to make sure that
no gas is escaping from any of the
connections or fittings.
Although all factory-made
connections have been thoroughly
checked for gas leaks, it's important
to perform a leak check before
using your grill for the first time, as
well as anytime you disconnect and
reconnect a fitting and each time you
perform routine maintenance.
m 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 open flames will result in a fire or
explosion, which can cause serious bodily
injury or death and damage to property.
m WARNING: The gas connections of your
gas grill have been factory tested. We do,
however, recommend that you leak check
all gas connections before operating your
gas grill.
m WARNING: Perform these leak checks
even if your grill was dealer or store
assembled.
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 and the burners have been flame-
tested. As a safety precaution, however, you should check all
fi ttings for leaks before using your WEBER gas grill. Shipping
and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting.
PREPARING TO USE YOUR GRILL
PARTIAL DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR GRILL FOR
A LEAK CHECK
In order to do the leak check, you need to have access to the
gas valve, which will require some simple grill disassembly.
Confirm that Grill Is Off
A) Make sure regulator control knob is turned off by
pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise to the off
position.
B) Make sure burner control knob is turned off by pushing
it in and turning it clockwise to the off ( ) position.
Remove Burner Control Knob Cover
You will need: An 11/16" Wrench.
A) Remove burner control knob (1). Make sure gas valve
remains in the off position.
B) Using an 11/16" wrench or pliers, remove brass hex nut
from valve stem (2).
C) Pull burner control knob cover away from grill (3).
Your grill is now ready for a leak check.
CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS
You will need: A spray bottle or brush or rag and a soap-
and-water solution. (You can make your own soap-and-
water solution by mixing 20% liquid soap with 80% water;
or, you can purchase solution in the plumbing section of any
hardware store.)
A) Verify burner control knob is turned to the off ( )
position.
B) Turn gas supply on by turning the regulator control
knob clockwise (4).
m WARNING: Do not ignite burner when leak
checking.
C) To check for leaks, wet fittings with the soap-and-water
solution, using a spray bottle, brush or rag. If bubbles
form, or if a bubble grows, there is a leak. Apply the
soap-and-water solution to the following connections:
a) Regulator-to-cartridge connection (5).
m WARNING: If there is a leak at
connection (5), remove the cartridge.
DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Install
a different cartridge and recheck for
leaks with soap-and-water solution.
If a leak persists after installing a
different cartridge, turn off the gas. DO
NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Contact the
Customer Service Representative in your
area using the contact information on our
web site.
Log onto www.weber.com.
b) Valve-to-regulator connection (6).
m WARNING: If there is a leak at connection
(6), turn off the gas. DO NOT OPERATE
THE GRILL. Contact the Customer Service
Representative in your area using the
contact information on our web site.
Log onto www.weber.com.
D) When leak checking is complete, turn gas supply off at
the source and rinse connections with water.
NOTE: Since some leak test solutions, including soap and
water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be
rinsed with water after checking for leaks.
Reinstall Burner Control Knob Cover
You will need: An 11/16" wrench.
A) Place burner control knob cover onto grill.
B) Using an 11/16" wrench or pliers, reinstall brass hex
nut onto valve stem.
C) Reinstall burner control knob. Make sure gas valve
remains in the off position.
m WARNING: Make sure that all parts
are assembled and hardware is fully
tightened before operating the grill. Your
actions, if you fail to follow this product
warning, may cause a fire, an explosion,
or structural failure resulting in serious
personal injury or death as well as
damage to property.
Now you are ready to use your grill.
REMOVING THE LPG CARTRIDGE
When your LPG cartridge needs to be replaced, follow these
instructions to remove it.
A) Make sure the burner control knob is turned off by
pushing it in and turning it clockwise to the off ( )
position.
B) Make sure the regulator control knob is turned off by
turning it counterclockwise.
C) Unscrew disposable cartridge from regulator by
turning cartridge counterclockwise.
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