Using The Snap-Jet Gas Ignition System - Weber Summit Series Owner's Manual

USING THE SNAP-JET
WHAT IS LP GAS?
Liquefied petroleum gas, also called LP, LP gas,
liquid propane, or simply propane or butane, is the
flammable, petroleum-based product used to fuel
your grill. It is a gas at moderate temperatures and
pressure when it is not contained. But at moderate
pressure inside a container, such as a cylinder,
LP is a liquid. As pressure is released from the
cylinder, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes
LP gas.
• LP has an odor similar to natural gas.
You should be aware of this odor.
• LP is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may
collect in low areas and resist dispersion.
m DANGER
NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under
or near Weber gas appliances. Failure to
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follow this statement exactly may result in
a fire causing death or serious injury.
SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LP
GAS CYLINDERS
There are various guidelines and safety factors
that you need to keep in mind when using LP gas.
Carefully follow these instructions before using
your Weber gas grill.
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• Do not use a damaged, dented, or rusty
LP cylinder.
• Handle "empty" LP cylinders with the same
care as you handle full cylinders. Even when an
LP cylinder is empty of liquid, there may still be
gas pressure inside the cylinder.
• LP cylinders should not be dropped or
handled roughly.
• Never store or transport the LP cylinder where
temperatures can reach 125° F (51.7° C) (the
cylinder will become too hot to hold by hand).
For example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a
car on a hot day.
• LP cylinders must be kept out of reach
of children.
STORAGE AND/OR NONUSE
For grills that have been stored or left unused for a
while, it is important to follow these guidelines:
• Disconnect the cylinder if: 1) it is empty; 2)
the grill is being stored in a garage or other
enclosed area; 3) the grill is being transported;
4) the grill is not in use.
• Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet when
cylinder is not in use.
• Do not store a disconnected LP cylinder in a
building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
• The Weber gas grill should be checked for gas
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leaks and any obstructions in the burner tube
before it is used. (Refer to "CHECKING FOR GAS
LEAKS" and "ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.")
• Check that the bowl and the high capacity ash
catcher are free from debris that might obstruct
the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
• The burner tube should also be checked
for any obstructions. (Refer to "ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE.")
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GAS IGNITION SYSTEM
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U.S. INSTALLATION CODES
Installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the latest edition
of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54.
CANADIAN INSTALLATION CODES
These instructions, while generally acceptable,
do not necessarily comply with the Canadian
installation codes. In Canada, the installation of
this appliance must comply with local codes and/
or the latest edition of Standard CAN/CSA-B149.2
(Propane Storage and Handling Code).
NOTE: Your retailer can help you match a replacement
cylinder to your grill.
REGULATOR CONNECTIONS
Your Weber gas grill is equipped with a pressure
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regulator, which is a device to control and maintain
uniform gas pressure as gas is released from the
LP cylinder. Each Weber pressure regulator is
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designed for vapor withdrawal.
• The pressure regulator supplied with the
Weber gas grill must be used. This regulator is
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set for 11 inches of water column pressure.
BURNER USAGE
The gas burner feature on your Summit
grill operates at 10,000 BTU's. It is for igniting the
charcoal only. It should never be used for cooking.
INSTALLING THE LP CYLINDER
Use disposable LP cylinders with a capacity of
either 14.1 oz. or 16.4 oz. equipped with a CGA #600
connection.
m CAUTION: Use cylinders that are
marked "Propane Fuel" only.
1. Make sure that the burner control knob is
turned off by pushing it in and turning it
clockwise to the off ( ) position.
2. Push the propane cylinder into the regulator
and turn clockwise until tight (A).
m WARNING: Do not use a wrench to
tighten the connection. Using a wrench
could damage the regulator coupling
and could cause a leak.
REMOVING THE LP CYLINDER
When your LP cylinder needs to be replaced, follow
these instructions to remove it.
1. Make sure that the burner control knob is
turned off by pushing it in and turning it
clockwise to the off ( ) position.
2. Unscrew propane cylinder from regulator.
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