Preparing To Use Your Grill; What Is A Leak Check; Checking For Gas Leaks; Disconnecting The Regulator From The Cartridge - Weber Q 1250 Owner's Manual

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 burner has been flame-tested.
As a safety precaution, however, you should check all fittings
for leaks before using your Weber gas grill. Shipping and
handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting.
DISCONNECTING THE REGULATOR
FROM THE CARTRIDGE
When your 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 gas control valve is
turned off by turning it clockwise until tight (1) .
C) Unscrew disposable cartridge from regulator by
turning it anti-clockwise (2) .

PREPARING TO USE YOUR GRILL

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 leak check solution in the plumbing
section of any hardware store .)
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 (1) .
C) Turn gas supply on by turning the regulator gas
control valve anti-clockwise (2) .
m WARNING: Do not ignite burner when
leak checking.
D) 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 (3) .
m WARNING: If there is a leak at connection
(3), remove 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 hose connection (4) .
c) Regulator hose-to-regulator connection (5) .
m WARNING: If there is a leak at
connection (4 or 5), remove cartridge. 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.
E) When leak checking is complete, 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.
Now you are ready to use your grill .
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