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Owners Guide
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.
Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death, or damage to property.
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.
WARNING: Follow all leak-check
procedures carefully in this manual prior
to barbecue operation. Do this even if the
barbecue was dealer-assembled.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
WARNING: Do not try to light this
appliance without reading the "Lighting"
Instructions section of this manual
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- Page 1 OUTDOOR USE ONLY. WARNING: Do not try to light this appliance without reading the “Lighting” Instructions section of this manual Liquid Propane Gas ® ® OU MUST READ THIS WNERS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL A040.g B003.d C002.c D002.g UIDE 55143 04/26/01...
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Page 2: Warranty
Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual. After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before use. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures. - Page 3 If you are required to return defective parts, transportation charges must be prepaid. Weber will return parts to the purchaser, freight or postage prepaid. This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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 Cast Iron Cooking Grates Care ... C-D Operating ... D-1 Lighting ... D-1 Manual Lighting ... -
Page 5: General Instructions
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. - Page 6 Genesis Silver-B LP 011901...
- Page 7 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 1/4 x 20 x 1/2 inch bolt Left Trim piece Work Surface Left Frame Hinge Rod Swing-Up Work Surface Caster Frame...
- Page 8 ® of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL, 60067-6266, U.S.A. This product is covered by one or more United States patents and patents in other nations globally. Printed in the U.S.A.
- Page 9 You will need: Screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Hammer 7/16 open-end or an adjustable wrench Pliers Block of wood Lid - 1 Cooking Box - 1 Cooking grates - 2 Control panel - 1 Left Frame - 1 Right Frame - 1 Wheel Frame - 1 Caster Frame - 1 Frame Connectors - 2...
- Page 10 Cylinder Panel - 1 Wrap-Around Trim Piece - 1 Bottom tray - 1 Catch Pan Holder - 1 Catch-Pan - 1 Disposable Drip Pans - 2 Thermometer - 1 Wheels - 2 Casters - 2 Liquid Propane Cylinder - 1 Fuel Gauge - 1 Burner Control Knobs - 3 Hinge Pins (1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) - 2...
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Page 11: Assembly Instructions
Place one end of the axle rod on the block of wood (or other protected surface). Tap one hubcap onto the end of the axle rod. Slide one wheel onto the axle, WEBER name facing out. Next, slide the other end of the axle rod through the wheel frame. - Page 12 Continue frame assembly You will need: caster frame, wheel frame, four 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. Place the caster frame onto the tabs of the left frame, so that the swing table locking latch(1) is to the rear. Place the wheel frame onto the tabs of the right frame.
- Page 13 Insert casters You will need: frame assembly and two casters. Push the casters firmly into the inserts in the ends of the caster frame. Add Wrap-around Frame Panel You will need: wrap around frame panel and a wrench. Place wrap-around frame panel in place: 1) The cut-out tabs should fit between the washer and the frame, as shown.
- Page 14 Add the keps nut. Tighten by holding the bolt with pliers while you tighten the nut with a wrench. Your Weber Gas Grill manifold assembly, consisting of gas manifold, valves, hose, regulator and gas burners has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested.
- Page 15 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). Install cylinder panel You will need: Cylinder panel, two 1 3/4inch bolts, two nylon cylinder glides, two nylon washers a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench and pliers.
- Page 16 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.
- Page 17 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.
- Page 18 The burners have been flame-tested. As a safety precaution however, you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting. WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled.
- Page 19 Check: 1) Hose to manifold connection. WARNING: If there is a leak a 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.
- Page 20 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.
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Page 21: Installing Features
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... - Page 22 4.) While holding swing-up work surface in position, insert the other end of the swing-up work surface rod into the left end trim piece. Push the trim piece into 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.
- Page 23 Installing the Warm-Up™ Basket You will need: Warm-Up Basket Insert one end of the Weber Warm-Up Basket into the hole at the right side of the inside of the lid, and the other end into the slot at the left side of the lid.
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Page 24: Cast Iron Cooking Grates Care
Cast Iron Cooking Grates Care Instructions WARNING: Follow all safety instructions provided with your barbecue. Do not drop cast iron grates, they will break. First Time Use - Wash thoroughly with a mild dishwashing liquid to remove the wax coating used for protection in shipping. -
Page 25: Operating
WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual. -
Page 26: Manual Lighting
Manual Lighting DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecue’s burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame- up which can cause serious bodily injury or death. -
Page 27: Cooking
You can adjust the FRONT and BACK burners as desired. The control settings: High (H), Medium (M), Low (L), or Off (O) are described in your Weber cookbook. The cookbook uses these notations to describe the settings of the FRONT and BACK burners. -
Page 28: Refilling The Liquid Propane Cylinder
NEVER store a spare LP Cylinder under or near this barbecue. NEVER fill the tank beyond 80% full. Your Weber gas grill is equipped with a cylinder supply system designed for vapor withdrawal. WARNING: Only use this grill outdoors in a well- ventilated area. - Page 29 1) Turn the LP cylinder so the opening of the valve is either to the front, side or rear of the Weber Gas Barbecue. Lift and hook the cylinder onto the fuel gauge.
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Page 30: Safe Handling Tips For Lp Gas
This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc. The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue have been designed and tested to meet government, American Gas Association, and Underwriters Laboratories requirements. -
Page 31: Annual Maintenance
The burners have been flame tested. As a safety precaution however, you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting. WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer- or store-assembled. -
Page 32: General Maintenance
General Maintenance 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 Venturi(1). This blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter. -
Page 33: Replacing Main Burners
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. -
Page 34: Crossover Ignition System Operations
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. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
THIS IS NOT A DEFECT. Cure Clean Weber Spider/Insect Screens. (See Section “Annual Maintenance”) To reset the excess flow safety device turn all burner control knobs and the cylinder valve OFF. - Page 36 * See Section D * General Maintenance 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.
- Page 37 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.