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SPIRIT
Natural Gas Barbecue
Owner's Manual
®
WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures
carefully in this manual prior to barbecue
operation. Do this even if barbecue was
dealer assembled.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
700 Series
™
Serial Number
Please use this number in registering your warranty and
any correspondence with the factory.
WARNING: Do not try to light this appliance
without reading "Lighting" instructions
section of this manual.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, immediately call your
gas supplier or your fire department.
98597
10/97
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- Page 1 SPIRIT 700 Series ™ Natural Gas Barbecue Owner’s Manual ® WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if barbecue was dealer assembled. NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use.
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Page 2: Warnings
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 using. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures. -
Page 3: Warranty & Patents
Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows: Aluminum Castings, 10 years, Cooking Grates and Flavorizer Bars, 3 years,... -
Page 4: Patents And Trademarks
, Flavorizer and Crossover are registered U.S. trademarks; Spirit, Gas Catcher, FlameCheck, and Spider Stopper are U.S. trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A. Spirit is covered under the following patent nos.: U.S.A. #4,677,964;... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents WARNINGS ... 2 Warranty & Patents... 3-4 General Instructions... 6 Assembly ... 7-20 Operating Instructions Lighting... 21-22 Cooking ... 23 Storage and/or Nonuse ... 23 Cleaning ... 23 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Annual Maintenance... 24 General Maintenance... 25-27 Troubleshooting... 28 Parts Listing ... -
Page 6: General Instructions
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 you if you move. The natural gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel. -
Page 7: Assembly
While we give much attention to our products, unfortunately an occasional error may occur. If a part is missing, do not go back to the store. Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance. Have your owner’s manual and serial number of the barbecue available for reference. - Page 8 Left frame Right frame Wheel frame Leg frame Frame connector Molded work table Molded swing table assembly Support rod Accessory rack Warming rack Front panel Catch pan holder Catch pan Two drip pans Thermometer Two wheels...
- Page 9 Check contents of hardware packs Three burner control knobs Two tool holders Seven tubing plugs (two are spares) Support rod holder Swing table end bracket Manifold bracket Two hinge pins (hardware size: 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) (actual size) 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt (actual size) Two 1/4-20 x 1 3/4 inch bolts...
- Page 10 Set one end of wheel frame on the block of wood (or other hard, protected surface). Put one wheel on axle, WEBER side facing up, and tap on one hubcap. Figure 1. Repeat with other wheel and hubcap.
- Page 11 Step 4 Continue frame assembly You will need: leg frame, wheel frame, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench. Place the leg frame onto the tabs of the left frame with the dimple to the inside. Figure 3. Place the wheel frame onto the tabs of the right frame with the dimple to the inside.
- Page 12 Tighten by holding the bolt with pliers while you tighten the nut with a wrench. Figure 7 Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested. As a safety precaution we recommend you check the burner alignment: a) Do the valves fit into the ends of the burners? Figure 8 (a).
- Page 13 Step 8 Install manifold bracket You will need: manifold bracket Hook the bracket onto the manifold at the center burner valve. Figure 9. Place your hand underneath the bracket. Lift the manifold, bracket and cooking box slightly and hook the tab of the bracket onto the frame brace. Frame brace Figure 9 Step 9...
- Page 14 Typical natural gas supply installation. Figure 11. Inside wall Outside wall To barbecue Quick disconnect Male fitting Figure 11 Install gas supply (continued) Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to the action of natural gas when NPT connections are made.
- Page 15 Step 11 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. Insert the top of the igniter up through the large part of the keyhole in the frame brace.
- Page 16 Note - All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks. The burners have been flame tested. As a safety precaution you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting.
- Page 17 Step 15 Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates You will need: five Flavorizer Bars and two cooking grates. Set the Flavorizer Bars side to side in the cooking box. Figure 17. Figure 17 Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box with the rounded side up.
- Page 18 Step 17 Install Lid You will need: lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters. Set the lid in place. Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue. Insert hinge pins from the outside. Insert hair pin cotters into the small holes in the hinge pins. Figure 22. Hair pin cotter Hinge pin Figure 22...
- Page 19 Step 19 Install Swing Table You will need: swing table assembly, support rod, support rod holder and swing table end bracket. Insert the ends of the support rod through the lower keyholes in the swing table. Figure 24 (a). Slide until the tabs on the support rod pass through the keyholes.
- Page 20 Step 20 Complete accessory installation You will need: work table, accessory rack, warming rack, three tubing plugs and thermometer. Set the accessory rack across the bottom braces in front of the frame connector. Figure 26 (a). Open the lid and set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the cooking box.
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Page 21: Operating Instructions
If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose. Order from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer. - Page 22 Manual Lighting DANGER Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue, 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.
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Page 23: 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 24: Annual Maintenance
Note - All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks. The burners have been flame tested. As a safety precaution you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting. -
Page 25: General Maintenance
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 of the burner tubes. This blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter. - Page 26 d) Unlatch the Spider Stopper Guards and remove. Figure 9. Figure 9 e) Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two wing nuts that hold the manifold to the cooking box. Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of the burners and carefully set it down.
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Page 27: Crossover Ignition System Operations
Check to see if the igniter is loose in the frame. Tighten if necessary; See step “Install igniter” for correct procedure. If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light, See Section "Manual Lighting", and contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Figure 15... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
HIGH. Flames do not run the whole length of the burner tube. Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.” (Resembles paint peeling.) If problem cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Check Inspect Weber Spider Stopper Guards for possible obstructions. - Page 30 12-13 48-50...
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Page 31: Parts Listing
While we give much attention to our products, unfortunately an occasional error may occur. If a part is missing, do not go back to the store. Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance. Have your owner’s manual and serial number of the barbecue available for reference. - Page 32 INAL hank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue. Our family here at Weber has worked hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction. While we give much attention to our products, an occasional error may occur. Our knowledgeable Customer Service staff is prepared to help you with any problems with parts or assembly.