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SPIRIT
LP Gas Barbecue
Owner's Manual
®
National
PROPANEGAS
Association
DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
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 LP 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.
500 Series
™
Serial Number
Please use this number in registering your warranty and
any correspondence with the factory.
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.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
WARNING: Do not try to light this appliance
without reading "Lighting" instructions
section of this manual.
98987
11´/98
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Summary of Contents for Weber 500 Series
- Page 1 SPIRIT 500 Series ™ LP Gas Barbecue Owner’s Manual ® National PROPANEGAS Association DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. Open lid. 4. If odor continues, Keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.
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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, Recycled Work Surfaces, 10 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
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Parts Listing ... 33 IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES: Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with a new and improved LP tank connection, that has additional safety features. They are: 1. The connection of the barbecue to the LP tank can be made without the use of tools. -
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. Liquid Propane (LP) 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 Work table Accessory rack Warming rack Five Flavorizer Bars Tank panel assembly Front panel Catch pan holder Catch pan Two drip pans Manifold bracket Thermometer Two wheels Fuel scale assembly Spacer bracket...
- Page 9 Check contents of hardware packs Two burner control knobs Two tool holders Eight tubing plugs (two are spares) 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 (actual size) Six 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts (actual size)
- 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 Bolt Nylon washer 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 approximately the center of the length of the manifold. 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.
- Page 14 Step 10 Add fuel scale assembly You will need: fuel scale assembly, two 1/4-20 wing nuts and two nylon washers. Slip the bolts on the back of the fuel scale assembly through the two small holes in the tank panel. Make sure indicator rod of fuel scale is on the left side of the wheel frame.
- Page 15 If the tank manufacturer has not resolved the issue to your satisfaction, then call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. To fill, take the LP tank and filler adapter to an RV center or look up gas-propane in the phone book for other sources of LP gas.
- Page 16 Step 14 Check that all burner valves are off You will need: one burner control knob. Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you should check to be sure. Put the knob on each valve. Check by pushing down and turning clockwise. If they do not turn they are off, proceed to the next step.
- Page 17 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 18 Step 17 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 20. Figure 20 Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box with the rounded side up.
- Page 19 Step 19 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 25. Hair pin cotter Hinge pin Figure 25...
- Page 20 Step 21 Complete accessory installation You will need: work table, accessory rack, warming rack, four tubing plugs and thermometer. Set the accessory rack across the bottom braces in front of the frame connector. Figure 27 (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 manifold assembly. 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. 1) Open the lid.
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Page 23: Cooking
Storage and/or Nonuse continued When the LP tank is not disconnected from the Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP tank must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space. -
Page 24: Lp Tank Information
Refilling the LP tank We recommend that you refill before the scale indicator reaches "E". Note - If you run out of fuel, check the indicator setting and/or adjust the fuel scale indicator setting with the scale setting wing nut, while the tank is empty so you do not run out again. - Page 25 If leak does not stop, turn off the gas and contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Do not use the barbecue. g) When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF and rinse connections with water.
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Page 26: Safe Handling Tips For Lp Gas
Liquid Propane (LP) Tank(s) The LP tank and connections supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue have been designed and tested to meet government, American Gas Association and Underwriters Laboratories requirements. Replacement LP tanks supplied by Weber satisfy the requirements. -
Page 27: Annual Maintenance
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water. Figure 8 Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards, remove the control panel and look to see if they have dust or dirt on their outside surfaces. -
Page 28: 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 29 d) Unlatch the Spider Stopper Guards and remove. Figure 14. Figure 14 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.
- Page 30 Check fit around burner Figure 19 CAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly, contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. WARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue. See Step“Check for gas leaks”.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.” (Resembles paint peeling.) Fuel scale shows that there is gas in the LP tank, but tank is empty. If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. TROUBLESHOOTING Check Inspect Weber Spider Stopper Guards for possible obstructions. - Page 32 14-15 44-45 47-48...
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Page 33: Parts Listing
Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-Stephen Products Company by phone or mail. Note - Do not return parts to Weber-Stephen Products Co. without first contacting the Customer Service Center by phone or mail. Returning the part may not be necessary. - Page 36 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.