Preparing To Use Your Barbecue; What Is A Leak Check; Checking For Gas Leaks - Weber 3600 Owner's Manual

WHAT IS A LEAK CHECK?

The fuel system in your
barbecue 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
the installation of your
barbecue, 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 barbecue have been factory tested.
We do, however, recommend that a
leak check be performed on all gas
connections before operating your gas
barbecue.
m WARNING: Perform these leak checks
even if your barbecue 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, all fittings should be
checked for leaks by your installer before your Weber
barbecue is installed. Shipping and handling may loosen or
damage a gas fitting. Refer to the installation guide for a leak
check of the complete gas system..
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PREPARING TO USE YOUR BARBECUE

CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS

After installation is complete, check for leaks at the LPG
cylinder connection anytime you disconnect or reconnect
the regulator to the LPG cylinder.
You will need: A spray bottle, 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) Check that BOTH burner control knobs are in the
off ( ) position (1). Burner control knobs are shipped
in the off ( ) position, but you should check to be sure
that they are turned off. Check by pushing burner
control knobs in and turning them clockwise. If they
do not turn, they are off. If they do turn, continue
turning them clockwise until they stop; then they are
off.
B) Turn gas supply on at source (2).
m WARNING: Do not ignite burners when
leak checking.
C) 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-LPG cylinder connection (3).
b) Regulator hose-to-regulator connection (4).
m WARNING: If there is a leak at
connections (3 or 4), turn off the gas.
DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact the Customer Service
Representative in your area using the
contact information on our web site.
Log onto www.weber.com.
D) When leak checking is complete, turn gas supply off
at the source and 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 barbecue.
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