Connecting The Liquid Propane Cylinder; Check For Gas Leaks - Weber LP Gas Grill Owner's Manual

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CONNECTING THE LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER

WARNING: Make sure that the LP cylinder valve is
closed. Close by turning valve clockwise.
Do not use an open fl ame to check for gas leaks. Be
sure there are no sparks or open fl ames in the area
while you check for leaks. Sparks or fl ames will result
in a fi re or explosion which can cause serious bodily
injury or death, and damage to property.
To Connect the hose to the cylinder:
WARNING: The hose must be secured to the cart
leg by the hose retention clip. Failure to do so could
cause damage to hose resulting in a fi re or explosion,
which can cause serious bodily injury or death and
damage to property.
1) Remove the plastic dust cover from the tank valve.
2) Screw the hose coupling onto the tank valve, clockwise, or to the right.
Hand-tighten only.
Note: This is a new type of connection. It tightens clockwise and will not
allow gas to fl ow unless the connection is tight. The connection requires
tightening by hand only.
WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the
connection. Using a wrench could damage the
regulator coupling and could cause a leak.

CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS

CHECK THAT THE BURNER VALVES ARE OFF
Check by pushing the control knob in and turning clockwise. Confi rm that the
knob is set in the "OFF" indicator position. Proceed to the next step. If the
control knob does turn, continue turning clockwise until it stops. It is now in
the OFF position. Proceed to the next step
WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time
you disconnect and reconnect a gas fi tting.
WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your
barbecue was dealer or store assembled.
WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak checking.
Gas Instructions
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