General Instructions; Operating Area - Weber Performer Platinum 54788 Owner's Manual

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These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your

Weber

gas barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully before using your

Weber

gas barbecue. Improper assembly can be dangerous.

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Not for use by children.

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The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,

with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Storage and Handling

of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58; or CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and

Propane Installation Code.

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The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber

regulator is set for 11 inches of water column (pressure).

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This Weber

gas barbecue is designed for use with liquid propane (LP) gas only. Do

not use with natural (piped in city) gas. The valves, orifices, hose and regulator are

for LP gas only.

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This appliance is not intended for commercial use.

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Check that the area under the control panel and the bottom tray are free from debris

that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.

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The areas around the LP cylinder must be free and clear from debris.

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Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified by

the outdoor cooking gas appliance manufacturer.

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Place dust caps on cylinder valve outlets when cylinder is not in use.

FEATURES:

A) Exclusive Touch-N-Go

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gas ignition system takes the hassle out of lighting charcoal

briquets (1). Simply push and hold button and the system's gas burner ignites,

starting the charcoal for you. No dangerous liquid starters to use or store, and no

more liquid starter aftertaste.

B) CharBin

storage container holds a bag of charcoal with a maximum weight of

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30 lbs./13.7 kg (2). The bag of charcoal should be placed directly in the CharBin

storage container.

C) Thermoset work surface serves as a great work area and covers the CharBin

storage container to keep briquets dry (3).

D) Convenient bottom rack for storage (4).

E) High-capacity ash catcher locks in place, eliminating blowing ashes (5).

F) One-Touch

cleaning system easily sweeps out ashes, or opens and closes the

vents (6).

G) Thermometer monitors the cooking temperature inside the grill (7).

H) Tuck-Away

lid slides back into the stainless steel lid holder and acts as a

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windshield when lighting briquets (8).

Hinged access flaps swing open on cooking grate for easy addition of briquets or

wood chips during cooking (9).

Char-Basket

fuel holders allow convenient indirect and concentrated direct cooking

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flexibility with wood or charcoal (10).

OPERATING AREA

m WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well-

ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway

or any other enclosed area.

m The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs

may impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or

safely operate the appliance.

m Never operate the barbecue under any overhead

combustible construction.

m Your Weber

barbecue is not intended to be installed in or

on recreational vehicles and/or boats.

m Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches of the

top, bottom, back or sides of the grill.

m The entire barbecue gets hot when in use. Do not leave

unattended.

m Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose

away from any heated surface.

m Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and

liquids, such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible

materials.

m Do not move the appliance during use. Allow the grill to cool

before moving.

m This appliance is not intended for and should never be used

as a heater.

m When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable

surface in an area clear of combustible material.