Gas Instructions; Attach Propane Cylinder; Check For Gas Leaks - Weber 59765 Owner's Manual

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ATTACH PROPANE CYLINDER

Use propane cylinders with a minimum capacity of 4.5 kg and a maximum capacity of 9 kg.

m CAUTION: Use cylinders that are marked "Liquid Propane

fuel" only.

Connect the hose and the regulator to the cylinder.

Note: Regulator vent hole should be pointed down.

m WARNING: The regulator has left hand screw threads. It

tightens by turning counterclockwise.

m WARNING: No sealant is required on the POL fitting. Do not

use pipe dope, tape or any other sealant on the POL fitting

or LPG cylinder.

Use your fingers to start the POL fitting in the LPG cylinder valve. Turn nut

counterclockwise until tight.

m WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the connection.

Using a wrench could damage the regulator coupling and

could cause a leak.

m DANGER

Do not store a spare LPG gas cylinder under or near this

appliance. Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full. If the

instructions are not followed exactly, a fire causing death or

serious injury may occur.

CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS

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 flames will result in a fire or

explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death,

and damage to property.

Check for leaks by wetting the connections with a soap and water solution and watching

for bubbles. If bubbles form, or if a bubble grows, there is a leak.

A) Regulator to propane cylinder connection (2).

m WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (2), disconnect

propane cylinder. Reconnect and retighten connection. If a

leak persists after retightening the propane cylinder, 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

B) Valve to-regulator connections (3).

m WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (3) 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

When leak checks are 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.