Preparing To Use Your Grill; What Is A Leak Check; Checking For Gas Leaks - Weber 3200 Owner's Manual

WHAT IS A LEAK CHECK?

The fuel system in your grill
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
using your grill for the first
time, 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 grill have been factory tested.
We do, however, recommend that you
leak check all gas connections before
operating your gas grill.
m WARNING: Perform these leak checks
even if your grill 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 burners have been flame-
tested. As a safety precaution, however, you should check
all fittings for leaks before using your Weber® gas grill.
Shipping and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting.

PREPARING TO USE YOUR GRILL

CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS

You will need: A spray bottle or 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 ALL 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) Hose to manifold connection (3).
c) Flexible hose-to-quick-disconnect connection (4).
m WARNING: If there is a leak at
connections (3 or 4), turn off the gas.
DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. 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 grill.
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