weber 5500 - Manual (Page 40)

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Annual Maintenance
After a period of nonuse, we recommend that you
perform the following maintenance procedures,
for your safety.
ƽWARNING: Check gas supply line before each use
of barbecue for nicks or cracking. If the gas supply
line is found to be unserviceable, do not use
barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized
replacement gas supply line. Order from Weber-
Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or
authorized dealer.
CAUTION: If the barbecue gas supply line is
damaged in any way or leaking, do not use
the barbecue.
■ Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern. Clean
if necessary, following the procedures outlined in the
"General Maintenance" section of this manual.
■ Check all gas fittings for leaks.
ƽWARNING: You should check for gas leaks every
time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.
You will need: soap and water solution and a rag or
brush to apply it.
Make sure main burners are in the OFF position.
Make sure side burner is OFF. Remove valve control
knob and screws. Remove enamel top. Figure 5.
ƽDANGER ƽ
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. This will result in a fire
or explosion which can cause serious
bodily injury or death and damage to
property.
Figure 5
Put the FlameCheck button on the FlameCheck valve.
To perform leak checks: Turn the gas supply on.
ƽWARNING: Do not ignite burners while
leak checking.
When checking for gas leaks push the FlameCheck
button down and hold down until leak checking is
complete. This will allow gas to fill the hoses and
manifold. Figure 6.
Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the
soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If
bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak.
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.
Check:
a) Barbecue gas supply line to FlameCheck valve
connection. Figure 7 (a).
b) Manifold to side burner hose connection.
Figure 7 (b).
c) Barbecue gas supply line to natural gas supply
connection. Figure 7(c).
ƽWARNING: If there is a leak at connections (a) or
(c), retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck
for leaks with soap and water solution.
If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn
OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service.
Figure 6