weber 5500 - Manual (Page 9)

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Recommended concrete pad requirements
We recommend a pad a minimum of 40 inches left to
right, 20 inches front to back and 4 inches deep (1.85
cubic feet). Figure 4.
Note - Cubic feet is determined by multiplying length
times width times depth and dividing by 1728.
20”
4”
40”
Figure 4
If you use a concrete bag mix, use the mix for maximum
strength. An average 80 pound bag of concrete mix will
make approximately 2/3 of a cubic foot of concrete.
Note - Follow the concrete bag mix, manufacturers
recommendations concerning pad preparation, gravel,
sand, etc. Figure 5.
ƽCAUTION: Allow fresh concrete to cure completely
before attempting to anchor the barbecue to the
concrete.
Concrete Pad
Crushed stone,
sand or gravel
Earth
Figure 5
Method 1
A strike anchor, a minimum size of 3/8 inch x 3 1/2 inches
long with a 3/8 inch flat washer and 3/8 inch nut.
Figure 6.
Note - Use a 3/8 inch diameter concrete drill bit for drilling
the hole for the strike anchor.
Strike anchor
3/8 inch nut
3/8 inch flat washer
Mount plate
Drilled hole
Figure 6
Typical installation of the base for an
existing concrete patio or a new pad
After assembling the base (see Steps 2 and 3), position
the base assembly on your concrete patio for mounting.
ƽCAUTION: Combustible materials should never be
within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of
the barbecue. Do not locate under overhead
combustible construction.
Note - With the lid open the depth of the barbecue is 28
inches, front to back. After positioning, level the base.
(See Step "Level the base.")
After leveling, anchor the base to the concrete patio or
pad. For anchoring, we recommend use of one of the
following methods:
ƽWARNING: Whichever method used, the base
must be bolted down (anchored) at ALL four
anchoring points prior to barbecue assembly.