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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LPG GAS & GAS CONNECTIONS
SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LPG
CARTRIDGES
There are various guidelines and safety factors that you
need to keep in mind when using liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG). Carefully follow these instructions before using
your Weber
®
gas grill.
Tips for Cartridges
• Do not use a damaged cartridge. A dented or rusty
cartridge may be hazardous and should be replaced
with a new cartridge immediately.
• Handle “empty” cartridges with the same care as you
handle full cartridges. Even when a cartridge is empty
of liquid, there may still be gas pressure inside the
cartridge.
• Cartridges should not be dropped or handled roughly.
• Never store or transport the cartridge where
temperatures can reach 51° C (the cartridge will
become too hot to hold by hand). For example: do not
leave the cartridge in a car on a hot day.
• Leak-test the joint where the regulator connects to
the cartridge each time a reconnection occurs. For
example: test each time the cartridge is reinstalled.
• Cartridges must be kept out of reach of children.
• Do not connect to natural gas supply (city gas).
The valves and orifices are designed exclusively for
liquefied petroleum gas.
• The areas around the cartridge must be free and clear
from debris.
• The cartridge should not be changed in the proximity
of an ignition source.
STORAGE AND NON-USE GUIDELINES
For grills that have been stored for a while, it is important
to follow these guidelines:
• Do not store a disconnected
cartridge in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
• Check that the areas under the cookbox are free from
debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or
ventilation air.
• The Weber
®
gas grill should be checked for gas leaks
and any obstructions in the burner tubes before it is
used. (Refer to “PREPARING TO USE YOUR GRILL.”)
• The spider/insect screens should also be
checked for any obstructions. (Refer to “ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE.”)
• Disconnect the cylinder if: 1) it is empty; 2) the grill is
being stored in a garage or other enclosed area; 3) the
grill is being transported.
WHAT IS LP GAS?
Liquefied petroleum gas, also
called LPG, LP gas, liquid propane,
or simply propane or butane, is
the flammable, petroleum-based
product used to fuel your grill. It is a
gas at moderate temperatures and
pressure when it is not contained.
But at moderate pressure inside a
container, such as a cartridge, LPG
is a liquid. As pressure is released
from the cartridge, the liquid readily
vaporizes and becomes LP gas.
• LPG has an odor similar to natural
gas. You should be aware of this
odor.
• LPG is heavier than air. Leaking
LP gas may collect in low areas
and resist dispersion.
CARTRIDGE
CONSUMPTION DATA
kW
g/h
CARTRIDGE MAIN
BURNER MAXIMUM
2,
1
153
REGULATOR CONNECTIONS &
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for Cartridges
• Any parts sealed by the manufacturer must not be
altered by the user.
• Any modification of the appliance may be dangerous.
CONNECTING THE LPG CARTRIDGE TO THE
REGULATOR
Most Weber
®
gas grills are equipped with a pressure
regulator, which is a device to control and maintain
uniform gas pressure as gas is released from the
cartridge.
Use butane/propane disposable cartridges with a
maximum capacity of 550g. The cartridge must have
an EN417 valve as illustrated (1). One type of cartridge
that can be used is a Weber
®
Baby Q
®
/Performer
®
gas
cartridge.
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CAUTION: Only use cartridges that are
marked “PROPANE FUEL” or “BUTANE-
PROPANE MIX.”
A) Make sure the burner control knob is turned off by
pushing it in and turning it clockwise to the off ( )
position (2).
B) Push the disposable cartridge into regulator and turn
clockwise until tight (3).
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WARNING: Hand tighten only. Using
excessive force could damage the
regulator coupling and cartridge valve.
This could cause a leak or prevent gas
flow.
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DANGER
Do not store an extra (spare) or
disconnected gas supply cartridge under or
near this grill.
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