Weber Q 300 Series, Owner'S Manual

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PREPARING TO USE YOUR BARBECUE
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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.
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WARNING: The gas connections of your
gas barbecue have been factory tested.
We do, however, recommend that you
leak check all gas connections before
operating your gas barbecue.
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WARNING: Perform these leak checks
even if your barbecue was dealer or
store assembled.
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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 burner has been flame-tested.
As a safety precaution, however, you should check all fittings
for leaks before using your WEBER gas barbecue. Shipping
and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting.
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) .
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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) Regulator-to-LPG cylinder connection (3) .
b) Manifold-to-regulator hose connection (4) .
c) Regulator hose-to-regulator connection (5) .
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WARNING: If there is a leak at
connections (3, 4 or 5), 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.
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 barbecue .
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WHAT IS A LEAK CHECK?
The fuel system in your
barbecue 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
barbecue for the first time, as
well as anytime you disconnect
and reconnect a fitting and
each time you perform routine
maintenance.