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500 LX Series

LP Gas Barbecue

Owner’s Manual

WARNING: Do not try to light this appliance
without reading "Lighting" instructions
section of this manual.

THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, immediately call your

gas supplier or your fire department.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

2. An LP tank not connected for use shall

not be stored in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.

WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures
carefully in this manual prior to barbecue
operation. Do this even if barbecue was
dealer assembled.

National

Association

PROPANEGAS

®

98637

11/97

Serial Number

Please use this number in registering your warranty and
any correspondence with the factory.

Содержание 500 LX Series

Страница 1: ...open flame 3 Open lid 4 If odor continues immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department FOR YOUR SAFETY 1 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance 2 An LP tank not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WARNING Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual...

Страница 2: ... minutes before attempting to relight using the lighting instructions Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Weber Gas Barbecue Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box Should a grease fire occur turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners The Weber G...

Страница 3: ...nual Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail hurricanes earthquakes or tornadoes discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere is not covered by this Limited Warranty There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period...

Страница 4: ...Spider Stopper are U S trademarks of Weber Stephen Products Co 200 East Daniels Road Palatine IL 60067 6266 U S A Spirit is covered under the following patent nos U S A 4 677 964 4 727 853 4 829 978 4 941 817 and 4 966 125 Canada 1 279 540 1 300 994 and 1 300 995 Printed in the U S A PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS 4 ...

Страница 5: ...p past to help prevent flare ups e Separate burners for temperature control f Crossover Ignition System with Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber g Fuel scale indicates LP gas supply h Catch pan catches excess grease a b c d e f g a h IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with a new and improved LP tank connection that has additional safety features They are 1 The connection of the ba...

Страница 6: ...d the LP tank must be free and clear from debris For Installation in Canada These instructions while generally acceptable do not necessarily comply with the Canadian Installation codes particularly with piping above and below ground In Canada the installation of this appliance must comply with local codes and or Standard CAN CGA B149 2 Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment...

Страница 7: ...r gas leaks See Step Check for gas leaks Note The hardware size of nuts bolts and screws is given For example 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolt means a bolt 1 4 inch in diameter with 20 threads to the inch 2 inches long On a small screw for example 6 32 x 1 2 inch screw means a number 6 screw with 32 threads to the inch 1 2 inch long While we give much attention to our products unfortunately an occasional erro...

Страница 8: ...nector Work table Accessory rack Warming rack Five Flavorizer Bars Tank panel assembly Front panel Catch pan holder Catch pan Two drip pans Manifold bracket Thermometer Two wheels Fuel scale assembly Spacer bracket 8 W E B E R W E B E R W E B E R W E B E R ...

Страница 9: ... 4 20 keps nut Two phillips screws washers Check contents of hardware packs Two burner control knobs Two tool holders Eight tubing plugs two are spares Two hinge pins hardware size 1 4 x 1 1 2 inch clevis pin actual size 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolt actual size Two 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 inch bolts actual size Six 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolts actual size 9 ...

Страница 10: ...r wheel and hubcap Step 3 Assemble top frame You will need left frame right frame two 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolts two nylon washers and a 7 16 inch wrench Note Work on carpeted area on grass or one of the boxes to protect the finish during frame assembly Lay the leg pieces as shown so the leg tabs point up Figure 2 Slip the two frame pieces together with the tabs inside Figure 2 a Slip washers on bolt...

Страница 11: ...ers and a 7 16 inch wrench Place the leg frame onto the tabs of the left frame with the dimple to the inside Figure 3 Place the wheel frame onto the tabs of the right frame with the dimple to the inside The fuel scale decal should face away as shown Figure 3 The leg tabs must be on the inside of the frames Add the washers to the bolts insert in the holes as shown and tighten with the wrench Figure...

Страница 12: ...ed frame assembly cooking box assembly work table spacer 1 4 20 keps nut 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolt pliers and a 7 16 inch wrench Uncoil the hose Set the cooking box in the frame so the burner tubes are under the frame brace Figure 6 Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled pressure and flame tested As a safety precaution we recommend you check the burner alignment a Do the val...

Страница 13: ...Figure 9 Step 9 Install tank panel assembly and frame connector You will need tank panel assembly frame connector two 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 inch bolts two nylon washers and a 7 16 inch wrench Insert the tank panel tabs into the slots in the frame brace Figure 10 Slide tank panel up until notch at bottom of panel fits over the cross brace Insert one bolt with washer through the hole in the bottom of the t...

Страница 14: ...the left side of the wheel frame Add washers then wing nuts and tighten Figure 12 Step 11 Install igniter Note The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber and the igniter This was done to factory test the ignition system The igniter lock nut is on the igniter Insert the top of the igniter up through the large part of the keyhole in the frame brace Figure 13 b Loosen ...

Страница 15: ... tank manufacturer s customer service center The phone number is on the warning decal which is permanently attached to the tank If the tank manufacturer has not resolved the issue to your satisfaction then call Weber Stephen Products Co Customer Service Center To fill take the LP tank and filler adapter to an RV center or look up gas propane in the phone book for other sources of LP gas WARNING We...

Страница 16: ... one burner control knob Valves are shipped in the OFF position but you should check to be sure Put the knob on each valve Check by pushing down and turning clockwise If they do not turn they are off proceed to the next step Figure 15 Route the hose so it will not interfere with the scale indicator rod The hose and regulator are connected in the following manner Slide back the collar of the quick ...

Страница 17: ...death and damage to property 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 WARNING Do not ignite burners when leak checking Step 16 Chec...

Страница 18: ... bottom tray You will need bottom tray catch pan holder catch pan and one drip pan Put the foil drip pan into the catch pan Slide the catch pan into the catch pan holder with its finger grip towards you Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the cooking box with finger grip toward you Figure 24 CAUTION Do not line bottom tray with aluminum foil It can cause grease fires by trapping th...

Страница 19: ... control panel and burner control knobs You will need two tool holders control panel two Phillips screws washers a Phillips screwdriver and two burner control knobs Hook the tool holders over the frame rail Figure 26 Set the control panel in place over both frame braces Hold the Crossover Ignition button up while setting the control panel in place Line up the holes in the control panel with the ho...

Страница 20: ...f the frame connector Figure 27 a Open the lid and set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the cooking box Figure 27 b Set the work table onto the left side rails Figure 27 c Insert the thermometer into its holder Figure 27 d Insert the tubing plugs into the ends of the frame To fully seat the plugs you may have to tap them lightly with a hammer Figure 27 e Figure 27 a c d b e ...

Страница 21: ...rner control knobs and start over DANGER When the excess flow control is activated a small amount of gas is still flowing to the burners After turning OFF the tank and burner control knobs wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to clear before attempting to light the barbecue Failure to do so may result in an explosive flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 4 Turn the tank on by turn...

Страница 22: ...h burner control knob clockwise to OFF DANGER Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light may result in an explosive flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death DANGER When the excess flow control is activated a small amount of gas is still flowing to the burners After turning OFF the tank and burner ...

Страница 23: ... your retailer or the Weber Stephen Products Service Center Outside surfaces Use a warm soapy water solution CAUTION Do not use oven cleaner abrasive cleansers kitchen cleansers cleaners that contain citrus products or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces Bottom tray Remove excess grease and then wash with warm soapy water Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates Clean with a suitable bra...

Страница 24: ...ight IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS WARNING If you exchange your LP tank make sure you get a similar tank in return Your LP tank is equipped with a quick disconnect valve and an OPD Overfilling Prevention Device Other LP tanks are not compatible with your barbecue connection Connecting the filled LP tank WARNING Make sure that the LP tank valve is closed Close by turning clockwise DANGER Do not use...

Страница 25: ...e is a leak If there is a leak turn off the gas tighten the fitting turn the gas back on and recheck with the soap and water solution If leak does not stop turn off the gas and contact Weber Stephen Customer Service Do not use the barbecue g When leak checks are complete turn gas supply OFF and rinse connections with water LP Tank The LP tank manufacturer is responsible for the materials workmansh...

Страница 26: ...ill indicate the propane supply so you can refill before running out You do not have to run out before you refill Treat empty LP tanks with the same care as when full Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still may be gas pressure in the cylinder Always close the tank valve before disconnecting Do not use a damaged LP tank Dented or rusty LP tanks or LP tanks with a damaged valve may be h...

Страница 27: ...ing 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 WARNING Do not ignite burners while leak checking Check a Hose to manifold connection Figure 8 a b Regulator to tank connection Figure 8 b WARNING If there is a leak at connec...

Страница 28: ... and clean the Spider Stopper Guards if any of the following symptoms should ever occur 1 The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy 2 Barbecue does not reach temperature 3 Barbecue heats unevenly 4 One or more of the burners do not ignite Main Burner Flame Pattern The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture The cor...

Страница 29: ...pper Guards and remove Figure 14 h To reinstall the burners reverse steps c through g CAUTION The burner openings must be positioned properly over the valve orifices Figure 18a Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place Figure 18b Figure 18 Valve Burner a b g Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to separate the crossover tube from the burners Figure 17 Remove the burners from ...

Страница 30: ...t procedure If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light contact Weber Stephen Customer Service Crossover Ignition System Operations If the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Front burner light the Front burner with a match If the Front burner lights with a match then check the Crossover Ignition System Check that both the white and black ignition wires are attached properly Fi...

Страница 31: ...rs heavily coated with burned on grease Is the bottom tray dirty and not allowing grease to flow into catch pan Are burners clean The lid is porcelain on steel not paint It cannot peel What you are seeing is baked on grease that has turned to carbon and is flaking off THIS IS NOT A DEFECT Check adjustment of fuel scale Cure Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guards See Section Annual Maintenance To reset ...

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Страница 33: ...ter 48 Igniter lock nut 49 Gas catcher ignition chamber 50 Igniter wire black 51 Igniter wire white 52 Fuel scale 53 1 4 20 wing nuts 2 54 Filler adapter 55 LP tank 56 Control panel inserts 2 몇WARNING Use only Weber factory authorized parts The use of any part that is not factory authorized can be dangerous This will also void your warranty Parts List All items are single quantities unless otherwi...

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Страница 36: ...ble Customer Service staff is prepared to help you with any problems with parts or assembly Call our toll free number 1 800 446 1071 For quicker service please have your owner s manual available for reference We also welcome any comments or suggestions you might have regarding our products We wish your family the best in outdoor cooking enjoyment Weber Stephen Products Company Customer Service Cen...

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