Owner Manual
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... call your gas supplier or your warranty and any correspondence with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use. SPIRIT™ 500 LX Series LP Gas Barbecue Owner's Manual WEBER WEBE R ® NationalPROPANEGAS Association WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in registering your fire department. 98637 11/97 WARNING: Do not...
... call your gas supplier or your warranty and any correspondence with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use. SPIRIT™ 500 LX Series LP Gas Barbecue Owner's Manual WEBER WEBE R ® NationalPROPANEGAS Association WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in registering your fire department. 98637 11/97 WARNING: Do not...
Owner Manual
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... fire or an explosion causing damage to property. ƽWARNINGS ƽ Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under the barbecue. ƽ Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by your liquid propane supplier. Call your fire department. Open the lid and wait five minutes before using the ...for gas leaks. ƽ Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of your Weber Gas Barbecue. ƽ Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on a regular basis. ƽ LP gas is not natural gas. Do not attempt to correct the problem...
... fire or an explosion causing damage to property. ƽWARNINGS ƽ Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under the barbecue. ƽ Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by your liquid propane supplier. Call your fire department. Open the lid and wait five minutes before using the ...for gas leaks. ƽ Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of your Weber Gas Barbecue. ƽ Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on a regular basis. ƽ LP gas is not natural gas. Do not attempt to correct the problem...
Owner Manual
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... to you are no such representations are binding on examination shall indicate, to return defective parts, transportation charges must be prepaid. Weber does not authorize any person or company to assume for the materials, workmanship and performance of the tank. and no other obligation...are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty. WARRANTY Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase ...
... to you are no such representations are binding on examination shall indicate, to return defective parts, transportation charges must be prepaid. Weber does not authorize any person or company to assume for the materials, workmanship and performance of the tank. and no other obligation...are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty. WARRANTY Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase ...
Owner Manual
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...fat drip past to the LP tank can be made . 3. h) Catch pan catches excess grease. IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES: Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with a new and improved LP tank connection, that will not permit the flow of gas until a positive gas ... e f h a g FEATURES: a) Convenient tables and racks. If the LP supply hose becomes damaged, cut, punctured, or accidentally fire damaged, the barbecue connection is stopped by a temperature activated shutoff. 4. f) Crossover Ignition System with an excess flow control that has additional safety features. c) Rapid read thermometer ...
...fat drip past to the LP tank can be made . 3. h) Catch pan catches excess grease. IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES: Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with a new and improved LP tank connection, that will not permit the flow of gas until a positive gas ... e f h a g FEATURES: a) Convenient tables and racks. If the LP supply hose becomes damaged, cut, punctured, or accidentally fire damaged, the barbecue connection is stopped by a temperature activated shutoff. 4. f) Crossover Ignition System with an excess flow control that has additional safety features. c) Rapid read thermometer ...
Owner Manual
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...are local codes that apply to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z 223.1. If there are for assembling your Weber Gas Barbecue. This regulator is set for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment). The valves, orifices, hose and regulator are no local codes, you can ... hot when in a garage, building, breezeway or any other enclosed area. Portability means you move. s Not for use with the Weber Gas Barbecue must be disconnected and the LP tank stored outdoors in Canada These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not necessarily comply with the Canadian...
...are local codes that apply to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z 223.1. If there are for assembling your Weber Gas Barbecue. This regulator is set for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment). The valves, orifices, hose and regulator are no local codes, you can ... hot when in a garage, building, breezeway or any other enclosed area. Portability means you move. s Not for use with the Weber Gas Barbecue must be disconnected and the LP tank stored outdoors in Canada These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not necessarily comply with the Canadian...
Owner Manual
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.... LP tank Bottom tray Two cooking grates LP tank filler adapter Control panel 7 Have your owner's manual and serial number of the barbecue available for gas leaks.") Note - Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to our products, unfortunately an occasional error may occur. On a small screw for...
.... LP tank Bottom tray Two cooking grates LP tank filler adapter Control panel 7 Have your owner's manual and serial number of the barbecue available for gas leaks.") Note - Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to our products, unfortunately an occasional error may occur. On a small screw for...
Owner Manual
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... of the left frame with the wrench. The fuel scale decal should face away as shown and tighten with the dimple to the inside of barbecue Figure 3 Step 5 Install tubing plugs You will need: two tubing plugs and a hammer. The leg tabs must be on the inside . Add the washers to...
... of the left frame with the wrench. The fuel scale decal should face away as shown and tighten with the dimple to the inside of barbecue Figure 3 Step 5 Install tubing plugs You will need: two tubing plugs and a hammer. The leg tabs must be on the inside . Add the washers to...
Owner Manual
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...the spacer bracket, frame and cooking box with the head of the bolt outside the spacer bracket. Figure 8 (a). Do not use barbecue. b) Are the ends of the burners under the washers at the left rear and left within the frame. Insert the bolt ... Figure 7 (a). Uncoil the hose. The screws are misaligned. Add keps nut. Burner tubes Frame brace Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested. Figure 8 (c). Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Put the washer on the bolt. Frame cross piece (a) Spacer bracket (b) Keps nut (b)...
...the spacer bracket, frame and cooking box with the head of the bolt outside the spacer bracket. Figure 8 (a). Do not use barbecue. b) Are the ends of the burners under the washers at the left rear and left within the frame. Insert the bolt ... Figure 7 (a). Uncoil the hose. The screws are misaligned. Add keps nut. Burner tubes Frame brace Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested. Figure 8 (c). Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Put the washer on the bolt. Frame cross piece (a) Spacer bracket (b) Keps nut (b)...
Owner Manual
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... the warning decal which is the metal protective ring around the valve.) One series of the tanks we receive have a question regarding the tank, call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. Tank lock wing nut E (a) (b) E Scale setting wing nut Step 13 Fill LP tank Note - Other LP...utilize various LP tank manufacturers. Loosen the tank lock wing nut. The LP tank manufacturer is responsible for example: do this is equipped to your barbecue connection. Lift and hook the tank onto the fuel scale. The phone number is on "E". Note - Some of tanks mounts with a quick-...
... the warning decal which is the metal protective ring around the valve.) One series of the tanks we receive have a question regarding the tank, call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. Tank lock wing nut E (a) (b) E Scale setting wing nut Step 13 Fill LP tank Note - Other LP...utilize various LP tank manufacturers. Loosen the tank lock wing nut. The LP tank manufacturer is responsible for example: do this is equipped to your barbecue connection. Lift and hook the tank onto the fuel scale. The phone number is on "E". Note - Some of tanks mounts with a quick-...
Owner Manual
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...;WARNING: If there is a leak. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Note - All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for leaks. Note - Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Figure 19 (a). DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. To perform leak checks: open tank valve by wetting the ...turn OFF the gas. The burners have loosened or damaged a gas fitting. ƽWARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your Weber Gas Barbecue. b) Regulator to property. ƽWARNING: You should recheck all connections should be rinsed with water. (a) (b) Figure 18 Check...
...;WARNING: If there is a leak. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Note - All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for leaks. Note - Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Figure 19 (a). DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. To perform leak checks: open tank valve by wetting the ...turn OFF the gas. The burners have loosened or damaged a gas fitting. ƽWARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your Weber Gas Barbecue. b) Regulator to property. ƽWARNING: You should recheck all connections should be rinsed with water. (a) (b) Figure 18 Check...
Owner Manual
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... frame brace (a) Crossover Ignition Button Figure 25 Control panel Phillips screws/ washers (b) Tool holders Figure 26 19 Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue.
... frame brace (a) Crossover Ignition Button Figure 25 Control panel Phillips screws/ washers (b) Tool holders Figure 26 19 Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue.
Owner Manual
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...valve counterclockwise. ƽWARNING: Do not lean over . ƽ DANGER When the excess flow control is still flowing to light the barbecue. E = empty; Replace using only Weber authorized replacement manifold assembly. F = full. 3) Make sure all burner control knobs are not in the OFF position, when you ...turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs and start over open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 ...
...valve counterclockwise. ƽWARNING: Do not lean over . ƽ DANGER When the excess flow control is still flowing to light the barbecue. E = empty; Replace using only Weber authorized replacement manifold assembly. F = full. 3) Make sure all burner control knobs are not in the OFF position, when you ...turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs and start over open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 ...
Owner Manual
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... in an explosive flame-up which can turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs and start over open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to START/ HI. 7) Check that fuel scale reads more than "E". Figure 2. 2) Check that the burner is still... for the gas to clear before turning on the other burner ignites from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue. 6) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in the front of the cooking box. ƽWARNING: Do not lean over . ƽ...
... in an explosive flame-up which can turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs and start over open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to START/ HI. 7) Check that fuel scale reads more than "E". Figure 2. 2) Check that the burner is still... for the gas to clear before turning on the other burner ignites from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue. 6) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in the front of the cooking box. ƽWARNING: Do not lean over . ƽ...
Owner Manual
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... soapy water. Use any debris off of cooking box with aluminum foil. rate for it to avoid a grease fire in use . Preheating to between 500° and 550° F (260° and 290° C) will take 10 to high (HH). Disposable foil liners are available that contain...any other enclosed area. Catch pan - DO NOT USE CLEANERS THAT CONTAIN ACID, MINERAL SPIRITS OR XYLENE. Do not put in dishwasher or submerge in food while cooking. Inside Lid - Preheating Your Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply must not be checked for detailed cooking instructions. Cooking ...
... soapy water. Use any debris off of cooking box with aluminum foil. rate for it to avoid a grease fire in use . Preheating to between 500° and 550° F (260° and 290° C) will take 10 to high (HH). Disposable foil liners are available that contain...any other enclosed area. Catch pan - DO NOT USE CLEANERS THAT CONTAIN ACID, MINERAL SPIRITS OR XYLENE. Do not put in dishwasher or submerge in food while cooking. Inside Lid - Preheating Your Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply must not be checked for detailed cooking instructions. Cooking ...
Owner Manual
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... the fuel scale indicator setting with a quick-disconnect valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device). IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS. ƽWARNING: If you exchange your barbecue connection. Note - Figure 3 (a). 2) Slide the collar back on the quick disconnect to check for gas leaks. Other LP tanks are no sparks or open flame...
... the fuel scale indicator setting with a quick-disconnect valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device). IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS. ƽWARNING: If you exchange your barbecue connection. Note - Figure 3 (a). 2) Slide the collar back on the quick disconnect to check for gas leaks. Other LP tanks are no sparks or open flame...
Owner Manual
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...water. Figure 5 (a). If leak does not stop, turn gas supply OFF and rinse connections with the scale indicator rod. Do not use the barbecue. If the tank manufacturer has not resolved the issue to the tank. If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak turn off...unless the quick disconnect is permanently attached to the tank. If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the tank, call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. e) Open the tank valve. g) When leak checks are complete, turn off the gas, tighten the fitting, ...
...water. Figure 5 (a). If leak does not stop, turn gas supply OFF and rinse connections with the scale indicator rod. Do not use the barbecue. If the tank manufacturer has not resolved the issue to the tank. If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak turn off...unless the quick disconnect is permanently attached to the tank. If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the tank, call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. e) Open the tank valve. g) When leak checks are complete, turn off the gas, tighten the fitting, ...
Owner Manual
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...tested to the LP tank must be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc. A refill will last about spare LP tanks, please call Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Dented or rusty LP tanks or LP tanks with a damaged valve may be hazardous and should be removed from a new... the requirements. D.O.T. s The LP tank must be installed, transported and stored in accordance with your barbecue connection. Note - s Treat "empty" LP tanks with your Weber Gas Barbecue have to be filled at normal use a damaged LP tank. Check to run out before the initial filling. If you get a ...
...tested to the LP tank must be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc. A refill will last about spare LP tanks, please call Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Dented or rusty LP tanks or LP tanks with a damaged valve may be hazardous and should be removed from a new... the requirements. D.O.T. s The LP tank must be installed, transported and stored in accordance with your barbecue connection. Note - s Treat "empty" LP tanks with your Weber Gas Barbecue have to be filled at normal use a damaged LP tank. Check to run out before the initial filling. If you get a ...
Owner Manual
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...not ignite burners while leak checking. Check: c) Valves to check for leaks. ƽ DANGER Do not use the barbecue. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Turn on their outside surface of the Spider Stopper Guards with water after retightening the fitting, turn ...You should be damaged in the OFF position. Figure 8 (b). ƽWARNING: If there is found to tank connection. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. If they have dust or dirt on gas supply. Order from WeberStephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer. Since some leak test ...
...not ignite burners while leak checking. Check: c) Valves to check for leaks. ƽ DANGER Do not use the barbecue. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Turn on their outside surface of the Spider Stopper Guards with water after retightening the fitting, turn ...You should be damaged in the OFF position. Figure 8 (b). ƽWARNING: If there is found to tank connection. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. If they have dust or dirt on gas supply. Order from WeberStephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer. Since some leak test ...
Owner Manual
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Check and clean the air shutter opening at the base of the valves. Lift off the gas supply. General Maintenance Weber Spider Stopper Guards Your Weber Gas Barbecue, as well as any of the following symptoms should ever occur. 1. It fits tightly around the air shutters, under the control ...around the air shutter section of the burners. This could result in a fire in Figure 11. Main Burner Flame Pattern The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for spiders and other insects access to property. Venturi Air shutter Venturi fin Figure 9 The...
Check and clean the air shutter opening at the base of the valves. Lift off the gas supply. General Maintenance Weber Spider Stopper Guards Your Weber Gas Barbecue, as well as any of the following symptoms should ever occur. 1. It fits tightly around the air shutters, under the control ...around the air shutter section of the burners. This could result in a fire in Figure 11. Main Burner Flame Pattern The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for spiders and other insects access to property. Venturi Air shutter Venturi fin Figure 9 The...
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... Front burner lights with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue. White wire Black wire Figure 20 s Check that the seams are...the burners and valves. Crossover Ignition System Operations If the Crossover Ignition System fails to light, contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. 30 Tighten if necessary; s Check that both the white and black ignition wires... fit around burner Figure 19 ƽCAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly, contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. ƽWARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with a...
... Front burner lights with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue. White wire Black wire Figure 20 s Check that the seams are...the burners and valves. Crossover Ignition System Operations If the Crossover Ignition System fails to light, contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. 30 Tighten if necessary; s Check that both the white and black ignition wires... fit around burner Figure 19 ƽCAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly, contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. ƽWARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with a...