GENESIS®3500 LX
Natural Gas Barbecue
Serial Number
Please use this number in registering your warranty
and any correspondence with the factory.
Owner’s Manual
98649 11/97
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.
W ARNING: Follow all leak check procedures
carefully in this manual prior to barbecue
operation. Do this even if barbecue was
dealer assembled.
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.
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.
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DANGER
Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual
may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage
to property.
WARNINGS
Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue.
Improper assembly may be danger ous. Please carefully follo w the assembly instructions in this manual.
After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be chec ked for gas leaks
and burner obstructions before using. See instructions in this man ual for correct procedures.
Do not operate the Weber Gas Barbecue if there is a gas leak present.
Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
Combustible materials should never be within 24 inc hes of the top, bottom, back or sides of your
Weber Gas Barbecue.
Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue.
Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children.
You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber Gas Barbecue. It will be hot during
cooking or cleaning, and should never be left unattended.
Should the burners go out during operation, turn all gas v alves off . Open the lid and wait five minutes
before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions.
Do not use charcoal or lav a 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 Gas Barbecue should be thor oughl y cleaned on a regular basis.
LP gas is not natural gas. The conver sion or attempted use of natural gas in an LP unit or LP gas in a
natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.
Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.
LP GAS UNITS ONLY:
Use the regulator that is supplied with your W eber Gas Barbecue.
Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be c hec ked by your liquid propane supplier.
Do not use an LP tank with a damaged valve.
Although your LP tank may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the tank should be
transported and stored accordingly.
If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the LP tank:
1. Get away from LP tank.
2. Do not attempt to correct the problem y our self .
3. Call your fire department.
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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 as follows:
Aluminum Castings, 10 years,
Recycled Work Surfaces, 10 years,
Cooking Grates and Flavorizer Bars, 3 years,
All Remaining Parts, 5 years,
when assembled and operated in accordance
with the printed instructions accompanying it.
Weber may require reasonable proof of your
date of purchase. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD
RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE.
This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the
repair or replacement of parts which prove
defective under normal use and service and
which on examination shall indicate, to Weber's
satisfaction, they are defective. Before returning
any parts, contact Weber-Stephen Products Co.
Customer Service Center. If Weber confirms the
defect and approves the claim, Weber will elect
to replace such parts without charge. If you are
required to return defective parts, transportation
charges must be prepaid. Weber will return parts
to the purchaser, freight or postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures
or operating difficulties due to accident, abuse,
misuse, alteration, misapplication, vandalism,
improper installation or improper maintenance or
service, or failure to perform normal and routine
maintenance, including but not limited to damage
caused by insects within the burner tubes, as set
out in this owner's manual.
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 of coverage of
this express written Limited Warranty. Some
states do not allow limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not
apply to you.
Weber is not liable for any special, indirect or
consequential damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so this limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
Weber does not authorize any person or
company to assume for it any other obligation or
liability in connection with the sale, installation,
use, removal, return, or replacement of its
equipment; and no such representations are
binding on Weber.
This Warranty applies only to products sold
at retail.
WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO.
Customer Service Center
250 South Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60067-6241
(800) 446-1071
WARRANTY
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© 1997 Weber. Weber, , Genesis, Flavorizer and Crossover are
registered U.S. trademarks; Perma-Mount, Gas Catcher,
FlameCheck, Steam-N-Chips, Spider Stopper, and Warm-Up are
U.S. trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels
Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A. Genesis Gas Barbecues
are covered under the following patent nos.: U.S.A. #4,677,964;
4,727,853; #4,777,927; #4,829,978; #4,860,724; #4,941,817;
#4,966,125; #5,070,776; #D293,067; #D316,355; Canada: Rd
1987 Reg. #58,034; #1,279,540; #1,283,586; #1,300,994;
#1,300,995. Printed in the U.S.A.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
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Contents
WARNINGS................................................................ 2
Warranty & Patents.................................................. 2-3
General Instructions.................................................... 6
Assembly............................................................. 10-27
Operating Instructions
Lighting........................................................ 28-30
Cooking............................................................ 31
After a Period of Nonuse ................................. 31
Cleaning........................................................... 31
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Annual Maintenance......................................... 32
General Maintenance.................................. 33-35
Troubleshooting ...........................................36-37
Parts Listing.............................................................. 39
FEATURES:
a) Convenient side table, condiment basket,
wire accessory rack and warming rack.
b) Heavy gauge porcelain-on-steel lid seals in heat.
c) Rapid read thermometer for precision cooking
measures grill temperature, and can be removed and
inserted into the food.
d) Heavy gauge steel Flavorizer Bars distribute heat
within the grill. Flavorizer Bars heat just the right
amount of drippings for flavoring, letting excess fat
drip past to help prevent flare-ups.
e) Weber Warm-Up Basket for additional cooking or
warming space.
f) Separate burners for temperature control.
g) Crossover Ignition System with Gas Catcher Ignition
Chamber.
h) Catch pan catches excess grease.
i) Side burner for making sauces, gravies, etc., while
main grill is in use.
j) Sleek and sturdy base is an attractive addition to your
patio or deck.
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General Instructions
Your Weber Gas Barbecue is a stationary outdoor cooking
appliance. With the Weber Gas Barbecue you can grill,
barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to
duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The closed lid and
Flavorizer Bars produce that "outdoor" flavor in the food.
The natural gas supply is easy to use and gives you more
cooking control than charcoal fuel.
■ These instructions will give you the minimum
requirements for assembling your Weber Gas
Barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully
before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Improper
assembly can be dangerous.
■ Not for use by children.
■
If there are local codes that apply to gas grills, you
will
have to conform to them. If there are no local codes,
you must conform to the latest edition of the National
Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z 223.1.
■
This Weber Gas Barbecue is designed for natural
(piped in city) gas only. Do not use Liquid Propane
(LP) bottled gas. The valves and orifices are for
natural gas only.
■ Do not use with charcoal fuel.
■ Check that the area under the control panel and the
bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct
the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
Storage
■ The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas supply
when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.
Operating area
WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a
well ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building,
breezeway or any other enclosed area.
■ Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue under an
unprotected combustible roof or overhang.
■ Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not intended to be
installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
■ Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches of
the top, bottom, back or sides of the grill.
■ The entire cooking box gets hot when in use. Do not
leave unattended.
■ Keep any electrical supply cord away from any heated
surface.
■ Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors
and liquids, such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and
combustible materials.
Gas supply testing
■ Disconnect your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas
supply is being tested at high pressures. This
appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
■ Turn off your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas
supply is being tested at low pressures. This appliance
must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at the
pressure equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
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General Specifications for Piping
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Recommendations for gas supply installations:
Connections:
■ This barbecue is designed to operate at 7 inches of
water column pressure (.2526 psi).
■ A manual shut-off valve must be installed outdoors,
immediately ahead of any connections or change in
pipe material.
■ An additional manual shut-off valve indoors should be
installed in the branch fuel line in an accessible
location near the supply line.
■ The point of tie into the branch line should be carefully
selected to avoid a drip leg or be downstream of a
valve controlling another appliance.
■ Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to
action of natural gas when connections are made.
■ The outdoor connector must be firmly attached to
rigid, permanent construction.
Gas line piping
■ If the length of line required does not exceed 50 feet,
use a 5/8" O.D. tube. One size larger should be used
for lengths greater than 50 feet.
■ Indoor and above ground piping can be steel
or copper.
Steel
New standard weight (Schedule 40) steel pipe with
malleable iron fittings.
Copper
New copper tubing type K or L.
Copper tubing must meet requirements of ASTM B88
latest edition.
Use flared fittings. Metallic ball sleeve compression fittings
must not be used.
Copper tube joints may be soldered or brazed with
material having a melting point in excess of 1,000°F.
Outside underground piping
Outside underground piping may be copper tubing, type K
or L (ASTM B88) or polyethylene plastic tube PE3306
(Minimum wall thickness .062") meeting ASTM 2513,
latest specifications.
Steel pipe is not recommended for underground use
unless it is protected with an approved coating, insulated
from hose piping and cathodically protected.
It is recommended that copper tubing be corrosion
protected with a satisfactory material such as TC Mastic.
All buried fittings should be corrosion protected with a
satisfactory material such as TC Mastic.
Underground piping must have a minimum of 10" cover.
Plastic tubing
Plastic tubing is suitable only for outside underground use.
■ The transition from metallic pipe to plastic pipe should
be made outside and at least 10" underground.
■ When compression or crimp type mechanical joints
are used with plastic pipe, it is advisable to use an
internal rigid stiffener in conjunction with the fitting.
■ The stiffener should be assembled flush with the end
of the tube and extend at least to the outside edge of
the compression fitting.
Testing connections
You will need a soap and water solution and a rag or
brush to apply it.
All connections and joints must be thoroughly tested for
leaks after gas has been turned into the line.
Notice Before Installation
Contact your local municipality for any building codes regulating outdoor barbecue installations. In absence of
local codes, you must conform to the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1.
WE RECOMMEND THAT THIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL.
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 gas
leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death, and damage to property.
Wet the fitting with a soap and water solution. Any bubbles
that form or grow indicate a leak. If bubbles occur shut off
gas, tighten the fitting, and retest.
WARNING: If a leak persists after tightening the
fitting, turn gas off at the supply. DO NOT OPERATE
YOUR BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer
Service.
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Typical natural gas supply installation to a
concrete patio or pad
View from behind
barbecue
Accessible
Locking Shut off
Outside
Inside
Gas Supply
Indoor Shut off
Figure 1
CAUTION: Follow "General Specifications for Piping"
in this manual.
We recommend that this installation be done by a
professional.
CAUTION: 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.
Typical natural gas supply installation to a
wood deck
View from behind
barbecue
Gas Supply
Accessible
Locking Shut off
Indoor Shut off
Figure 2
Outside
Inside
CAUTION: Follow "General Specifications for Piping"
in this manual.
We recommend that this installation be done by a
professional.
CAUTION: 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.
View from behind
barbecue
Outside
Indoor Shut off
Figure 3
Accessible
Locking Shut off
Inside
Gas Supply
Typical natural gas supply installation over
an existing post
WARNING: Turn off the natural gas supply at the
source before working on the post.
Prepare the post so that it will be approximately 2 inches
above the pad or ground. Inspect the gas supply line at
the post for any sign of deterioration or corrosion.
CAUTION: If you are in doubt as to the condition of
an existing natural gas supply line, you should
contact a professional or your local gas utility before
attempting any assembly.
CAUTION: 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.
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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.
Concrete Pad
Crushed stone,
sand or gravel
Earth
Figure 5
CAUTION: Allow fresh concrete to cure completely
before attempting to anchor the barbecue to the
concrete.
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Step 1
Check package contents
Cooking box
(assembly)
Lid
(assembly)
Bottom tray
Control panel
Work table
Spacer bracket
Gas supply line
(with the flare fitting
loosely attached
for shipping purposes)
Assembly
Tools needed
Regular screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Hammer
One 7/16 inch or an adjustable wrench
Pliers
Tape Measure
Pencil
Electric drill
Supplies needed
You will need a soap and water solution to check for 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 error may occur.
If a part is missing, do not go back to the store.
Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free
1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance.
Have your owner’s manual and serial number of the
barbecue available for reference.
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Front Panel
Cooking grate (2)
Catch pan holder
Catch Pan
Drip pans (2)
Thermometer
Condiment basket
Side burner assembly
Burner grate
Side burner knob
Side burner locks (2)
Note:The locks are
taped to the inside of
the side burner lid.
Left frame
Right frame
Side frame (2)
Accessory rack
Warm-Up Basket
Warming Rack
Five long Flavorizer Bars
Eight short Flavorizer Bars
Side panel (2)
Base panel
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Check contents of hardware packs
Three burner control knobs
Three tool holders
Three tubing plugs
Manifold bracket
Two hinge pins
(hardware size: 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin)
(actual size)
One 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts
(actual size)
Six 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts
(actual size)
One 1/4-20 keps nut
Seven nylon washers
(actual size)
Two hair pin cotters
(actual size)
Ten plastic buttons
End bracket
Two Phillips screws/washers
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Step 2
Assemble frame
You will need: left frame, right frame, two nylon washers,
two 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts and a 7/16 inch wrench.
Note - Work on carpeted area (on grass, or on one of the
boxes) to protect the finish during frame assembly.
Put the frame pieces so the leg tabs are up. Put the right
frame to your right and left frame to your left. Figure 1.
Slip the two frame halves together with the tabs inside,
until the tabs of the right frame are inside the left frame
and the holes align. Figure 1 (a).
Slip washers over bolts; insert and tighten bolts. (If you
try to insert a bolt and there are no holes, you have the
left frame turned the wrong way. Turn the left frame
around.) Figure 1 (b).
Step 3
Continue frame assembly
You will need: frame assembly, two side frames, four
1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a
7/16 inch wrench.
Assemble one side frame onto the leg tabs of the right
frame, and the second side frame onto the leg tabs of the
left frame. Make sure the anchoring base plates are
facing in toward each other. The tabs must be on the
inside of the frames when the joints are closed.
Add front panel with the large hole down and to your
right. Add washers, then bolts. Do not fully tighten
these bolts. You will tighten them once the base is
anchored. Figure 2 (a).
Turn frame assembly right side up.
Figure 1
Figure 2
(a)
(a)
(b)
Do not fully tighten
these bolts
Anchoring base
plates are facing in
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Step 4
Install side burner locks
Note:The locks are taped to the inside of the side
burner lid.
You will need: frame assembly, two side burner locks
and a 7/16 inch wrench.
Turn frame assembly right side up.
Loosen the right rear 1/4 x 20 bolt. Install the side burner
lock. The “U” shape cut out of the lock slips down over
the bolt. Tighten with a wrench. Figure 3 (a).
Loosen the right front 1/4 x 20 bolt. The side burner lock
fits between the front panel and the frame. The “U” shape
cut out slips up over the bolt. Tighten with a wrench.
Figure 3 (b).
Figure 3
Step 5
Measure and drill holes
You will need: Completed frame assembly, base panel,
tape measure, and pencil.
CAUTION: 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.
Set the completed frame assembly in position on your
deck, concrete pad, or patio for anchoring. Measure the
distance from the outside of the base plate to the outside
of the other base plate. It should be 37 1/4” across.
Figure 4.
Note: If the measurement is not 37 1/4” across adjust the
legs as necessary so that the measurement is 37 1/4”.
Place the base panel in between the legs to insure fit.
Figure 5. Once the fit is established, remove the base
panel and mark the holes.
CAUTION: A minimum of 2 bolts are required on
each side.
You are now ready to anchor the base.
Figure 4
Figure 5
37 1/4
(a)
(b)
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Figure 6
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2
3
4
Step 6
Typical installation of the base for an existing concrete patio, new pad or wood deck
CAUTION: 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.
For anchoring, we recommend use of one of the following
methods:
WARNING: Whichever method used, the base must
be bolted down (anchored) at a minimum of four
anchoring points (two per side) prior to barbecue
assembly. One anchor in each corner of the base
plate. Figure 6.
Typical installation of the base for an existing
concrete patio, new pad or wood deck
(continued)
Method 1 - Concrete
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 7.
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 7
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Method 3 - Concrete
A 3/8 inch machine screw anchor, using a 3/8-16 x
1 1/2 inch machine screw and a flat washer. Figure 9.
Note - Use a 3/4 inch diameter concrete drill bit for drilling
the hole for the screw base.The machine screw anchor
requires a setting tool.
3/8-16 x 1 1/2 machine screw
3/8 inch flat washer
Mount plate
3/8 inch screw anchor
Drilled hole
Figure 9
Method 2 - Concrete
A concrete lag bolt, a minimum of 3/8 inch x 2 1/2 inches
long with a 3/8 inch diameter long lag shield and a 3/8 inch
flat washer. Figure 8.
Note - Use a 5/8 inch concrete drill bit for drilling the hole
for the lag shield.
Concrete lag bolt
3/8 inch flat washer
Mount plate
Lag shield
Drilled hole
Figure 8
Figure 11
Typical installation of the base for an existing
concrete patio, new pad or wood deck (continued)
Method 4 - Wood deck
After assembling the base according to the assembly
instructions, position the base assembly on your deck for
anchoring.
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: For a deck installation, it is
recommended to anchor one screw into a joist.
Note - With the lid open, the depth of the barbecue is
28 inches, front to back.
Anchor the base to the deck. We recommend using a
minimum of a 3/8 inch x 1 1/2 inch lag bolt with a 3/8 inch
flat washer. Figure 10.
Note - Use a 3/16 inch drill bit for drilling a pilot hole for a
3/8 inch lag bolt.
3/8 inch x 1 1/2 inch lag bolt
3/8 inch flat washer
Mount plate
Drilled hole
Figure 10
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2
3
4
WARNING: Whichever method used, the base must
be bolted down (anchored) at a minimum of four
anchoring points (two per side) prior to barbecue
assembly. One anchor in each corner of the base
plate. Figure 11.
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Step 7
Tighten all frame bolts
Fully tighten the 1/4-20 bolts in the frame assembly, that
you only started in Step “Continue Frame Assembly”
Figure 12.
Figure 12
Figure 13
Step 8
Add cooking box
You will need: cooking box assembly, spacer bracket,
1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt, nylon washer, 1/4-20 keps nut, pliers
and a 7/16 inch wrench.
Set the cooking box in the frame so the burner tubes are
under the frame brace. Figure 13.
Note: Be careful when sliding the burner tubes through
the side frame.
Burner tubes
Frame brace
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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) Are the ends of the burners under the washers at the
left rear and left front of the cooking box? The screws
are only guides. Do not tighten. Figure 15 (a).
b) Are the wing nuts under the burner assembly hand
tight? Do not tighten with pliers. Figure 15 (b).
If you answered YES to a and b, the burners are correctly
aligned. If you answered NO, the burners are misaligned.
Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Do not use
barbecue.
Guide screw
(a)
(b)
Wing nuts
View from
behind
cooking
box
Figure 15
(a)
Slide the cooking box to the left within the frame. Put the
washer on the bolt. Take the spacer bracket and hold it up
to the frame making sure both tabs fit underneath the frame
cross piece. Figure 14 (a). Insert the bolt through the center
hole in the spacer bracket, frame and cooking box with the
head of the bolt outside the spacer bracket. Figure 14 (b).
Add keps nut. Tighten by holding the bolt with pliers while
you tighten the nut with the 7/16 inch wrench.
Figure 14
Frame
cross piece
Tab
Spacer
bracket
Keps
nut
Bolt
Nylon
washer
(b)
Step 10
Connect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supply
Note - We recommend that the connection between the
barbecue gas supply line and the natural gas supply
be flare to flare. A 3/8-inch flare fitting has been
included with the barbecue gas supply line of your gas
barbecue.The fitting is loosely connected for shipping
and should be removed before installation.
You will need: barbecue gas supply line, 3/8 inch flare
fitting, 3/4 inch and 11/16 inch wrenches.
WARNING: This barbecue is NOT portable. It must
be bolted down at all times when it is connected to a
natural gas supply.
Unscrew the 3/8 inch flare fitting from the barbecue gas
supply line. Apply pipe sealant to the threads of the
pipe fitting. Screw the pipe fitting end of the 3/8 inch
flare fitting into the natural gas supply pipe. Tighten with
an 11/16 inch wrench. Figure 17 (a).
Attach the flare nut on the barbecue gas supply line to
the flare fitting end of the 3/8 inch flare fitting. Tighten
with a 3/4 inch wrench. Figure 17 (a).
Attach the flare nut at the other end of the barbecue gas
supply line to the manifold fitting. Tighten with a 3/4 inch
wrench. Figure 17 (b).
Figure 17
(a)
(b)
Natural Gas
Supply Pipe
Pipe fitting end
of 3/8-inch
Flare Fitting
Flare fitting end of
3/8-inch Flare Fitting
Barbecue gas
supply line
Apply pipe
sealant here
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Step 9
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 16 (b). Loosen the
igniter lock nut and slide the igniter into the small part of
the keyhole. Figure 16 (c). Tighten the igniter lock nut.
Figure 16.
Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the
igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.
Figure 16
Igniter lock nut
Keyhole in
frame brace
Small part of keyhole
in frame brace
Frame brace
Frame brace
(a)
(b)
(c)
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Step 11
Check all valves are off
You will need: 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 18.
Figure 18
Step 12
Install side burner
You will need: side burner assembly, burner grate, and
manifold bracket.
WARNING: Make sure gas supply is OFF.
Slide the side burner assembly into the open end of the
right frame. Route the side burner hose around the tank
panel so it will not interfere with scale indicator rod.
The side burner hose is connected in the following
manner:
Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect on the
manifold. Push the male fitting of the side burner hose
into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure. Slide
the collar closed. Figure 19a. Figure 19b shows the quick
disconnect engaged.Install burner grate. Check to be
sure the side burner valve is OFF. Push side burner
control knob down and turn clockwise. Figure 19.
Figure 19
Manifold side view
Manifold side view
Male fitting
Quick disconnect
engaged
Side burner hose
b)
a)
Step 14
Purge air from gas lines
You will need: one burner control knob.
DANGER
Be sure there are no sparks or open flames
in the area while purging. This can cause
fire, explosion or serious bodily injury.
Figure 21
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Step 13
Install manifold bracket
You will need: manifold bracket.
Hook the bracket onto the manifold at the center burner
valve. Figure 20. Place your hand underneath the bracket.
Lift the bracket, manifold and cooking box slightly as a unit
and hook onto the frame brace. Figure 21 (a).
View from below
cooking box
Frame brace
Manifold bracket
Figure 20
(a)
It is necessary to bleed the air out of newly installed gas
lines. Turn gas supply ON at the source. Put on the front
burner control knob. Push the front burner control knob
down and turn to HI. When you start to smell gas, turn
front burner control knob to OFF. Figure 21.
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Step 15
Check for gas leaks
DANGER
Do not use an open flame to check f or gas
leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open
flames in the area while you check for
leaks.This will result in a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death and damage to property.
Figure 24
Figure 23
Figure 22
(a)
Gas supply shut
off at the house
(c)
(d)
(e)
(b)
Check:
a) Gas supply line to manifold connection. Figure 24 (a).
b) Manifold to side burner hose connection. Figure 24 (b).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (a) or (b),
retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for
leaks with soap and water solution.
If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn
OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact your dealer.
c) Side burner hose to side burner connection.
Figure 24 (c).
d) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 24 (d).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connections (c) or (d),
turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact your dealer.
e) Barbecue gas supply line to natural gas supply
connection. Figure 24 (e).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (e), turn
OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact your installer.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF
and rinse connections with water.
f) Reinstall the side burner cover. Figure 22.
W ARNING: Do not ignite burners while leak checking.
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.
To perform leak checks: Turn ON gas supply at the
source. Figure 23.
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.The burners have been flame
tested. As a safety precaution you should recheck all
fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue.
Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a
gas fitting.
WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your
barbecue was dealer or store assembled.
You will need: soap and water solution and a rag or
brush to apply it.
Make sure side burner is OFF. Remove valve control
knob and screws. Remove porcelain top. Figure 22.
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Step 16
Add base panel
You will need: Base panel.
Put the right side in and down, tilt and set the left side in
place. Figure 25.
Step 17
Install side panels
You will need: two side panels, and eight plastic buttons.
From the inside of the frame assembly, set the left side
panel in place between the side frame legs.
Notice that there are two sets of holes in each side panel.
Align the holes in the side panel to match the holes in the
left side frame legs. Push in the four plastic buttons.
Figure 26 (a).
Repeat with the right side panel.
Figure 25
Figure 26
(a)
Base panel
Left side
panel
top
bottom
Right side
panel
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Step 19
Install the bottom tray
You will need: bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch pan and
one drip pan.
Figure 30
Figure 29
Figure 31
Bottom tray
Finger grip on front
edge of bottom tray
Finger grip
Front side of catch
pan holder
Step 18
Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates
You will need: five long Flavorizer Bars, eight short
Flavorizer Bars and two cooking grates.
Set the long Flavorizer Bars side to side in the lower
position, then set the short Flavorizer Bars front to back
in the upper position in the cooking box. Figure 27.
Figure 27
The open "U" of the cooking grates goes down. Set
the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box.
Figure 28.
Figure 28
Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in the
bottom tray. Figure 30. The front of the catch pan holder
must be on the same side as the finger grip of the
bottom tray.
Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the
cooking box with finger grip toward you. Figure 31.
CAUTION: Do not line bottom tray with aluminum
foil. It can cause grease fires by trapping the grease
and not allowing grease to flow into the catch 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.
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Step 20
Install Lid
You will need: lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters.
Set the lid in place. Align the hinges at the rear of the
barbecue. Insert hinge pins from the outside. Insert hair pin
cotters into the small holes in the hinge pins. Figure 32.
Hair pin cotter
Hinge pin
Figure 32
Step 21
Add tool holders, control panel and burner control knobs
You will need: three tool holders, control panel, two
Phillips screws/washers, a Phillips screwdriver, and three
burner control knobs.
Hook the tool holders over the frame rail and snap down
into place. Figure 33.
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 holes in the inserts in the frame brace.
Insert screws and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver until
snug. Do not overtighten. Figure 33 (a).
Push on the burner control knobs. Figure 33 (b).
Figure 33
Tool holders
Insert in
frame brace
Control panel
Phillips screws/
washers
(a)
(b)
Crossover
Ignition Button
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Step 22
Secure side burner
Stand to the right side of the barbecue. Slightly pull back
both side burner locks. Slide the side burner toward the
control panel. The locks will snap into the slots in the
front and back of the side burner. Figure 34.
CAUTION: Make sure both locks have snapped
into place.
Figure 34
View from top
View from rear
of barbecue
Step 23
Install the condiment basket
You will need: condiment basket and end bracket.
Insert one wire end of the condiment basket into the hole
in the side frame. Figure 35 (a). Insert the opposite wire
end of the condiment basket into the hole in the end
bracket. Hold the end bracket at an angle so the lower tab
is inside the frame tube. Push the bracket into the frame.
Figure 35 (b). Check to see that the lower tab of the
bracket is hooked in the slot in the frame. Figure 35 (c).
To fully seat the bracket, you may have to tap it lightly
with a hammer.
WARNING: If the end bracket is in any way cracked
or damaged, do not use the condiment basket. Call
our Customer Service Center to order a new part.
Slot in frame
(view from below)
Figure 35
(c)
(b)
Wire end
(a)
Step 25
Complete accessory installation
You will need: Warm-Up Basket, warming rack, work
table, three tubing plugs, thermometer and a hammer.
Insert one end of the Weber Warm-Up Basket into the hole
in the right end of the lid and the other end into the slot in
the left end of the lid. Figure 37 (a).
Set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the
cooking box. Figure 37 (b).
Set the work table onto the left side rails. Figure 37 (c).
Insert the thermometer into its holder. Figure 37 (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 37 (e).
Figure 37
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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Step 24
Install the accessory rack
You will need: accessory rack.
Rest the left end of the accessory rack on the base
panel. Figure 36 (a).
Insert the right hooks into the right side frame slots.
Figure 36 (b).
Raise the left end up and slide left hooks into the left side
frame slots. Figure 36.
Figure 36
(b)
(a)
Right side
frame
Left side
frame slots
Left hooks
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Lighting
Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.
1
6
4
2
7
7
5
Figure 1
Crossover Ignition System
1) Open the lid. Figure 1.
2) Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF.
(Push each burner control knob down and turn
clockwise.)
3) Turn gas supply valve on.
WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue. Keep
your face and body at least one foot away from the
matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue.
4) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to
ST ART/HI.
5) Push the Crossover Ignition Button several times, so it
clicks each time.
6) Check that the burner is lit by looking through the
matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box.
WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the
Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes
to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light
with a match.
7) After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other
burners.
Note - Always light the FRONT burner first. The other
burners ignite from the FRONT burner.
To Extinguish
Turn gas supply OFF at the source, then push down
and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Crossover Ignition System
Note - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Front
burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas
Catcher Ignition Chamber. You generate the energy for the
spark by pushing the Crossover Ignition Button until it clic ks .
WARNING: Check gas supply line before each use
of barbecue for nicks or cracking. If the gas supply
line is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the
barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized
replacement gas supply line. Order from WeberStephen Products Co., Customer Service Center.
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Manual Lighting
1
4, 6
5
2
7
7
Figure 2
Manual Lighting
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.
WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue. Keep
your face and body at least one foot away from the
matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue.
5) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to
ST ART/HI.
6) Check that the burner is lit by looking through the
matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box.
WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the Front
burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let
the gas clear before you try a gain or try to light with a
match.
7) After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other
burners.
Note - Always light the FR ONT b urner first. The other
burners ignite from the FRONT burner.
To Extinguish
Turn gas supply OFF at the source, then push down
and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF.
1) Open the lid. Figure 2.
2) Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF.
(Push each burner control knob down and turn
clockwise.)
3) Turn gas supply valve on.
4) Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight
hole in the front of the cooking box.
Lighting the side burner
The side burner has a separate ignition system from the
main cooking box.
5
2
4
1
Figure 3
DANGER
Failure to open lid while igniting the side
burner, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow
gas to clear if the side burner does not light,
may result in an explosive flame-up which
can cause serious bodily injury or death.
Lighting the side burner if the main burners are lit.
Figure 4.
1) Open the side burner lid.
2) Push down and turn the side burner control to HI.
3) Press the side burner igniter button several times so it
clicks each time.
3
2
1
Figure 4
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Lighting only the side burner. Figure 3.
1) Open the side burner lid.
2) Check that the side burner valve is OFF (push down
and turn clockwise), and all main burner control valves
are OFF (push down and turn clockwise).
3) Turn gas supply valve on.
4) Push down and turn the side burner control valve to HI.
5) Push the side burner igniter button several times so it
clicks each time.
CAUTION: Side burner flame may be difficult to see
on a bright sunny day.
WARNING: If the side burner does not light:
a) Turn OFF the side burner control valve.
b) Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try
again or try to light with a match.
CAUTION: Side burner flame may be difficult to see
on a bright sunny day.
WARNING: If the side burner does not light:
a) Turn OFF the side burner control valve.
b) Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try
again or try to light with a match.
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Cooking
You can adjust the FRONT, CENTER and BACK burners
as desired. The control settings High (H), Medium (M), Low
(L), or Off (O) are described in your Weber cookbook. The
cookbook uses these notations to describe the settings of
the FRONT, CENTER, and BACK burners. For example, to
sear steaks you would use (HHH) (all burners at high).
Then to complete cooking you would use (MOM) (FRONT
at medium, CENTER off, and BACK at medium). See your
Weber cookbook for detailed cooking instructions.
Note: The temperatures inside your cooking box, for the
first few uses, while surfaces are still very reflective, may
be hotter than those shown in your cookbook. Cooking
conditions may require the adjustment of the burner
controls to attain the correct cooking temperatures.
CAUTION: Replace thermometer in lid when not in
use. Do not leave thermometer in food while cooking.
If burners go out during cooking, open lid, turn off all
burners and wait 5 minutes before relighting.
Preheating
Your Weber Gas Barbecue is an energy efficient appliance.
It operates at a low B.T.U. rate for economy. To preheat,
after lighting, close lid and turn all burners to high (HHH).
Preheating to between 500° and 550° F (260° and 290° C)
will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions such as
air temperature and wind.
Drippings and grease
The Flavorizer Bars are designed to "smoke" the right
amount of drippings for flavorful cooking. Excess drippings
and grease accumulate in the catch pan under the bottom
tray . Disposable foil liners are available that fit the catch pan.
WARNING: Check the bottom tray for grease buildup before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a
grease fire in the bottom tray.
Periodic Cleaning
WARNING: Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF and
wait for it to cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not c lean your Flavorizer Bars or
cooking grates in a self-cleaning oven. Replacement
cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars are a v ailab le
through your retailer or the Weber-Stephen Customer
Service Center.
Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution.
CAUTION: Do not use o ven 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 brass bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill
and wash with warm soapy water.
Catch pan - Disposable foil trays are available, or you can
line the catch pan with aluminum foil. To clean the catch
pan, wash with warm soapy water.
Thermometer - Wipe with warm soapy water, clean with
plastic scrub ball. Do not put in dishwasher or submerge in
water.
Inside cooking box - Brush any debris off of burners tubes.
DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash
inside of cooking box with warm soapy water.
Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel
to prevent flaking due to grease build-up.
After a Period of Nonuse
■ The Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for
gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes
before using. (See Sections General and Annual
Maintenance.)
■ Check that the areas under the control panel and the
bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct
the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
■ The Spider Stopper Guards should also be checked for
any obstructions. (See Section "Annual Maintenance.")
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Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards
To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards, remove the control
panel and look to see if they have dust or dirt on their outside
surfaces. If they are dirty, brush off the outside surface of the
Spider Stopper Guards with a soft bristle brush (an old
toothbrush for example). Check that there are no gaps in the
Spider Stopper Guards’ seams or in the fit around the
burners or valves. (See Section "General Maintenance".)
Annual Maintenance
After a period of nonuse we recommend that you perform
the following maintenance procedures for your safety.
WARNING: Check gas supply line before each use
of barbecue for nicks or cracking. If the gas supply
line is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the
barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized
replacement gas supply line. Order from WeberStephen Products Co., Customer Service Center.
CA UTION: If the barbecue gas suppl y line is damaged
in any way or leaking, do not use the barbecue.
■ Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern. Clean if
necessary, following the procedures outlined in the
"General Maintenance" section of this manual.
■ Check all gas fittings for leaks.
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. This will result in a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death, and damage to property.
(a)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(b)
Figure 5
If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn OFF
the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact
your dealer.
c)
Side burner hose to side burner connection. Figure 5 (c).
d) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 5 (d).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connections (c) or (d),
turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact your dealer.
e) Barbecue gas supply line to natural gas supply
connection. Figure 5 (e).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (e), turn
OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact your installer.
When leak checks are complete, see steps “Add side
panels” and “Add base panel” to reinstall. Turn gas supply
OFF at the source and rinse connections with water.
WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every
time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.
You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag or
brush to apply it.
To perform leak checks: Make sure all burners are in the
OFF position. Turn on gas supply.
Refer to the steps “Add side panels” and “Add base panel”
to remove the panels to expose the gas supply line for
leak checking.
WARNING: Do not ignite burners while leak checking.
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.
Check:
a) Gas supply line to manifold connection. Figure 5 (a).
b)
Manifold to side burner hose connection. Figure 5 (b).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (a) or (b),
retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for
leaks with soap and water solution.
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General Maintenance
Weber Spider Stopper Guards
Your Weber Gas Barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas
appliance, is a target for spiders and other insects. They
can nest in the venturi section of the burner tubes. This
blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow
back out of the air shutter. Figure 6. This could result in a
fire in and around the air shutters, under the control panel,
causing serious damage to your barbecue.
Main Burner Flame Pattern
The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set
for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame
pattern is shown in Figure 8.
Burner inside
cooking box
Figure 8
Dark blue
Light blue
Tips occasionally yellowish
Figure 6
Venturi
Air shutter
Venturi fin
Weber Spider
Stopper Guard
Figure 7
DANGER
Failure to correct these symptoms may
result in a fire which can cause serious
bodily injury or death and cause damage
to property.
Flames
Figure 9
Figure 10
The Weber Spider Stopper Guard is factory installed. It fits
tightly around the air shutter section of the burner tube and
the valve, thereby preventing spiders and other insects
access to the burner tubes through the air shutter openings.
Figure 7.
We recommend that you inspect the Weber Spider
Stopper Guards at least once a year. (See section
“Annual Maintenance”.) Also inspect 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.
If the flames do not appear to be uniform the length of the
burner tube, follow the burner cleaning procedures.
Main Burner Cleaning Procedure
Turn off the gas supply. Remove the manifold. (See
Section “Replacing the main burners”.)
Look inside each burner with a flashlight. Figure 9.
Clean the inside of the burners with a wire (a straightened
out coat hanger will work). Figure 10. Check and clean the
air shutter opening at the ends of the burners. Check and
clean the valve orifices at the base of the valves. Use a
brass bristle brush to clean outside of burners. This is to
make sure all the burner ports are fully open.
CAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when
cleaning.
Replacing Main Burners
a) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool.
b) Turn gas OFF at source.
c) Remove control panel: take off the burner control
knobs. Remove the screws holding the control panel
in place. Lift off the control panel.
i) To reinstall the burners, reverse steps c) through g).
CAUTION: The burner openings must be positioned
properly over the valve orifices. Figure 15 (a).
Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in
place. Figure 15 (b).
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View from behind
cooking box
Wing nuts
Figure 12
Guide screw
Figure 13
Crossover tube
Figure 14
Figure 15
(a)
(b)
Burner
opening
Valve
orifice
Figure 11
d) Unlatch the Spider Stopper Guards and remove.
Figure 11.
e) Disconnect gas supply line and side burner.
f) Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two
wing nuts that hold the manifold to the cooking box.
Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of the
burners and carefully set it down. Figure 12.
g) Slide the burner assembly out from under the guide
screw and washer in the corners of the cooking box.
Figure 13.
h) Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to separate
the crossover tube from the burners. Figure 14.
Remove the burners from the cooking box.
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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. Figure 17.
Venturi fin
Figure 16
Check fit
around valve
Check fit around burner
Figure 17
White wire
Black wire
j) Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards. Slightly rotate
the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in
line with the Venturi fins. There should be no gaps in
the seams or in the fit around the burners and valves.
Figure 16.
CAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit
tightly, contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service.
k) Reconnect gas supply line. See “Check for gas leaks”.
■ Check that the Crossover Ignition button pushes the
igniter (button) down, and returns to the up position.
■ Check to see if the igniter is loose in the frame.
Tighten if necessary; see Step “Install igniter” for
correct procedure.
If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light, See
Section "Manual Lighting", and contact Weber-Stephen
Customer Service.
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Problem
Burners burn with a yellow or orange
flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas.
Burner does not light, or flame is low in HIGH
position.
Experiencing flare-ups:
CAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray with
aluminum foil.
Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is low
when burner is on HIGH. Flames do not run the
whole length of the burner tube.
Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.”
(Resembles paint peeling.)
Check
Inspect Weber Spider Stopper
Guards for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)
Is natural gas supply on ?
Does the Front burner light with a
match?
Were natural gas lines purged?
(Air removed)
Are you preheating barbecue in the
prescribed manner?
Are the cooking grates and
Flavorizer Bars 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.
Cure
Clean Weber Spider Stopper
Guards. (See Section "Annual
Maintenance".)
Turn on natural gas supply.
If you can light the Front
burner with a match, then
check the Crossover Ignition
System.
Purge the natural gas lines.
See Step “Purge air from gas
lines.”
All burners on high for 10 to
15 minutes for preheating.
Clean thoroughly. (See
Section "Periodic Cleaning".)
Clean bottom tray.
Clean burners. (See Section
"General Maintenance".)
Clean thoroughly. (See
Section "Periodic Cleaning".)
TROUBLESHOOTING
If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service.
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Problem
Side burner does not light.
Flame is low in HIGH position.
Flame is very yellow in conjunction with
the smell of gas,
OR
Burner makes popping noise in conjunction
with the smell of gas.
Push button ignition does not work.
Check
Is gas supply off?
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper
Guard for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)
Does burner light with a match?
Cure
Turn supply on.
Straighten hose.
Clean Weber Spider Stopper
Guard. (See Section "Annual
Maintenance.")
If match lights burner, check
igniter (see below).
Side Burner Troubleshooting
WARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting
steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in
the OFF position.
Side Burner Maintenance
WARNING: All gas controls and supply valves
should be in the OFF position.
Check igniter: Remove side burner cover. To remove side
burner cover, remove control knob and screws that hold
cover to bottom. Figure 18. Make sure wire is connected
between igniter and electrode. Check that igniter lock nut
is tight. Figure 19.
Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the
igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.
Adjust igniter electrode. Gap should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch
from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 20. Spark should be
a white/blue color, not yellow.
1/8 to 3/16 inch gap
Figure 19
Figure 18
Figure 20
Venturi/Burner
Electrode
Igniter wire
Igniter
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1 Lid (assembly)
2 Lid handle
3 Warm-Up Basket
4 Warming rack
5 Short Flavorizer bars (8)
6 Long Flavorizer bars (5)
7 Cooking grates (2)
8 Work table
9 Tubing plugs (3)
10 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt
11 Spacer bracket
12 End bracket
13 Left frame
14 Front panel
15 Condiment basket
16 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts (6)
17 1/4 inch nylon washers (7)
18 Side panel (2)
19 Side frame (2)
20 Bottom tray
21 Catch pan holder
22 Catch pan
23 Drip pans (2)
24 Accessory rack
25 Base panel
26 Tool holders (3)
27 Plastic buttons (8)
28 Side burner locks (2)
Parts List
All items are single quantities unless otherwise specified.
Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-Stephen
Products Company by phone or mail.
Note - Do not return parts to Weber-Stephen Products Co.
without first contacting the Customer Service Center by
phone or mail. Returning the part may not be necessary.
29 Hair pin cotters (2)
30 Hinge pins (2)
31 Thermometer
32 1/4-20 keps nut
33 Cooking box
34 Burner control knobs (3)
35 Control panel
36 Igniter button
37 Phillips screws/washers (2)
38 Crossover tube
39 Front and back burners (2)
40 Center burner
41 1/4-20 stainless steel wing nuts (2)
42 Spider Stopper Guards (3)
43 Manifold assembly
44 Manifold bracket
45 Right frame
46 Igniter
47 Igniter lock nut
48 Gas catcher ignition chamber
49 Igniter wire (black)
50 Igniter wire (white)
51 Side burner assembly
52 Burner grate
53 Side burner knob
54 Gas supply line
55 Flare fitting
56 Control panel inserts (2)
WARNING: 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.
While we give much attention to our products,
unfortunately an occasional error may occur. If a part is
missing, do not go back to the store. Call the Weber
Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to
receive immediate assistance. Have your owner’s manual
and serial number of the barbecue available for reference.
Weber-Stephen Products Company
Customer Service Center
250 South Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60067-6241
(800) 446-1071
A FINAL WORD
OF
THANKS
hank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue.
Our family here at Weber has worked hard
to produce the highest quality products
for your satisfaction.
While we give much attention to our products, an
occasional error may occur. Our knowledgeable
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 Center
200 East Daniels Road
Palatine, Illinois 60067-6266
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