Weber 43028 User Manual

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#43028

 WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a ﬁ re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.

• Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call the ﬁ re department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualiﬁ ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

 WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

 WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

These instructions are to be retained by the consumer for future reference.

43028 US 01/26/05

DANGERS AND WARNINGS

 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 ﬁ re or an explosion causing damage to property.

 WARNINGS

 Do not use this appliance to cook food.  Do not burn any other materials than are supplied with and intended for use in this ﬁ replace.  Do not pour water into ﬁ replace.  Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualiﬁ ed service technician to

inspect the appliance and to replace any part or the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

 Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this ﬁ replace.  Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please follow the assembly instructions carefully.  After a period of storage, and/or non use, the Weber® gas ﬁ replace should be checked for gas leaks and burner

obstructions before use. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.

 Do not operate the Weber® gas ﬁ replace if there is a gas leak present.  Install ﬁ replace on a secure level surface.  Do not use a ﬂ ame to check for gas leaks.  Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, back or sides of your Weber® gas ﬁ replace.  Do not put a ﬁ replace cover or anything ﬂ ammable on, or beneath the ﬁ replace.  Your Weber® gas ﬁ replace should never be used by children. Accessible parts of the ﬁ replace may be very hot.

Keep young children away while it is in use.

 You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber® gas ﬁ replace. It will be hot during use or

cleaning and should never be left unattended, or moved while in operation.

 Should the burner go out while in operation, turn the gas valve off. Wait ﬁ ve minutes before attempting to relight,

using the lighting instructions.

 Do not use charcoal or any other solid fuel in your Weber® gas ﬁ replace.  Never lean over the open ﬁ replace or place hands or ﬁ ngers on the upper portion of an operational unit.  Do not rest feet on the ﬁ replace.  Do not enlarge valve oriﬁ ces or burner ports when cleaning the valve or burner.  The Weber® gas ﬁ replace should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.  Liquid propane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid propane unit or

liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.

 Do not attempt to disconnect any gas ﬁ tting while your ﬁ replace is in operation.  Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.  Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

 Do not use this ﬁ replace unless all parts are in place. The unit must be properly assembled according to the

instructions outlined in the “Assembly Instructions”.

LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS ONLY:

 Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber® gas ﬁ replace.  Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas ﬁ tting while your ﬁ replace is in operation.  A dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane

supplier. Do not use a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve.

 Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the cylinder should

be transported and stored accordingly.

 If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder:

1. Move away from liquid propane cylinder.

2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3. Call your ﬁ re department.

WARRANTY / GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber®) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber® gas ﬁ replace that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows:

Aluminum Castings, lifetime, 1 year paint Porcelain Hood Section, 25 years Burner, 10 years Igniter, 3 years All Remaining Parts, 3 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 that 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 the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our website. If Weber® conﬁ rms 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 difﬁ culties 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 ﬁ tness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty. Some regions 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 regions 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.

• These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber® gas ﬁ replace. Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber® gas ﬁ replace. Improper assembly can be dangerous.

• Not for use by children.

• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the ﬁ replace.

• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

• Clothing or other ﬂ ammable materials should not be hung from the ﬁ replace, or placed near the ﬁ replace.

• Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the ﬁ replace must be replaced prior to operating the ﬁ replace.

• If there are local codes that apply to portable gas ﬁ replaces, 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/NFPA 54, or CAN/CGA-B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

• The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber® gas ﬁ replace must be used. This regulator is set for 10.5 inches of water column (pressure).

• The maximum inlet gas pressure for this ﬁ replace is 11 inches of water column pressure.

• This Weber® gas ﬁ replace is designed for use with liquid propane (LP) gas only. Do not use with natural (piped in city) gas. The valves, oriﬁ ces, hose and regulator are for LP gas only.

 Use of the Weber® ﬁ replace with natural gas will

void all product warranty and can result in a ﬁ re or explosion, which can cause serious bodily injury, death, and damage to property.

• Do not use with charcoal fuel.

• Check that the burner ports are free from debris that might obstruct the ﬂ ow of combustion or ventilation air.

• The areas around the LP cylinder must be free and clear from debris.

• Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be those speciﬁ ed by the outdoor gas appliance manufacturer.

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).

WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO. Customer Service Center 1890 Roselle Road, Suite 308 Schaumburg, IL 60195 USA

For replacement parts call:

1-800-446-1071 www.weber.com

©2003 The following trademarks are registered in the name of Weber-Stephen Products Co., an Illinois corporation, located at 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067 U.S.A. Australia; Smoky Joe, Weber, Kettle Silhouette®, Genesis, Austria; Kettle Silhouette®, Smoky Joe, Weber, Benelux; Kettle Silhouette®, Smoky Joe, Weber, Compact Grill Conﬁ guration, Botswana; Weber, Canada; Smoky Joe, Genesis, China; Kettle Silhouette®, Denmark; Kettle Silhouette®, Smoky Joe, Weber, Finland; Smoky Joe, France; Kettle Silhouette®, Smoky Joe, Weber, One-Touch, Germany; Smoky Joe, Weber, One-Touch, Greece; Smoky Joe, Ireland; Kettle Silhouette®, Smoky Joe, Italy; Smoky Joe, Weber, Japan; Smoky Joe, Weber, Korea; Smoky Joe, Weber, New Zealand; Weber, Smoky Joe, Nigeria; Weber, Norway; Smoky Joe, Weber, Portugal; Weber, South Africa: Smoky Joe, Weber, Kettle Conﬁ guration, Spain; Smoky Joe, Weber, Sweden; Kettle Silhouette®, Smoky Joe, Switzerland; Kettle Silhouette®, Smoky Joe, Weber, United Kingdom; Smoky Joe, Weber, Weber One-Touch, U.S.A..; Kettle Conﬁ guration, Kettle Silhouette®, Smoky Joe, Weber, One-Touch, Firespice, Go-Anywhere, U.S.A.;Kettle Conﬁ guration, Kettle Silhouette, Genesis, Flavorizer, Crossover, Flamgo, Performer, Rapidﬁ re, Tuck ‘N Carry, Jumbo Joe, Bar-B-Kettle, Master-Touch, Spirit, Grill Out, Summit, Platinum, 1-800-GrillOut, Ranch, Matchless Flame, Zimbabwe; Weber, Kettle Conﬁ guration, Kettle Silhouette®.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING

 WARNING: Only use this ﬁ replace outdoors in a well-

ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway, gazebo or any other enclosed area.

 WARNING: Your Weber

gas ﬁ replace shall not be

used under overhead combustible construction.

 WARNING: Do not use the ﬁ replace within 24 inches

of combustible materials, top, back or sides of the ﬁ replace.

 WARNING: The upper portion of the ﬁ replace gets hot

when in use. Do not leave unattended.

 WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and the

fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.

 WARNING: Keep the burner area clear of ﬂ ammable

vapors and liquids such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible materials.

 WARNING: Never store an extra (spare) LP cylinder

near the Weber® gas ﬁ replace.

 WARNING: The LP cylinder used with your ﬁ replace

must be with an OPD (Overﬁ lling Prevention Device) and a QCC1 or Type 1 (CGA810) cylinder connection. The cylinder connection must be compatible with the ﬁ replace connection.

STORAGE AND/OR NON USE

• The gas must be turned off at the liquid propane cylinder when the Weber® gas ﬁ replace is not in use.

• When the Weber® gas ﬁ replace is stored indoors, the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the LP cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

• LP cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well -ventilated area out of reach

of children. Disconnected LP cylinder must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

• When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the Weber® gas ﬁ replace, the appliance and LP tank must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

• The Weber® gas ﬁ replace should be checked for gas leaks and any

obstructions in the burner tubes before using. (See Sections: “General Maintenance and Annual Maintenance.”)

• Check that the burner ports are free from debris that might obstruct the ﬂ ow

of combustion or ventilation air.

• The Spider /Insect Screen should also be checked for any obstructions.

(See Section: "Annual Maintenance.")

CLEANING

 WARNING: Turn your Weber® gas ﬁ replace OFF and

wait for it to cool before cleaning.

For availability of replacement parts contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com

Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse

with water.

Logs - To clean soot off of the logs, remove them from ﬁ replace and rinse with a garden hose.

Note: Normal burning pattern will develop light soot on log set. If heavy

sooting occurs, refer to troubleshooting.

Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.

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EXPLODED VIEW LIST

1. HOOD VENT

2. 1/4 - 20 X 1/2” CARRIAGE BOLT

3. SUPPORT BRACKET

4. HOSE AND REGULATOR

5. 1/4 - 20 X 1/2” NUT

6. LP TANK COVER

7. HOOD VENT SUPPORT

8. RAIN SHIELD

9. REAR PANEL

10. FUEL GAUGE

11. HOSE RETAINER ASSEMBLY

19. AXLE

20. WHEEL BRACKET

21. IGNITER BOX ASSEMBLY

22. HUBCAP

23. BURNER PLATE ASSEMBLY

24. CONTROL PANEL

25. BURNER PLATE LEG

26. IGNITER ASSEMBLY

27. FIREBOX

28. LEG

29 NAMEPLATE ASSEMBLY

12. TANK BRACKET

13. CYLINDER GLIDE

14. WASHER

15. 1/4 - 20 X 1/2” KEPS NUT

16. GAS TRAIN ASSEMBLY

17. WHEEL COVER

18. WHEEL

30. CONTROL KNOB

31. 1/4 - 20 1/2” CARRIAGE BOLT

32. FIREBOX HANDLE

33. CERAMIC LOGS

34. MATCHLIGHT HOLDER

35. LAVA ROCKS

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