Weber 55008 User Manual

Owners Guide

 DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flames.

3. Open lid

4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.

Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death, or damage to property.

 WARNING

1. Do not store spare liquid propane cylinder within 10 feet (3m) of this appliance.

2. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet (8m) of this appliance.

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

Liquid Propane Gas

®®

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

THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

 WARNING: Do not try to light this appliance without reading the “Lighting” Instructions section of this manual

YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE

BEFORE

OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL

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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 liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue.  Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in

this manual.  After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue 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 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 inches 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. Accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot. Keep young children away while it is in use.  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, or moved while in operation.  Should the burners go out while in operation, turn all gas valves off. Open the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions.

 Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Weber gas barbecue.  Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.  Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.  Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.  The Weber Gas Barbecue 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 fitting while your barbecue is in operation.  Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.  Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the

state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS ONLY:

 Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue.  Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue 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 fire department.

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Warranty

Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Grill 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

Burners, 10 years

Igniter, 3 years

Cooking Grates, 3 years no rust through

Flavorizer Bars, 1 year no rust through

Thermoplastic/

Thermoset Parts, 10 years Excluding fading

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 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 region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual. 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 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.

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

LP Cylinder The LP cylinder manufacturer is responsible for the materials, workmanship and performance of the cylinder. If the cylinder has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the cylinder, call the cylinder manufacturer’s customer service center. The phone number is on the warning decal, which is permanently attached to the cylinder. If the cylinder manufacturer has not resolved the issue to your satisfaction, then call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center.

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Danger & Warnings ................................ A-2

Warranty ................................................. A-3

General Instructions ............................... A-5

Exploded View........................................ A-6

Parts List ................................................ A-9

Assembly Instructions ............................ B-1

Installing Features .................................. C-1

Operating ............................................... D-1

Lighting................................................... D-1

Manual Lighting ...................................... D-2

Cooking .................................................. D-3

Storage and/or Nouse ............................ D-3

Cleaning ................................................. D-3

Refilling the LP Cylinder ......................... D-4

Safe handling tips for LP Gas................. D-6

Annual Maintenance .............................. D-7

General Maintenance ............................. D-8

Replacing Main Burners ......................... D-9

Crossover Ignition System Operations ... D-10

Troubleshooting ...................................... D-11

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General Instructions

Your Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable 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 Weber Gas Barbecue is portable so you can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio. Portability means you can take your Weber Gas Barbecue with, if you move. Liquid Propane (LP) 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 portable 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.

• The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber

Gas Barbecue must be used. This regulator is set for 10.5 inches of water column (pressure).

• This Weber Gas Barbecue is designed for use with

liquid propane (LP) gas only. Do not use with natural (piped in city) gas. The valves, orifices, hose and regulator are for LP 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.

• The areas around the LP cylinder must be free

and clear from debris.

Storage

• The gas must be turned OFF at the LP cylinder

when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.

• When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors,

the gas supply must be disconnected and the LP cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

• LP cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-

ventilated area out of the reach of children. Disconnected LP cylinders must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

• When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the

Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP cylinder must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

Operating

 WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway or any other enclosed area.  WARNING: Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue under an unprotected combustible roof or overhang.  WARNING: Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.  WARNING: Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the grill.  WARNING: The entire cooking box 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 cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquids such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible materials.  WARNING: Never store an extra (spare) LP cylinder under or near the Weber Gas Barbecue.

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).

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1. Hinge Pin

2. Left Endcap

3. Shroud

4. Handle

5. Warm-Up™ Basket

6. Warming Rack

7. Cooking Grates

8. Flavorizer Bars

9. Cooking Box

10. 1/4-20 keps nut

11. Slide Out Bottom Tray

12. Catch pan holder

13. 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt

14. Left Trim piece

15. Work Surface

16. Left Frame

17. Hinge Rod

18. Swing-Up Work Surface

19. Caster Frame

20. 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt

21. Nylon washers

22. Frame Connectors

23. Casters

24. Bottom Shelf

25. Wheels

26. Hubcap

27. Hair Pin Cotter

28. Right Endcap

29. Thermometer

30. Burner Control Knobs

31. Control Panel

32. Control Panel Hardware

33. Ignitor Button

34. Crossover Tube

35. Front and Back Burners

36. Center Burner

37. Manifold Hardware

38. Manifold, Hose and regulator (assembled)

39. Catch Pan

40. Disposable Drip Pan

41. Igniter

42. Right Frame

43. Control Panel Trim Piece

44. Right Trim Piece

45. Wheel Frame

46. Axle Rod

47. Wing Nuts

48. Cylinder Panel

49. Fuel Guage

50. Liquid Propane Cylinder

51. Cylinder Glides

52. 1/4-20 x 1 3/4 inch bolt

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of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL, 60067-6266, U.S.A. This product is covered by one or more United States patents and patents in other nations globally. Printed in the U.S.A.

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You will need:

Screwdriver

Left Frame - 1

Phillips screwdriver

Hammer

7/16 open-end or an adjustable wrench

Pliers

Block of wood

Lid - 1

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Right Frame - 1

Wheel Frame - 1

Caster Frame - 1

Frame Connectors - 2

Left Trim - 1

Right Trim - 1

Cooking Box - 1

Cooking grates - 2

Control panel - 1

Work Surface - 1

Swing-Up Work Surface - 1

Hinge Rod - 1

Bottom Shelf - 1

Warming Rack - 1

Warm-Up Basket - 1

Flavorizer Bars - 5

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Cylinder Panel - 1

Wrap-Around Trim Piece - 1

Bottom tray - 1

Catch Pan Holder - 1

Catch-Pan - 1

Burner Control Knobs - 3

Hinge Pins (1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) - 2

2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 2 inch bolts) - 5

1 3/4 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1 3/4 inch bolts) - 2

1/2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1/2 inch bolts) - 8

Keps Nut (1/4 x 20 Keps Nut) - 1

Wing Nut (1/4 x 20 Wing Nut) - 2

Disposable Drip Pans - 2

Thermometer - 1

Wheels - 2

Casters - 2

Liquid Propane Cylinder - 1

Nylon Washers - 15

Hair Pin Cotter - 2

Hubcaps - 3

Control Panel Hardware (Phillips screws/washers) - 2

Cylinder Glides - 2

Axle Rod - 1

Fuel Guage - 1

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Addendum Sheet

You may have a different style manifold bracket and Spider Stopper Guard listed in your instruction manual. If you do, please follow these steps below in place of the steps included in the manual.

Assembly Instructions

* See Section B *

Install manifold bracket

You will need: manifold bracket

Hook the bracket(2) onto the manifold at the center burner valve. Place your hand underneath the bracket. Lift the manifold and cooking box slightly, then hook the tab of the bracket on the frame brace(1).

(1)

(2)

Manifold Support Bracket - 1

* See Section A *

* See Section D *

Operating

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 (Venturi(1), air shutter(2), venturi fin(3) ) of the burner tubes. This blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter. This could result in a fire in and around the air shutters, under the control panel, causing serious damage to your barbecue.

The Weber Spider Stopper™ Guard(1) 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.

(1)

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:

ADD US 09/30/00

(1)

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.

 DANGER

Failure to correct the above mentioned symptoms may result in a fire, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and cause damage to property.

the crossover tube(1) from the burners. Remove the burners from the cooking box.

Replacing Main Burners

1) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool.

2) Turn gas OFF at source.

3) To remove control panel: take off the burner control knobs. Remove the screws holding the control panel in place. Lift off the control panel.

4) Unlatch the Spider Stopper™ Guards and remove them.

5) Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two wing nuts(1) that hold the manifold to the cooking box. Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of the burners and carefully set it down.

8) To reinstall the burners, reverse 3) through 7).

 CAUTION: The burner openings(1) must be positioned properly over the valve orifices(2).

Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place.

(2)

(1)

9) Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards. Slightly rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in line with the Venturi fins(1). There should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around the burners(2) and valves(3).

(1)

6) Slide the burner assembly out from under the guide screw and washer(1) in the corners of the cooking box.

(1)

7) Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to separate

(1)

(3)

(2)

 CAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly, contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual.  WARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue. (See Step: “Check for gas leaks.”)

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Weber 55008 User Manual

Warranty

Contents

General Instructions

Storage

Operating

For Installation in Canada

Addendum Sheet