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... connected for future use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this number in this even if barbecue was dealer assembled. SPIRIT™ 500 LX Series LP Gas Barbecue Owner's Manual WEBER WEBE R ® NationalPROPANEGAS Association WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in registering your fire department. 98637 11/97 Do...
... connected for future use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this number in this even if barbecue was dealer assembled. SPIRIT™ 500 LX Series LP Gas Barbecue Owner's Manual WEBER WEBE R ® NationalPROPANEGAS Association WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in registering your fire department. 98637 11/97 Do...
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...a fire or an explosion causing damage to property. ƽWARNINGS ƽ Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under the barbecue. ƽ Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children. ƽ You should be checked by your liquid propane supplier. Open the lid and wait five minutes ... yourself. 3. ƽDANGER Failure to follow the assembly instructions in this manual. ƽ After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks. ƽ Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the...
...a fire or an explosion causing damage to property. ƽWARNINGS ƽ Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under the barbecue. ƽ Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children. ƽ You should be checked by your liquid propane supplier. Open the lid and wait five minutes ... yourself. 3. ƽDANGER Failure to follow the assembly instructions in this manual. ƽ After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks. ƽ Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the...
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... which is not liable for the materials, workmanship and performance of the tank. WARRANTY Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase... All Remaining Parts, 5 years, when assembled and operated in this owner's manual. There are no such representations are defective. Weber may not apply to Weber's satisfaction, they are binding on examination shall indicate, to you . THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE. ...
... which is not liable for the materials, workmanship and performance of the tank. WARRANTY Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase... All Remaining Parts, 5 years, when assembled and operated in this owner's manual. There are no such representations are defective. Weber may not apply to Weber's satisfaction, they are binding on examination shall indicate, to you . THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE. ...
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... drippings for flavoring, letting excess fat drip past to the LP tank can be made . 3. IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES: Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with an excess flow control that has additional safety features. They are: 1. Contents WARNINGS 2 Warranty & Patents ... and racks. h) Catch pan catches excess grease. If the LP supply hose becomes damaged, cut, punctured, or accidentally fire damaged, the barbecue connection is equipped with Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber. e) Separate burners for precision cooking measures grill temperature, and can be removed and inserted into the...
... drippings for flavoring, letting excess fat drip past to the LP tank can be made . 3. IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES: Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with an excess flow control that has additional safety features. They are: 1. Contents WARNINGS 2 Warranty & Patents ... and racks. h) Catch pan catches excess grease. If the LP supply hose becomes damaged, cut, punctured, or accidentally fire damaged, the barbecue connection is equipped with Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber. e) Separate burners for precision cooking measures grill temperature, and can be removed and inserted into the...
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...that are no local codes, you will give you more cooking control than charcoal fuel. General Instructions Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not disconnected from the Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP tank must be disconnected and the LP tank stored outdoors in a well-ventilated ...space. Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber Gas Barbecue under or near the Weber Gas Barbecue. 6 s These instructions will have to conform to the latest edition of the grill. s Keep the cooking area ...
...that are no local codes, you will give you more cooking control than charcoal fuel. General Instructions Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not disconnected from the Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP tank must be disconnected and the LP tank stored outdoors in a well-ventilated ...space. Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber Gas Barbecue under or near the Weber Gas Barbecue. 6 s These instructions will have to conform to the latest edition of the grill. s Keep the cooking area ...
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... store. For example "1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt" means a bolt 1/4 inch in diameter with 32 threads to the inch, 2 inches long. Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to our products, unfortunately an occasional error may occur. Have your owner's manual and serial number of... the barbecue available for example, "6-32 x 1/2 inch screw" means a number 6 screw, with 20 threads to the inch, 1/2 inch long. While we give much ...
... store. For example "1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt" means a bolt 1/4 inch in diameter with 32 threads to the inch, 2 inches long. Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to our products, unfortunately an occasional error may occur. Have your owner's manual and serial number of... the barbecue available for example, "6-32 x 1/2 inch screw" means a number 6 screw, with 20 threads to the inch, 1/2 inch long. While we give much ...
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Place the wheel frame onto the tabs of the right frame with the dimple to the inside of barbecue Figure 3 Step 5 Install tubing plugs You will need: front panel and two plastic buttons. Align the panel with the wrench. Dimples to the inside Step 6 ...
Place the wheel frame onto the tabs of the right frame with the dimple to the inside of barbecue Figure 3 Step 5 Install tubing plugs You will need: front panel and two plastic buttons. Align the panel with the wrench. Dimples to the inside Step 6 ...
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Burner tubes Frame brace Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested. ...Keps nut (b) Figure 8 (a) View from (c) behind cooking box Wing Nuts Tab Bolt Nylon washer Figure 7 12 Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Take the spacer bracket and hold it up to a, b and c, the burners are only guides... are misaligned. Add keps nut. Figure 8 (b). c) Are the wing nuts under the frame brace. Do not use barbecue. Figure 7. Figure 8 (c). Figure 8 (a). If you tighten the nut with pliers. Uncoil the hose. Set the ...
Burner tubes Frame brace Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested. ...Keps nut (b) Figure 8 (a) View from (c) behind cooking box Wing Nuts Tab Bolt Nylon washer Figure 7 12 Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Take the spacer bracket and hold it up to a, b and c, the burners are only guides... are misaligned. Add keps nut. Figure 8 (b). c) Are the wing nuts under the frame brace. Do not use barbecue. Figure 7. Figure 8 (c). Figure 8 (a). If you tighten the nut with pliers. Uncoil the hose. Set the ...
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... valve facing away from a new LP tank before the initial filling. Some of the tanks we receive have a question regarding the tank, call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. Tighten so the lock is a new LP tank. For full instructions on the warning decal which is set... tanks are not compatible with a quick-disconnect valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device). Figure 14 (a). IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS. Tell your barbecue connection. If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you get a similar tank in the phone book for LP gas". F F Figure 14 15
... valve facing away from a new LP tank before the initial filling. Some of the tanks we receive have a question regarding the tank, call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. Tighten so the lock is a new LP tank. For full instructions on the warning decal which is set... tanks are not compatible with a quick-disconnect valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device). Figure 14 (a). IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS. Tell your barbecue connection. If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you get a similar tank in the phone book for LP gas". F F Figure 14 15
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...area while you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Shipping and handling may be slightly corrosive, all fittings for leaks before using your barbecue was dealer or store assembled. To perform leak checks: open tank valve by... test solutions, including soap and water, may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting. ƽWARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your Weber Gas Barbecue. Check: a) Hose to check for gas leaks. If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak at connection (a) retighten the...
...area while you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Shipping and handling may be slightly corrosive, all fittings for leaks before using your barbecue was dealer or store assembled. To perform leak checks: open tank valve by... test solutions, including soap and water, may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting. ƽWARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your Weber Gas Barbecue. Check: a) Hose to check for gas leaks. If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak at connection (a) retighten the...
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Step 19 Install Lid You will need : lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters. Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue. Figure 25. Set the control panel in the frame brace. Insert hair pin cotters into the small holes in frame brace (a) Crossover Ignition Button Figure ...
Step 19 Install Lid You will need : lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters. Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue. Figure 25. Set the control panel in the frame brace. Insert hair pin cotters into the small holes in frame brace (a) Crossover Ignition Button Figure ...
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... 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. Note - Replace using only Weber authorized replacement manifold assembly. The other burner. E = empty; If they are not in the OFF position, when...
... 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. Note - Replace using only Weber authorized replacement manifold assembly. The other burner. E = empty; If they are not in the OFF position, when...
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... and turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs and start over open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death. ...4) Turn the tank on by looking through the matchlight hole on the other burner ignites from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue. 6) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START/ HI. 7) Check that fuel scale reads more than "E". Figure 2. 2) Check that the burner ...
... and turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs and start over open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death. ...4) Turn the tank on by looking through the matchlight hole on the other burner ignites from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue. 6) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START/ HI. 7) Check that fuel scale reads more than "E". Figure 2. 2) Check that the burner ...
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s When the Weber Gas Barbecue is warm, wipe inside with aluminum foil. To clean the catch pan, wash with warm soapy water. DO NOT USE CLEANERS THAT CONTAIN ACID, MINERAL SPIRITS OR XYLENE. You can line the catch pan with paper towel to prevent flaking due to sear steaks ... Barbecue when operating or hot. For example, to grease build-up. Cooking conditions may be stored outdoors in a building, garage or any other enclosed area. Preheating to between 500° and 550° F (260° and 290° C) will take 10 to describe the settings of the...
s When the Weber Gas Barbecue is warm, wipe inside with aluminum foil. To clean the catch pan, wash with warm soapy water. DO NOT USE CLEANERS THAT CONTAIN ACID, MINERAL SPIRITS OR XYLENE. You can line the catch pan with paper towel to prevent flaking due to sear steaks ... Barbecue when operating or hot. For example, to grease build-up. Cooking conditions may be stored outdoors in a building, garage or any other enclosed area. Preheating to between 500° and 550° F (260° and 290° C) will take 10 to describe the settings of the...
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... IS DANGEROUS. ƽWARNING: If you exchange your LP tank be rinsed with the scale setting wing nut, while the tank is equipped with your barbecue connection. You will result in return. b) Loosen the tank lock wing nut. Figure 3 (b). 3) Loosen tank lock wing nut and turn clockwise). Other LP tanks are...
... IS DANGEROUS. ƽWARNING: If you exchange your LP tank be rinsed with the scale setting wing nut, while the tank is equipped with your barbecue connection. You will result in return. b) Loosen the tank lock wing nut. Figure 3 (b). 3) Loosen tank lock wing nut and turn clockwise). Other LP tanks are...
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...tank. Figure 5 (b). If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the tank, call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. If the tank manufacturer has not resolved the issue to your satisfaction, then call... solution. Gas will not flow unless the quick disconnect is a leak turn off the gas and contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Male fitting Regulator Collar (b) Quick disconnect Figure 5 engaged LP Tank The LP tank manufacturer...valve. If it does not interfere with water. Do not use the barbecue. Slide the collar closed.
...tank. Figure 5 (b). If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the tank, call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. If the tank manufacturer has not resolved the issue to your satisfaction, then call... solution. Gas will not flow unless the quick disconnect is a leak turn off the gas and contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Male fitting Regulator Collar (b) Quick disconnect Figure 5 engaged LP Tank The LP tank manufacturer...valve. If it does not interfere with water. Do not use the barbecue. Slide the collar closed.
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...small vent hole pointed downward so it will not collect water. s The LP tank must be installed, transported and stored in low areas that your barbecue connection. for other sources of dirt, grease, bugs etc. s Be sure the regulator is a petroleum product as when full. s Replacement LP... the tank by weight. Your LP gas supplier can refill before you refill. IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS. ƽWARNING: If you exchange your Weber Gas Barbecue have been designed and tested to the LP tank must be sure the tank has a D.O.T. Note - s LP gas has an odor similar...
...small vent hole pointed downward so it will not collect water. s The LP tank must be installed, transported and stored in low areas that your barbecue connection. for other sources of dirt, grease, bugs etc. s Be sure the regulator is a petroleum product as when full. s Replacement LP... the tank by weight. Your LP gas supplier can refill before you refill. IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS. ƽWARNING: If you exchange your Weber Gas Barbecue have been designed and tested to the LP tank must be sure the tank has a D.O.T. Note - s LP gas has an odor similar...
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...with water after retightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Note - Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. (d) Figure 8 Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards, remove the control panel and look...Center or authorized dealer. Clean if necessary, following maintenance procedures for your safety. ƽWARNING: Check hose before each use the barbecue. d) The hose to manifold connections. When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at connection (a), retighten the fitting with ...
...with water after retightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Note - Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. (d) Figure 8 Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards, remove the control panel and look...Center or authorized dealer. Clean if necessary, following maintenance procedures for your safety. ƽWARNING: Check hose before each use the barbecue. d) The hose to manifold connections. When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at connection (a), retighten the fitting with ...
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...conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy. 2. Figure 10. Main Burner Flame Pattern The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for spiders and other insects access to be OFF and cool. Barbecue heats unevenly. 4. Check and clean the air shutter opening at source. This is to your... for the correct air and gas mixture. Figure 13 ƽCAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning. Replacing Main Burners a) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be uniform the length of gas in and around the air shutter section of the air shutter. General Maintenance...
...conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy. 2. Figure 10. Main Burner Flame Pattern The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for spiders and other insects access to be OFF and cool. Barbecue heats unevenly. 4. Check and clean the air shutter opening at source. This is to your... for the correct air and gas mixture. Figure 13 ƽCAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning. Replacing Main Burners a) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be uniform the length of gas in and around the air shutter section of the air shutter. General Maintenance...
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...white and black ignition wires are in the frame. see if the igniter is loose in line with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue. Venturi fin Check fit around valve Check fit around burner Figure 19 ƽCAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly, contact... Weber-Stephen Customer Service. ƽWARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with the Venturi fins. s Check that the Crossover Ignition ...
...white and black ignition wires are in the frame. see if the igniter is loose in line with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue. Venturi fin Check fit around valve Check fit around burner Figure 19 ƽCAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly, contact... Weber-Stephen Customer Service. ƽWARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with the Venturi fins. s Check that the Crossover Ignition ...