Weber 1500 Gas Grill User Manual
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1. Figure 10 16 Step 7 Add cooking box You will need frame assembly 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 Slide the cooking box to the left within the frame Put nylon washer on bolt Insert the bolt through the frame and cooking box with the head of the bolt outside the frame Figure 14 Add the keps nut Tighten by holding the bolt with pliers while you tighten the nut with the 7 16 inch wrench Figure 14 17 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 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 b Guide screw View from behind cooking Figure 15 Wing nuts Step 8 Connect barbecue gas supply line to the natural g2. Venturi Air shutter Venturi fin Figure 4 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 5 Weber Spider Stopper Guard Figure 5 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 Barbecue does not reach temperature Barbecue heats unevenly One or more of the burners do not ignite A DANGER Failure to correct these symptoms may result in a fire which can cause serious bodily injury or death and cause damage to property 30 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 6 Tips occasionally yellowish Burner inside cooking box Light blue Flames Dark blue Figure 6 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
3. mM Keep any electrical supply cord away from any heated surface M Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquids such as gasoline alcohol etc and combustible materials Gas supply testing mM 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 WE 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 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 General Specifications for Piping American National Standards Institute ANSI Recommendations for gas supply installations Connections m This barbecue is designed to operate at 7 inches of water column pressure 2526 psi E A manual shut off valve must be installed outdoors immediately ahead of any connections or change in pipe material
4. Keyhole in c frame brace Igniter lock nut oo Frame brace S F Small part of keyhole in frame brace 19 Step 13 Check for gas leaks A 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 Z 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 Z 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 To perform leak checks Turn ON gas supply at the source Figure 21 Gas supply shut off at the house Fa o A A o A a a A Figure 21 AWARNING 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 wit
5. 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 17 Figure 17 Step 10 Install manifold bracket You will need manifold bracket Hook the bracket onto the manifold at the center burner valve Figure 18 Place your hand underneath the bracket Lift the bracket manifold and cooking box slightly as a unit and hook onto the frame brace Figure 18 a View from below cooking box Step 11 Step 12 Install igniter Purge air from gas lines Note The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas You will need one burner control knob 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 19 b Loosen the igniter lock nut and slide the igniter into the small part of the keyhole Figure 19 c Tighten the igniter lock nut Figure 19 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 20 Note If the igniter works loose carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers Frame brace Figure 20 Figure 19
6. 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 Work tables and accessory trays Use any household cleaners on these surfaces except those that contain acid mineral spirits or Xylene Rinse well after cleaning Annual Maintenance After a period of nonuse we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety Z 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 Weber Stephen Products Co Customer Service Center ZL CAUTION If the barbecue gas supply line is damaged in any way or leaking do not use the barbecue E Inspect the burners for co
7. 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 Manual Lighting A WARNING If the burner does not light turn the Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let A DANGER the gas clear before you try again or try to light with Failure to open lid while igniting the a match barbecue or not waiting 5 minutes to 7 After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other allow the gas to clear if the barbecue burners does not light may result in an explosive Note Always light the FRONT burner first The other flame up which can cause serious bodily burners ignite from the FRONT burner injury or death 1 Open the lid Figure 2 To Extinguish 2 Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF Turn gas supply OFF at the source then push down Push each burner control knob down and turn and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF 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 Manual Lighting Figure 2 Z 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 START HI 6 Check that the burner is lit by lo
8. 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 E Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to action of natural gas when connections are made E The outdoor connector must be firmly attached to rigid permanent construction Gas line piping E Ifthe 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 WE 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 recommen
9. RS A ve AVANT VA EVA it e Y as fen CAAA XN Slot in frame view from below Figure 32 Step 21 Install the accessory rack You will need accessory rack Rest the left end of the accessory rack on the base panel Figure 33 a Insert the right hooks into the right side frame slots Figure 33 b Raise the left end up and slide left hooks into the left side frame slots Figure 33 Left side frame slots Right side frame Left hooks Figure 33 Step 22 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 34 a Set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the cooking box Figure 34 b Set the work table onto the left side rails Figure 34 c Insert the thermometer into its holder Figure 34 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 34 e e Figure 34 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel A 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 fla
10. line with the Venturi fins There should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around the burners and valves Figure 14 g Slide the burner assembly out from under the guide screw and washer in the corners of the cooking box Figure 11 awe Check fit ase around valve Pa Venturi fin L 7 gt Check fit around burner h Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to separate the crossover tube from the burners Figure 12 Remove the burners from the cooking box Figure 14 Crossover tube ACAUTION If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly contact Weber Stephen Customer Service k Reconnect gas supply line See Check for gas leaks Figure 12 31 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 E Check that both the white and black ignition wires are attached properly Figure 15 White wire Black wire Figure 15 Check that the Crossover Ignition button pushes the igniter button down and returns to the up position Mm 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 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Pr
11. 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 A CAUTION Check the bottom tray for grease build up before each use Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the bottom tray 28 After a Period of Nonuse E 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 Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Periodic Cleaning Z CAUTION Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning ZA CAUTION Do not clean your Flavorizer Bars or cooking grates in a self cleaning oven Replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars are available through your retailer or the Weber Stephen Customer Service Center Outside surfaces Use a warm soapy water solution Z CAUTION Do not use oven cleaner abrasive cleansers kitchen cleansers cleaners that contain citrus products or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces Bottom tray
12. CA Co Mount plate 3 8 inch screw anchor Drilled hole Figure 8 Typical installation of the base for an existing Step 6 concrete patio new pad or wood deck continued Method 4 Wood deck After assembling the base according to the assembly Add front panel and tighten all frame bolts You will need front panel and two plastic buttons instructions position the base assembly on your deck Align the panel with the holes in the frame and insert for anchoring the plastic buttons through the front panel and frame Fi 11 A CAUTION Combustible materials should never be ee Plastic buttons within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of shown from the rear the barbecue Do not locate under overhead of the barbecue combustible construction A 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 9 Note Use a 3 16 inch drill bit for drilling a pilot hole for a 3 8 inch lag bolt por 3 8 inch x 1 1 2 inch lag bolt Figure 11 AWARNING 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 10 Figure 12
13. Please use this number in registering your warranty and any correspondence with the factory i p p Serial Number GENESIS 1500 Natural Gas Barbecue Owner s Manual ESIGN ERIC A7 Ve PAN gt KARN CERTIFIE WARNING Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation Do this even if barbecue was dealer assembled THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY NOTICE TO INSTALLER These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use WARNING Do nottry to light this appliance without reading Lighting instructions section of this manual FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the appliance Extinguish any open flame FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other 2 3 Open lid 4 If odor continues immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance 98635 10 97 ADANGER 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 AWARNINGS A Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue A Improper assembly may be dangerous Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual A After a period of st
14. R BARBECUE Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service Typical natural gas supply installation to a concrete patio or pad View from behind barbecue Accessible Locking Shut off Cre Indoor Shut off Inside o Gas Supply Figure 1 ACAUTION Follow General Specifications for Piping in this manual We recommend that this installation be done by a professional ACAUTION 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 Outside Accessible Locking Shut off ka Indoor Shut off Er Gas Supply Figure 2 i ACAUTION Follow General Specifications for Piping in this manual We recommend that this installation be done by a professional ACAUTION 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 over an existing post View from behind barbecue Outside Accessible Locking Shut off Indoor Shut off Figure 3 AWARNING 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 c
15. a a aii 28 After a Period of Nonuse ccccseeeeeeseeeeees 28 Ean se misaia eee ee ere ene oe 28 Troubleshooting amp Maintenance Annual Maintenance ccccccseeceeeeeeeeeeseeees 29 General Maintenance cccccceesseeeeeees 30 32 Troubleshooting eisene 33 Pars ISTO irio a AE 35 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 Weber Warm Up Basket for additional cooking or warming space Separate burners for temperature control Crossover Ignition System with Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber Catch pan catches excess grease Sleek and sturdy base is an attractive addition to your patio or deck 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
16. as 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 A 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 16 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 16 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 16 b Apply pipe Figure 16 sealant here 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 18 Step 9 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
17. burner with a flashlight Figure 7 Figure 7 Clean the inside of the burners with a wire a straightened out coat hanger will work Figure 8 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 Figure 8 Z CAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning Replacing Main Burners a Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool Turn gas OFF at source Remove control panel take off the burner control knobs Remove the screws holding the control panel in place Lift off the control panel d Unlatch the Spider Stopper Guards and remove i To reinstall the burners reverse steps c through g Figure 9 A CAUTION The burner openings must be positioned properly over the valve orifices Figure 13 a Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place Figure 13 b a Valve orifice GO Figure 9 Burner valve e Disconnect gas supply line 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 10 View from behind cooking box Wing nuts Figure 13 Figure 10 j Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards Slightly rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in
18. d your warranty A Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation A Use heat resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue LP GAS UNITS ONLY A Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue A Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation A A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier Do not use an LP tank with a damaged valve A Although your LP tank may appear to be empty gas may still be present and the tank should be transported and stored accordingly A 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 yourself 3 Call your fire department 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 as follows Aluminum Castings 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 un
19. de to side in the lower position then set the short Flavorizer Bars front to back in the upper position in the cooking box Figure 25 The open U of the cooking grates goes down Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box Figure 26 Figure 25 Figure 26 Step 17 Install the bottom tray You will need bottom tray catch pan holder catch pan and one drip pan Finger grip on front Front side of catch edge of bottom tray pan holder Figure 27 Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in the bottom tray Figure 28 The front of the catch pan holder must be on the same side as the finger grip of the bottom tray Finger grip Figure 28 Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the cooking box with finger grip toward you Figure 29 A 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 Bottom tray Figure 29 Put the foil drip pan into the catch pan Slide the catch pan into the catch pan holder with its finger grip towards you Step 18 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 30 Hair pin cotter Hinge pin Figure 30 Step 19 Add to
20. ded 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 E The transition from metallic pipe to plastic pipe should be made outside and at least 10 underground Mm 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 E 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 A 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 AAWARNING If a leak persists after tightening the fitting turn gas off at the supply DO NOT OPERATE YOU
21. der 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 co
22. easure T 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 man ual and serial number of the barbecue available for reference 10 Step 1 Check package contents Cooking box assembly Lid assembly Bottom tray Control panel Work table Gas supply line with the flare fitting loosely attached for shipping purposes Left frame Right frame Side frame 2 Accessory rack Warm Up Basket Warming Rack Five long Flavorizer Bars oe Eight short Flavorizer Bars aoa Side panel 2 Pig N 11 Front Panel Cooking grate 2 Drip pans 2 Thermometer Condiment basket Check contents of hardware packs Three burner control knobs Ten plastic buttons End bracket Three tool holders Three tubing plugs Two Phillips sc
23. fitting turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service b c Valves to manifold connections Figure 3 b Barbecue gas supply line to natural gas supply connection Figure 3 c AWARNING If there is a leak at connections b or c turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service 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 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 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 4 This could result in a fire in and around the air shutters under the control panel Causing serious damage to your barbecue
24. h water after checking for leaks 20 Check a Gas supply line to manifold connection Figure 22 a AWARNING If there is a leak at connection a 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 Weber Stephen Customer Service b c Valves to manifold connections Figure 22 b Barbecue gas supply line to natural gas supply connection Figure 22 c AWARNING If there is a leak at connections b or c turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service When leak checks are complete turn gas supply OFF and rinse connections with water c Figure 22 Base panel Figure 23 21 Step 15 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 24 a Repeat with the right side panel Left side panel Right side panel Figure 24 Step 16 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 si
25. he 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 ZAWARNING 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 5 Figure 5 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 6 Note Use a 3 8 inch diameter concrete drill bit for drilling the hole for the strike anchor 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 7 Note Use a 5 8 inch concrete drill bit for drilling the hole for the lag shield Pe Strike anchor Figure 6 Figure 7 15 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 8 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 2 Fa inch flat washer
26. ide of the frames when the joints are closed 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 Anchoring base plates are facing in Do not fully tighten these bolts Figure 2 Step 4 Measure and drill holes You will need Completed frame assembly base panel tape measure and pencil AACAUTION 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 26 1 2 across Figure 3 Note If the measurement is not 26 1 2 across adjust the legs as necessary so that the measurement is 26 1 2 Figure 3 Place the base panel in between the legs to insure fit Figure 4 Once the fit is established remove the base panel and mark the holes A CAUTION A minimum of 2 bolts are required on each side You are now ready to anchor the base Figure 4 14 Step 5 Typical installation of the base for an existing concrete patio new pad or wood deck A CAUTION Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of t
27. me 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 clicks Z 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 Weber Stephen Products Co Customer Service Center Crossover Ignition System Figure 1 26 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 AWARNING 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 START HI Push the Crossover Ignition Button several times so it clicks each time Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box A 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
28. nge pins 2 Thermometer 1 4 20 keps nut Cooking box Burner control knobs 3 Control panel Igniter button Phillips screws washers 2 Crossover tube Front and back burners 2 Center burner 1 4 20 stainless steel wing nuts 2 Spider Stopper Guards 3 Manifold assembly Manifold bracket Igniter Igniter lock nut Gas catcher ignition chamber Igniter wire black Igniter wire white Right frame Gas supply line Flare fitting Control panel inserts 2 AAWARNING 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 A FINAL WORD OF THANKS Teank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue Our family bere at Weber bas 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 bave regarding our products We wish your family the best in outdoor cooking enjoyment Weber Stepben Products Company Customer Service Center 200 East Daniels Road Palatine Illinois 60067 6266
29. nsequential 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 PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS 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 Contents WARNINGS er cevaitts nds co tints ataadiaaseevienaiorenaaniaes 2 Warranty amp Patents ccccccssececssseeceeeseeseeseecseaees 2 3 General IMSWUCHONS easa AN 6 ASSO MDI arrisera e NONA ed 13 25 Operating Instructions KORING snina N S 26 27 COOKINO sanee
30. oblem Check Cure Burners burn with a yellow or orange Inspect Weber Spider Stopper Clean Weber Spider Stopper flame in conjunction with the smell of gas Guards for possible obstructions Guards See Section Annual Blockage of holes Maintenance Burner does not light or flame is low in HIGH Is natural gas supply on Turn on natural gas supply position Does the Front burner light with a If you can light the Front match burner with a match then check the Crossover Ignition System Were natural gas lines purged Purge the natural gas lines Air removed See Step Purge air from gas lines Experiencing flare ups Are you preheating barbecue inthe All burners on high for 10 to prescribed manner 15 minutes for preheating Are the cooking grates and Clean thoroughly See Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with Section Periodic Cleaning burned on grease Is the bottom tray dirty and not Clean bottom tray ACAUTION Do not line the bottom tray allowing grease to flow into catch with aluminum foil pan Burner flame pattern is erratic Flame is low Are burners clean Clean burners See Section when burner is on HIGH Flames do not run the General Maintenance whole length of the burner tube Inside of lid appears to be peeling The lid is porcelain on steel not Clean thoroughly See Resembles paint peeling paint It cannot peel What you are Section Periodic Cleaning seeing is baked on grease that has tu
31. oking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box 27 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 ZA 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 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
32. ol 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 31 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 31 a Push on the burner control knobs Figure 31 b Insert in frame brace Crossover Ignition Button Control panel push in buttons Tool holders Figure 31 Step 20 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 32 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 32 b Check to see that the lower tab of the bracket is hooked in the slot in the frame Figure 32 c To fully seat the bracket you may have to tap it lightly with a hammer Z WARNING If the end bracket is in any way cracked our Customer Service Center to order a new part Wire end N ees
33. orage and or nonuse the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before using See instructions in this manual for correct procedures A Do not operate the Weber Gas Barbecue if there is a gas leak present A Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks A Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of your Weber Gas Barbecue A Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue gt Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children gt 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 gt Should the burners go out during 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 PP PPB BP LP gas is not natural gas The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in an LP unit or LP gas ina natural gas unit is dangerous and will voi
34. orrosion Z 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 AACAUTION 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 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 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 7 1o AA KEAT op o2 T A ANAA p lo o o of gt o 0 S oof SPM ADEN eeN AD VA De 0 oc o00 D 0 0 D200 o0 00 o o lt 0 o o fe Do o o Om Figure 5 ACAUTION Allow fresh concrete to cure completely before attempting to anchor the barbecue to the concrete Assembly Tools needed QS Regular screwdriver Phillips screwdriver EE Hammer One 7 16 inch or an adjustable wrench D Pliers C amp B Tape M
35. rews washers Manifold bracket a Two hinge pins hardware size 1 4 x 1 1 2 inch clevis pin actual size eo One 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolts actual size Six 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolts actual size f One 1 4 20 keps nut Seven nylon washers actual size Two hair pin cotters actual size SS SY 12 Step 2 Assemble the 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 Sh ae a Figure 1 13 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 ins
36. rned to carbon and is flaking off THIS IS NOT A DEFECT If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods please contact Weber Stephen Customer Service 33 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 Lid assembly Lid handle Warm Up Basket Warming rack Short Flavorizer bars 8 Long Flavorizer bars 5 Cooking grates 2 Work table Tubing plugs 3 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolts 5 End bracket Left frame Condiment basket 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolts 6 1 4 inch nylon washers 7 Side panel 2 Side frame 2 Bottom tray Catch pan holder Catch pan Drip pans 2 Accessory rack Base panel Tool holders 3 Front panel Plastic buttons 10 OOnNDOOFRWDND 35 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 Hair pin cotters 2 Hi
37. rrect flame pattern Clean if necessary following the procedures outlined in the General Maintenance section of this manual mM Check all gas fittings for leaks A 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 Z 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 A 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 29 Check a Gas supply line to manifold connection Figure 3 a A WARNING If there is a leak at connection a retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution If a leak persists after retightening the
38. than charcoal fuel E 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 E Not for use by children WE f 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 E 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 M Do not use with charcoal fuel E 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 E The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas supply when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use Operating area AWARNING Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well ventilated area Do not use in a garage building breezeway or any other enclosed area Mm Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue under an unprotected combustible roof or overhang mM Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and or boats E Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of the grill Mm The entire cooking box gets hot when in use Do not leave unattended
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