Weber 3000 Owner's Manual - page 24
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LP GAS & GAS CONNECTIONS
WHAT IS LP GAS?
Liquefied petroleum gas, also
called LPG, LP gas, liquid
propane, or simply propane
or butane, is the flammable,
petroleum-based product used
to fuel your grill. It is a gas
at moderate temperatures
and pressure when it is not
contained. But at moderate
pressure inside a container,
such as a cylinder, LPG is a
liquid. As pressure is released
from the cylinder, the liquid
readily vaporizes and becomes
LP gas.
• LPG has an odor similar to
natural gas. You should be
aware of this odor.
• LPG is heavier than air.
Leaking LP gas may collect
in low areas and resist
dispersion.
SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LPG
CYLINDERS
There are various guidelines and safety factors that you
need to keep in mind when using liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG). Carefully follow these instructions before using
your Weber
®
gas barbecue.
• Always close the LPG cylinder valve before
disconnecting regulator.
• Do not use a damaged cylinder. A dented or rusty
cylinder or a cylinder with a damaged valve may be
hazardous and should be replaced with a new cylinder
immediately.
• Handle “empty” cylinders with the same care as you
handle full cylinders. Even when a cylinder is empty
of liquid, there may still be gas pressure inside the
cylinder.
• Cylinders must be installed, transported, and stored in
an upright position. Cylinders should not be dropped
or handled roughly.
• Never store or transport the cylinder where
temperatures can reach 51° C (the cylinder will
become too hot to hold by hand). For example: do not
leave the cylinder in a car on a hot day.
• Leak-test the joint where the regulator connects to
the cylinder each time a reconnection occurs. For
example: test each time the cylinder is refilled and
reinstalled.
• Cylinders must be kept out of reach of children.
• Do not connect to natural gas supply (city gas).
The valves and orifices are designed exclusively for
liquefied petroleum gas.
• The areas around the cylinder must be free and clear
from debris.
• The cylinder should not be changed in the proximity of
an ignition source.
STORAGE AND NON-USE GUIDELINES
For barbecues that have been stored for a while, it is
important to follow these guidelines:
• The gas must be turned off at the LPG cylinder when
the Weber
®
gas barbecue is not in use.
mWARNING: Make sure that the cylinder
valve is closed when the barbecue is
not in use.
REPLACEMENT HOSE, REGULATOR AND VALVE ASSEMBLY
mIMPORTANT NOTICE: We recommend that you replace the gas hose assembly
on your Weber
®
gas barbecue every five years. Some countries may have
requirements that the gas hose be replaced within less than five years, in which
case that country’s requirement would take precedence.
For replacement hose, regulator, and valve assemblies, contact the Customer
Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web
site. Log on to www.weber.com
®
.
COUNTRY
GAS TYPE & PRESSURE
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey
I
3
B/P - 30 mbar
Belgium, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain,
Switzerland, United Kingdom
I
3+
- 28-30 / 37 mbar
Poland
I
3
B/P - 37 mbar
Austria, Germany
I
3
B/P - 50 mbar
CONSUMPTION DATA
Propane kW
Butane kW
Propane g/h
Butane g/h
Weber
®
Q
®
3000
6,1
6,36
434
453
Weber
®
Q
®
3200
6,1
6,36
434
453
• If storing the Weber
®
gas barbecue indoors, first
DISCONNECT the gas supply and store the cylinder
outdoors in a well-ventilated space.
• Do not store a disconnected cylinder in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
• If you do not disconnect the cylinder from the Weber
®
gas barbecue, be sure to keep both the barbecue and
the cylinder outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• Check that the areas under the cookbox and the
removable catch pan are free from debris that might
obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
• The Weber
®
gas barbecue should be checked for gas
leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before
it is used.
• The spider/insect screens should also be checked for
any obstructions.
LPG CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS
• Use only a 3kg-13kg LPG cylinder.
REGULATOR CONNECTIONS &
REQUIREMENTS
• In the United Kingdom, this appliance must be fitted
with a regulator complying with BS 3016, having
a nominal output of 37 millibars. (Supplied with
barbecue.)
• The length of hose must not exceed 1.5 metres.
• Avoid kinking the hose.
• Change the flexible hose when national regulations
stipulate this as a requirement.
• Any parts sealed by the manufacturer must not be
altered by the user.
• Any modification of the appliance may be dangerous.
• Only a nationally approved low-pressure hose and
regulator must be used.
• Replacement pressure regulators and hose
assemblies must be those specified by the outdoor
cooking gas appliance manufacturer.
• Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent
hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water.
This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs, etc.