Weber 3000 Owner's Manual - page 28
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PREPARING TO USE YOUR GRILL
WHAT IS A LEAK CHECK?
The fuel system in your grill
features connections and
fittings. A leak check is a
reliable way to make sure that
no gas is escaping from any of
the connections or fittings.
Although all factory-made
connections have been
thoroughly checked for
gas leaks, it’s important to
perform a leak check before
using your grill for the first
time, as well as anytime you
disconnect and reconnect
a fitting and each time you
perform routine maintenance.
m 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. Sparks or open flames will result
in a fire or explosion, which can cause
serious bodily injury or death and damage
to property.
m WARNING: The gas connections of your
gas grill have been factory-tested.
We do, however, recommend that you
leak-check all gas connections before
operating your gas grill.
m WARNING: Perform these leak checks
even if your grill was dealer- or store-
assembled.
m 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 and the burners have been flame-
tested. As a safety precaution, however, you should check all
fittings for leaks before using your Weber
®
gas grill. Shipping
and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting.
CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS
You will need: A spray bottle or brush or rag and a soap
and water solution. (You can make your own soap and
water solution by mixing 20% liquid soap with 80% water;
or, you can purchase leak check solution in the plumbing
section of any hardware store.)
A) Make sure ALL burner control knobs are turned off.
Check by pushing burner control knobs in and turning
them clockwise until they stop.
B) Turn gas supply on at source.
Identify your regulator type. Follow the instructions
for that regulator.
Turn Valve
Turn cylinder valve anti-clockwise (1) (2) (3).
Move Lever
Move regulator lever to the on position (4) (5) (6).
m WARNING: Do not ignite burners when
leak-checking.
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