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Weber 55008 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Weber Liquid Propane Gas 55008

Summary of 55008

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    55008 03/21/01 liquid propane gas a002.G b003.D c002.C d002.G ® ® w e b e r w e b e r 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 f...

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    A-2 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. I...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    A-3 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: when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it. Weber ma...

  • Page 4: Contents

    A-4 danger & warnings ................................ A-2 warranty ................................................. A-3 general instructions ............................... A-5 exploded view ........................................ A-6 parts list ................................................ A-...

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    A-5 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...

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    A-7 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 1...

  • Page 8

    A-8 © 2001 weber-stephen products co., weber, the silhouette, and the kettle configuration are registered trademarks 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 global...

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    A-9 you will need: screwdriver phillips screwdriver hammer 7/16 open-end or an adjustable wrench pliers block of wood lid - 1 cooking box - 1 cooking grates - 2 control panel - 1 left frame - 1 right frame - 1 wheel frame - 1 caster frame - 1 frame connectors - 2 left trim - 1 right trim - 1 work su...

  • Page 10

    A-10 cylinder panel - 1 wrap-around trim piece - 1 bottom tray - 1 catch pan holder - 1 catch-pan - 1 disposable drip pans - 2 thermometer - 1 wheels - 2 casters - 2 liquid propane cylinder - 1 fuel guage - 1 burner control knobs - 3 hinge pins (1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) - 2 2 inch bolts (1/4 x 2...

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    1 assembly instructions 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) adden...

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    2 (1) (1) (1) (2) (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, whi...

  • Page 13: Assembly Instructions

    B-1 assembly instructions w eb e r w eb e r (1) (2) assemble wheel frame you will need: axle rod, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels, wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood. Place one end of the axle rod on the block of wood (or other protected surface). Tap one hubcap onto the end of the axle rod. Slid...

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    B-2 (1) continue frame assembly you will need: caster frame, wheel frame, four 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. Place the caster frame onto the tabs of the left frame, so that the swing table locking latch(1) is to the rear. Place the wheel frame onto the tabs...

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    B-3 (1) (2) insert casters you will need: frame assembly and two casters. Push the casters firmly into the inserts in the ends of the caster frame. Add wrap-around frame panel you will need: wrap around frame panel and a wrench. Place wrap-around frame panel in place: 1) the cut-out tabs should fit ...

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    B-4 (1) (2) (1) (2) (3) add cooking box (assembly) you will need: frame assembly, cooking box (assembly), 2 inch bolt, nylon washer, keps nut, pliers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. Uncoil the hose. Place the cooking box (assembly) in the frame assembly so the burner tubes(1) are under the fra...

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    B-5 (1) (2) install manifold brackets the manifold brackets(2) are already in place on the manifold between the valves. Place your hand underneath the manifold. Lift the manifold and cooking box slightly and hook the manifold bracket(2) onto the frame brace(1). Install cylinder panel you will need: ...

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    B-6 (1) (2) (1) (2) (3) add fuel gauge you will need: fuel gauge, two wing nuts and two nylon washers. 1) slip the bolts on the back of the fuel gauge through the two small holes in the cylinder panel. 2) add washers to the bolts, then wing nuts, and tighten with your fingers. Install igniter note -...

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    B-7 fill liquid propane cylinder note - the liquid propane 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...

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    B-8 check for gas leaks 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. Warning: y...

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    B-9 (1) (2) (1) (1) install the slide out bottom tray you will need: the slide out bottom tray(1), catch pan holder(2), catch pan and one disposable drip pan. Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in the slide out bottom tray. The front of the catch pan holder must be on the same side ...

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    B-10 (1) (2) (1) (2) (3) install lid you will need: lid, two hair pin cotters(1) and two hinge pins(2). Place lid on top of the cooking box. Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue. Insert hinge pins through the hinges from the outside. Insert hair pin cotters into the small holes in the hinge ...

  • Page 23: Installing Features

    C-1 installing features install the right trim piece with tool holders you will need: right trim piece with tool holders push the right trim piece into the frame as shown(1), making sure that the tabs on the underside of the trim piece are snapped into the slots in the frame.(2) c002.C (2) (1) insta...

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    C-2 4.) while holding swing-up work surface in position, insert the other end of the swing-up work surface rod into the left end trim piece. Push the trim piece into the frame. 5.) add a washer to each bolt and insert it through the hole in the frame and the hole in the trim piece on both sides. Tig...

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    C-3 install the bottom shelf you will need: bottom shelf. Set the bottom shelf in place between the two frame connectors underneath the cooking box. Install the thermometer you will need: thermometer. Insert the thermometer into its holder on the right side of the lid. Install flavorizer® bars and c...

  • Page 26: Lighting

    D-1 lighting summary lighting instructions are on the control panel. Danger failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecue’s burners, 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 d...

  • Page 27: To Extinguish

    D-2 to extinguish push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to the off position. Turn gas supply off at the source. Manual lighting danger failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecue’s burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may...

  • Page 28: Cooking

    D-3 cooking warning: do not move the weber gas barbecue when operating or while barbecue is hot. You can adjust the front 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 t...

  • Page 29: Refilling The Liquid

    D-4 refilling the liquid propane cylinder we recommend that you refill the lp cylinder before it is completely empty. Removal of the lp cylinder 1) close cylinder valve (turn clockwise). 2) unscrew regulator coupling by turning counterclockwise, by hand only. 3) loosen cylinder lock wing nut and tur...

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    D-5 connecting the liquid propane cylinder warning: make sure that the lp cylinder valve is closed. Close by turning valve clockwise. Danger liquid propane cylinder the liquid propane cylinder manufacturer is responsible for the materials, workmanship and performance of the tank. If the tank has a d...

  • Page 31: Safe Handling Tips For

    D-6 safe handling tips for liquid propane gas cylinders ■ liquid propane (lp) gas is a petroleum product as are gasoline and natural gas. Lp gas is a gas at regular temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, inside a cylinder, lp gas is a liquid. As the pressure is released, the liquid rea...

  • Page 32: Annual Maintenance

    D-7 annual maintenance after a period of nonuse, we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety. Warning: check the hose before each use of the barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue....

  • Page 33: General Maintenance

    D-8 general maintenance weber spider /insect screens 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). This blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter. ...

  • Page 34

    D-9 (2) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) 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) unhook the manifold brack...

  • Page 35

    D-10 crossover® ignition system operations if the crossover ignition system fails to ignite the left burner, light the left burner with a match. If the left burner lights with a match, then check the crossover ignition system. ■ check that both the white(1) and black(2) ignition wires are attached p...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting problem check cure burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Inspect weber spider/insect screens for possible obstructions. (blockage of holes.) clean weber spider/insect screens. (see section “annual maintenance”) burners do not light. -or- bu...

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    Kontaktinformation • informations concernant les contacts • kontakt • kontakt information • kontaktinformasjon • contactinformatie • yhteystiedot • elenco dei nominativi da contattare • información de contacto • contact information australia r. Mcdonald co. Pty. Ltd. A.C.N., 007 905 384 104 south te...

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    Kontaktinformation • informations concernant les contacts • kontakt • kontakt information • kontaktinformasjon • contactinformatie • yhteystiedot • elenco dei nominativi da contattare • información de contacto • contact information sweden weber scandinavia a/s almungevagen 2 194 51 upplands-vasby sw...

  • Page 39: Product Registration

    Register online at www.Weber.Com product registration please complete and return the following information to register your product and confirm your product ownership. Check here if you do not want to receive a free subscription to the grill out ® times but still want to get all the benefits of regi...

  • Page 40: In Your Ne

    Weber-stephen products co. Po box 8556 denver co 80201-9840 !8020198408! Please send correspondence to: weber-stephen products co. Customer service center 1890 roselle road,suite 308 schaumburg,il 60195 301 d business repl y mail first -class mail permit no. 40 p ala tine, il no post age necessary i...