1. DL manuals
  2. Weber
  3. Grill
  4. Genesis Silver-A LP
  5. Owner's Manual

Weber Genesis Silver-A LP Owner's Manual - Installing Features

Manual is about: Genesis Silver-A LP Liquid Propane Gas

Summary of Genesis Silver-A LP

  • Page 1

    ® ® w e b e r w eb er warning: follow all leak-check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if the barbecue was dealer-assembled. Notice to installer: these instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use. This gas applian...

  • Page 2

    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-...

  • Page 5

    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...

  • Page 6

    A-6 genesis silver-a lp 1 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 30 40 41 42 43 44 46 45 47 49 48 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24.

  • Page 7

    A-7 1. Hair pin cotter 2. Hinge pin 3. Left endcap 4. Shroud 5. Handle 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. Left trim piece 14. Work surface 15. 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt 16. Left frame 17. 1/4-20 x 1/2 ...

  • Page 8

    A-8 © 1999 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...

  • Page 9

    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 bottom tray - 1 left frame - 1 right frame -1 wheel frame - 1 leg frame - 1 frame connectors - 1 work surface - 1 left tr...

  • Page 10

    A-10 warming rack - 1 flavorizer bars - 5 cylinder panel - 1 wrap-around trim piece - 1 catch pan holder - 1 catch-pan - 1 disposable drip pans - 2 thermometer - 1 fuel guage - 1 wheels - 2 liquid propane cylinder - 1 manifold support bracket - 1 burner control knobs - 2 hinge pins (1/4 x 1 1/2 inch...

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    B-1 assembly instructions (1) (2) assemble frame you will need: left frame, right frame, two 1/2 inch bolts, two nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. Note - work on carpeted area (on grass or one of the boxes) to protect the finish during frame assembly. Lay the leg frame pieces as sh...

  • Page 12

    B-2 install tubing plugs you will need: two tubing plugs and a hammer. Insert tubing plugs into the ends of the leg frame. To fully seat the plugs, you may have to tap them lightly with a hammer. Add wrap-around frame panel you will need: wrap around frame panel and a wrench. Place wrap-around frame...

  • Page 13

    B-3 (1) (2) (1) (2) (3) add cooking box (assembly) you will need: frame assembly, cooking box (assem- bly), 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 assem- bly so the burner tubes(1) are under th...

  • Page 14

    B-4 (1) (2) (1) (2) (1) install cylinder panel and frame connector you will need: cylinder panel, frame connector, four 1 3/4 inch bolts, four nylon washers, two cylinder glides a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench and pliers. Insert the cylinder panel tabs(1) into the slots in the frame brace(2). Slide...

  • Page 15

    B-5 (1) (2) 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 - the igniter...

  • Page 16

    B-6 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...

  • Page 17

    B-7 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 seri- ous bodily injury or death and damage to property. Warning:...

  • Page 18

    B-8 (1) (2) (3) (4) check: 1) hose to manifold connection. 2) regulator to cylinder connection. Warning: : if there is a leak at connection (1) , 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 ga...

  • Page 19

    B-9 (1) (2) 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 pins. Install...

  • Page 20: 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) install the left end...

  • Page 21

    C-2 install the thermometer you will need: thermometer. Insert the thermometer into its holder on the right side of the lid. Installing the warming rack you will need: warming rack. Set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the cooking box. Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cook...

  • Page 22: To Extinguish

    D-1 1) open the lid. 2) make sure all burner control knobs are turned off. (push control knob down and turn clockwise to ensure that it is in the off position.) warning: the burner control knobs must be in the off position before turning on the liquid propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in ...

  • Page 23: To Extinguish

    D-2 to extinguish turn gas supply off at the source, then push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to the off position. 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...

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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...

  • Page 26

    D-5 4) screw the regulator coupling onto the tank valve, clockwise, or to the right. Hand-tighten only. Note: this is a new type of connection. It tightens clockwise and will not allow gas to flow unless the connection is tight. The connection requires tightening by hand only. Warning: do not use a ...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: General Maintenance

    D-8 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 (–venturi(1), air shutter(2), venturi fin(3)–) of the burner tubes. This blocks the normal gas flow, and...

  • Page 30

    D-9 (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) unlatch the spider stopper™ guards and re...

  • Page 31

    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 32: Troubleshooting

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