Weber GENESIS SILVER–A Owner's Manual - Gas Instructions
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Gas Instructions
Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane
Gas Cylinders
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Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as
are petrol and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at normal
temperatures and pressures. Under moderate
pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the
pressure is released, the liquid readily vapourises
and becomes gas.
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LP gas has an odour similar to natural gas. You
should be aware of this odour.
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LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may
collect in low areas and prevent dispersion.
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The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and
stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not
be dropped or handled roughly.
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Never store or transport the LP cylinder where
temperatures can reach 51°C (too hot to hold by
hand - for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a
car on a hot day).
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Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as
when full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid
there still may be gas pressure in the cylinder.
Always close the cylinder valve before
disconnecting.
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Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty
LP cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve
may be hazardous and should be replaced with a
new one immediately.
Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)
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The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder
must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is
reconnected. For example, test each time the LP
cylinder is refilled.
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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,
insects etc.
Check:
1) Hose to manifold connection.
WARNING: If there is a leak a connection(1),
retighten the fitting with a spanner 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 the Customer Service Representative in
your region using the contact information sheet
provided with your manual.
2) Regulator to Cylinder connection
3) Valves to manifold connections
4) Hose to regulator connection
WARNING: If there is a leak at connections(2,3)
or(4) turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE
BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service
Representative in your region using the contact
information sheet provided with your manual.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at
the source and rinse connections with water.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)