Important Information About Lp Gas & Gas Connections; What Is Lp Gas; Safe Handling Tips For Lp Gas Cylinders; Storage And/Or Nonuse - Weber Q 1000 Guia Del Propietario

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LP GAS & GAS CONNECTIONS

WHAT IS LP GAS?

Liquefied petroleum gas,
also called LP, 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, LP is a
liquid. As pressure is released
from the cylinder, the liquid
readily vaporizes and becomes
LP gas.
• LP has an odor similar to
natural gas. You should be
aware of this odor.
• LP is heavier than air.
Leaking LP gas may collect
in low areas and resist
dispersion.
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NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or
near Weber gas appliances. Failure to
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follow this statement exactly may result in a
fire causing death or serious injury.
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SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LP GAS
CYLINDERS
There are various guidelines and safety factors that you
need to keep in mind when using LP gas. Carefully follow
these instructions before using your Weber
• Do not use a damaged, dented or rusty LP cylinder.
• Handle "empty" LP cylinders with the same care as
you handle full cylinders. Even when an LP cylinder is
empty of liquid, there may still be gas pressure inside
the cylinder.
• LP cylinders should not be dropped or handled
roughly.
• Never store or transport the LP cylinder where
temperatures can reach 125° F (51.7° C) (the cylinder
will become too hot to hold by hand). For example: do
not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot day.
• LP cylinders must be kept out of reach of children.

STORAGE AND/OR NONUSE

For grills that have been stored or left unused for a while,
it is important to follow these guidelines:
• Disconnect the cylinder if: 1) it is empty; 2) the grill is
being stored in a garage or other enclosed area; 3) the
grill is being transported.
• Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet when cylinder
is not in use.
• Do not store a disconnected LP cylinder in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
• The Weber gas grill should be checked for gas leaks
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and any obstructions in the burner tube before it is
used. (Refer to "CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS" and
"ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.")
• 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 spider/insect screen should also be checked
for any obstructions. (Refer to "ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE.")

US INSTALLATION CODES

Installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

CANADIAN INSTALLATION CODES

These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not
necessarily comply with the Canadian installation codes,
particularly with piping above and below ground. In
Canada, the installation of this appliance must comply
with local codes and/or the latest edition of Standard
CAN/CSA-B149.2 (Propane Storage and Handling Code).
NOTE: Your retailer can help you match a replacement
cylinder to your grill.

REGULATOR CONNECTIONS

Your Weber gas grill is equipped with a pressure
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regulator, which is a device to control and maintain
uniform gas pressure as gas is released from the LP
cylinder. Each Weber pressure regulator is designed for
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vapor withdrawal.
• The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber
grill must be used. This regulator is set for 11 inches
of water column pressure.

FUELING YOUR GRILL

Before using your grill for the first time, you need to
purchase an LP cylinder. You may choose to purchase a
spare LP cylinder so that you don't run out of fuel in the
middle of cooking a meal.

INSTALLING THE LP CYLINDER

Use disposable LP cylinders with a capacity of either
14.1 oz. or 16.4 oz. equipped with a CGA #600 connection.
m CAUTION: Use cylinders that are marked
gas grill. "Propane Fuel" only.
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A) Make sure burner control knob is turned off by
pushing it in and turning it clockwise to the off ( )
position.
B) While holding carrying handle closest to propane
cylinder with one hand, push propane cylinder into
regulator and turn clockwise until tight (1).
m WARNING: Do not use a wrench to
tighten the connection. Using a wrench
could damage the regulator coupling and
could cause a leak.

REMOVING THE LP CYLINDER

When your LP cylinder needs to be replaced, follow these
instructions to remove it.
A) Make sure burner control knob is turned off by
pushing it in and turning it clockwise to the off ( )
position.
B) While holding carrying handle closest to propane
cylinder with one hand, unscrew propane cylinder
from regulator.
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