Weber Genesis 5500 NG Owner Manual

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  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 1
    with the factory. GENESIS®5500 Series Perma-Mount™ Natural Gas Barbecue Owner's Manual ® WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if barbecue was dealer assembled. NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions must be left with
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    assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual. s After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and away from LP tank. 2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself. 3. Call your fire department. 2
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    and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it. Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of service, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance, including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes, as set out in this owner's manual
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    ; Perma-Mount, Gas Catcher, FlameCheck, Steam-N-Chips, Spider Stopper, and Warm-Up are U.S. trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A. Genesis Gas Barbecues are covered under the following patent nos.: U.S.A. #4,677,964; 4,727,853; #4,777,927
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 5
    Instructions 6 Assembly 7-34 Operating Instructions Lighting 35-37 Cooking 37 After a Period of Nonuse 38 Cleaning 38 Steam-N-Chips Smoker 39 Troubleshooting f) Crossover Ignition System with Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber. g) Weber Warm-Up Basket for additional cooking or warming space. h)
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    instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber Gas Barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 7
    are in the area, a locking valve should be considered. s An additional manual shut-off valve indoors should be installed in the branch fuel line in fitting. s The stiffener should be assembled flush with the end of the tube and extend at least to the outside edge of the compression fitting. Testing
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    barbecue Outside Accessible Locking Shut off Indoor Shut off Figure 1 Inside Gas Supply ƽCAUTION: Follow "General Specifications for Piping" in this manual. We recommend that this installation be done by a professional. ƽCAUTION: Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top
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    Recommended concrete pad requirements We recommend a pad a minimum of 40 inches left to right, 20 inches front to back and 4 inches deep (1.85 cubic feet). Figure 4. Note - Cubic feet is determined by multiplying length times width times depth and dividing by 1728. 20" 40" 4" Figure 4 If you
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 10
    lag bolt 3/8 inch flat washer Mount plate Lag shield Typical base installation for a wood deck After assembling the base according to the assembly instructions, position the base assembly on your deck for anchoring. ƽCAUTION: Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom
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    error may occur. If a part is missing, do not go back to the store. Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance. Have your owner's manual and serial number of the barbecue available for reference. Accessory tray Accessory tray with notch Control
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    Work table Two swing tables Left end panel (#1) 1 Panels and doors are identified with removable stickers. Please leave on during assembly. 2 Three back panels (#2) 3 Right end panel (#3) Left frame Upright frame Brace panel Frame connector with bushings Frame connector Two front/back base panels
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    (actual size) Mount plates Cross brace Right hand slide bar assembly Assembly consists of: Right hand slide bar Support rod Slide Left hand slide bar assembly Assembly consists of: Left hand slide bar Support rod Slide Side burner assembly Burner grate Side burner knob Two side burner locks 13
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    Catch pan holder Catch pan Two drip pans Thermometer Check contents of hardware packs Three burner control knobs FlameCheck Button Three tool holders Eight tubing plugs (two are spares) Manifold bracket Four 10-24 x 1 3/4 inch machine screws (actual size) Four 10-24 hex nuts (actual size) Two hinge
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    1/4-20 keps nut Thirteen 1/4-20 hex nuts (actual size) Forty two nylon washers (actual size) Nine 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 inch bolts (actual size) Two hair pin cotters (actual size) Four 1/4 inch fender washers (actual size) Gas line bracket Four plastic buttons Two swing table end brackets 15
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    Step 2 Assemble base You will need: left/right base panels, front/back base panels, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, eight nylon washers and four 1/4-20 hex nuts. Position a left/right base panel with a front/back base panel (flanges down) with left/right base panel on the outside. Align the bottom
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    the locking nut (square nut). You are now ready to anchor the base. (See the various typical mounting methods in the front section of this manual.) Figure 5 20° 17
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    Step 5 Assemble the frame You will need: left frame, right frame, two nylon washers, two 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts and a 7/16 inch wrench. Note - Work on carpeted area (on grass, or on one of the boxes) to protect the finish during frame assembly. Put the frame pieces so the leg tabs are up. Put the
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    a hammer. Insert the tubing plugs into the ends of the two upright frames. To fully seat the plugs, you may have to tap them lightly with a hammer. Figure 9. Holes up Figure 8 Bushings down Figure 9 Step 9 Check the frame assembly To avoid having to disassemble your Weber Gas Barbecue in a later
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    7/16 inch wrench. ƽCAUTION: The base must be anchored at all four anchor points prior to mounting the frame to the base. See base installation instructions. Set the assembled frame onto the base. Align the holes of the frame assembly with the holes in the base. Slip a washer on a 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 inch
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    Repeat the procedure with the other two back panels. When in place they should be flush with each other. Figure 14. Right upright Left upright Figure 14 Step 13 Install bottom accessory trays You will need: two accessory trays. Set the accessory tray without the "notched" board between the two
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    frame so the burner tubes are under the frame brace. Figure 17. Burner tubes Frame brace Figure 17 Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly you answered NO, the burners are misaligned. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Do not use your barbecue. Guide screw (b) (a) Slide the cooking box to the
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    Step 16 Install side burner You will need: side burner assembly, 5/8 inch, 11/16 inch and 3/4 inch or two adjustable wrenches. ƽWARNING: No sealant is required on the side burner fitting. Do not use pipe dope, tape or any other type of sealant on the fitting or hose. Use an 11/16 inch wrench to
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 24
    Step 18 Connect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supply Note - We recommend that the connection between the barbecue gas supply line and the natural gas supply be flare to flare. A 3/8-inch flare fitting has been included with the barbecue gas supply line of your Perma-Mount Gas Barbecue.
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    Step 20 Install igniter Note - The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber and the igniter. This was done to factory test the ignition system. The igniter lock nut is on the igniter. Insert the top of the igniter up through the large part of the key hole in the frame
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    and water solution. If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. d) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 27 (d). e) Side burner hose to side burner connection. Figure 27 (e). ƽWARNING: If there is a leak
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    Step 23 Install brace panel and right end panel You will need: brace panel, right end panel, 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 inch bolt, 1/4-20 hex nut, 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt, 1/4-20 wing nut, three nylon washers, gas line bracket and a 7/16 inch wrench. Position the right end panel with the flange at the top facing
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 28
    Step 25 Insert Flavorizer Bars and Steam-N-Chips Smoker You will need: five long Flavorizer Bars, seven short Flavorizer Bars, Steam-N-Chips Smoker body and flue. Place the three long Flavorizer Bars in the rear of the cooking box. Insert the remaining two bars through the Steam-N-Chips Smoker flue
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 29
    slide bar to hang down. Push the support rod into the lower support bracket. Figure 35 (a). Swing the rod so the lower tab is inside the frame tube. Push the bracket into the frame. Check or damaged, do not use swing table. Call our Customer Service Center to order a new part. ƽWARNING: The load limit
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    screws, right hand slide bar assembly, swing table, four nylon washers, screwdriver and pliers. Allow the slide bar to hang down. Push the support rod into the lower support bracket. Figure 39 (a). Swing the rod up so you can slide the rod all the way inside the locking tab. Figure 39 (b). The
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    an angle so the lower tab is inside the frame tube. Push the bracket into the frame. Check to way cracked or damaged, do not use swing table. Call our Customer Service Center to order a new part. ƽWARNING: The load limit for front Slide bar Support rod View from front of barbecue Figure 41 View from
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    Step 29 Install the bottom tray You will need: bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch pan and one drip pan. Finger grip on front edge of bottom tray Front side of catch pan holder Figure 43 Step 30 Install the lid You will need: lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters. Set the lid in place
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    Step 31 Install the control panel, burner control knobs, FlameCheck button and tool holders You will need: control panel, three burner control knobs, FlameCheck button and three tool holders. Hook the tool holders over the frame rail. Figure 47. Set the control panel in place over both frame braces.
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 34
    Warm-Up Basket, warming rack, thermometer, two tubing plugs and a hammer. Insert one end of the Weber Warm-Up Basket into the hole in the right box. Figure 50 (d). Insert the thermometer into its holder. Figure 50 (e). Insert tubing plugs into the ends of the frame. To fully seat the plugs, you may
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 35
    Lighting Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel. ƽ DANGER ƽ Failure unserviceable, do not use barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement gas supply line. Order from WeberStephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer. Crossover Ignition System 1
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 36
    Manual Lighting Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel. ƽ DANGER ƽ Failure to hole when lighting the barbecue. 4) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START/HI. 1 Manual Lighting 2 7 5) Open the center glass door. Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 37
    at high). Then to complete cooking you would use (MOM) (FRONT at medium, CENTER off, and BACK at medium). See your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking instructions. If burners go out during cooking, open lid, turn off all burners and wait 5 minutes before relighting. Note: The temperatures inside
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 38
    Flavorizer Bars are available through your retailer or the Weber-Stephen Customer Service Center. Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water or submerge in water. Inside cooking box - Brush any debris off of burners tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box with warm
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    cannot be removed and will not affect the function of the smoker. To a lesser degree a "smoke" residue will accumulate on the inside of your Weber Gas Barbecue. This residue need not be removed and will not adversely affect the function of your barbecue. Water Pan Steam-N-Chips Body Place wood
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 40
    . If the gas supply line is found to be unserviceable, do not use barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement gas supply line. Order from WeberStephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer. CAUTION: If the barbecue gas supply line is damaged in any way or leaking
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 41
    shutter section of the burner tube and the valve, thereby preventing spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the air shutter (e), turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF and rinse
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    appear to be uniform the length of the burner tube, follow the burner cleaning procedures. Main Burner Cleaning guide screw and washer in the corners of the cooking box. Figure 15. Guide screw Figure 12 ƽCAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning. Replacing Main Burners a) Your Weber
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 43
    the FlameCheck valve, which stops the gas flow to the burners. If the FlameCheck Safety System should fail to operate, contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Center line 1/8 inch Thermocouple nuts Check fit around burner Figure 18 ƽCAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in Inspect Weber Spider Stopper conjunction with the smell of gas. Guards for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Cure Clean Weber run the whole length of the burner tube. Are burners clean? Clean burners. (
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 45
    WARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position. Problem Side burner does not smell of gas. Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper Guard for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guard. (See Section
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    1 2 3 4-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19-20 21 22-24 76 15 34 25 26 27 28 29 30 ® ® 2 2 2 1 3 LH RH RH 32 31 45 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 46 43 44 42 51 35 20 39 19 47 49 20 23 48 39 24 46 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 66 65 73 68 69 50 67 70 71-72 52 23 73 75 17 18
  • Weber Genesis 5500 NG | Owner Manual - Page 47
    Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance. Have your owner's manual and serial number of the barbecue available for reference. Weber-Stephen Products Company Customer Service button 60 Control panel 61 Crossover tube 62 Front or Back burner 63 Center
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    problems with parts or assembly. Call our toll free number 1-800-446-1071. For quicker service, please have your owner's manual available for reference. We also welcome any comments or suggestions you might have regarding our products. We wish your family the best in outdoor cooking enjoyment. Weber
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GENESIS
®
5500 Series
Perma-Mount
™
Natural Gas Barbecue
Serial Number
Please use this number in registering your warranty
and any correspondence with the factory.
Owner’s Manual
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER:
These
instructions must be left with the owner
and the owner should keep them for
future use.
WARNING:
Follow all leak check
procedures carefully in this manual prior
to barbecue operation. Do this even if
barbecue was dealer assembled.
WARNING:
Do not try to light this
appliance without reading "Lighting"
instructions section of this manual.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1.
Shut off gas to the appliance.
2.
Extinguish any open flame.
3.
Open lid.
4.
If odor continues, immediately call
your gas supplier or your fire
department.
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