Weber Spirit 500 LP Owner Manual

Weber Spirit 500 LP Manual

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  • Weber Spirit 500 LP | Owner Manual - Page 1
    factory. SPIRIT™ 500 Series LP Gas Barbecue Owner's Manual WEBER WEBE R ® NationalPROPANEGAS Association 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
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    store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue. ƽ Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual. ƽ After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before
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    sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replacement of its equipment; and no such representations are binding on Weber. This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail. WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO. Customer Service Center 250 South Hicks Road Palatine, IL 60067-6241 (800) 446-1071 LP Tank
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    PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS © 1997 Weber. Weber, , Flavorizer and Crossover are registered U.S. trademarks; Spirit, Gas Catcher, FlameCheck, and Spider Stopper are U.S. trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A. Spirit is covered under the following
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    . g) Fuel scale indicates LP gas supply. h) Catch pan catches excess grease. IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES: Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with a new and improved LP tank connection, that has additional safety features. They are: 1. The connection of the barbecue to the LP tank can be made without
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    take your Weber Gas Barbecue with you if you move. Liquid Propane (LP) gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel. s These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber Gas Barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully before
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    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. LP tank Bottom tray Two cooking grates LP tank filler adapter Control panel 7
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    Left frame Right frame Wheel frame Leg frame Frame connector Molded work table Accessory rack Warming rack Five Flavorizer Bars Tank panel assembly Front panel Catch pan holder Catch pan Two drip pans Manifold bracket Thermometer ER Two wheels Fuel scale assembly WE B WE B ER 8
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    Check contents of hardware packs Two burner control knobs Two tool holders Eight tubing plugs (two are spares) Two hinge pins (hardware size: 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) (actual size) 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt (actual size) Two 1/4-20 x 1 3/4 inch bolts (actual size) Six 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts (actual
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    and a block of wood. Set one end of wheel frame on the block of wood (or other hard, protected surface). Put one wheel on axle, WEBER side facing up, and tap on one hubcap.Figure 1. Repeat with other wheel and hubcap. ER WE B ER WE B Step 3 Assemble top frame You will need
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    You will need: front panel and two plastic buttons. Turn frame assembly right side up. Align the panel with the holes in the frame and insert the and frame. Figure 5. Plastic buttons Fuel scale decal View from rear of barbecue Figure 3 Step 5 Install tubing plugs You will need: two tubing plugs
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    Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested. As a safety precaution we recommend you check the burner alignment: a) Do the valves , the burners are misaligned. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Do not use barbecue. Guide screw Figure 6 Slide the cooking
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    up until notch at bottom of panel fits over the cross brace. Insert one bolt with washer through the hole in the bottom of the tank panel, through the wheel frame and into the end of the frame connector. Insert the other bolt with washer through the leg frame and into
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    through the two small holes in the tank panel. Make sure indicator rod of fuel scale is on the left side of the wheel frame. Add washers then wing nuts and tighten. Figure 12. Step 11 Install igniter Note - The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas
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    , then call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. To fill, take the LP tank and filler adapter to an RV center or look up gas-propane in the phone book for other sources of LP gas. ƽWARNING: We recommend that your LP tank be filled at an authorized LP gas dealer by a qualified
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    9 o'clock. It should not be pointed up. Figure 17 (c). Figure 15 Step 15 Connect LP tank ƽWARNING: Make sure that the LP tank valve is closed. Close by turning clockwise. Hook the LP tank onto the fuel scale. Loosen the tank lock wing nut. Swing the tank lock down. Tighten the wing nut. Figure 16
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    leaks with soap 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. c) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 19 (c). d) The hose to regulator connection. Figure 19 (d). ƽWARNING: If there is
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    need: five Flavorizer Bars and two cooking grates. Set the Flavorizer Bars side to side in the cooking box. Figure 20. Step 18 Install the bottom tray You Figure 23. The front of the catch pan holder must be on the same side as the finger grip of the bottom tray. Figure 21 Finger grip Figure 23
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    You will need: lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters. Set the lid in place. Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue. Insert hinge pins from the outside. Insert hair pin cotters into the small holes in the hinge pins. Figure 25. Hair pin cotter Hinge pin
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    lid and set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the cooking box. Figure 27 (b). Set the work table onto the left side rails and work table spacer. Figure 27 (c). Note: Work table should rest between the frame rails and on the work table spacer installed in "Add
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    LP tank valve and burner control knobs and start over. ƽ DANGER When the excess flow control is activated, a small amount of gas is still flowing to the burners. After turning OFF the tank and burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to clear before attempting to light the barbecue
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    wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to clear before attempting to light the barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death. Manual Lighting 1 4) Turn the tank on by turning the tank valve counterclockwise. 5) Strike a match and put the
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    See your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking instructions. Note: gas must be turned off at the LP tank when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use. s When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the LP tank stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space. s LP tanks
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    and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device). Other LP tanks are not compatible with your barbecue connection. Connecting the filled LP tank ƽWARNING: Make sure that the LP tank valve is closed. Close by turning clockwise. ƽ DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no
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    disconnect on the tank valve. Figure 5 (a). gas and contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Do not use the barbecue. g) When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF and rinse connections with water. Male fitting Regulator Collar Figure 5 (b) Quick disconnect engaged LP Tank The LP tank
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    LP gas supplier can do this for you. Figure 7. If you have questions about spare LP tanks, please call Weber-Stephen Customer Service. D.O.T. Certification (example) DOT 4BA240 1/97 20 lb LP tank Date Tested Figure 7 s All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to protect the tank valve
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    and damage to property. Check: c) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 8 (c). d) The hose to regulator connection. Figure 8 (d). ƽWARNING: If there is a leak at connections (b), (c) or (d), turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. When leak checks are
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    orifices at the base of the valves. Use a brass bristle brush to clean outside of burners. This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully open. Figure 13 ƽCAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning. Replacing Main Burners a) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool. b) Turn
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    box. Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of the burners Guide screw Figure 18 i) Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards. Slightly rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in line with the Venturi fins. There should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around the burners and valves
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    the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly, contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. ƽCAUTION: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue. See Step"Check for gas leaks". Crossover Ignition System Operations If the Crossover
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    . (See Section "Periodic Cleaning".) Fuel scale shows that there is gas in the LP Check adjustment of fuel scale. tank, but tank is empty. Fuel scale must be adjusted with an empty tank. If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. 31
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-12 13 14 15 16 17 ® ® E BE R W E BE R W 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 32 12 26-29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 56 47-51 46 52-53 54 55
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    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 Center 250 South Hicks Road Palatine, IL 60067-6241 (800) 446-1071 1 Lid (assembly) 2 Lid handle
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    for choosing a Weber Barbecue. Our family here at Weber has worked hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction. While we give much attention to our products, an occasional error may occur. Our knowledgeable Customer Service staff is prepared to help you with any problems with
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SPIRIT
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500 Series
LP Gas Barbecue
Serial Number
Please use this number in registering your warranty and
any correspondence with the factory.
Owner’s Manual
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.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
2.
An LP tank not connected for use shall
not be stored in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures
carefully in this manual prior to barbecue
operation. Do this even if barbecue was
dealer assembled.
National
Association
PROPANE
GAS
®
98567
10/97