Weber Genesis Jr NG Owner Manual - Page 25
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Annual Maintenance After a period of nonuse, we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety. WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be unserviceable, do not use barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacements Manifold assembly. Order from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer. CAUTION: If the barbecue gas hose is damaged in any way or leaking, do not use the barbecue. ■ Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern. Clean if necessary, following the procedures outlined in the "General Maintenance" section of this manual. ■ Check all gas fittings for leaks. DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the are a while you check for leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and damage to property. To perform leak checks: Turn on gas supply. Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak. Note - Since some leak test solutions, including soap and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks. Check: a) Hose to manifold connections. Figure 3 (a). WARNING: If there is a leak at the hose to manifold connection, Figure 3 (a), retighten the hose fitting with a wrench 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 your dealer. b) Valves to manifold connection. Figure 3 (b). c) The hose to quick disconnect connection. Figure 3 (c). WARNING: If there is a leak at the valves to manifold connection, Figure 3 (b), or quick disconnect connections, Figure 3 (c), turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact your dealer. (a) Figure 3 (b) r b- (c) Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards, remove the control panel and look to see if they have dust or dirt on their outside surfaces. If they are dirty, brush off the outside surface of the Spider Stopper Guards with a soft bristle brush (an old toothbrush for example). Check that there are no gaps in the Spider Stopper Guards' seams or in the fit around the burners or valves. (See Section "General Maintenance".) 25