Weber 55143, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...liquid propane cylinder within 10 feet 3m of this appliance 2 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet 8m of this appliance WARNING Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation Do this even if the barbecue was dealer assembled NOTICE TO INSTALLER These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep...

Page 2: ...use charcoal or lava rock in your Weber gas barbecue Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box Should a grease fire occur turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners The Weber Gas Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis Liquid propane ga...

Page 3: ...re is not covered by this Limited Warranty Warranty There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty Some regions do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so this limitation may not apply to you Weber is n...

Page 4: ... 1 Cast Iron Cooking Grates Care C D Operating D 1 Lighting D 1 Manual Lighting D 2 Cooking D 3 Storage and or Nonuse D 3 Cleaning D 3 Refilling the LP Cylinder D 4 Safe handling tips for LP Gas D 6 Annual Maintenance D 7 General Maintenance D 8 Replacing Main Burners D 9 Crossover Ignition System Operations D 10 Troubleshooting D 11 Contents ...

Page 5: ...rom debris For Installation in Canada 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 Standard CAN CGA B149 2 Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment Storage The gas must be turned OFF at...

Page 6: ...A 6 Genesis Silver B LP 011901 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 32 43 44 45 46 47 49 48 50 51 52 ...

Page 7: ...e Connectors 23 Casters 24 Bottom Shelf 25 Wheels 26 Hubcap 27 Hair Pin Cotter 28 Right Endcap 29 Thermometer 30 Burner Control Knobs 31 Control Panel 32 Control Panel Hardware 33 Ignitor Button 34 Crossover Tube 35 Front and Back Burners 36 Center Burner 37 Manifold Hardware 38 Manifold Hose and regulator assembled 39 Catch Pan 40 Disposable Drip Pan 41 Igniter 42 Right Frame 43 Control Panel Tri...

Page 8: ...e and the kettle configuration are registered trademarks of Weber Stephen Products Co 200 East Daniels Road Palatine IL 60067 6266 U S A This product is covered by one or more United States patents and patents in other nations globally Printed in the U S A ...

Page 9: ...nch Pliers Block of wood Lid 1 Cooking Box 1 Cooking grates 2 Control panel 1 Left Frame 1 Right Frame 1 Wheel Frame 1 Caster Frame 1 Frame Connectors 2 Left Trim 1 Right Trim 1 Work Surface 1 Swing Up Work Surface 1 Hinge Rod 1 Bottom Shelf 1 Warming Rack 1 Warm Up Basket 1 Flavorizer Bars 5 ...

Page 10: ...x 1 2 inch bolts 8 Keps Nut 1 4 x 20 Keps Nut 1 Wing Nut 1 4 x 20 Wing Nut 2 Nylon Washers 15 Hair Pin Cotter 2 Hubcaps 3 Control Panel Hardware Phillips screws washers 2 Cylinder Glides 2 Axle Rod 1 Cylinder Panel 1 Wrap Around Trim Piece 1 Bottom tray 1 Catch Pan Holder 1 Catch Pan 1 Disposable Drip Pans 2 Thermometer 1 Wheels 2 Casters 2 Liquid Propane Cylinder 1 Fuel Gauge 1 ...

Page 11: ... WEBER name side facing out Tap the hubcap onto the axle rod to complete the axle Assemble frame You will need left frame right frame two 1 2 inch bolts two nylon washers and a 7 16 inch or adjustable wrench Note Work on carpeted area on grass or one of the boxes to protect the finish during frame assembly Lay the leg frame pieces as shown so the leg tabs point up 1 Connect the two frame pieces wi...

Page 12: ... inside of the frames Add the washers to the bolts Insert the bolts into the holes as shown do not tighten bolts on wheel frame until a later step Complete frame assembly You will need partial frame assembly two frame connectors four 2 inch bolts four nylon washers and a 7 16 inch or adjustable wrench Hold one frame connector between the caster frame and wheel frame Add the nylon washer to the bol...

Page 13: ...e Add Wrap around Frame Panel You will need wrap around frame panel and a wrench Place wrap around frame panel in place 1 The cut out tabs should fit between the washer and the frame as shown 2 The square cut out holes fit around the white plugs in the frame as shown Tighten Bolts with wrench Turn the frame over and continue with assembly ...

Page 14: ... tighten the nut with a wrench Your Weber Gas Grill manifold assembly consisting of gas manifold valves hose regulator and gas burners has been factory assembled pressure and flame tested As a safety precaution we recommend you check the burner alignment 1 Are the ends of the burners under the washers at the left rear and left front of the cooking box The screws are only guides Do not tighten 2 Do...

Page 15: ...inch or adjustable wrench and pliers Insert the cylinder panel tabs 1 into the slots in the frame brace 2 Slide the cylinder panel up until notch at bottom of panel fits over the cross brace 1 Add nylon washer to bolt and insert through the hole in the wheel frame at the bottom right of the cylinder panel make sure that the bolt slips through the hole in the cylinder panel Add nylon cylinder glide...

Page 16: ...s 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 1 Loosen the igniter lock nut 2 Insert the top of the igniter up through the large part of the keyhole in the frame brace Slide the igniter into the small part of the keyhole 3 Tighten the igniter lock nut back onto the igniter Note If ...

Page 17: ...uid propane cylinder dealer is equipped to do this The liquid propane cylinder must be installed transported and stored in an upright position and should not be dropped or handled roughly Never store or transport the liquid propane cylinder where temperatures can reach 125 Fahrenheit too hot to hold by hand for example do not leave the liquid propane cylinder in a car on a hot day For full instruc...

Page 18: ... 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 WARNING Do not ignite burners when leak checking One series of tanks mount with the valve facin...

Page 19: ...atch pan holder with its finger grip towards you 1 1 2 3 4 Check 1 Hose to manifold connection WARNING If there is a leak a connection 1 retighten the 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 the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact info...

Page 20: ...l and burner control knobs You will need control panel two Phillips screws washers a Phillips screwdriver and burner control knobs 1 Set the control panel in place over both frame braces Hold the Crossover Ignition button up while setting the control panel in place 2 Line up the holes in the control panel with the holes in the white plastic plugs in the frame brace Insert screws and tighten with a...

Page 21: ...1 Install the left end trim piece and swing up work surface You will need End trim piece swing up work surface swing up work surface rod two 1 2 inch bolts two nylon washers and a wrench 1 Start the left end trim piece into the frame as shown do not push the trim piece in all of the way and do not add bolts yet 2 Slide the swing up work surface rod through the holes at the top of the swing up work...

Page 22: ...sition To lower swing up work surface Lift table up until it disengages and slide it to the left Then lower it all the way down so that the locking pin on the right side of the table fits into the locking braket on the leg which will secure the table in the down position Do not use the work surface as a cutting board Install the work surface You will need work surface Place the work surface so tha...

Page 23: ...ve Flavorizer Bars and two cooking grates Place the Flavorizer Bars side by side in the cooking box Installing the Warm Up Basket You will need Warm Up Basket Insert one end of the Weber Warm Up Basket into the hole at the right side of the inside of the lid and the other end into the slot at the left side of the lid Installing the warming rack You will need warming rack Set the warming rack into ...

Page 24: ...hours Turn all burners to OFF Leave cooking grates in barbecue until they are cool Your cast iron cooking grates are now ready to use Maintenance Brush debris off with a steel bristled wire brush Reseasoning After each use the grates may be reseasoned by coating with a solid vegetable shortening closing the lid and leaving the cast iron grates in grill until it is cool Tips The cast iron grates wi...

Page 25: ...ow of gas from the LP cylinder If this should occur turn OFF the LP cylinder valve and burner control knobs Then start over DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas I still flowing to the burners After turning OFF the cylinder knobs wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to clear before attempting to light the barbecue Failure to do so may result in an explos...

Page 26: ... is still flowing to the burners After turning OFF the cylinder and burner control knobs 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 3 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise 4 Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight h...

Page 27: ...ed in a building garage or any other enclosed area When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the Weber Gas Barbecue the appliance and LP tank must be kept outdoors in a well ventilated space The Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using See Sections General Maintenance and Annual Maintenance Check that the areas under the control p...

Page 28: ...rill is equipped with a cylinder supply system designed for vapor withdrawal WARNING Only use this grill outdoors in a well ventilated area Do not use in a garage building breezeway or any other enclosed area The LP cylinder supplied with your barbecue is equipped with an OPD Overfilling Prevention Device and a QCC1 or Type 1 CGA810 cylinder connection The cylinder connection is compatible with th...

Page 29: ...s of tanks are illustrated below You will need LP cylinder a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it 1 Turn the LP cylinder so the opening of the valve is either to the front side or rear of the Weber Gas Barbecue Lift and hook the cylinder onto the fuel gauge 2 Loosen the cylinder lock wing nut Swing the cylinder lock down Tighten the wing nut To Connect the hose to the cylinder 3 ...

Page 30: ...r make sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the valve This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded portion of the valve 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 The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder must be leak tested ea...

Page 31: ...th 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 1 Hose to manifold connection 2 Regulator to Cylinder connection WARNING If there is a leak at connection 1 retighten the fitting...

Page 32: ...e does not reach temperature 3 Barbecue heats unevenly 4 One or more of the burners do not ignite Main Burner Flame Pattern The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture The correct flame pattern is shown 1 Burner tube 2 Tips occasionally flicker yellow 3 Light blue 4 Dark blue If the flames do not appear to be uniform throughout the burner tube follow th...

Page 33: ...s and carefully set it down 5 Slide the burner assembly out from under the guide screw and washer 1 in the corners of the cooking box 6 Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to separate the crossover tube 1 from the burners Remove the burners from the cooking box CAUTION The burner openings 1 must be positioned properly over the valve orifices 2 Check proper assembly before fastening manifol...

Page 34: ...1 and black 2 ignition wires are attached properly Check that the Crossover Ignition button pushes the igniter button down and returns to the up position Check to see if the igniter is loose in the frame Tighten if necessary See Step Install igniter for correct procedure If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the conta...

Page 35: ...r light with a match Refill LP cylinder Straighten fuel hose If you can light the Front burner with a match then check the Crossover Ignition System Experiencing flare ups CAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil Are you preheating barbecue in the prescribed manner Are the cooking grates and Flavorizer bars heavily coated with burned on grease Is the bottom tray dirty and not allowin...

Page 36: ...out of the air shutter This could result in a fire in and around the air shutters under the control panel causing serious damage to your barbecue 1 The Weber Spider Stopper Guard 1 is factory installed It fits tightly around the air shutter section of the burner tube and the valve thereby preventing spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the air shutter openings You may have ...

Page 37: ...arefully set it down 6 Slide the burner assembly out from under the guide screw and washer 1 in the corners of the cooking box 7 Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to separate 8 To reinstall the burners reverse 3 through 7 CAUTION The burner openings 1 must be positioned properly over the valve orifices 2 Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place 9 Reinstall the Spider Stop...