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INSTALL GAS SUPPLY
General Specifications for Piping
Note: Contact your local municipality for building codes regulating outdoor
gas barbecue installations. In absence of Local Codes, you must conform to
the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z 223.1/NFPA 54, or CAN/
CGA-B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. WE RECOMMEND THAT THIS
INSTALLATION BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL.
Some of the following are general requirements taken from the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z 223.1/NFPA 54, or CAN/CGA-B149.1, Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code for complete specifications.
• Thisbarbecueisdesignedtooperateat4.5"ofwatercolumnpressure(.163psi).
• Amanualshut-offvalvemustbeinstalledoutdoors,immediatelyaheadofthequick
disconnect.
• Anadditionalmanualshut-offvalveindoorsshouldbeinstalledinthebranchfuelline
in an accessible location near the supply line.
• Thequickdisconnectconnectstoa1/2"NPTthreadfromthegassource.Thequick
disconnect fitting is a hand-operated device that automatically shuts off the flow of
gas from the source when the barbecue is disconnected.
• Thequickdisconnectfittingcanbeinstalledhorizontally,orpointingdownward.
Installing the fitting with the open end pointing upward can result in collecting water
and debris.
• Thedustcovers(suppliedplasticplugs)helpkeeptheopenendsofthequick
disconnect fitting clean while disconnected.
• Pipecompoundshouldbeusedwhichisresistanttotheactionofnaturalgaswhen
connections are made.
• Theoutdoorconnectormustbefirmlyattachedtorigid,permanentconstruction.
m WARNING: Do not route the 10 foot hose under a deck. The
hose must be visible.
Gas Line Piping
• Forthecorrectsizeandlengthofgaslinepipingrefertothelatesteditionofthe
National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z 223.1/NFPA 54, or CAN/CGA-B149.1, Natural Gas
and Propane Installation Code.
• Gaspipingmaybecoppertubing,typeKorL;polyethyleneplastictube,witha
minimumwallthicknessof.062";orstandardweight(schedule40)steelorwrought
iron pipe.
• Coppertubingmustbetin-linedifthegascontainsmorethan0.3gramsofhydrogen
sulfide per 100 cubic feet of gas.
• Plastictubingissuitableonlyforoutdoor,undergrounduse.
• Gaspipingincontactwithearth,oranyothermaterialwhichmaycorrodethepiping,
must be protected against corrosion in an approved manner.
• Undergroundpipingmusthaveaminimumof18"cover.
Test Connections
All connections and joints must be thoroughly tested for leaks in accordance with local
codes and all listed procedures in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI
Z 223.1/NFPA 54, or CAN/CGA-B149.1.
m DANGER
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure
there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you
check for gas leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage
to property.
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GAS INSTRUcTIoNS
This is a typical installation of a Weber
®
natural gas barbecue.
Local codes may require different installations.
INSIDE WALL
1 Gas Supply 2 Shut Off
oUTSIDE WALL
3 Quick-Disconnect 4 1/2"PipeNipple
5 Locking Shut Off 6 Do Not Use