Serial Number Please use this number in registering your warranty and any correspondence with the factory. GENESIS 1300 Series ® LP Gas Barbecue ER Owner’s Manual WEB WEB E R ® National PROPANEGAS Association DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. Open lid. 4. If odor continues, Keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.
DANGER Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property. WARNINGS Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue. Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
WARRANTY Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows: 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.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS © 1998 Weber. Weber, , Genesis, Flavorizer and Crossover are registered U.S. trademarks; Per ma-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; #4,829,978; #4,860,724; #4,941,817; #4,966,125; #5,070,776; #D293,067; #D316,355; Canada: Rd 1987 Reg.
Contents Troubleshooting & Maintenance LP Tank Information .................................... 26-28 Annual Maintenance......................................... 29 General Maintenance.................................. 30-32 Troubleshooting ................................................ 33 Parts Listing .............................................................. 35 WARNINGS ................................................................ 2 Warranty & Patents ...........................................
General Instructions Storage Your Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. With the Weber Gas Barbecue you can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The closed lid and Flavorizer Bars produce that "outdoor" flavor in the food. The Weber Gas Barbecue is portable so you can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio. Portability means you can take your Weber Gas Barbecue with you if you move.
Assembly Step 1 Check package contents Tools needed Regular screwdriver Cooking box (assembly) Phillips screwdriver Hammer 7/16 inch open-end or an adjustable wrench Lid (assembly) ® ® Pliers Block of wood LP tank Supplies needed Your LP tank is shipped empty for safety. After setting the LP fuel scale you will need to fill it. (See Step "Fill LP tank.") You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas leaks. (See Step "Check for gas leaks.
Left frame Five long Flavorizer Bars Eight short Flavorizer Bars Right frame Tank panel assembly Wheel frame Front panel Caster frame Catch pan holder Two frame connectors Catch pan Work table Two drip pans Swing table assembly Manifold bracket Slide bar assembly Thermometer Fuel scale assembly Warming rack Two casters Warm-Up Basket Spacer bracket 8 R Two accessory trays WE BE Two wheels WE B E R Axle
Check contents of hardware packs Two plastic buttons (actual size) Three burner control knobs 1/4-20 keps nut Three tool holders Two 1/4-20 wing nuts (actual size) Five tubing plugs (two are spares) Eighteen 1/4 inch nylon washers Swing table end bracket Two hair pin cotters Two hinge pins (hardware size: 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) (actual size) Two wheel hubcaps Two 10-24 hex nut (actual size) Five 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts (actual size) Two 10-24 x 1 3/4 inch machine screws (actual size) 1/4-20 x
Step 3 Assemble wheels Assemble frame You will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels, wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood. You will need: left frame, right frame, two 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, two nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench. Place one end of the axle on the block of wood (or other protected surface). Tap on one hubcap. Note - Work on carpeted area (on grass or one of the boxes) to protect the finish during frame assembly. Put one wheel on the axle, WEBER side toward the hubcap.
Step 4 Step 5 Continue frame assembly Complete frame assembly You will need: caster frame, wheel frame, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench. You will need: partial frame assembly, two frame connectors, four 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench. Place the caster frame onto the tabs of the left frame with the dimple to the inside. Figure 3. Place the wheel frame onto the tabs of the right frame with the dimple to the inside.
Step 6 Step 7 Insert casters Add front panel You will need: frame assembly and two casters. You will need: front panel and two plastic buttons. Push the casters firmly into the inserts in the ends of the caster legs. Figure 5. Turn frame assembly right side up. Align the panel with the holes in the frame and insert the plastic buttons through the front panel and frame. Figure 6.
Step 8 Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested. As a safety precaution we recommend you check the burner alignment: Add cooking box You will need: frame assembly, cooking box (assembly), 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt, 1/4 inch nylon washer, 1/4-20 keps nut, pliers and a 7/16 inch wrench. a) Do the valves fit into the ends of the burners? Figure 9 (a).
Step 9 Step 10 Install manifold bracket Install tank panel assembly You will need: manifold bracket You will need: tank panel assembly, 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 inch bolt, 1/4-20 hex nut, nylon washer and a 7/16 inch wrench. Hook the bracket onto the manifold at the center burner valve. Place your hand underneath the bracket. Lift the manifold, bracket and cooking box slightly and hook the tab of the bracket onto the frame brace. Figure 10.
Step 11 Step 12 Add fuel scale assembly Install igniter You will need: fuel scale assembly, two 1/4-20 wing nuts and two nylon washers. 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. Slip the bolts on the back of the fuel scale assembly 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. The igniter lock nut is on the igniter.
Step 13 Step 14 Set LP fuel scale Fill LP tank You will need: LP tank (empty). Note - The LP tank manufacturer is responsible for the materials, workmanship and performance of the tank. If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the tank, call the tank manufacturer's customer service center. The phone number is on the warning decal which is permanently attached to the tank.
Step 15 Route the hose so it will not interfere with the scale indicator rod. Check that all burner valves are off The hose and regulator are connected in the following manner: You will need: one burner control knob. Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you should check to be sure. Put the knob on each valve. Check by pushing down and turning clockwise. If they do not turn, they are off, proceed to the next step. Figure 16. Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect on the tank valve.
Step 17 Check: Check for gas leaks a) Hose to manifold connection. Figure 20 (a). b) Regulator to tank connection. Figure 20 (b). DANGER WARNING: : If there is a leak at connection (a) , retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution. 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 leaks.
Step 18 Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates Step 19 Install the bottom tray You will need: five long Flavorizer Bars, eight short Flavorizer Bars and two cooking grates. You will need: bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch pan and one drip pan. Set the long Flavorizer Bars side to side in the lower position, then set the short Flavorizer Bars front to back in the upper position in the cooking box. Figure 21.
Step 20 Step 21 Install Lid You will need: lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters. Add tool holders, control panel and burner control knobs 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 26. You will need: three tool holders, control panel, two Phillips screws/washers, a Phillips screwdriver, and three burner control knobs. Hook the tool holders over the frame rail.
Step 22 Insert one end of the hinge rod into the hole in the frame. Figure 29 (a). Install swing table Insert the other end into the hole in the swing table end bracket. Figure 29 (b). Hold the end bracket at an angle so the lower tab is inside the frame tube. Push the bracket into the frame. Check to see that the lower tab of the bracket is hooked in the slot in the frame. Figure 29 (c).
Step 23 Position slide bar assembly on the outside of the caster frame. Put a nylon washer on each 1 3/4 inch screw, insert screws through frame and slide bar assembly and add nylon washers and hex nuts. Tighten nuts using a screwdriver and pliers. Figure 30. Complete accessory installation You will need: Warm-Up Basket, warming rack, work table, accessory rack, three tubing plugs, thermometer and a hammer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in the OFF position before turning on the LP tank valve. If they are not in the OFF position, when you turn on the LP tank valve, the excess flow control will activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP tank. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs and start over. Lighting Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.
Manual Lighting 4) Turn the tank on by turning the tank valve counterclockwise. 5) Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight hole in the front of the cooking box. DANGER Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flameup which can cause serious bodily injury or death. WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue.
Cooking Storage and/or Nonuse continued WARNING: Do not move the Weber Gas Barbecue when operating or hot. You can adjust the FRONT, CENTER and BACK burners as desired. The control settings High (H), Medium (M), Low (L), or Off (O) are described in your Weber cookbook. The cookbook uses these notations to describe the settings of the FRONT, CENTER, and BACK burners. For example, to sear steaks you would use (HHH) (all burners at high).
Refilling the LP tank Connecting the filled LP tank WARNING: Make sure that the LP tank valve is closed. Close by turning clockwise. We recommend that you refill before the scale indicator reaches "E". Note - If you run out of fuel, check the indicator setting and/or adjust the fuel scale indicator setting with the scale setting wing nut, while the tank is empty so you do not run out again. DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
c) Connect the hose to the tank. Route the hose so it does not interfere with the scale indicator rod. Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect on the tank valve. Figure 5 (a). Push the male fitting of the regulator into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure. Slide the collar closed. Figure 5 (b). If it does not engage or lock, repeat procedure. Gas will not flow unless the quick disconnect is properly engaged.
Safe handling tips for LP Gas ■ Liquid Propane (LP) Tank(s) Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is released the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas. ■ LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should know this odor. ■ LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect in low areas that prevent dispersion.
Annual Maintenance c) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 7 (c). After a period of nonuse we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety. d) The hose to regulator connection. Figure 7 (d). WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (b), (c) or (d), turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts.
General Maintenance Main Burner Flame Pattern Weber Spider Stopper Guards The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is shown in Figure 10. Your Weber Gas Barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders and other insects. They can nest in the venturi section of the burner tubes. This blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter. Figure 8.
d) Unlatch the Spider Stopper Guards and remove. Figure 14. g) Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to separate the crossover tube from the burners. Figure 17. Remove the burners from the cooking box. Crossover tube Figure 14 Figure 17 e) Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two wing nuts that hold the manifold to the cooking box. Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of the burners and carefully set it down. Figure 15. h) To reinstall the burners, reverse steps c) through g).
i) Crossover Ignition System Operations 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. Figure 19. If the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Front burner, light the Front burner with a match. If the Front burner lights with a match, then check the Crossover Ignition System.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Cure Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Inspect Weber Spider Stopper Guards for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guards. (See Section "Annual Maintenance".) Burners do not light. -orBurners have a small flickering flame in the HIGH position. -orBarbecue temperature only reaches 250˚ to 300˚ degrees in the HIGH position.
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Parts List While we give much attention to our products, unfortunately an occasional 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. All items are single quantities unless otherwise specified. Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-Stephen Products Company by phone or mail.
A FINAL WORD OF THANKS Thank you 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 parts or assembly. Call our toll free number 1-800-446-1071. For quicker service, please have your owner’s manual available for reference.