Weber Genesis 5000 LP Owner's Manual

Serial NumberPlease use this number in registering your warrantyand any correspondence with the factory.®62715 6/96Owner's ManualFOR YOUR SAF

10Two wheel hubcaps(actual size)Two hinge pins(hardware size: 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin)(actual size)Five 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts(actual size)1/4-20 x

11Step 2Assemble wheelsYou will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels,wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood.Place one end of the axle on the bl

12Step 5Complete frame assemblyYou will need: partial frame assembly, one frameconnector with bushings, one frame connector withoutbushings, four 1/4

13Figure 6Single bushingat leftTwo bushingsat rightStep 7Check the frame assemblyTo avoid having to disassemble your barbecue in a laterstep, check th

14Step 9Install the three back panelsYou will need: frame assembly, two plastic buttons andthe three back panels. (Number 2)Place the bottom of one b

15Burner tubesFrame braceYour Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has beenfactory assembled, pressure and flame tested. As asafety precaution we recomm

16Step 12Install gas supplyGeneral Specifications for PipingNote - Contact your local municipality for buildingcodes regulating outdoor gas barbecuein

17Step 13Check that all burner valves are offYou will need: one burner control knob.(Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you shouldcheck to b

18Step 16Install manifold bracketYou will need: manifold bracketHook the bracket onto the manifold at the center burnervalve. Figure 19. Place your h

19Side burner hoseStep 18Install right end panelYou will need: right end panel (Number 3), 1/4-20 x 1 1/2inch bolt, 1/4-20 hex nut, two nylon washers

 DANGER Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’sManual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a f

20Step 19Install bottom accessory traysYou will need: two accessory traysSet the two accessory trays between the two frameconnectors. Figure 23.Figur

21Slot in frame(view from below)Insert one end of the hinge rod into the hole in theframe. Figure 26 (a).Insert the other end into the hole in the swi

22Position slide bar assembly on the outside of the casterframe. Put a nylon washer on each 1 3/4 inch screw,insert screws through frame and slide bar

23Figure 30View from rearof barbecueHinge rodFigure 31Figure 32To lower table: Pull support rod up to disengage slidelock and lower table. To raise t

24Step 23Check for gas leaksWARNING: You should check for gas leaks everytime you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.Note - All factory made conn

25Place the short Flavorizer Bars in place in the upperpositions in the cooking box. Set the Steam-N-ChipsSmoker body on the flue and across the long

Step 26Install the bottom trayYou will need: bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch panand one drip pan.Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the

27Push on the burner control knobs and FlameCheckbutton. Figure 44 (b).Figure 44Hole in frame braceTool holders(a)(b)Control panelpush-in buttonsStep

28Step 30Install glass doorsYou will need: one LH glass door assembly and two RHglass door assemblies.Start with the LH door assembly. Insert the lon

2929LightingSummary lighting instructions are on the control panel.Crossover Ignition SystemNote - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Frontburn

3Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) herebywarrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER ofthis Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free ofdefects in material and

308) After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on theother burners.Note - The FRONT burner must be on at all times whenoperating the other burners. T

31CookingThe Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue should not bemoved when operating or hot.You can adjust the FRONT, CENTER and BACK burnersas desired. The cont

32Using the Steam-N-ChipsSmokerThe Steam-N-Chips Smoker cooks with both WeberFireSpice Wood Chips and Chunks. For best results withfaster cooking food

33WARNING: If there is a leak at connections a or b,retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck forleaks with soap and water solution.If a leak p

34General MaintenanceWeber Spider Stopper GuardsYour Weber Gas Barbecue, as well as any outdoor gasappliance, is a target for spiders and other insect

35Figure 13h) Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to separate the crossover tube from the burners. Figure 14. Remove the burners from the coo

36Crossover Ignition System OperationsIf the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Frontburner, light the Front burner with a match. If the Fr

37ProblemBurners burn with a yellow or orange flame, inconjunction with the smell of gas.Burner does not light, or flame is low in HIGH position.Exper

38ProblemSide burner does not light.Flame is low in HIGH position.Flame is very yellow in conjunction withthe smell of gas,ORBurner makes popping nois

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41Parts ListAll items are single quantities unless otherwisespecified.Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-StephenProducts Co. by phone or mail.No

A FINAL WORDOFTHANKShank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue.Our family here at Weber has worked hardto produce the highest quality products for your sa

5ContentsWARNINGS... 2Warranty & Patents...

6General InstructionsYour Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoorcooking appliance. With the Weber Gas Barbecue youcan grill, barbecue, roast and bak

7AssemblyTools neededScrewdrivers, regularand PhillipsHammer7/16, 5/8, 11/16 and 3/4 inch open-end ortwo adjustable wrenchesPliersBlock of woodSupplie

8Left frameWheel frameBrace panelFive long Flavorizer BarsTwo wheelsFrame connectorFrame connector with bushingsAxleSteam-N-Chips Smoker bodySteam-N-C

Right hand slide bar assembly Assembly consists of:Right hand slide barSupport rodSlide Left hand slide bar assembly Assembly consists of:Left hand sl