Weber 1200 User Manual Page 1

®®EFPLATINUMSERIESNOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructionsmust be left with the owner and the ownershould keep them for future use.FOR YOUR SAFETYIf yo

10Figure 1Step 2Assemble wheelsYou will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels, wheelframe, hammer and a block of wood.Place one end of the axle on

11Figure 3Step 4Continue frame assemblyYou will need: caster frame, wheel frame, four 1/4-20 x 1/2inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrenc

12Figure 6Step 7Add front panelYou will need: front panel and two plastic buttons.Turn frame assembly right side up.Insert the tab on the narrow end o

13Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has beenfactory assembled, pressure and flame tested. As a safetyprecaution we recommend you check the burne

14Frame braceManifold bracketFigure 10Step 9Install manifold bracketYou will need: manifold bracketHook the bracket onto the manifold at the center bu

15Step 11Add fuel scale assemblyYou will need: fuel scale assembly, two 1/4-20 wing nutsand two nylon washers.Slip the bolts on the back of the fuel s

16Step 13Set LP fuel scaleYou will need: LP tank (empty).Note - For accuracy, the fuel scale must be set with anempty tank.We utilize various LP tank

17Figure 16Step 15Check that all burner valves are offYou will need: one burner control knob.Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you shouldche

18Step 17Check for gas leaksWARNING: You should check for gas leaks everytime you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.Note - All factory made conn

19Step 19Install the bottom trayYou will need: bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch pan andone drip pan.Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the

2 DANGERFailure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manualmay result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fi

20Step 20Install LidYou will need: lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters. Set the lid in place. Align the hinges at the rear of thebarbecue. In

21Slot in frame(view from below)Insert one end of the hinge rod into the hole in the frame.Figure 29 (a).Insert the other end into the hole in the swi

22Step 23Complete accessory installationYou will need: Warm-Up Basket, warming rack, worktable,two accessory trays, three tubing plugs, thermometerand

23LightingSummary lighting instructions are on the control panel.Crossover Ignition SystemNote - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Frontburner

24Manual Lighting 1) Open the lid. Figure 2.2) Check that fuel scale reads more than “E”.Note - E = empty; F = full.3) Make sure all burner control k

25CookingWARNING: Do not move the Weber Gas Barbecuewhen operating or hot.You can adjust the FRONT, CENTER and BACK burnersas desired. The control se

26Scale setting wing nutTank lockwing nutTank valveCollar(a)(b)Figure 3Refilling the LP tankWe recommend that you refill before the scale indicatorrea

27c) Connect the hose to the tank. Slide back the collar ofthe quick disconnect on the tank valve. Figure 5 (a).Push the male fitting of the regulator

2828Safe handling tips for LP Gas Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as aregasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regulartemperatur

29c) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 7 (c).d) The hose to regulator connection. Figure 7 (d).WARNING: If there is a leak at connections c or d

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

30General MaintenanceWeber Spider Stopper GuardsYour Weber Gas Barbecue, as well as any outdoor gasappliance, is a target for spiders and other insect

31e) Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the twowing nuts that hold the manifold to the cooking box.Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of th

32Crossover Ignition System OperationsIf the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Frontburner, light the Front burner with a match. If the Fr

3333ProblemBurners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas.Burners do not light. -or-Burners have a small flickering

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35351 Lid (assembly)2 Lid handle3 Warm-Up Basket4 Warming rack 5 Short Flavorizer bars (8)6 Long Flavorizer bars (5)7 Cooking grates (2)8 Work table9

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

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

6General InstructionsYour Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor cookingappliance. With the Weber Gas Barbecue you can grill,barbecue, roast and bak

AssemblyTools neededRegular screwdriverPhillips screwdriverHammer7/16 inch open-end or an adjustable wrenchPliersBlock of woodSupplies neededYour LP t

Left frameRight frameWheel frameCaster frameTwo frame connectorsWork tableSwing table assemblyAxleTwo accessory traysWarming rackWarm-Up BasketFive lo

Two 10-24 1 3⁄4 inch machine screwsTwo 10-24 hex nutsTwo hinge pins(hardware size: 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin)(actual size)Five 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts