Weber GENESIS A103.A User manual

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55054 0100
SILVER–C
GENESIS®SILVER–C
GENESIS®
Gas Grill
Natural Gas
A103.a
B069.a
C075.a
D082.a
Owners Guide
YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL
DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flames.
3. Open lid
4. If odor continues, keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your
gas supplier or your fire department.
Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death, or damage to property.
WARNING
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.
NOTICETO INSTALLER:These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
 WARNING: Do not try to light this
appliance without reading the“Lighting”
Instructions section of this manual
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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 liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue.
Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in
this manual.
After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas
leaks and burner obstructions before use. See instructions in this manual for correct
procedures.
Do not operate theWeber gas barbecue if there is a gas leak present.
Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of
yourWeber gas barbecue.
Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on, or in the storage area under the
barbecue.
YourWeber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children. Accessible parts of the
barbecue may be very hot. Keep young children away while it is in use.
You should exercise reasonable care when operating yourWeber gas barbecue. It will be hot
during cooking or cleaning and should never be left unattended, or moved while in operation.
Should the burners go out while in operation, turn all gas valves off. Open the lid and wait five
minutes before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions.
Do not use charcoal or lava rock in yourWeber 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.
TheWeber Gas Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
Liquid propane gas is not natural gas.The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a
liquid propane unit or liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your
warranty.
Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.
LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS ONLY:
Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue.
Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in
operation.
A dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your
liquid propane supplier. Do not use a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve.
Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and
the cylinder should be transported and stored accordingly.
If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder:
1. Move away from liquid propane cylinder.
2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Call your fire department.

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Warranty
Aluminum Castings, lifetime, 1 year paint
Porcelain Hood Section, 25 years
Burners, 10 years
Igniter, 3 years
Cooking Grates, 7 years no rust through
Flavorizer Bars, 5 years no rust through
Thermoplastic/Thermoset Parts,
10 years Excluding fading
All Remaining Parts, 5 years,
Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants
to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Grill
that it will be free of defects in material and
workmanship from the date of purchase as follows:
when assembled and operated in accordance with the
printed instructions accompanying it.
Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of
purchase.THEREFORE,YOU SHOULDRETAINYOUR
SALES SLIP OR INVOICE.
This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or
replacement of parts that prove defective under normal
use and service and which on examination shall
indicate, to Weber’s satisfaction, they are defective.
Before returning any parts, contact the Customer
service representative in your region using the contact
information sheet provided with your manual. If Weber
confirms the defect and approves the claim, Weber will
elect to replace such parts without charge. If you are
required to return defective parts, transportation
charges must be prepaid. Weber will return parts to the
purchaser, freight or postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or
operating difficulties due to accident, abuse, misuse,
alteration, misapplication, vandalism, improper
installation or improper maintenance or service, or
failure to perform normal and routine maintenance,
including but not limited to damage caused by insects
within the burner tubes, as set out in this owner’s
manual.
Deterioration or damage due to severe weather
conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes or
tornadoes, discoloration due to exposure to chemicals
either directly or in the atmosphere, is not covered by
this Limited 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 not liable for any special, indirect or
consequential damages. Some regions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.
Weber does not authorize any person or company to
assume for it any other obligation or liability in
connection with the sale, installation, use, removal,
return, or replacement of its equipment; and no such
representations are binding on Weber.
This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail.
WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO.
Customer Service Center
250 South Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60067-6241
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Danger & Warnings ................................ A-2
Warranty................................................. A-3
General Instructions ............................... A-5
Exploded View........................................A-6
Parts List ................................................ A-9
Assembly Instructions ............................ B-1
Installing Features..................................C-1
Operating ...............................................D-1
Lighting...................................................D-1
Manual Lighting...................................... D-2
Lighting the side Burner ......................... D-3
Cooking .................................................. D-4
Storage and/or Nouse ............................ D-4
Cleaning ................................................. D-4
Annual Maintenance .............................. D-5
General Maintenance............................. D-6
Replacing Main Burners......................... D-7
Crossover Ignition System Operations... D-8
Troubleshooting ...................................... D-9
Side Burner Troubleshooting .................. D-10
Contents

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General Instructions
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.
The natural gas supply is easy to use and gives you
more cooking control than charcoal fuel.
•These instructions will give you the minimum
requirements for assembling your Weber Gas
Barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully
before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Improper
assembly can be dangerous.
•Not for use by children.
•If there are local codes that apply to portable gas
grills, you will have to conform to them. If there are
no local codes, you must conform to the latest
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z
223.1.
•This Weber Gas Barbecue is designed for natural
(piped in city) gas only. Do not use liquid propane
(LP) bottled gas. The valves, orifices and hose are
for natural gas only.
•Do not use with charcoal fuel.
•Check that the area under the control panel and
the bottom tray are free from debris that might
obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
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 Standards CAN/
CGA-B149.1 (Installation Code for Natural Gas
Burning Appliances and Equipment).
Storage
•The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas
supply when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in
use.
•When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors,
the gas supply must be disconnected.
Operating
WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a
well-ventilated area. Do not use in a garage,
building, breezeway or any other enclosed area.
WARNING: Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue
under an unprotected combustible roof or
overhang.
WARNING:Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not
intended to be installed in or on recreational
vehicles and/or boats.
WARNING: Do not use combustible materials
within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides
of the grill.
WARNING:The entire cooking box gets hot
when in use. Do not leave unattended.
WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and
the fuel supply hose away from any heated
surface.
WARNING: Keep the cooking area clear of
flammable vapors and liquids, such as gasoline,
alcohol, etc., and combustible materials.
Gas SupplyTesting
•Disconnect your Weber Gas Barbecue when the
gas supply is being tested at high pressures. This
appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
•Turn OFF your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas
supply is being tested at low pressures. This
appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at the pressure equal to
or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

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1. Hinge Pin
2. Left Endcap
3. Shroud
4. Handle
5. Warm-Up Basket
6. Warming Rack
7. Cooking Grates
8. Flavorizer Bars
9. Cooking Box
10. 1/4-20 keps nut
11. Slide Out BottomTray
12. Catch pan holder
13. Catch pan
14. Left Frame
15. Left Trim Piece
16. Work Surface
17. FrontPanel
18. Hinge Rod
19. Left Swing-Up Work Surface
20. Caster Frame
21. 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts
22. Bottom Shelf
23. Frame Connectors
24. Casters
25. Wheels
26. Hubcap
27. Hair Pin Cotter
28. Thermometer
29. Right Endcap
30. Burner Control Knobs
31. Control Panel
32. Ignitor Button
33. Control Panel Hardware
34. Side Burner
35. Crossover tube
36. Front and Back Burners
37. Center Burner
38. Manifold Hardware
39. Manifold
40. Manifold Support Bracket
41. Spider Stopper Guards
42. Disposable Drip Pan
43. Back Panel
44. 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts
45. Igniter
46. Right Frame
47. RightTrim Piece
48. Right Swing-Up Work Surface
49. Nylon Washer
50. Wheel Frame
51. Hose
52. Axle

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© 1999 Weber-Stephen Products Co., Weber, the silhouette, 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.
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Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Hammer
7/16 open-end or an adjustable wrench
Pliers
Block of wood
Lid - 1
Cooking Box - 1
Cooking grates - 2
Control panel - 1
Wheel Axle - 1
Left Frame - 1
Right Frame - 1
Wheel Frame - 1
Caster Frame - 1
Frame Connectors - 2
Left Trim Piece - 1
Right Trim Piece - 1
Work Surface - 1
Left Swing-Up Work Surface - 1
Right Swing-Up Work Surface
Hinge Rod - 2
Bottom Shelf - 1
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Warming Rack - 1
Warm-Up Basket - 1
Flavorizer Bars - 5
Front Panel - 1
Back Panel - 1
Bottom tray - 1
Catch Pan Holder - 1
Catch-Pan - 1
Disposable Drip Pans - 2
Thermometer - 1
Wheels - 2
Casters - 2
Manifold Support Bracket - 1
Burner Control Knobs - 3
Hinge Pins (1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) - 2
2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 2 inch bolts) - 5
1/2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1/2 inch bolts) - 8
Keps Nut (1/4 x 20 Keps Nut) - 1
Nylon Washers - 13
Cotter Pin - 2
Hubcaps - 3
Control Panel Hardware
(Phillips screws/washers) - 2
Hose - 1

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Assemble wheel frame
You will need: axle rod, two wheel hubcaps, two
wheels, wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood.
Place one end of the axle rod on the block of wood (or
other protected surface). Tap one hubcap onto the end
of the axle rod. Slide one wheel onto the axle, WEBER
name facing out. Next, slide the other end of the axle
rod through the wheel frame. Add the other wheel,
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 with the tabs inside
of the frame.
2) Slip washers on bolts, then insert bolts as shown
and tighten. (If you try to insert a bolt and there is
no hole, you have the left frame turned the wrong
way.Turn the left frame around.)
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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 bolt.
Insert the bolt through the frame and screw into frame
connector. Tighten bolt with wrench.
Repeat procedure with the other frame connector.
Continue frame assembly
You will need: caster frame and wheel frame.
Place the caster frame onto the tabs of the left frame,
so that the swing table locking bracket (1) is to the rear.
Place the wheel frame onto the tabs of the right frame,
so that the swing table locking bracket is to the rear
(2). The leg tabs must be on the inside of the frames.
(1)
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Add front panel
You will need: frame assembly, front panel, two 1/2
inch bolts, two nylon washers, and a 7/16 or adjustable
wrench.
Place the front panel with the matchlight hole(1) down
and to your right against the inside frame assembly as
shown in illustration.
Add washer to bolt. Insert bolt through the front panel
and into the frame. Insert bolt on other end through the
front panel and the frame. Tighten bolts.
Add back panel
You will need: frame assembly, back panel, two 1/2
inch bolts, two nylon washers, and a 7/16 or adjustable
wrench.
Place the back panel against the inside frame assem-
bly as shown in illustration.
Add washer to bolt. Insert bolt through the back panel
and into the frame. Insert bolt on other end through the
back panel and the frame. Tighten bolts.
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Insert casters
You will need: frame assembly and two casters.
Push the casters firmly into the inserts in the ends of
the caster frame.
(1)
(2)
Add cooking box (assembly)
You will need: frame assembly, cooking box (assem-
bly), 2 inch bolt, nylon washer, keps nut, pliers and a 7/
16 inch or adjustable wrench.
Place the cooking box (assembly) in the frame assem-
bly so the burner tubes(1) are under the frame
brace(2).
Slide the cooking box (assembly) to the left within the
frame assembly.Add the nylon washer to the bolt.
Insert the bolt through the cooking box and frame with
the head of the bolt outside the box. Add the keps nut.
Tighten by holding the bolt with pliers while you tighten
the nut with a wrench.

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Your Weber Gas Grill Manifold assembly consisting of
gas manifold, valves 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 the valves fit into the ends of the burners?
3) Are the wing nuts under the burner assembly hand
tight? Do not tighten with pliers.
If you answered YES to 1, 2 and 3, the burners are
correctly aligned. If you answered NO, the burners are
misaligned. Contact the Customer Service Represen-
tative in your region using the contact information
sheet provided with your manual. Do not use grill.
Install Gas Supply
General Specifications for Piping
Note - Contact your local municipality for building
codes regulating outdoor gas barbecue installa-
tions. In absence of Local Codes, you must con-
firm to the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1.WE REC-
OMMENDTHATTHIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY
A PROFESSIONAL.
Some of the following are general requirements taken
from ANISI Z223.1 latest edition for complete specifi-
cations.
■This barbecue is designed to operate at 7 inches of
water column pressure (.2526 psi).
■A manual shut-off valve must be installed outdoors,
immediately ahead of the quick disconnect.
■An additional manual shut-off valve indoors should
be installed in the branch fuel line in an accessible
location near the supply line
■The quick disconnect connects to a 3/8 inch NPT
thread from the gas source. The quick disconnect
fitting is a hand-operated device that automatically
shuts OFF the flow of gas from the source when the
barbecue is disconnected
■The quick disconnect fitting can be installed horizon-
tally, or pointing downward. Installing the fitting with the
open end pointing upward can result in collecting
water and debris.
■The dust covers (supplied plastic plugs) help keep
the open ends of the quick disconnect fitting clean
while disconnected.
■Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to
the action of natural gas when connections are made.
■The outdoor connector must be firmly attached to
rigid, permanent construction.
WARNING: Do not route the 12 foot hose under
a deck.The hose must be visible.
Gas supply
Shut off
Locking shut off
Inside wall
Outside wall
Quick Disconnect
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Install igniter
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.
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 the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the
igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.
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Gas Line Piping
■If the length of the line required does not exceed 50
feet, use a 5/8" O.D. tube. One size larger should be
used for lengths greater than 50 feet.
■Gas piping may be copper tubing, type K or L;
polyethylene plastic tube, with a minimum wall thick-
ness of .062 inch; or standard weight (schedule 40)
steel or wrought iron pipe.
■Copper tubing must be tin-lined if the gas contains
more than 0.3 grams of hydrogen sulfide per 100 cubic
feet of gas.
■Plastic tubing is suitable only for outdoor, under-
ground use.
■Gas piping in contact with earth, or any other
material which may corrode the piping, must be
protected against corrosion in an approved manner.
■Underground piping must have a minimum of 18"
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 ANSI Z223.1
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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Check that all burner valves are off
You will need: burner control knobs.
Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you should
check to be sure that they are turned OFF. 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. If they do turn continue
turning them clockwise until they stop, then they are
off. Proceed to the next step.
Connect flexible hose to manifold
You will need: the 12 foot natural supply hose and a 3/
4 inch wrench.
Thread fitting end of hose onto manifold. Tighten with
wrench.
Install manifold bracket
You will need: manifold bracket.
Hook the bracket(2) onto the manifold at the center
burner valve. Place your hand underneath the bracket.
Lift the manifold, bracket and cooking box slightly, then
hook the tab of the bracket onto the frame brace(1).
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Install the slide out bottom tray
You will need: the slide out bottom tray(1), catch pan
holder(2), catch pan and one disposable drip pan.
Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in
the slide out bottom tray. The front of the catch pan
holder must be on the same side as the finger
grip(1) of the bottom tray.
Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the
cooking box with finger grip toward you(1).
WARNING: Do not line bottom tray with alumi-
num foil. It can cause grease fires by trapping the
grease and not allowing grease to flow into the
catch pan.
Put the disposable drip pan into the catch pan.
Slide the catch pan into the catch pan holder with its
finger grip towards you(1).
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Install control panel 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 Phillips screw-
driver until snug. Do not overtighten.
3) Push each of the burner control knobs onto their
valve.
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Install Lid
You will need: lid, two hair pin cotters(1) and two hinge
pins(2).
Place lid on top of the cooking box. Align the hinges at
the rear of the barbecue. Insert hinge pins through the
hinges from the outside. Insert hair pin cotters into the
small holes in the hinge pins.
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Installing Features
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Install the right end trim piece with tool holders
and right swing-up work surface
You will need: Right trim piece with tool holders, right
swing-up work surface, swing-up work surface rod, one
1/2 inch bolt, one nylon washer and a wrench
1.) Start the right end trim piece into the frame as
shown, do not push the trim piece in all of the
way and do not add bolt yet.
2.) Slide the swing-up work surface rod through the
holes at the top of the swing-up work surface.
3.) Insert one end of the swing-up work surface rod
into the hole in the frame.

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View from underneath
View inside of control panel
4.) While holding swing-up work surface in position,
insert the other end of the swing-up work surface
rod into the right end trim piece (1). Push the trim
piece into the frame as shown, making sure that
the tab on the back underside piece of the trim
piece is snapped into the slot in the rear frame (2).
5.) Add a washer to the bolt and insert it through the
front hole in the frame and the hole in the trim
piece. Tighten with a wrench.
To raise swing-up work surface: Lift table all the way up
and slide it to the left, then lower table until you feel it
lock in the up position.
To lower swing-up work surface: Lift table up until it
disengages and slide it to the right. Then lower it all the
way down so that the locking pin on the right side of
the table fits into the locking bracket on the leg, which
will secure the table in the down position.
Do not use the swing-up work surface as a cutting
board.