Weber SUMMIT 600 User manual

NOTICE TO INSTALLER:These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.
WARNING: Follow all leak check
procedures carefully in this manual prior to
barbecue operation. Do this even if
barbecue was dealer assembled.
WARNING: Do not try to light this appliance
without reading "Lighting" instructions
section of this manual.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
FORYOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, immediately call your
gas supplier or your fire department.
FORYOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
SUMMITTM 400 & 600
Natural Gas Barbecues
Step-By-Step Guide
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CANADIAN GAS ASSOCIATION
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INSTALL GAS SUPPLY
Figure 1 The quick disconnect is
installed above ground
Shut off
Locking
shut off
Quick Disconnect
Male fitting
To barbecue
Outside wall
Inside wall
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 ANSI Z223.1. WE RECOMMEND THAT
THIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL.
Some of the following are general requirements taken
from ANSI Z223.1, for gas supply installations. Refer to
ANSI Z223.1 latest edition for complete specifications.
■This barbecue is designed to operate at 4.5 inches
of water column pressure (.1625 psi). Use only the
regulator with the cooking module.
■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
horizontally, 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.
Typical natural gas supply installation. Figure 1.
Gas line piping
■If the length of 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
thickness 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,
underground 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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REMOVE PACKAGED
CONTENTS
TOOLS NEEDED
SUPPLIES NEEDED
7/16 and 3/4 inch open end or an adjustable wrench
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.")
Note - The hardware size of nuts, bolts and screws is
given. For example "1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt" means a bolt
1/4 inch in diameter with 20 threads to the inch, 2 inches
long. On a small screw for example, "6-32 x 1/2 inch
screw" means a number 6 screw, with 32 threads to the
inch, 1/2 inch long.
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 1-888-33-SUMMIT
(1-888-337-8664) to receive immediate assistance.
Have your owner’s manual and serial number of the
barbecue available for reference.
Cozy Heat Zone lid
Cooking grate
(2) (Summit 400)
(3) (Summit 600)
Flavorizer bar
(7) (Summit 400)
(11) (Summit 600)
Catch pan holder
Bottom tray
Hose
Wire bottom rack
Drip pan
Catch pan
Four tool holders

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CONNECT FLEXIBLE
HOSE TO REGULATOR
You will need: the 12 foot natural gas supply hose and a
3/4 inch or adjustable wrench.
Thread fitting end of hose onto manifold. Figure 2.
Tighten with wrench.
Figure 2
a)
b)
INSTALL SPLASH
GUARDS
You will need: two splash guards
Position splash guard, flanges to the rear, at the back
of the cooking box assembly. Figure 3 (a). Insert both
wire ends into the mounting holes in the cooking box.
Figure 3.
Note:You will have to bend the splash guards slightly to
fit into the mounting holes.
Position the second splash guard, flanges facing you, at
the front of the cooking box assembly. Insert both wire
ends into the mounting holes in the cooking box.
Figure 3.
Figure 3
(a)
(b)
Flanges at the
back of the
splash guards
Mounting holes
Splash guards

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Figure 4
Figure 5
Splash guards open for use. Figure 4.
Splash guards closed for storage. Figure 5.
INSTALL FLAVORIZER
BARS
You will need: seven (Summit 400) or eleven (Summit 600)
flavorizer bars
Set the Flavorizer bars front to back over the burners in
the slots of the Flavorizer Bar/cooking grill support.
Figure 6 (a).
Figure 6
Flavorizer Bar/cooking grill
support
Flavorizer Bar
Slot

INSTALL BOTTOM TRAY
You will need: Bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch pan,
and one drip pan.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Note: It may be easier to install the catch pan holder by
removing the catch pan from the holder.
Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in the
bottom tray. Figure 9.
Figure 10
Slide the bottom tray into the mounting slots under the
bottom of the cooking box with the finger grip of the catch
pan toward you. Figure 10.
CAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum
foil. It can cause grease fires by trapping the grease
and not allowing grease to flow into the catch pan.
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ADD COOKING GRATES
Figure 7
You will need: two (Summit 400) or three (Summit 600)
cooking grates.
The open “U” of the cooking grill goes down. Set the
cooking grates in place next to each other. Figure 7.

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Figure 11
Put the foil drip pan into the catch pan.
Mounting
slots
View from front of the Cooking Box
Tabs of
bottom tray
ADD ACCESSORY RACK
You will need: accessory rack.
Set the bottom rack between the two bottom connectors.
Figure 12.
Figure 12
ADD TOOL HOLDERS
You will need: four tool holders.
Place the tool holder under the control panel and over the
front panel. Figure 13 (a). Set the tool holder on top of the
front panel and slide it to the left.
Figure 13

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CHECK THAT BURNERS
ARE OFF
Figure 14
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 14.
Figure 15
Male fitting
To barbecue
Quick disconnect
engaged
Collar
Locking shut off
Outside house wall
(a)
(b)
CONNECT GAS SUPPLY
 WARNING
Make sure all burner control knobs are in
the OFF position, including the side burner,
if the barbecue has a side burner.
To connect the natural gas supply, slide back the collar
of the quick disconnect. Push male fitting of the hose
into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure.
Figure 15 (a). Slide the collar closed. Figure 15 (b). If it
does not engage or lock, repeat procedure. Gas will not
flow unless the quick disconnect is properly engaged.

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Front edge of the
control panel
Put your fingers under the front edge of the control panel
and lift up and pull evenly toward you. Figure 18 (a).
The control panel is separate from the front panel. The
control panel needs to be removed before the front panel
can be removed. Figure 17.
Pull the front panel up and out of the cooking box
assembly. Figure 19.
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
(a)
Figure 19
Burner control knobs
Ignition button
Front Panel
Control Panel
Front panel
Control
panel
Front
panel
 WARNING
This gas connections of your Weber Gas
Barbecue have been factory tested. We do
however recommend that you leak check all
gas connections before operating your
Weber Gas Barbecue.
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
Remove control panel and front panel
Take off all 4 (Summit 400) or 6 (Summit 600) burner
control knobs.
Pull up on the ignition buttons until they stay in the up
position. Figure 16.

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Manifold
a) c)
d)
Manifold
Figure 20
b)
Manifold
a)
c)
Manifold
Summit 400
Summit 600
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
(CONTINUED)
WARNING:You should check for gas leaks every
time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.
You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag or
brush to apply it.
Turn on gas supply.
Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap
and water solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles
form or if a bubble grows there is a leak.
Note - Since some leak test solutions, including soap and
water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be
rinsed with water after checking for leaks.
WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak checking.
Check:
a) Left valves to manifold connection. Figure 20 (a).
b) Center valves to manifold connection. Figure 20 (b).
c) Right valves to manifold connection. Figure 20 (c).
d) Hose to manifold connection. Figure 20 (d)
WARNING: If there is a leak at connection 20 (d)
turn OFF the gas and retighten the fitting with a
wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water
solution.
If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn
OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact your dealer.
 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
leaks.This will result in a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death and damage to property.