Performer Propane Igniter (whats needed)

[Phil L.]

i've had my performer for 4 years, but i have never used the propane igniter cause I've always just used a chimney..

to make it easier for my wife to use when i'm not home to cook, i thought i would hook up a propane canister..

but whats needed?

the only thing i see is the "HOSE" where i'm assuming it connects to a valve of some sort that connects to the canister? am i correct?

it look has a brass end, and a hole in the middle? dont i need anything else?

 

[ashish debroy]

I think you just screw in a canister and you're ready. There should be a small black knob under the flap on the front panel, which you turn to let air flow to the burner. Hit the igniter button and you should have fire!

 

[Kent Perry]

Phil,

If that doesn't work for you, take a picture and show us and the Performer owners can help you.

BTW, I use my chimney over the propane starter. I cut the propane in 5 minutes and I'm ready to dump ten minutes later.

 

[Mike Purnell]

Sounds like you're missing the tank valve attachment. Here's the manual from Weber:

http://www.weber.com/help/manuals.aspx

Hose should look like this:

 

[JSMcdowell]

What year is yoru performer ? You say you've had it 4 years, not sure if you bought it new.

On the newer models they use the small propane tanks, you just screw them in and light it.

As mentioned above, I throw my chimney on the propane starter for 5 minutes then cut it off.