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Installation / Assembly Cabinet Cut-out Dimensions............. 5 LP Gas .............................. 6 Natural Gas .......................... 8 Leak Testing Procedure................. 9 Installing the Grill in a Barbecue Island . . 10 Using Your Grill Grill Controls ........................ 11 Basic Grill Operation .................. 12 Electronically Lighting the Grill ......... 13 Manually Lighting the Grill ............. 14 Cleaning and Maintenance Stainless Steel....................... 15
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Safety Instructions 1 Safety Instructions WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Placement and Location Cal Flame grills are designed for outdoor use only. • Never locate this appliance in an enclosed room, under a sealed overhead structure, or in any type of enclosed area such as a garage, shed,
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2 • Before you start cooking, clean the entire grill thoroughly with hot, soapy water. This is necessary to remove residual solvents, oil and grease used in the manufacturing process. The grates should also be thoroughly cleaned in the same manner. Operation • Do not use grill for other than intended use. • In the event that a burner goes out, turn burner knobs to the full OFF position, fully open the grill hood and let it air out. Do not attempt to use the grill until the gas has had time
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Safety Instructions 3 garments while using your grill. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury. • When using the grill, do not touch the grill rack, burner grate, or immediate surroundings as these areas become extremely hot and can cause burns. Use handles or knobs. • Only use dry pot holders and do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders used on hot surfaces can cause burns. • Do not heat any unopened glass or metal container of food
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4 Installation / Assembly Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children under the age of five. Your dealer can provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your equipment. We recommend the installation, adju
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Installation / Assembly 5 Cabinet Cut-out Dimensions Your Cal Flame grill is designed for easy installation into a non- combustible enclosure. The supporting deck or counter must be flat and level. When determining the final location of your grill, adequate cross ventilation must be present to prevent gas from being trapped in the event of a leak. The drawings below show the different types of cabinet cut-out dimensions for gas grills and accessories. Grill Model Width Depth Height G3 Thre
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6 LP Gas Tank Requirements For plumbed-in LP installation, use a convertible regulator and set it for LP gas. Maximum line pressure for plumbed-in propane is 14” WC (3.5 kPa). Minimum line pressure for propane is 11” WC. The grill unit must be used with the gas pressure regulator. The regulator will control and maintain a uniform gas pressure in the manifold. The burner orifices have been sized for the gas pressure delivered by the regulator. WARNING: Attempting to operate the grill unit w
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Installation / Assembly 7 The maximum fuel capacity is 20 lbs. of propane, or 5 gallons. Full cylinder weight should be approximately 38 lbs. (43.7 lbs. nominal water capacity.) Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full. Place the dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane. LP Gas Hook Up An encl
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8 Natural Gas Requirements Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the grill is manufactured for. IMPORTANT: Never connect the grill to an unregulated gas supply. The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the national fuel gas code, ANSI Z223.1a-1998. Installation in Canada must be in accordance with the standard CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code. A licensed contractor
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Installation / Assembly 9 Leak Testing Procedure Perform a leak test at least once a year whether the gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not. In addition, whenever the gas cylinder is connected to the regulator or whenever any part of the gas system is disconnected or replaced, perform a leak test. As a safety precaution, remember to always leak test your grill outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Never smoke or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing a leak test. Do
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10 Installing the Grill in a Barbecue Island You will need a second person to help you to avoid damaging the grill or your barbecue island. Before installing a grill in any island or cut out, make sure that the opening is not bigger than the outside frame of the grill unit. The grill should rest on the lip of the frame. Pay careful attention to the location of the gas line. It should be routed away from sources of heat and should make as few bends as possible. Check to see if the gas l
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Using Your Grill 11 Using Your Grill Read all instructions before you operate your grill. We recommend you wash your entire grill with soap and water prior to lighting it for the first time. Oils are used during the manufacturing process and some residual oil may still be on the stainless steel parts of your grill. Washing will reduce the possibility of discoloration. We also recommend you keep your grill covered when not in use. This will minimize the amount of dust and dirt that accumula
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12 Basic Grill Operation Before lighting, make sure all burner controls are off. Do not attempt to light the burners if the smell of gas is present. Check the connection with a soap and water solution after attaching the hose. For LP units, make sure there is gas in the tank and it is sitting upright. For natural gas units, make sure the shut off valve is on. 1. Make sure the drip tray is in place. 2. Light the grill burners using the instructions on the previous page. 3. Turn the control
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Using Your Grill 13 Each time you light the grill, check the following: • Inspect the hose before using the grill. If there is excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to using the grill. If you need a replacement hose, contact your Cal Flame dealer. • Ensure the area around the barbecue is clear of flammable substances such as gasoline, yard debris, wood, etc. • Ensure there is no blockage of the airflow through the vent space located below the face of t
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14 Manually Lighting the Grill WARNING: Do not use standard matches or cigarette lighters to perform match lighting procedures. Serious burns can occur and lighters can explode. 1. Open the hood. 2. If you have just attempted to light the burner, allow five minutes for any accumulated gas to dissipate. 3. Slide out the drip tray from the grill. 4. Keep your face as far away from the burners as possible. 5. Light and insert a long stem match, holding it near the burner ports. 6. Push in and
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Cleaning and Maintenance 15 Cleaning and Maintenance Clean internal parts of the grill regularly as determined by the amount of use and foods cooked. The entire grill should be cleaned at least once a year. In addition, keep the area around your grill clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. If your LP-gas grill is placed in a stationary barbecue island, keep the access door for
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16 Stainless Steel Do NOT use wire wool pads, scrappers, harsh abrasive, scoring materials, bleaches, or harsh cleaners on your grill, or allow salt and vinegar mixtures to remain in contact for a long period of time. This will cause scratching, scoring, rusting and pitting. We recommend that you clean stainless steel components with a cleaner that is approved for stainless steel and only clean when the grill is cool and in indirect light. Never use steel wool. Covering Your Grill When not
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Appendix 17 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem: Smell of gas is present Solution: Check for loose connections in the gas line. Perform a leak test following the procedure described in this manual. Problem: Burner does not ignite Solution: Use the following procedure with the figure below. Check the position of the sparker tip. It should be pointing forward towards the front of the burner. • Make sure there is a blue spark at the electrode tip to the burner. • Make sure the igniter wire is conn
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18 Problem: Plugged orifice Solution: Unplug the orifice as follows: • Remove cooking grills, flame tamer and grease tray. • Remove burners from the bottom of the firebox by pulling the cotter pin from beneath the burner peg using a standard screwdriver or needle nose pliers. • Carefully lift each burner up and away from the gas orifice. • Remove the orifice from the control valve. • Gently clear any obstruction with a fine wire. • Reinstall the orifice, reinstall the burners over the orifi
