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LTR50001038, Rev. C
12/26/11
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Heat Distribution on the Cooking Grates . . 16 Safety Instructions Placement and Location . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . .Convection Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooking with the Rotisserie . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional Grill Accessories Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . Sear Zone Infrared Burner . . . .
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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. on the right side of the chassis. There is an area Placement and Location on the back cover of this manual where you can write down this information. • Cal Flame™ grills are designed for outdoor use only . • We recom
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2 • Never use the grill or side burner in windy • When using the grill, do not touch the grill rack, conditions. If used in a consistently windy area a burner grate, or immediate surroundings as these windbreak will be required. Always adhere to the areas become extremely hot and can cause burns. specified clearances listed in this manual. Use handles or knobs. • Never line the grill or side burners with aluminum • Only use dry pot holders and do not use a towel or foil. other bulky cloth in
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Built-in Construction 3 Built-in Construction Read these instruction before constructing your grill In this section: enclosure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in • Location of grill enclosure damage, injury, or death. • Construction materials LMS Inc . will not be held responsible for property damage, injury, or death as a result of locating a grill enclosure in a • Built-in dimensions non-approved location or using non-approved construction • Enclosure ventilation materials
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4 DEPTH WIDTH Built-in Dimensions Minimum DEPTH Clearance HEIGHT Plan the installation so that the electrical connection, The design of the outdoor cooking enclosure must gas shut-off valve, and pressure regulator are allow the LP gas cylinder to be connected and accessible inside the base enclosure. The gas valve disconnected and the connections inspected and shall be readily accessible for hand operation. A door tested. on the enclosure to gain access to the gas valve is There must be a m
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Built-in Construction DEPTH WIDTH Minimum DEPTH Clearance HEIGHT DEPTH WIDTH WIDTH DEPTH 5 HEIGHT Minimum WIDTH WIDTH Clearance Built-in Dimensions cont . 12” Minimum Distance Between Grill and Side Burner The dimensions shown below are for Cal Flame appliances only. Model Description Width Depth Screen Vents BBQ08953P Side By Side Flat Burner 24 ¼” 19 ¾” BBQ08852P Single Flat Side Burner 11 ½” 17 ¾” DEPTH HEIGHT DEPTH WIDTH WIDTH Minimum DEPTH Clearance DEPTH HEIGHT Top view of enclosure wi
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DEPTH WIDTH Minimum DEPTH Clearance HEIGHT DEPTH WIDTH WIDTH DEPTH WIDTH Minimum DEPTH Clearance HEIGHT DEPTH HEIGHT Minimum WIDTH WIDTH Clearance DEPTH 12” Minimum Distance Between Grill and Side Burner WIDTH WIDTH Screen Vents 6 Enclosure Ventilation DEPTH For proper ventilation, the base structure must be constructed using one of two designs: DEPTH HEIGHT Minimum WIDTH WIDTH Clearance HEIGHT An enclosure with one side open 1 12” Minimum Distance Between Grill and Side Burner WIDTH Screen Ve
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Built-in Construction Open barbecue door. Install hose with regulator on propane Items Included with Barbecue A tank. Then connect other end to "T" adapter. Make sure to 1) "T" adapter, 3/8" use gas rated tape seal when installing adapter to insure 2) 2 hose fittings, 3/8” proper seal. 3) Regulator with hose C B Grill "T" adapter, 3/8" Threaded To grill, located To side burner, located underneath and underneath behind burner. behind grill From Side Burner From Grill A Then take other end of "T
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8 Installation Installing the Transformer All grills with electrical components such as lights or a convection fan will require the transformer to be installed and plugged in before you can use it. This needs to be done before the grill is inserted in the island. When the transformer is attached to the grill chassis, use care in placing the grill in the island cutout to avoid hitting the transformer. 1. Remove the transformer and the metal screws from the plastic bag. 2. Place the grill on
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Installation 9 Installing Grills in Barbecue Installing the Rotisserie Islands Attach the two brackets to the sides of the grill, one on each side, using two screws as shown below. You will need a second person to help you to avoid damaging the grill, the transformer, or Slide the rotis motor on one of the brackets as your barbecue island . shown below. The rotis motor will work on either side of the grill. Before installing a grill or side burner in any island or cut out, make sure that t
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10 Gas Connection Gas Requirements and Connection IMPORTANT: The Cal Flame grill is manufactured to operate on liquid propane (LP). However, it can be converted to operate on natural gas (NG) by an authorized service technician. Consult your Cal Flame dealer for information on converting your gas grill. Owners must not convert their grills themselves . Attempting to convert the grill from LP to NG may result in serious injury and will void the warranty coverage . If you do not have an updat
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Gas Connection 11 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 1. One side of the enclosure shall be completely orifices have been sized for the gas pressure delive
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12 Natural Gas Requirements Connection Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas 1. Slide the grill forward to gain access to the supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the grill regulator and gas connection point in the rear. is manufactured for. 2. Remove the rear panel from the barbecue to IMPORTANT: Never connect the grill to an unregulated gain access to the regulator and gas connection gas supply. point. The installation of this appliance must conform 3. Connect a sui
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Using Your Grill 13 Using Your Grill Read all instructions before you operate your grill . We recommend you wash your entire grill with soap • Do not heat sealed containers such as cans or and water prior to lighting it for the first time. Oils jars on grills or side burners. Explosion may are used during the manufacturing process and some result resulting in injury or death. Any sealed residual oil may still be on the stainless steel parts container, such as a pressure cooker, must have o
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14 Grill Controls The controls shown below are for Cal Flame drop-in grills. Familiarize yourself with these controls before lighting your grill. The ON / OFF switch controlling the fan and halogen light is located on the control panel at the front lower left side. Barbecue Grills www.calflamebbq.com LTR50001038, Rev. C Using Your Grill
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Using Your Grill 15 Lighting the Burners Each time you light the grill, check the following: • Inspect the hose before using the grill. If there before each use. is excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is • Ensure the propane cylinder, regulator, and rub- cut, it must be replaced prior to using the grill. If ber hose are installed in a location not subject to you need a replacement hose, contact your Cal heating above 125º F (51º C). Flame dealer. • Ensure the burner flames burn evenly
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16 Heat Distribution on the Cooking Grates When you place food your Cal Flame grill, remember that the back of the grill tends to be hotter than the front. As your food cooks, you should periodically shift it to different spots on the cooking grates to ensure everything cooks evenly without burning. Convection Fan A convection grill has an internal fan that circulates heated air evenly throughout the grilling area when the hood is closed. Cooking in this way distributes heat more efficie
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Using Your Grill 17 Cooking with the Rotisserie The rotisserie cooks with the infrared back burner, Before you can use the rotisserie, you need to which provides intense searing radiant heat. The mount the brackets and motor to the grill. See location of the rotisserie and burner allows the page 9 for instructions. placement of a rotisserie-basting pan (NOT included) beneath the food to collect juices and drippings for basting and gravy. The rotisserie does not require an additional outl
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18 Optional Grill Accessories These grill accessories are optional and may be ordered directly from Cal Flame customer service. See page 21 for ordering information. Sear Zone Infrared Burner The Sear Zone infrared burner can be use in place of any regular burner. Producing intense infrared heat, it cooks quickly with searing heat to seal in juices. (Note: The Sear Zone infrared burner is NOT the same as the infrared back burner used with the rotisserie.) Instructions for installing the opti
