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IGNITER
OWNER’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING
NOTICE TO INSTALLER:
HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RESULT IF THESE WARNINGS AND
WITH THE GRILL OWNER FOR
INSTR
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL. DANGER FOR YOUR SAFETY: IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance at the LP cylinder a
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WARNING • Never use natural gas in a unit designed for liquid propane gas. • Never use charcoal briquets or lighter fluid in a gas grill. • Leak test all connections before first use, even if grill was purchased fully assembled and after each tank refill. • Never check for leaks using a match or open flame. CAUTION! Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the detection of propane. Use caution and common sense when testing for leaks. • Always keep gasoline, paint thinner, or othe
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WARNING • FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT operate indoors or in an enclosed area such as garage, shed or breezeway. • Use your grill OUTDOORS in a well ventilated space away from dwellings or other buildings to prevent dangers associated with gas accumulation and toxic vapors. We recommend your grill be situated at least 10 feet from buildings. • Maintain a minimum clearance of 24 inches (60 cm) between all sides of grill and walls or other combustible material. • DO NOT install in or on a recreati
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The cylinder must also be equipped with: • A shut-off valve terminating in a Type 1 gas cylinder valve outlet. • A Type 1 valve that prevents gas flow until a positive seal is obtained. • An arrangement for vapor withdrawal. • A collar to protect the cylinder shut off valve. • A safety relief device having direct communication with the vapor space of the cylinder. • A listed over-filling prevention device (OPD). WARNING • Turn off the cylinder valve when your grill is not in use. • Handle the t
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IGNITER WARNING FILLING THE LP GAS CYLINDER: • Allow only qualified LP gas dealers to properly fill or repair your LP gas cylinder. • New tanks should be purged prior to filling; inform LP gas dealer if you are using a new tank. • DO NOT allow the cylinder to be filled beyond 80% capacity. Over-filled tanks can create a dangerous condition. Over-filled tanks can build-up pressure and cause the relief valve to expel propane gas vapors. The vapor is combustible and if it comes in contact with a sp
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WARNING • Never use your grill without leak testing all gas connections and hoses. See the section on "Leak Testing" in this manual for proper procedures. WARNING The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with your gas grill is designed to work with an LP gas supply cylinder. • DO NOT attempt to connect it to any other fuel supply source such as a natural gas line. • DO NOT use any other pressure regulator/hose assembly other than the one supplied with your grill. • DO NOT attempt to adj
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DANGER LEAK TESTING: To prevent fire or explosion hazard: • DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test. • Perform test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated area. • Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame. • Never perform a leak test while the grill is in use. WARNING WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST: • After assembling your grill and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled. • Every time the LP gas cylinder is refilled or i
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6. Check each place listed (A -J) for growing bubbles which indicates a leak. 7. Turn OFF gas supply at cylinder valve. 8. Turn on control knob to release gas pressure in hose. 9. Turn control knobs to “off” position. 10. Tighten any leaking connections. 11. Repeat soapy water test until no leaks are detected. DO NOT use the grill if leaks cannot be stopped. Contact a qualified gas appliance repair service. 12. Turn OFF gas supply at cylinder valve until you are ready to use your grill. 13. Wash
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IGNITER WARNING Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual. WARNING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Follow the instructions exactly. 1. OPEN THE GRILL LID before attempting to light the burner so that fumes do not accumulate inside the grill. An explosion could occur if grill lid is down. 2. Check that burner control knob and the cylinder valve are turned to the OFF
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NOTE: Observe flame height when lit: Flame should be a Blue/Yellow color 2” between 1”–2” high. 1” 0” TURNING OFF THE GRILL: 1. Turn OFF the LP tank valve. 2. Turn burner control knob to the OFF position. NOTE: Turn off LP cylinder first to prevent gas from being left in the system under pressure. CAUTION! • The LP tank valve should always be in the off, or closed, position when the grill is not in use. To turn off the LP tank valve, turn knob clockwise until it stops. WARNING OPERATING THE GR
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CONTROLLING FLARE-UPS: • Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a gas grill. This adds to the unique flavor of cooking on a gas grill. Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and cause a dangerous situation for you or your grill. Excessive flare-ups result from the build-up of grease in the bottom of your grill. If this should occur, DO NOT pour water onto the flames. This can cause the grease to splatter and could result in serious burns or bodily harm. When grease fires occur close the l
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WARNING TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE: • Never move a grill when it is hot or when objects are on the cooking surfaces. • Make sure that cylinder valve is shut off. After moving the grill check that all gas connections are free of leaks. Check the venturi tubes to ensure they are properly connected to the valves and the orifices are inside the venturi tube. Follow the instructions listed below. BEFORE STORING YOUR GRILL: • Ensure that the fuel supply tank valve is fully closed. • Clean all surfaces.
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BURNER AND VENTURI • Although your burner is constructed of cast iron, it will rust as a result of the extreme heat and acids from cooking foods. Regularly inspect the burner for cracks, abnormal holes, and other signs of corro- sion damage. If found, replace the burner. • Venturi tube can become blocked by spiders and other insects building their nests. Blocked venturi tubes can prevent gas flow to the burner and could possibly result in a venturi fire. To clean the venturi, remove the ash gua
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TROUBLE SHOOTING: Problem: Possible Causes: • Burner will not light 1. Check LP cylinder fuel level. 2. Bad electrode spark. Check to see if the grill will match light. Electrode or collector may need adjustment. 3. Venturi may not be properly seated. 4. Venturi may be obstructed. 5. The cylinder valve may be closed. 6. Regulator is not properly seated on cylinder valve. • Fire at control knobs 1. Venturi is obstructed. See section on Cleaning and Maintenance of the Venturi. 2. Venturi is improp
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PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE • To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be kept clean and covered at all times when not in use. A grill cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252 or 1-800-527-0717 . • Wash cooking grill and heat shield with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat cooking grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. • Clean inside and outside of grill by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or ve
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IGNITER OFF HIGH LOW ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRILL. WE RECOMMEND TWO PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER WHEN ASSEMBLING THIS UNIT. The following tools are required to assemble this Brinkmann Gas Kettle Grill: • Pliers • Phillips & Flathead Screwdrivers • Adjustable Wrench PARTS LIST: 1 6 3 Legs with casters 1 Kettle Grill Body 2 7 1 Dome lid 1 Cooking grill 20.5” dia. 3 8 1 Grease cup 1 Heat shield 4 9 1 Bottom shel
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PARTS BAG CONTENTS Make sure you have all items listed under PARTS LIST and PARTS BAG CONTENTS before you begin the installation process. Your Parts Bag will include: PARTS BAG CONTAINS: 2 - Hood nuts 2 Hood Nuts 2 Flat washers 3 #8 X 3/8" Sheet metal screws 2 Hood bolts 3 Wing bolts 2 - Flat washer 3 - #8 X 3/8" Sheet metal screws 2 - Hood bolts 3 - Wing bolts 17
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Choose a good, cleared assembly area and get a friend to help you put your grill together. Lay cardboard down to protect grill finish and assembly area. Step 1 Place kettle grill body upside down as illustrated. Step 2 Slide all 3 legs with casters into leg supports. Align holes in lower leg with holes in leg supports. Do not tighten with #8 X 3/8” sheet metal screws until step 5. 18
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Step 3 Align bottom shelf/tank support with holes in the legs. Step 4 Insert wing bolts through holes in legs into bottom shelf/tank support. NOTE: When securing wing bolts, twist legs for proper alignment with bottom shelf/tank support. Step 5 Secure legs into leg sockets using three #8 X 3/8” sheet metal screws. 19
