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This gas grill must be used only outdoors in a well-ventilated space and must not be used inside a
building, garage, screened-in porch, gazebo or any other enclosed area.
APPLY SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FROM CARTON
Serial No.
XXXXXX000000
MODEL NO.
PRO 500
WARNING
DANGER Do not try to light this appliance without
reading the “LIGHTING” instructions section of
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
this manual.
• Shut off gas to the appliance.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
• Extinguish any open fl
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2 All NAPOLEON gas grills are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001-2008 Quality Assurance Certificate. NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, and are assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak tested and test-fired at a quality test station. This grill has been thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging and shipping to ensure that you, the c
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3 WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual prior to operating grill. Safe Operating Practices • This gas grill must be assembled exactly according to the instructions in the manual. If the grill was store assembled, you must review the assembly instructions to confirm correct assembly and perform the required leak tests before operating the grill. • Read the entire i
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4 DIMENSIONS www.napoleongrills.com
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5 General Information This Gas Barbecue Is Certified Under Canadian And American National Standards, CSA 1.6a-2008 and ANSI Z21.58a-2008 respectively for Outdoor Gas Grills and should be installed to conform with local codes. In absence of local codes, install to the current CAN/CSA-B149.1 Propane Installation Code in Canada or to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 in the United States. If a rotisserie motor is used, it must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, i
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6 Cylinder Connection: Ensure the gas regulator hose is kink free. Remove the cap or plug from the cylinder fuel valve. Insert the black QCC1 regulator nipple onto the QCC1 fuel valve. Hand tighten clockwise. Do not use tools. Leak test all joints prior to using the grill. A leak test must be performed annually and each time a cylinder is hooked up or if a part of the gas system is replaced. If this grill is to be connected directly to a house propane gas supply line, follow the instructio
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7 Leak Testing Instructions WARNING! A leak test must be performed annually and each time a cylinder is hooked up or if a part of the gas system is replaced. WARNING! Never use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be certain no sparks or open flames are in the area while you check for leaks. Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or explosion, damage to property, serious bodily injury, or death. Leak testing: This must be done before initial use, annually, and whenever any gas com
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8 Lighting Instructions Side Burner Lights Igniter Left Left Centre Right Centre Rear Right Burner Burner Burner Burner Burner Off Position WARNING! Open lid WARNING! Ensure all burner controls are in the off position. Slowly turn on the gas supply valve. Main Burner Rear Burner Lighting Side Burner Lighting Lighting (if equipped) (optional) 1. Open grill lid 1. Open grill lid 1. Open burner cover. 2. Push and turn any main burner knob 2. Remove warming rack. 2. Turn side burner control to
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9 Cooking Instructions Initial Lighting: When lit for the first time, the gas grill emits a slight odor. This is a normal temporary condition caused by the “burn-in” of internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process and does not occur again. Simply run the main burners on high for approximately one-half hour. Main Burner Use: When searing foods, we recommend preheating the grill by operating all main burners in the high position with the lid closed for approximately 10 mi
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10 Infrared Side Burner Use: The gas grill should be located so that the side burner is protected from the wind, because the wind will adversely affect its performance. The side burner is equipped with a cooking grid which can be positioned at two different heights. The lower position can be used like any range top burner, for gravies, soups, etc. The higher position is for searing meats. (see instructions located on side burner lid). WARNING! Do not close the side burner lid while it is o
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11 Infrared Heat Most people don’t realize that the heat source we are most familiar with, our sun, warms the earth using mainly infrared energy. This is a form of electro-magnetic energy with a wavelength just greater than the red end of the visible light spectrum but less than a radio wave. This energy was discovered in 1800 by Sir William Herschel who dispersed sunlight into its component colors using a prism. He showed that most of the heat in the beam fell into the spectral region jus
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12 Cleaning Instructions WARNING! Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses when servicing your grill. WARNING! To avoid the possibility of burns, maintenance should be done only when the grill is cool. Avoid unprotected contact with hot surfaces. Ensure all burners are turned off. Clean grill in an area where cleaning solutions will not harm decks, lawns, or patios. Do not use oven cleaner to clean any part of this gas grill. Do not use a self-cleaning oven to clean cooking grids or
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13 Maintenance Instructions We recommend this gas grill be thoroughly inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service person. At all times keep the gas grill area free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation and combustion air. Keep the cylinder enclosure ventilation openings (located on the cart sides and at the front and back of the bottom shelf) free and clear from debris. WARNING! Always wear protective
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14 Burner: The burner is made from heavy wall 304 stainless steel, but extreme heat and a corrosive environ- ment can cause surface corrosion to occur. This can be removed with a brass wire brush. CAUTION! Beware of Spiders. Spiders and insects are attracted to the smell of propane and natural gas. The burner is equipped with an insect screen on the air shutter, which reduces the likelihood of insects building nests inside the burner but does not entirely eliminate the problem. A nest or
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15 Protection Of Infrared Burners: The infrared burners of your grill are designed to provide a long service life, though care must taken to prevent cracking of their ceramic surfaces. Fractures will cause the burners to malfunction. The following provides a few of the causes of cracks and the steps you can take to avoid them. Damage caused by failure to follow these steps is not covered by your grill warranty. 1. Impact with hard objects - Never allow hard objects to strike the ceramic. Ta
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16 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Low heat / Low flame For propane - improper lighting Ensure lighting procedure is followed carefully. All gas when valve turned to procedure. grill valves must be in the off position when the tank high. valve is turned on. Turn tank on slowly to allow pressure to equalize. See lighting instructions. For natural gas - undersized Pipe must be sized according to installation code. supply line. For both gases - improper Preheat grill with bot
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17 Problem Possible Causes Solution Burner output on “high” Lack of gas. Check gas level in propane cylinder. setting is too low. (Rumbling noise and Supply hose is pinched. Reposition supply hose as necessary. fluttering blue flame at burner surface.) Dirty or clogged orifice. Clean burner orifice. Spider webs or other matter in Clean out venturi tube. venturi tube. Propane regulator in “low flow” Ensure lighting procedure is followed carefully. All state. gas grill valves must be in the
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18 KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE TO VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. Ordering Replacement Parts Warranty Information MODEL: DATE OF PURCHASE: SERIAL NUMBER: (Record information here for easy reference) Before contacting the Customer Care Department, check the NAC Website for more extensive cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts replacement instructions at www.napoleongrills.com. Contact the factory directly for replacement parts and warranty claims. Our Customer Care Department i
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Ce gril doit être utilisé uniquement à l’extérieur, dans un endroit bien aéré et ne doit jamais être utilisé à l’intérieur d’un bâtiment, d’un garage, un gazebo, une véranda avec paramoustique, ou de tout autre endroit fermé. APPOSEZ LÉTIQUETTE DU NUMERO DE SERIE DU CARTON O N de série XXXXXX000000 O N DE MODÈLE PRO 500 AVERTISSEMENT DANGER Ne tentez pas d’allumer cet appareil avant d’avoir lu la section “INSTRUCTIONS SI VOUS DÉTECTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ : D’ALLUMAGE” de ce manuel. • Fermez
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20 Les grils à gaz NAPOLÉON sont fabriqués conformément aux normes strictes du Certificat d’assurance de qualité mondialement reconnues ISO 9001-2008. Les produits NAPOLÉON sont conçus avec des composantes et des matériaux de qualité supérieure, assemblés par des artisans qualifiés qui sont fiers de leur travail. Le brûleur et le montage de la soupape subissent un test de détection de fuites et d’allumage à une station de test de qualité et sont soigneusement inspectés par un technicien qu
