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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions 1 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, or breezeway. Keep clear of trees and shrubs. • Do not place this grill under or near windows or vents that can be opened into your home. • Cal Flame grills are not intended for installation in or on recreational vehicles or boats.
Safety Instructions 2 • To prevent fire and smoke damage, remove all packaging material before operating grill. • 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.
3 • 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 on the grill.
Installation / Assembly 4 Installation / Assembly Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction. 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.
5 Your Cal Flame grill is designed for easy installation into a noncombustible 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.
Installation / Assembly 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.
7 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 enclosure for an LP gas cylinder shall be vented by openings at level of the cylinder valve and at floor level. The effectiveness of openings for purposes of ventilation shall be determined with the gas supply cylinder in place.
Installation / Assembly 8 Natural Gas Converting Gas Grills IMPORTANT: Cal Flame G Series gas grills are manufactured to operate on liquid propane (LP). However, they 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.
9 2. Connect a suitable flex connector to the grill regulator. 4. Turn on the main gas supply and check all connections for leaks using soapy water as described in the leak testing procedure section. Warning: If you see bubbles in the soapy solution at any of the connections, turn off the gas supply and tighten the connection. If tightening the connection does not seal the leak, it may be necessary to replace the flex hose.
Installation / Assembly 10 3. On LP systems, remove the cylinder from the grill. 4. Call an authorized gas appliance service technician or an LP gas dealer. Do not use the appliance until the leak is corrected. 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.
Using Your Grill 11 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 accumulates on your grill and extend the life of your grill.
Using Your Grill 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.
13 • 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 the unit.
Using Your Grill 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.
Cleaning and Maintenance 15 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. These instructions describe the best way to care for your stainless steel.
Cleaning and Maintenance 16 Cleaning Products and Materials Avoid using these common cleaning products and materials – they will damage the surface of your stainless steel.
17 Thoroughly clean stains, food, and grime using a sponge or damp cloth with warm water and a mild dish soap. Use Fantastik or Formula 409 to remove heavier soil. 2. Rinse Thoroughly rinse all surfaces and dry them completely with a clean towel. Do not allow stainless steel to air dry. 3. Polish We strongly recommend that you apply a surface protectant to all exposed stainless steel surfaces.
Cleaning and Maintenance 18 Rust Removal It is a common misconception that stainless steel does not rust. It does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as ordinary steel (it stains less), but it is not stain-proof. If not properly protected and maintained, it can corrode, pit, and discolor. Because salt will accelerate rust and corrosion, grill or barbecue island owners who live near the beach need to be diligent in maintaining their stainless steel hardware.
19 Spiders and small insects occasionally inhabit or make nests in the burner tubes, obstructing the gas flow. Sometimes this results in a type of fire in and around the gas tubes called “flashback”. To reduce the risk of flashback, this procedure should be followed at least once a month or when your grill has not been used for an extended period of time. IMPORTANT: Prior to starting this procedure, turn OFF all of the gas control knobs, shut off the fuel supply, and disconnect the fuel line.
Cleaning and Maintenance 20 Steam Cleaning Your Grill Steam cleaning the interior of your grill is very effective and will not void your warranty. Portable hand-held steam cleaners are inexpensive and do not require chemicals. You can steam clean all parts of your Cal Flame grill, including the burners. When you are finished, make sure you wipe all surfaces down. If you spray the burners, ignite them and let them burn for about 10 minutes to prevent any water from accumulating inside them.
Appendix 21 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.
Appendix 22 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.
23 Yellow Flame Solution: Once the entire burner is operating, check the flame color to be sure that it is mostly blue. Some yellow at the tips may be present due to impurities in the fuel. If the flame is golden or yellow in color, the reason could be seasoning salts, oil film, or other foreign matter on the burner.
Appendix 24 Replacement Covers CVRBLT001 CVRBLT003 CVRBLT007 COVER, GRILL, MEDIUM, 2 OR 3 BURNER COVER, GRILL, MEDIUM, 4 BURNER COVER, GRILL, MEDIUM, 5 BURNER Removing and Replacing Burners 1. Disconnect or shut off the gas line connect to the grill. Wait until the burners cool down. 2. Open the hood and remove the grate and flame tamer on top of the burner you want to replace. 3. Through the access door underneath the grill, find the round stud and locking pin that locks the burner you want to remove.
25 LMS warrants the G3, G4, and G5 grill and associated hardware from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of purchase.
Appendix 26 to the original purchase price. Warranty repair and / or replacement is the sole discretion of LMS and this warranty does not cover costs therein, including but not limited to: freight, removal, re-installation, etc. This warrant is non-transferable and may not be extended beyond the above mentioned time frames under any circumstances, by any of LMS’s representatives.
27 LMS shall not be liable for loss of use of the barbecue grills or related hardware or other incidental or consequential costs, expense or damages, which may include, but are not limited to, removal of permanent deck or other custom fixtures or the necessity for crane removal. Any implied warranty shall have duration equal of the applicable warranty stated above. Legal Remedies This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
Appendix 28 Locating the Product Serial Number The serial number of your Cal Flame grill is located on the back and is visible when the hood is down. You will need this number to properly register your grill or cart and activate coverage. Write this information in the space provided below.
29 Appendix 2010 G Series Gas Grills LTR50001050, Rev. B www.calspas.
LMS Customer Service Department 1462 East Ninth Street Pomona, CA 91766 Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS Fax: 1-909-629-3890 www.calflamebbq.com California Proposition 65 Warning: Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm are found in and/or created by the combustion of natural gas, propane, butane and other fuels. Always operate this unit as described in the owner’s manual and in well ventilated areas. LTR50001050, Rev.