[] Heavy.Duty Gas Grill OWNER'S ASSEMBLY AND MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Y,,','I±W ;] _ I I _ [r_ HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IF THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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 A FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL. FOR YOUR SAFETY: IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance 2. Extinguish 3.
TABLE General Warnings Installation OF CONTENTS .............................................. and LP Cylinder Specifications Connecting and Safe Use .............. LP Cylinder and Hose / Regulator to Grill ................ Leak Testing ................................................. 3 4-6 6-7 8-9 Pre-start Check List ............................................. Lighting Instructions Operating ......................................... Grill and Helpful Hints ...............................
GENERAL WARNINGS Never use natural gas in a unit designed • Never use charcoal • Leak test all connections each tank refill. • Never check for leaks using a match or open flame. CAUTION! briquets or lighter fluid in a gas grill. before first use, even if grill was purchased Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, propane. Use caution and common fully assembled and after etc. may prevent the detection of sense when testing for leaks.
FOROUTDOORUSEONLY.DONOToperateindoors or in an enclosedareasuch as a garage, shed or breezeway. Useyour grill OUTDOORSin a well ventilated spaceaway from dwellings or other buildings to and toxic vapors. We recommend your grill prevent dangers associated with gas accumulation be situated at least 10 feet (3.1 m) from buildings. Maintain a minimum clearance of 24 inches (61 cm) between all sides of grill and walls or other combustible material.
CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS: When purchasing or exchanging a cylinder for your gas grill, it must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S.
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; • 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.
Never use your grill without leak testing all gas connections "Leak Testing" in this manual for proper procedures. The pressure regulator and hose assembly and hoses. See the section on supplied with your gas grill must be used. • 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.
LEAK TESTING: To prevent fire or explosion hazard: • DO NOT smoke or permit ignition • Perform • Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame. • Never perform a leak test while the grill is in use or while grill is still hot. test OUTDOORS sources in the area while conducting only in a well ventilated a leak test. area.
6. Check each place listed (A-K) for growing bubbles which indicates a leak. 7. Turn off gas supply at cylinder valve. 8. Turn on control knobs 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. 12. Turn off gas supply at cylinder valve until you are ready to use your grill. 13. Wash off soapy residue with cold water and towel dry. 14.
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. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Follow the instructions exactly. 1. OPEN THE GRILL LID before attempting to light a burner so that fumes the grill. An explosion could occur if grill lid is down. do not accumulate 2. Check that all burner control knobs and the cylinder valve are turned to the "OFF" 3.
LIGHTING THE SIDE BURNER: 1. Open lid before lighting side burner. 2. Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" position. 3. Push and turn side burner control knob to the "HIGH" 4. Press the electronic igniter on the main control hold for 3-5 seconds to light burner. 5. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn control knob to "OFF", wait 5 minutes to allow gas to dissipate and repeat lighting procedure. 6. To turn off, turn each control knob clockwise "OFF" position. position.
OPERATING THE GRILL: Never use Charcoal or Lighter Fluid inside your Gas Grill. Read and follow instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual. all warnings and BREAKING IN YOUR GRILL: • In manufacturing and preserving the components burner and cooking surfaces of your grill. of your grill, oil residue may be present on the • Before cooking on your grill for the first time you should preheat off these residual oils.
ROTISSERIE COOKING: • Your grill was pre-drilled from factory to include mounting holes for a rotisserie not use a rotisserie not specifically manufactured for this grill. • Read and follow all instructions • Do not use the side burner when using a rotisserie. provided with the rotisserie. Save instructions (sold separately). Do for future reference.
GRILL COOKING TIPS CLEANLINESS • Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water prior to handling food and after handling raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood. • When using a platter to carry raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood to the grill, make sure to wash the platter thoroughly with soap and hot water before placing cooked foods back on the platter or use different platters for raw and cooked foods.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: • Keep the appliance and liquids. free and clear of combustible • Keep the ventilation openings • Visually check burner flames for proper operation (see pictorial in "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care and Maintenance). Spiders or other insects can nest in the burner causing gas blockage. • For safe grilling and peak performance after extended periods of storage.
COOKING GRILLS • Clean with mild soap detergent and water. A brass bristled brush or a nylon cleaning pad can be used to remove residue from the stainless steel surfaces. Do not use steel wire bristles to clean the cooking grills. Steel can cause the finish to chip or crack. DO NOT use a commercial oven cleaner. HEAT DISTRIBUTION PLATES Periodically, it may be necessary to inspect and clean the heat distribution plate to prevent excess grease build-up. When the grill is cold, remove the cooking grill.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem: Possible 1. 2. Check LP cylinder fuel level. Bad electrode spark. Check to see if the grill will match light. Electrode or collector may need adjustment. 3. 4. 5. 6. Burner may not be properly seated. Burner may be obstructed. The cylinder valve may be closed. Regulator is not properly seated on cylinder valve. 1. Burner holes may be obstructed. "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" and Maintenance. 2. 3. Burner is improperly seated on control valve. Gas connections may be loose.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Your grill's serial number and model number, and the contact information for Brinkmann Customer listed on a silver label found on the back of the grill or on the grill body side, under the side shelf. These questions Question: Answer: causes: and answers are for your general knowledge, Why does my grill not light and may not be applicable Service, are to your model grill. properly? Always follow lighting instructions as listed on the control panel or in this manual.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Cleaning Stainless Steel Cooking Grills: Wash grills with a mild detergent and rinse with hot water before initial use and as needed. DO NOT use a commercial oven cleaner. For stubborn food residue, use a degreaser and fiber or brass cleaning brush. Cleaning Porcelain-Finished Cast-Iron Cooking Grills: Wash grills with a mild detergent and rinse with hot water before initial use and as needed. For stubborn food residue, use a degreaser and fiber or brass cleaning brush.
PARTS BAG CONTENTS Make sure you have all items listed under PARTS LIST and PARTS BAG CONTENTS you begin the installation process. PARTS BAG CONTAINS: Qty. 1 Hex nut wrench 1 1 14 2 2 before AA/I.5V Alkaline Screwdriver M6 X 12mm M8 X 15mm Qty. 2 Large star washers 14 Small star washers 2 Wheel axle bolts battery bolts hex head bolts M8 X 15mm shoulder 2 3 Wheel washers #8 self tapping screws bolts Hex nut wrench M6 X 12mm bolts AA/1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS A READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLING WE RECOMMEND TWO PEOPLE & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY OR OPERATING YOUR GRILL. WORK TOGETHER WHEN ASSEMBLING The estimated time of assembly for this grill is approximately 15 minutes.
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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. _IbCAUTION! Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear protective gloves if necessary. l Step 1 Assemble bottom cart shelf and right side cart panel by using two M6 X 12mm bolts (hand tighten only at this point). l 0 s t t t 7 / Step 2 Assemble bottom cart shelf and left side cart panel by using two M6 X 12mm bolts.
Step 3 With the help of a friend, turn the assembled cart over. Try to minimize the stress to the bottom plate. Locking Caster Step 4 Attach locking casters to the bottom of the left side cart panel. Tighten Hex Nut Wrench caster bolts securely using hex nut wrench provided in parts pack. I I I I I Step 5 Install the wheels as illustrated, by Tire Hubcap bolt Leg inserting the wheel axle bolts through the wheels, washers and right side panel axle holes.
Step 6 Snap wheel hub caps onto the outside of wheels as illustrated. Hubcap 'i Step o ® ® 7 With the help of a friend, turn the cart to its upright position. % Heat Shield Step 8 Attach tank heat shield to heat Tank Plate Heat Shield _ shield plate using one #8 self-tapping screw. /- Step 9 Attach front panel to lower left and right leg of cart assembly using two M6 X 12mm bolts and small star washers.
Step 10 Attach heat shield plate and front Heat Shield Plate [_ panel to the front of the cart frame assembly using two M6 X 12mm bolts with small star washers. 0 (C_:c;czzc3 ( c cccCCccccz3 c CCCCZCCCC_D ( Heat SPat; ed (_ CZZCZZZZ3 mm \ \ Step 11 Attach heat shield plate to the back of the cart frame assembly using two M6 X 12mm bolts with small star washers. ¢ Grease Cup Heat Shield Plate Step I I I I 12 Place grease cup in middle of hole in heat shield plate.
Note: When performing Step 13, Lift grill body from front and Grill Body Assembly rear panels to avoid injury to hands and fingers. Be sure to pass hose/regulator assembly above cart frame crossbar. Step 13 With the help of a friend, place grill body assembly on assembled cart frame. Grill body will rest on angled top of vertical supports. Align bolt holes located on the outside of the grill body assembly. Secure using four M6 X12mm bolts with small star washers.
Step IO 14 Attach side table assembly to left side of cart frame assembly. Slide side table assembly onto preattached shoulder bolts. Attach two M8 X 15mm shoulder bolts as illustrated and secure. II_ 0 Step 15 Attach side burner assembly to AI right side of cart frame assembly. Slide side burner assembly onto 0 preattached shoulder bolts. Attach two hex head M8 X 15mm bolts IQ! I, with large star washers as illustrated and secure with hex nut J _!_i_Ei_°_:_, j_;_ wrench provided. ..........
Step 16 Attach the hose heat shield to the right side of the cart frame using two #8 self-tapping screws. Hose Heat Shield i i i / i i i i i i i i i i i i o Step o J i i i i i i i i i i i 17 Remove two bolts and washers from the side burner valve. Insert the side burner valve assembly through the hole in the side burner front panel, then firmly seat the valve nozzle into the burner venturi. Hold in place while you perform Step 16.
Step 19 Attach side burner igniter lead wire to the electrode as illustrated. m Side Burner Ig Lead Electrode Step ® 20 Insert grease tray into opening on backside of grill. Make sure to slide tray onto tracks as illustrated.
Step 21 Place the porcelain coated heat distribution plates on lower level of grill body assembly directly above burners. Step IWarming _gGrills Heat Distribution Plates 22 Place porcelain Rack L ........................................................ cast iron cooking grills on support ribs directly above porcelain coated heat distribution plates. Step 23 ,Grooves Place warming rack in grooves so that it sits above the cooking grills.
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ACCESSORIES RIB RACK PROFESSIONAL SHISH-KABOB SKEWERS Chrome-plated rack can greatly increase the cooking capacity of your grill. Holds ribs, chicken halves, potatoes and corn vertically to triple cooking capacity. Allows smoke, steam and heat to penetrate food evenly. These heavy-duty, 18" shish-kabob skewers are extra-long for fabulous restaurant style kabobs. Made of rust resistant stainless steel to last for years.
ACCESSORIES 2-GALLON PAN & BASKET SET Restaurant-style aluminum fry pan with nickel plated wire straining basket is an essential toot for frying fish, chicken, french fries, onion rings and more. Strainer basket holder helps drain excess oil. Use outdoors with the Brinkmann Backyard Kitchen and avoid the mess and odor of frying indoors.
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