Installation / Assembly Cabinet Cut-out Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Gas Requirements and Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Leak Testing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LP Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Natural Gas . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions 1 Placement and Location • Cal Flame side burners 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 a side burner under or near windows or vents that can be opened into your home. • Cal Flame side burners are not intended for installation in or on recreational vehicles or boats.
Safety Instructions 2 Operation • Do not use side burner for other than intended use. • In the event that a burner goes out, turn burner knobs to the full OFF position and let it air out. Do not attempt to use the side burner until the gas has had time to dissipate. • Keep all electrical supply cords and the rotisserie motor cord away from the heated areas of the side burner. • Never use the side burner in windy conditions. If used in a consistently windy area a windbreak will be required.
3 • 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 side burner. Pressure may build up and cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the side burner. • Do not reach over your side burner when hot or in use.
Installation / Assembly 4 Installation / Assembly Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. 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 WIDTH DEPTH Model Description Width Depth BBQ08953P BBQ08852P Standard Side By Side Flat Burner Standard Single Flat Side Burner 24 ¼” 11 ½” 19 ¾” 17 ¾” Gas Requirements and Connection Gas Requirements and Connection IMPORTANT: The Cal Flame side burner 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 side burner.
Installation / Assembly 6 Leak Testing Procedure Perform a leak test at least once a year whether the gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not. In addition, whenever the gas cylinder is connected to the side burner or whenever any part of the gas system is disconnected or replaced, perform a leak test. As a safety precaution, remember to always leak test your side burner outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Never smoke or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing a leak test.
7 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 side burner 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.
Installation / Assembly 8 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.
Natural Gas 9 The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the national fuel gas code, ANSI Z223.1a-1998. Installation in Canada must be in accordance with the standard CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code. A licensed contractor or local gas company representative must perform all natural gas connections.
Installation / Assembly 10 Installing Side Burner with a Grill If you are installing a side burner in conjunction with a gas grill, install it in the following manner. 1. Assemble a 3/8” pipe nipple to the 3/8” pipe tee using Teflon tape or pipe sealant. Use only sealant that is approved for use on LP gas. 2. Install the pipe tee assembly to the grill intake pipe. Tighten assembly and align the branch opening of the tee with the hole of the cabinet. 3. Connect the flexible hose (male end) to the pipe tee.
11 To grill, located underneath and behind grill To side burner, located underneath behind burner. From Side Burner From Grill 3/8" Fittings To Propane Tank NOTE: You will need to use a gas rated sealer on gas connectors that are not flared. A Open barbecue door. Install hose with regulator on propane tank. Then connect the other end to "T" adapter. Make sure to use gas rated tape seal when installing adapter to insure proper seal.
CONTACT INFORMATION For customer service, please contact your authorized dealer immediately. If you need additional information and/or assistance, please contact: Customer Service Department 1462 East Ninth Street Pomona, CA 91766 Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS Fax: 1-909-629-3890 www.calflamebbq.com LTR50001082, Rev.