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 Griddle Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Grill Lid . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions 1 Placement and Location The Cal Flame hibachi grill is 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 hibachi grills are not intended for installation in or on recreational vehicles or boats.
Safety Instructions 2 • 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. Operation • Do not use the hibachi grill for other than intended use. • Never use the hibachi grill if the drip pan is not properly installed. Drip pan should be pushed all the way in under the grill. Fire or explosion can result from an improperly installed drip pan.
3 Do not heat any unopened glass or metal container of food on the hibachi grill. Pressure may build up and cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the grill. • Do not reach over your hibachi grill or any other surfaces when hot or in use. Maintenance and Repair • Spiders and other insects can nest in the burners and block the gas and airflow to the burner ports. This creates a dangerous condition that can result in a fire behind the valve panel.
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 hibachi grill is designed for easy installation into a non-combustible enclosure. The supporting deck or counter must be flat and level. When determining the final location of your hibachi 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 the hibachi grill. Width Depth Height 22 7/8” WIDTH 22 ¼” 9 ¼” DEPTH HEIGHT Hibachi Grill LTR50001096, Rev.
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 Requirements Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the grill is manufactured for. IMPORTANT: Never connect the grill to an unregulated gas supply. 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.
9 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 regulator 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 grill outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Never smoke or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing a leak test. Do not use a flame, such as a lighted match to test for leaks.
Installation / Assembly 10 Installing the Grill in a Barbecue Island You may 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. The grill should rest on the lip of the frame. Pay careful attention to the location of the gas line. It should be routed away from sources of heat and should make as few bends as possible.
11 If you need to remove the griddle for cleaning or maintenance, you need to replace it as shown below. The griddle is positioned at a slight incline to allow grease to run off to the drain. Grill Lid The grill lid is attached to the unit by two hinges on each side. Each hinge has a detachable hinge pin that removes easily when pulled out. Always keep the grill lid up while burners are lit. Never put the lid down when using the grill. This will cause the lid to warp and discolor.
Using Your Grill 12 Using Your Grill Read all instructions before you operate your hibachi grill. 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.
13 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 next page. 3.
Using Your Grill 14 Each time you light the grill, check the following: • 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 grill 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.
15 WARNING: Do not use standard matches or cigarette lighters to perform match lighting procedures. Serious burns can occur and lighters can explode. 1. Lift the cover. 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 16 Cleaning and Maintenance To ensure safe and proper maintenance, we recommend you follow these directions carefully. 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.
17 • • • • • • • • • • • CLR Lime-Away Oven cleaner Cleansers such as Ajax or Comet Ammonia Bleach Chlorine Steel wool pads Wire brushes Scrapers Pumice We recommend these products for cleaning your stainless steel: • • • • • Mild dish detergent such as Dawn Formula 409 Fantastik Sheila Shine (exterior ONLY) WD-40 (exterior ONLY) We have had best success with Sheila Shine, but WD-40 works very well too. Sheila Shine is available in some hardware stores; WD-40 is widely available.
Cleaning and Maintenance 18 1. Clean 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.
19 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 owners who live near the beach need to be diligent in maintaining their stainless steel hardware.
Cleaning and Maintenance 20 Use a wire brush to clean the outer surface of each burner to remove food residue and dirt. Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire such as an opened paper clip. Inspect each burner for damage (cracks and holes). If any damage is found, replace the burner and discontinue grill usage. Upon reinstallation, inspect the gas valve orifices for cleanliness and condition and the location of the igniters. When you replace the burners, you do not need to replace the keeper pins.
Appendix 21 1. Disconnect or shut off the gas line connect to the grill. Wait until the grill and burners are cool. 2. Remove the cover and the griddle. 3. Pull the grill forward partly out of the cut-out. 4. Through the access behind the grill, find the round stud and locking pin that locks the burner you want to remove. (See picture at right.) 5. Carefully remove locking pin. the 6.
Appendix 22 Troubleshooting 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.
23 Plugged orifice Solution: Unplug the orifice as follows: • Remove griddle 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.
Appendix 24 Problem: 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.
Converting from LP to NG 25 All Cal Flame grills are manufactured as standard liquid propane (LP) grills and can be converted to burn natural gas (NG). There are two steps required to convert a grill from LP to NG. You must perform both steps. Step 1: Switching the regulator behind the grill Step 2: Changing the burner orifices The kit contains two orifices to convert main burners. Your kit will have only the parts you need to convert your grill.
Appendix 26 Step 1: Switching the regulator behind the grill The regulator in the image below has been removed from a grill to illustrate this procedure. 1. Remove the LP gas line. 2. Remove the cap fitting from the end of the NG gas regulator. 3. Place the cap fitting over the LP gas inlet. You will need: • • • 13 mm open end wrench Male flared fitting (not provided) Pipe compound suitable for natural gas 4. Insert a male flared fitting (not provided) in the NG gas regulator.
27 1. Remove the griddle from the grill. 2. Remove the cotter pins from the end of the burners. The cotter pins are accessible from underneath the grill in the back in the accessory cabinet. You will need: • • 6 mm socket or nut driver Two 1.9 mm orifices Pipe compound suitable for natural gas 3. Carefully remove the burner. 4. Using a 6mm socket or nut driver, remove the orifice for the burner. 5. Apply a small amount of pipe compound to the orifice threads. 6.
Appendix 28 Warranty LMS warrants the hibachi grill and associated hardware from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. This includes deterioration and corrosion of burners, griddle, mountings, and grill lid and body. Extent of Warranty This Cal Flame Warranty is only valid on Cal Flame models delivered in the United States or Canada and extends through the selling dealer to the original purchaser at the original site of installation.
29 This warranty is void if the hibachi grill has been subject to negligence, alteration, misuse, repairs, dings, dents, scratches, or incorrect and / or prohibited applications, as specified in the owner’s manual. Gas lines must be installed by a licensed plumber only or local gas company agent. Service by non-LMS authorized representatives, acts of God and other cases beyond the control of LMS are not covered by this warranty.
Customer Service For customer service, contact the authorized selling dealer immediately. If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the LMS Customer Relations Department at 1462 E. Ninth St., Pomona CA 91766 or call (800) 225-7727. See your Cal Flame barbecue dealer for a copy of the applicable warranty, details and any questions you may have regarding the warranty coverage on your barbecue.