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warning Read this manual carefully and completely before using your grill to reduce the risk of: 1. Fire 2. Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage 3. Ruined steaks or other unpleasant cooking experiences 4. Unapproved installation or servicing. This product is designed for outdoor use only. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read this manual thoroughly before installation, use, or servicing of this product.
HOW TO LIGHT YOUR GRILL 1. Before each use, complete the checklist below 2. Make sure all burner control knobs are in the “OFF” position 3. Push and hold the control knob in for 2 – 5 seconds, allowing the igniter to heat up 4. Turn the knob to the “LITE” position 5.
warning 1. Never use dented, rusty or damaged propane cylinders. Never store additional or empty propane cylinders in the grill cabinet or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not store propane cylinders indoors or on their sides. 2. Children should never be left alone or unattended in an area where a grill is located. Place your grill well away from areas where children play. Do not store items that may interest children in or around the grill, in the cart, or in the masonry enclosure. 3.
A Message to our Customers… ou’ve just joined the world of Lynx Y cooks … a discriminating collection of amateur and professional chefs that take outdoor cooking to a new level. Your grill has been designed and built with meticulous attention to detail and it offers some unique and powerful features. You can achieve maximum performance and enjoyment of these features only by carefully reading the Use & Care manual ... before your first cook-out.
Table of Contents How to Light Your Grill Accessory............................................................................................3 How to Light Your Rotisserie Burner........................................................................................3 Checklist Before Each Use........................................................................................................3 A Message to Our Customers…....................................................................................
Use & care guidelines This use & care manual covers the Lynx grill models listed below. Some features and options will vary based upon the model that you purchased.
Important Safety Precautions Please review these important safety precautions before you use your grill. 1. NEVER LEAVE THE GRILL UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING. 2. Ensure all tie-down wires have been removed from the burners. 3. Always use caution when operating the grill in a windy area. (See INDEX: “Grilling in Windy Conditions” for further details.) 4. Avoid wearing loose-fitting garments or long sleeves while grilling. They could ignite. 5.
! p nt a t or im Grilling in Windy Conditions Outdoor grills create more heat than interior kitchen ranges. That’s how they sear and grill steaks and other foods. These high-performance burners require a constant, steady supply of fresh air to mix with the fuel. Your Lynx grill pulls air in through the front and vents hot gases out through the rear. high and the hood closed, you notice that the temperature gauge fails to rise ... be careful.
Using Your Lynx Grill Grilling requires high heat for searing and low, controlled heat for slow cooking. Thinner cuts of food are often cooked at a “HI” heat setting with the lid open. On the other hand, large, thick pieces of meat or poultry are often first seared at the high setting and then grilled at a lower setting ... sometimes with the lid closed … achieving the best results in the middle of the food without burning the outside. Some foods are cooked using direct heat and some using indirect heat.
BEFORE each Use Before any use, always make sure that: ... you do not smell gas before you light the grill. If you do smell gas, shut everything off and have a qualified plumber check for leaks. … the cooking area is free and clear of any combustibles, besides your food, that might ignite. … the control knobs turn freely. … if you are using a portable propane cylinder, it is securely connected and leak tested. (See INDEX: “Cylinder Retention Instructions” for details.
COLD WEATHER WARNING: PROPANE Extremely cold temperatures may cause your ProSear™ 2 burner to light inside the burner instead of outside. Once lit, if you hear a ‘whooshing’ sound, immediately turn the burner knob off to extinguish the flame and then immediately relight the burner. manual lighting If a burner doesn’t light after several attempts, it can be match lit using the lighting rod stored in the drip tray.
Basic grilling pre-heating types of cooking Pre-heating your grill every time you use it is extremely important. Pre-heating allows the briquettes to properly heat up, providing more even and more consistent cooking results. Pre-heat your grill by igniting all main burners, including the ProSear™ 2 burner, and setting them to “HI”. Then close the hood and allow the grill to heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
Using The ProSear™ 2 Burner Professional restaurant chefs rely on a different type of heat ... infrared heat ... to create a higher searing temperature than what standard burners can achieve. So Lynx provides the ProSear™ 2 infrared burner. Infrared burners work by focusing the gas flame through a ceramic element filled with tiny holes. These holes focus the flame on the surface of the element, creating an intense heat much higher than that of a standard brass burner.
Using The Rotisserie Burner Rotisserie cooking provides an even delivery of heat to your foods. It has no equal. The constant rotation not only cooks foods evenly, it also self bastes. As juices rise to the surface of the food, they naturally flow around it as it rotates. And, by moving the burner out from beneath the food, you avoid scorching flare-ups. Your foods will be more evenly cooked, more tender and juicier when slow-roasted on a Lynx’s rotisserie.
Using The Smoker Box Slide the pointed end of the skewer into the motor and rest the other end on the rollers on the other side of the grill. The notched portion of the skewer must rest on the rollers for proper operation. MUST REST ON ROLLERS The Rotisserie Burner To light the rotisserie infrared burner, first mount the skewered food item on the grill then follow the rotisserie lighting procedure. (See INDEX: “Rotisserie Burner, Lighting” for further details.
Cleaning Your Lynx Grill STAINLESS STEEL Lynx products are known for their attractive appearance. We achieve this by selecting only the finest grades of stainless steel and applying exacting workmanship. In order to maintain this attractive appearance over the life of the grill it is important to take the following steps: ►► After each use wipe down the exterior of the grill to remove grease and splatters.
Clean it with hot soapy water or an oven-style cleaning product and re-install. When using an oven-style cleaning product be sure to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Many of these cleaners are toxic and can damage the stainless steel finish if not used properly. Also, check the tray after rain. If you’ve left the grill uncovered, you may need to remove the drip tray drain plug to drain the water from the tray. The drain plug can be removed with a flat-head screwdriver.
ProSear™ 2 burner It’s easy to keep your ProSear™ 2 burner operating at peak performance. Just run it on “HI” with the hood open for 5 minutes after each use to burn away any food particles or drippings. Any ash accumulation on the burner screen can be removed with a light brush or vacuum … BUT WAIT UNTIL THE BURNER IS COOL! Every 3 to 6 months, remove the burner and inspect the venturi (inlet) and orifice to ensure that they’re free of obstructions.
Potential Problems If match lighting doesn’t work, re-check fuel connections for leaks and ensure the supply is of the correct type and is of adequate pressure. (See INDEX: GRILL WON’T LIGHT First, confirm that the grill is getting electricity by turning on the lights, then: ►► check the igniters Your Lynx grill uses an electric ignition system that does not spark. Instead, the igniters should glow constantly when a control knob is pushed in. Ensure that all burner controls are set to OFF.
YELLOW FLAMES A yellow flame on the main burners indicates a lack of air. But, if the air around the grill is dusty or if heavy grease is present, some orange tips on the burner flame are normal. ►► ADJUST THE AIR SHUTTER To adjust for insufficient air, adjust the air shutter. (See INDEX: “Air Shutter Adjustment” for further details.) Low or insufficient heat No part of the grill should ever be lined with aluminum foil. Doing so will interfere with airflow and can cause a low heat condition.
burner goes out ►► location First determine if the problem is being caused by location. If the grill is subject to high winds, reposition it to provide some protection. ►► Check the flame Check the gas supply and flame characteristics. (See INDEX: “Flame, Correct Size”) ►► Burners Seated Check to ensure that the burners are correctly positioned in the grill. (See INDEX: “Burner Placement” for further details.) Correctly-installed burners should be seated firmly and level with no side-to-side movement.
How To Obtain Service From Lynx Before calling for service, please make sure you have the following information: Model number Date of purchase Proof of purchase by the original owner Serial number. The serial number can be located on the rating plate which is located either on the underside of the drip tray, on the heat shield behind the front panel). For warranty service, contact the Lynx Customer Service Department for an authorized service agent near you at: ►► (888) Buy-Lynx ►► (888-289-5969). ►► www.
LYNX LIMITED Warranty I. Limited Lifetime Warranty. The stainless steel body housings, the solid brass grill burners and the ProSear™ 2 burners* are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship when subjected to normal domestic use and service for the lifetime of the original purchaser. This warranty excludes surface corrosion, scratches, and discoloration which may occur during regular use.
LYNX LIMITED ‘RESIDENTIAL PLUS’ Warranty The Lynx Limited Warranty covers residential installations only and is non-transferable to any other party. This ‘non-residential’ warranty applies when the product is installed in common areas where more than a single party has rightful access to its use or in locations considered beyond normal residential use such as B&B’s, and private clubs.
installation guidelines installation guidelines......................................................................26 Before You Start................................................................................................................28 If shipment arrives damaged ...........................................................................................28 Built In installations .....................................................................................................
warning 1. Always maintain the required clearances from combustible construction as detailed. The grill is designed for outdoor use only. Never use in a garage, building, shed, breezeway or other enclosed area. This grill shall not be used under any overhead combustible construction. 2. Gas grills are not design certified for and are not to be installed in or on recreational vehicles, portable trailers, boats or any other moving installation. 3.
Before You Start If shipment arrives damaged VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE: Be certain any visible damage to the carton is noted on freight bill or express receipt and signed by the person making delivery. FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IMMEDIATELY, regardless of extent of damage. CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE: If damage is unnoticed until the grill is unpacked, notify the transportation company or carrier immediately and file a “concealed damage” claim with them.
NOTE: Lynx built-in grills are intended either for installation in a built-in enclosure constructed of non-combustible materials or for an installation in a built in enclosure constructed of combustible material when installed with a Lynx insulating jacket (LIJ). For non-combustible applications, the grill drops into the opening shown in the cutout detail drawing (See INDEX: “Gas Requirements”) and hangs from its counter-top trim. A deck is not required to support it from the bottom.
cut-out dimensions for built-in grills 30
Unpacking and Assembly The grill arrives nearly ready to use and requires only minor assembly. By carefully following the uncrating and unpacking steps, you will improve the customer’s first Lynx experience. Shipping weight on smaller units is app. 300 pounds and larger units may weigh over 500 pounds. warning EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD! rack and rotisserie spit (if equipped). ►► Cut the strapping that secures the briquette trays and carefully lift them out, front first.
Heat Shield Removed, Orifice/Venturi Position y a e wi h t r ll e a ventu c fi i Or o the int Inside View, Orifice all the way into venturi Legs in slot Burner sitting flat 32
Gas Connections warning Never connect a gas line directly to the grill. A pressure regulator must be installed on all gas equipment. All local codes require it and Lynx supplies the correct regulator with your grill. Removing or failing to install the pressure regulator can result in fire and serious personal injury and will void the warranty. The grill is factory set to use either propane (LP) or natural gas (NAT). It is critical that the gas you use matches that which the grill was set up for.
►► Keep threading compound off of the first two pipe threads to avoid having any small pieces of compound break loose and clog a burner valve or orifice. Do not use threading compound on any flare fittings. Keep last two threads clean For built-in installations, it is recommended that any flexible pipe used be kept as short as possible. (See INDEX: “Gas Connections” for typical permanent hook up.) For freestanding units using natural gas, Lynx strongly recommends using a quick disconnect kit.
Side Burner/LPSGE Hookup BUILT-IN INSTALLATION Requires 3/4 - 1/2 Reducer ►► Shut off the gas supply at the main valve. ►► Disconnect all plumbing (if already attached) from the grill and the gas supply valve. ►► Remove all the fittings from the grill manifold. ►► Install the side burner into the counter top cutout. ►► Connect the gas supply to the grill and side burner as shown in the two diagrams on this page. ►► Turn the gas supply on and leak test all connections.
Electrical Connections warning - Electrical Grounding ►► Product installation must meet local electric codes or, in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CGA 1.6b2005. ►► Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit with this outdoor cooking gas appliance. ►► important: When connecting your rotisserie motor, first connect the motor to the grill and then plug the grill into the outlet.
LP Connections Make sure the LP cylinder valve is fully closed. It is possible for the valve to be open without releasing gas but, as soon as you start connecting the regulator, gas will leak from the connection. Insert the regulator inlet into the cylinder valve and turn the black coupler clockwise until the coupler is hand tight. Do not over-tighten this connection. To disconnect the coupler, first make sure the main cylinder valve is turned off. Grasp the coupler and turn counter clockwise.
►► Pull off the control knob. ►► While holding the valve shaft with pliers as shown insert a small flat screwdriver into the center shaft and adjust the flame’s low setting. Clockwise will lower the flame setting, counterclockwise will raise it. The proper setting is where the flame is stable at its lowest setting. A slight flutter will be present in the crossover portion of the front of the burner before the burner itself becomes weak.
Wiring Schematics L27 Non-Rotisserie Grill 39
L27 & L30 rotisserie Grill 40
L36 & L42 rotisserie Grill 41
L54 rotisserie Grill 42
Lynx Professional Grills Exploded Parts View 43
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Model-Specific BTU Outputs MODEL H BURNER ROTISSERIE PROSEAR™ 2 TOTAL INPUT L27(F) L27(F)R L27PS(F)R 2 @ 25,000 Btu 2 @ 25,000 Btu 1 @ 25,000 Btu 1 @ 21,000 50,000 Btu/Hr 64,000 Btu/Hr 62,000 Btu/Hr 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 14,000 L30R(F) L30PS(F)R 2 @ 25,000 1 @ 25,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 21,000 64,000 Btu/Hr 62,000 Btu/Hr L36R L36PS(F)R 3 @ 25,000 2 @ 25,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 21,000 89,000 Btu/Hr 87,000 Btu/Hr L42R L42PS(F)R 3 @ 25,000 2 @ 25,000 1 @ 16,000 1 @ 16,000 1 @ 21,000
INDEX A G R Air Shutter Adjustment ............. 36 Gas Connections....................... 33 Gas Line Purging....................... 35 Gas Requirements..................... 33 Gas Supply Line Runs................ 33 Grilling in Windy Conditions....... 9 Regulator Conversion................ 34 B Before Each Use........................ Before You Start ........................ BTU Outputs, Model Specific ... Burner Adjustment, Low............ Burner Adjustment, Main.......... Burner Appearance........
Lynx Professional Grills 5859 Rickenbacker Rd. Commerce, CA 90040 Service: (888) Buy-Lynx (888-289-5969) Fax: (323) 838-1778 www.lynxgrills.