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WARNINGS WARNING • 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. • 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.
WARNINGS WARNINGS WARNING WARNING READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY and completely before using your grill to reduce the risk of: 1. 2. 3. 4. Fire Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage Ruined steaks or other unpleasant cooking experiences 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS USE & CARE GUIDELINES 7 Lynx Grill Models 7 HOW TO LIGHT YOUR GRILL 7 HOW TO LIGHT YOUR ROTISSERIE BURNER 7 BEFORE YOU START 8 If Shipment Arrives Damaged 8 Important Notes 8 Clearance to Combustibles 9 | This use & care manual covers the Lynx grill models listed below. Some features and options will vary based upon the model that you purchased.
BEFORE YOU START ...continued BEFORE YOU START BUILT-IN INSTALLATIONS WARNING • Never install this product into a combustible enclosure without an insulated jacket. Doing so could result in fire, property damage and personal injury. • Never locate the grill under a roof or overhang, in a building, garage, shed or other such enclosed area. • Never locate the grill under unprotected combustible construction.
SPECIFICATIONS & INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS & INSTALLATION The guides, measurements and dimensions detailed below are designed to assist you with planning your outdoor kitchen. OUTDOOR ICE AND REFRIGERATION NOTE: Due to continuing product innovation, specifications are subject to change without notice.
UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY ...continued UNPACKING & 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! Use two or more people to move or install this unit. Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other personal injuries.
GAS CONNECTIONS ...continued GAS CONNECTIONS For freestanding units using natural gas, Lynx recommends using a mobile flex gas line. 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.
GAS CONNECTIONS ...continued GAS CONNECTIONS ...continued 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. NG AND BULK PROPANE CART INSTALLATION GAS CONVERSION KITS Gas conversion kits are available from Lynx Grills to allow the grill to operate on either Natural gas or LPG. These kits should be installed by a qualified technician or certified plumber.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FINAL CHECKS LEAK TESTING 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.
FINAL CHECKS ...continued CHECKLIST BEFORE EACH USE (FOR YOUR SAFETY) Flames should be blue and stable with slight yellow tips on the ceramic burner. The bright-blue core should be about 3/8 inch high with a total flame height of about 1 1/2 inches. IMPORTANT: The flames should burn quietly (no “torch” sounds) and they should not “lift” up from the burner. If your flames do not match those indicated in the photo, ensure that the burner ports are free and clear of dirt, debris, or spider webs.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GRILLING IN WINDY CONDITIONS PLEASE REVIEW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU USE YOUR GRILL. 1. NEVER LEAVE THE GRILL UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING. 2. Ensure all tie-down straps 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.
USING YOUR LYNX GRILL PRE-GRILL CHECKLIST ...continued Grilling requires high heat for searing and low, controlled heat for slow cooking. Some foods are cooked using direct heat and some using indirect heat. Thinner cuts of food are often cooked at a “HI” heat setting with the lid open. Your Lynx grill features a variety of professional-level burners and tools for meeting the wide variety of cooking challenges. We will reveal how these features work for you.
LIGHTING YOUR GRILL ...continued BASIC GRILLING COLD WEATHER WARNING: PROPANE Extremely cold temperatures may cause your Trident ™ burners to light inside the burners instead of outside. Once lit, if you hear a ‘whooshing’ sound, immediately turn the burner knobs off to extinguish the flame and then immediately re-light the burners. MANUAL LIGHTING Trident ™ Burner If a burner doesn’t light after several attempts, it can be match lit using the lighting rod stored in the drip tray.
USING THE TRIDENT ™ BURNER USING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER Never place food over a Trident ™ burner before it is fully pre-heated because food particles and grease dripping onto a cold Trident ™ burner can clog the tiny ports and damage the burner. For the same reason you should minimize water spills on the Trident ™ burner and should not use water to control flare-ups. Take special care to minimize dropping any liquids on the Trident ™ burner while cleaning the cooking grids.
USING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER ...continued CLEANING YOUR LYNX GRILL (Including Required Maintenance) 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. serie lighting procedure. (See INDEX: “Rotisserie Burner, Lighting” for further details.) STAINLESS STEEL The notched portion of the skewer must rest on the rollers for proper operation. Once lit, the rotisserie burner should reach cooking temperatures in about 1 minute.
CLEANING YOUR LYNX GRILL (Including Required Maintenance)...continued WARNING DO NOT ALLOW EXCESS GREASE OR LIQUIDS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE DRIP TRAY AS THIS MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. NEVER USE GRILL WITHOUT DRIP TRAY PROPERLY INSTALLED. To Remove Ceramic Burners: TRIDENT ™ BURNER Remove the grill racks and briquette trays. It’s easy to keep your Trident ™ 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.
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS ...continued POTENTIAL PROBLEMS 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.
CONTACTING LYNX CUSTOMER CARE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS ...continued 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.
LYNX COMMON AREA LIMITED WARRANTY * LYNX LIMITED WARRANTY * I. Limited Lifetime Warranty The stainless steel grill body, ceramic grill burners, cooking grates,Trident ™ burner and rotisserie infrared burner are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship when subjected to normal domestic use and maintenance for the lifetime of the original purchaser. This warranty excludes surface corrosion, scratches, and discoloration which may occur during normal use.
40 WIRING SCHEMATICS WIRING SCHEMATICS L27 & L30 ROTISSERIE GRILL L36 & L42 ROTISSERIE GRILL | CARE & USE/INSTALLATION CARE & USE/INSTALLATION | 41
WIRING SCHEMATICS LYNX PROFESSIONAL GRILLS EXPLODED PARTS VIEW L54 ROTISSERIE GRILL PROFESSIONAL SERIES MODEL SERIES 'R' 62 SPIT FORK 2 SPIT ROD 61 74 HEAVY DUTY, 3-SPEED MOTOR ASS'Y 75 MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET KIT (2-POSITION) 76 3 1 FRONT HOOD ASSY 77 NUT 67 ROTISERIE JACK + 51 INTERNAL HARNESS TRANSFORMER 28 MOUNTING BRACKET F/S SCREW 66 HOOD THERMOMETER 59 B/I SCREW 70 53 TRANSFORMER HOOD BUMPER 72 LEFT HOOD 22B STOP 71 END CAP FOR HOOD HANDLE 58 NUT 67 INSULATING BUSHING 57 65 HOOD
LYNX PROFESSIONAL GRILLS PARTS LIST MODEL-SPECIFIC BTU OUTPUTS & MAX. RUNS FOR APPLIANCES PROFESSIONAL SERIES PARTS LIST MODEL SERIES 'R' ITEM GRILL SIZE PART NO.
INSULATED JACKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Before you build the frame, you must take into consideration the total weight of the liner, grill and any finishing materials. Refer to the table below for the proper framing dimensions for the insulation jacket. Determine the entry point for both the gas inlet and electricl connections. Make the 4” square holes for gas and electrical connections (rear or bottom access) based on your requrements.
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