Operating instructions

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8. Replace the burner by fi rst sliding the round end
over the new orifi ce and then lowering the back
end of the burner onto the burner rest so that the
two (2) threaded studs on the bottom of the burner
t into the two (2) holes in
the top of the burner rest.
Then slip one of the two
(2) cotter pins from step 6
arround each studs.
9. Repeat steps 6-8 for the
other main burner.
10. Replace the fl avor grid and then the grill so that the
cut-out section of the grill is in front.
11. If you completely removed the face plate, re-install the
ignition wires by plugging them into the terminals on
the spark generator (Fig.
7-2).
Note: The wires can be plugged into any terminal.
Important: Test the electrodes for spark before
securing the face to the frame (see also
the section on battery replacement.)
12. Replace the face on the frame so the front lip of the
face covers the lip on the frame. Re-secure the face
with the face fastener screws.
13. Replace the control knobs.
14. Replace the drip tray.
CHECKING/CONVERTING THE BURNER ORIFICES
MAIN BURNER ORIFICE SIZE CHECKING/
CONVERSION
Before beginning, make sure you have the proper tools
for the task.
This task requires:
a #2 Phillips screwdriver
• a
1
/
2
" box wrench
1. Open the oven lid and/or remove the rotisserie rod
as needed to access the barbecue grills.
2. Remove both grills from the barbecue by lifting each
one fi rst from the front and then pulling it forward and
out. Set the grills side.
3. Remove the vapor pans from their rests and set them
aside.
4. Pull out and remove the drip tray completely from the
barbecue
5. Make sure the burner valves are in the OFF position.
Then pull the valve knobs from their stems. Use a
Phillips screwdriver to turn the face fastener screws
counterclockwise to remove them and release the
face and remove it from the barbecue. Make sure to
retain the screws and fi nish washers for re-attaching
the face plate.
Note: Carefully lift the face away from the frame.
The spark generator for the ignition system is
attached to the inside of the face panel. The
ignitor knob need not be detached, but the
wires must be unplugged from the generator
before the face is removed.
6. Remove the burner by fi rst removing the two (2) cotter
pins from under the back of the burner lifting the back
of the burner up out of the fi re-box by grasping the
back and lifting. Then continue to lift the back of the
burner up while moving the whole burner back and
out so that it pulls away from the orifi ce. Retain the
cotter pins. (see Fig.
7-1)
7. Remove the orifi ce for inspection and/or replacement,
using a
1
/
2
" box wrench from under the front of the
barbecue; making sure to re-install the correct orifi ce
for the gas to be used (see table 1 p. 2).
Note: The drill size is stamped on the face of each
orifi ce.
Note: While the main burner is still removed it may be
convenient to adjust the main burner air shutter
opening size by loosening the air shutter adjustment
screw using a Phillips-head screwdriver and sliding
the air shutter to the position indicated in table 1,
p. 2; then retighten the adjustment screw.
American Outdoor Grill • PO Box 4053 • La Puente, CA 91747
Fig. 7-2
Spark Generator
Fig. 7-1
Air shutter
Air shutter
adjustment
screw
Cotter Pin
Cotter Pin
Cotter
Pins
Burner
Support
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