Owner's Manual

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Each time you use the barbecue, make sure that:
1. The area around the barbecue is clear of fl ammable
substances such as gasoline, yard debris, wood,
etc.
2. There is no blockage of the air fl ow through the vent
space located below the face of the unit.
3. When using propane gas:
a. The special ventilation openings in the enclosure
are kept free and clear of debris.
b. If connected to a propane cylinder, the rubber
hose attached to the regulator is carefully
inspected before each use.
c. The propane cylinder, regulator, and rubber hose are
installed in a location not subject to heating above
125° F (51° C).
4. The burner fl ames burn evenly along both sides
of each burner with a steady fl ame (mostly blue
with yellow tipping. See section on AIR SHUTTER
ADJUSTMENT). If burner fl ames are not normal,
check the orifi ce and burner for insects or insect
nests.
5. The in-line gas valve or gas cylinder valve is always
shut OFF when the barbecue is not in use.
6. The drip collector hole is clear and unobstructed.
Excessive grease deposits can result in a grease
fi re.
BARBECUE SAFETY INFORMATION & MAINTENANCE
WARNING
NEVER cover the entire cooking or grill surface with griddles or pans. Overheating will occur and
burners will not perform properly when combustion heat is trapped below the cooking surface.
CAUTION: NEVER spray water on a hot gas unit.
DRIP COLLECTION SYSTEM
The drip collector in this barbecue is part of the unit’s
main frame and is located below the burners. The drip
collector has one hole that will allow excess drippings to
fall through during cooking, while separating the fi rebox
from the drip tray.
The drip collector allows you to brush or scrape residue
from the barbecue’s inner liner into the drip tray. Regular
cleaning of the barbecue’s interior with oven cleaner,
following the manufacturer’s instructions, will prevent
grease fi res.
Periodicaly check the burners to make sure they are
clear of debris. The burner fl ames burn evenly along
both sides of each burner with a steady fl ame (mostly
blue with yellow tipping). If burner fl ames are not normal,
check the orifi ce and burner for insects or insect nests.
(See section on checking/converting the burner orifi ces
for instructions on burner removal and replacement).