Cal Flame Barbecue Grills & Carts manual

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    L TR20091038, Rev . A 12/16/08[...]

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    WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly , a re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not store an LP cylinder not connected for use in the vicinity of this or[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Safety Instructions w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 1 Placement and Location C • al Flame™ grills and carts are 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 br[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Safety Instructions w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 2 Never line the grill or side burners wi th aluminum • foil. When the unit is not in use, be sure to turn off the • gas at the LP tank. Do not instal l or operate your grill unit in such a • manner that the cross ventilation openings are bl[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Installation / Assembl y w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 3 Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervise[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Installation / Assembl y w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 4 Model Number Description Width Depth Height Cut-out for at drop-in grill and drip tray BBQ08874F 4 Burner Flat Drop In Grill 37 ¾” 22 ¾” 8 ¾” GRIL L CUT -OUT DRI P TR A Y CUT -OUT A C D B WIDTH DEPTH A B C D BBQ04103034 Drip tra[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Installation / Assembl y w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 5 Gas Requirements and Connection IMPOR T ANT : Cal Flame™ grills are manufactured to oper ate on either liquid pr opane (LP) or natur al gas (NG) and cannot be converted. T o verify the grill’ s operating fuel, check the serial number la[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Installation / Assembl y w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 6 One side of the enclosure shall be completely 1. open. Enclosures that have four sides, complete with a 2. top and bottom: At least two ventilation openings at cylinder a. valve level shall be provided in the sidewall, equally sized, spaced[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Installation / Assembl y w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 7 Natural Gas Requirements Always ch eck the rating plate to make sure the gas supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the grill is manufactured f or . IMPOR T ANT : Never connect the grill to an unregulated gas supply . The installation[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Installation / Assembl y w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 8 Installing the Transformer All grills wi th electrical components such as lights or a convection fan will require the transf ormer to be installed and plugged in before you can use it. This needs to be done before the grill is inserted in t[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Installation / Assembl y w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 9 Installing Grills in Barbecue Islands You will need a second person to help you to avoid damaging the grill, the transformer, or your barbecue island. Before instal ling a grill or side burner in any island or cut out, make sure that the op[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Installation / Assembl y w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 10 Installing Side Burners Assemble a 3/8” pipe nipple to the 3/8” pipe 1. tee using T eon tape or pipe sealant. Use only sealant that is approved f or use on LP gas. Install the pipe tee assembly to the grill intake 2. pipe. Tighten a[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Using Y our Grill w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 11 Light Switch Grill Grill Grill Infrared Burner Three Burner Grill and Cart Light Switch Grill Grill Grill Grill Infrared Burner Four Burner Grill and Cart Light Switch Grill Grill Grill Grill Grill Infrared Burner Five Burner Grill and Cart Infra[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Using Y our Grill w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 12 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 [...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Using Y our Grill w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 13 Basic Grill Operation Before lighting, make sur e 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 s[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Using Y our Grill w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 14 Cooking with a Convection Grill A convection grill has an internal fan that circulates heated air evenly throughout the grilling area when the hood is closed. Cooking in this way distributes heat more efciently so you no longer have to be conc[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Using Y our Grill w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 15 Turning on and off the Lights and Fan The ON / OFF switch controlling your halogen light is located at the control panel on the front lower left side. Certain models of the Cal Flame grill ar e equipped with either one or two halogen light. Y our[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Cleaning and Maintenance w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 16 T o ensure safe and proper maintenance, we recommend y ou follow these directions caref ully . 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 onc[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Cleaning and Maintenance w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 17 Island Cabinets Be sure to unplug the electrical supply before cleaning any part of your Cal Flame barbecue. Spray cabinet area with a soap and water solution. Rinse with a gentle stream of fresh water . Griddle T o prevent burns or injury[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Cleaning and Maintenance w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 18 Light Bulb Replacement WARNING: Never attempt to replace a light bulb when the grill is in use. Serious burns will result. WARNING: Never touch halogen bulbs with your bare ngers. Use a tissue or a small piece of paper to handle bulbs. [...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 19 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem: Smell of gas is present Solution: Check for loose connections in the gas line. Perf orm a leak test following the procedure described in this manual. Problem: Burner does not ignite Solution: Use the following procedure w[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 20 Problem: Yellow Flame Solution: Once the entire burner is oper ating, check the ame color to be sure that it is mostly blue. Some yellow at the tips may be present due to impurities in the f uel. If the ame is golden or yellow in color , the reason [...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 21 All Cal Heat gril ls are manufactured as standard liquid propane (LP) grills and can be converted to burn natural gas (NG). Ther e are two steps required to conv ert a grill from LP to NG. You must perform both steps. Step 1: Switching the regulator behin[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 22 Step2:Changingtheburnerorices Replacetheinfraredburnerorices 1. Using a 13mm wrench, remov e the orice for the infr ared burner . a. Apply pipe compound to the tting threads wher e you will place the b. new orice.[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 23 Disconnect or shut off the liquid propane or 1. natural gas line connect to the grill. W ait until the burners cool down. Open the hood and remov e the grate and ame 2. tamer on top of the burner you w ant to replace. Through the access door underneath[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 24 2009 Warranty LMS offers the following limited warrants against defects in material and workmanship on Cal Flame barbecue products and components: Lifetime Equipment W arranty LMS warrants against deterior ation and corrosion Flame T amers -- Stainless St[...]

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    2009 Barbecue Grills and Carts L TR20091038, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 25 Disclaimers LMS shall not be liable for loss of use of the barbecue grills, carts, related hardware or other incidental or consequential costs, expense or damages, which may include, but are not limited to, removal of permanent deck or other custom xtu[...]

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    Locating the product serial number The serial number of your Cal Flame grill is located on the back and is visible when the hood is down. Y ou will need this number to properly register your grill or cart and activate cover age. Write this information in the space provided below . Grill or cart model: _______________________________________________[...]