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SAFETY WARNINGS & CODES

INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with consumer.

CONSUMER: Retain for future reference.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Important: Read these instructions carefully

before starting installation.

DANGER

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Shut off the gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open ﬂ ame.

3. Open lid if equipped with an oven.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the

appliance, and immediately call the gas

supplier or ﬁ re department.

WARNING

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other

ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

2. A propane cylinder not connected for use

shall not be stored in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

CODE AND SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS: This

barbecue must be installed in accordance with

local codes and ordinances, or, in the absence of

local codes, with either the latest National Fuel Gas

Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54), and Natural Gas and

Propane Installation Code (CAN/CGA-B149.1).

This appliance and its individual shutoff valves must

be disconnected from the gas supply piping system

when testing the system at pressures in excess of

½ psig (3.5 kPa).

This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply

piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff

valves during any pressure testing of the gas supply

system at pressures up to and including ½ psig (3.5

kPa).

All electrical outlets in the vicinity of the barbecue

must be properly grounded in accordance with

local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the

Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, whichever

is applicable.

Keep all electrical supply cords and fuel supply hoses

away from any heated surface.

AMERICAN OUTDOOR GRILL

IN-GROUND POST

BARBECUE

MERICAN

UTDOOR

RILL

MERICAN

UTDOOR

RILL

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,

service, or maintenance can cause injury

or property damage. Refer to this manual.

For assistance or additional information,

consult a qualiﬁ ed professional installer,

service agency, or the gas supplier.

ROBERT H. PETERSON CO. • 14724 East Proctor Avenue • City of Industry, CA 91746

Certi ed to ANSI: Z21.58-2007 / CSA 1.6-2007

REV 3 - 0902111107

L-C2-22709

Summary of content (24 pages)

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AMERICAN OUTDOOR GRILL IN-GROUND POST BARBECUE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS & CODES Important: Read these instructions carefully before starting installation. INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with consumer. CONSUMER: Retain for future reference. WARNING 1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. 2.
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AMERICAN OUTDOOR GRILL BARBECUE DE POTEAU D’IN-GROUND INSTALLATION ET CONSIGNES D’UTILISATION AVERTISSEMENTS ET CODES DE SÛRETÉ Important: Lisez ces instructions soigneusement avant de commencer l’installation. INSTALLATEUR: Laissez ces instructions avec le consommateur. CONSOMMATEUR: Maintenez pour la future référence.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS & CODES PRODUCT DATA TABLE PARTS LIST PLANNING THE LOCATION OF THE POST BARBECUE ENSURING PROPER COMBUSTION AIR AND COOLING AIR FLOW ELECTRICAL OUTLETS EXHAUST REMOVAL INSTALLATION GAS SUPPLY PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING TO THE GAS SUPPLY IN-GROUND PROCEDURE SAFE USE & MAINTENANCE OF PROPANE-GAS CYLINDERS CHECKING AND CONVERTING GAS TYPE INSTALLING THE REGULATOR CHECKING AND CONVERTING THE REGULATOR CHECKING/CONVERTING THE BURNER ORIFICES MAIN BURNER ORIFICE SIZE CHECKI
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AVERTISSEMENTS Avertissements généraux : • Ce barbecue est pour ultilisation à l’extérieur seulement. Si l’appareil est entreposé à l’intérieur, enlever les bouteilles et les laisser à l’extérieur. • Ne pas ranger le gril immédiatement aprés l’avoir utilisé. le laisser refroidir avant de le déplacer ou de la ranger. Le non respect de cette mesure de sécurité pourrait entraîner un incendie causant des dommages à la propriété, des blessures ou la mort.
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PARTS LIST Item 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
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PARTS LIST (Cont.) ROTISSERIE KIT 2 1 3 Item No. Description 1. Stainless steel motor 2. 3. Spit prongs Spit rod 5/8" hex 4.
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PLANNING THE LOCATION OF THE POST BARBECUE This barbecue is designed FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT use this unit under overhead combustible construction. DO NOT use this appliance inside a building, garage, or any unprotected, enclosed area (see EXHAUST REMOVAL). It must not be used in or on recreational vehicles or boats.
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INSTALLATION (cont.) five (5) bolt holes and tighten each using a 7/16" socket driver or wrench (see Fig. 8-3). IN-GROUND PROCEDURE The in-ground post is designed primarily for installation with a permanent underground gas supply. Read these instructions carefully and completely before beginning the installation. 1. A f t e r r u n n i n g t h e underground gas supply line to the planned barbecue location, dig a hole for the post and extension approximately 18" deep and 10-12" in diameter.
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SAFE USE & MAINTENANCE OF PROPANE-GAS CYLINDERS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS PROVIDED WITH THE PROPANE-GAS CYLINDER. When operating this appliance with a propane-gas cylinder, these instructions and warnings MUST be observed. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN A SERIOUS FIRE OR EXPLOSION. The use of pliers or a wrench should not be necessary. Only cylinders marked “propane” may be used. CYLINDER/CONNECTOR REQUIREMENTS a.
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UTILISATION SÛRE ET ENTRETIEN DES CYLINDRES DE GAZ DE PROPANE IMPORTANT POUR VOTRE SÛRETÉ LISEZ ET SUIVEZ TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS ÉQUIPÉS DE VOTRE CYLINDRE DE GAZ DE PROPANE. En actionnant cet appareil avec un cylindre de gaz de propane ON DOIT observer ces instructions et avertissements. LE MANQUE DE FAIRE AINSI PEUT AVOIR COMME CONSÉQUENCE UNE INCENDIE OU UNE EXPLOSION SÉRIEUSE.
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CHECKING AND CONVERTING GAS TYPE This unit comes from the factory configured for WARNING one type of gas, as marked on the label behind the HAZARDOUS OVERHEATING WILL OCCUR faceplate. IF A NATURAL-GAS ORIFICE IS USED WITH PROPANE GAS. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF THE Converting this unit to burn a different type of CORRECT ORIFICES ARE INSTALLED, OR IF AN gas requires a conversion kit from the factory. ORIFICE CHANGE IS NECESSARY, REFER TO The professional installer who converts this THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
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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-head screwdriver • a deep 3/8" nut driver with a spacer (#6 nut) Note: It may be necessary to remove the rotisserie rod before beginning this procedure. 1. Remove cooking grids & vaporizer panels from the barbecue. 2. Turn the burner valves to the OFF position. Pull the valve knobs from their stems and set them aside.
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CHECKING/CONVERTING THE BURNER ORIFICES (Cont.) grill temperature. They are rust resistant and may be cleaned with standard oven cleaners. Some discoloring will be seen with use. This is normal for stainless steel and does not affect the function. ADJUSTING YOUR BARBECUE Important: This appliance may not light or heat evenly or cook properly unless the air shutters are adjusted following installation (see AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT section). touching the burner ports (Fig. 13-2).
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CHECKING/CONVERTING THE BURNER ORIFICES (Cont.) c. Carefully pull the left end of the backburner forward until the burner can be moved to the left pulling it free from the orifice located on the right side (see Fig. 14-1). d. Using a 3/8" socket, remove the orifice from the orifice holder and check the number stamped on the face. 2. If an orifice change is necessary, replace the orifice with the correctly sized one. 3. Replace the backburner assembly and the electrode by reversing the procedure in steps a.
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BARBECUE SAFETY INFORMATION & MAINTENANCE Each time you use the barbecue, make sure that: DRIP COLLECTION SYSTEM 1. The area around the barbecue is clear of flammable vapors, liquids, and substances such as gasoline, yard debris, wood, etc. 2. There is no blockage of the airflow through the vent space located below the face of the unit. 3. When using propane gas: a. The special ventilation openings in the enclosure should be kept free and clear of debris (see PLANNING THE LOCATION OF THE BARBECUE). b.
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ALLUMER DES INSTRUCTIONS (D’ALLUMAGE) Lisez les instructions entières avant que s’allumant et suivez ces instructions chaque fois vous lumière le barbecue. ÉCLAIRAGE ÉLECTRONIQUE POUR LE PROPANE SEULEMENT OFF OONN RNRN TUTU TOT O 1. Ouvrez tous les couvercles et enlevez toutes les couvertures Les réservoirs de propane sont équipés d’un dispositif d’arrêt de sûreté qui peut ne pas causer le bas ou aucun gaz pressure/flame des brûleurs que vous souhaitez vous allumer.
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LIGHTING (IGNITION) INSTRUCTIONS Read entire instructions before lighting and follow these instructions each time you light the barbecue. ELECTRONIC LIGHTING FOR PROPANE ONLY OFF ONN RRNN O TUTU TOT O 1. Open all lids and remove all covers from the burners Propane tanks are equipped with a safety shut-down you wish to light. device that may cause low or no gas pressure/flame at the burners if operating and lighting instructions 2. Turn all gas control knobs to their OFF positions.
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GRILL NOTES PAGE Please use this page to record any information about your grill that you may want to have at hand.
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RIGID SHELF INSTALLATION This barbecue barbecue comes comeswith withtwo two(2) (2)rigid rigidshelves shelvesthat that must be attached. attached.These Thesecan canbe beattached attachedusing usingthe the four support screws screws provided providedand andaaPhillips-head Phillips-head screwdriver. screw driver. 1. Insert the top two screws into the side of the barbecue and screw them in about half way. 1. Hold the shelf inverted so that one of the corner 2.
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ROTISSERIE INSTRUCTIONS USING THE BACKBURNER AND ROTISSERIE RUNNING THE ROTISSERIE Rotisser ie cooking with the backbur ner is accomplished without use of the main burners. Follow the steps in the appropriate sections below to set up and use these accessories. 1. Place the pointed end of the spit rod into the motor drive socket and rest the handle end of the spit rod in the spit bracket on the right side of the barbecue. SET UP 2. Plug in (if necessary) and turn on the rotisserie motor. 3.
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ACCESSORIES THE WARMING RACK THE VAPORIZER PANEL(S) The warming rack (Fig. 21-2) is packed separately. Place each vaporizer panel directly on a burner or burner pair. Center each panel over the burner, oriented as To install the warming rack, lift the front of the rack up slightly and insert the rack hangers into the two shown in Fig. 21-1. holes in the back of the inner oven hood just above the Note: This allows heat from the burners to be evenly backburner.
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CARE & CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING Stainless steel surfaces when exposed to temperatures produced by the grilling process will change color. The stainless steel will change color from silver to brown and blue. This can be removed by using Fire Magic Stainless Steel Cleaner (3581-1). in h gra wit Clean your appliance by fi rst using Fire Magic Wipe Barbecue and Grill Cleaner (part #3580-1) to remove grease and dirt. Always wipe with the grain (See Fig. 22-1). Next, use Fire Magic Stainless Fig.
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REPLACING THE IGNITOR BATTERY 1. Remove the ignitor cover by turning it counterclockwise. Note: If you have accidentally removed the rubber cap, follow the instructions below to replace it. Important: Do not attempt to pull or turn the rubber cap. WRONG!! 2. Remove batter y for replacement. The battery is reinstalled with the negative (-) end out. 3. After properly inserting the battery, replace the ignitor cover by turning the cap clockwise. 1. Pull the rubber cap and the inner plastic sleeve apart.
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AMERICAN OUTDOOR GRILL LIMITED WARRANTY AMERICAN OUTDOOR GRILL LIMITED WARRANTY American Outdoor Grill stainless steel burners are warranted for 15 YEARS All other American Outdoor Grill parts are warranted for 10 YEARS Except as noted below American Outdoor Grill ignition systems (excluding batteries), accessories (including sideburners, motors, and thermometers), and vaporizer panels are warranted for one year from the date of purchase.