Installation / Assembly Leak Testing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Gas Requirements and Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LP Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Natural Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing the Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing the Bricks and Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions 1 Placement and Location • The Cal Flame pizza oven is 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 breezeway. Keep clear of trees and shrubs. • Do not place the pizza oven under or near windows or vents that can be opened into your home. • The Cal Flame pizza oven is not intended for installation in or on recreational vehicles or boats.
Safety Instructions 2 • In the event that the burner goes out, turn the burner knob to the full OFF position, fully open the oven door and let it air out. Do not attempt to use the pizza oven until the gas has had time to dissipate. • Never use the pizza oven if the drip pan is not properly installed. Drip pan should be pushed in all the way. Fire or explosion can result from an improperly installed drip pan. • Never use the pizza oven in windy conditions.
3 Never put combustible material such as paper, cloth, or flammable liquids inside or on your pizza oven at any time. Do not use the pizza oven to store flammable materials. • Never allow temperature to exceed 500° F. Maintenance and Repair • Unless specifically recommended in this manual, do not repair or replace any part of the pizza oven. A qualified technician should perform all service. Any repairs made by a non-LMS approved dealer technician will void your warranty.
Installation / Assembly 4 Installation / Assembly 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 unsupervised access to the property by children under the age of five. Your dealer can provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your equipment.
5 Leak Testing Procedure As a safety precaution, remember to always leak test your pizza oven outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Never smoke or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing a leak test. Do not use a flame, such as a lighted match to test for leaks. Use a solution of soapy water. 1. Prepare a leak testing solution of soapy water by mixing in a spray bottle one part liquid soap to one part water. 2. Make sure all the control knobs are in the OFF position. 3. Turn on the gas.
6 Installation / Assembly Gas Requirements and Connection IMPORTANT: Cal Flame™ pizza ovens are manufactured to operate on liquid propane (LP) but can be converted to natural gas (NG). To verify the oven’s operating fuel, check the serial number label in the back of the chassis. Either LP or NG will be marked on the operating tab, indicating the proper operating fuel. Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the pizza oven is manufactured for.
LP Gas Hook Up 7 Ensure one side of the enclosure is completely open. For enclosures that have four sides, complete with a top and bottom: • At least two ventilation openings at cylinder valve less than one square inch per pound (7.1 cm²/kg) of stored fuel capacity and not less than a total free area of 10 square inches (64.5cm²). If ventilation openings at floor level are in a sidewall, there shall be at least two openings.
Installation / Assembly 8 Natural Gas Warning: All pizza ovens use LP unless they are converted to natural gas. Do not connect natural gas to an unconverted pizza oven! Requirements Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the pizza oven is manufactured for. IMPORTANT: Never connect the pizza oven to an unregulated gas supply.
9 Installation / Assembly Installing the Transformer All grills with electrical components such as lights or a convection fan will require the transformer to be installed and plugged in before you can use it. This needs to be done before the grill is inserted in the island or modular cart. When the transformer is attached to the grill chassis, use care in placing the grill in the island cutout to avoid hitting the transformer. 1. Remove the transformer and the metal screws from the plastic bag. 2.
Installation / Assembly 10 Installing the Bricks and Rack The pizza oven uses three white bricks for diffusing heat from the burners. After you have removed the pizza oven from the box and removed all packing materials, place the three racks lengthwise on the left and right ledge above the burner. Then place the three white bricks on the racks in the same way. Remove the packing material from the rack and slide it in place on top of the bricks. 2009 Pizza Cart www.calspas.com LTR20091039, Rev.
Operating Your Pizza Oven 11 We recommend you wash your entire pizza oven with soap and water prior to lighting it for the first time. Oils are used during the manufacturing process and some residual oil may still be on the stainless steel parts of your pizza oven. Washing will reduce the possibility of discoloration. We also recommend you keep your pizza oven covered when not in use. This will minimize the amount of dust and dirt that accumulates on your pizza oven and extend its life.
Operating Your Pizza Oven 12 Manually Lighting the Oven Use the match extender that comes with the pizza oven for manually lighting. Do not use standard matches or cigarette lighters to perform match lighting procedures. Serious burns can occur and lighters can explode. 1. If you have just attempted to light the burner, allow five minutes for any accumulated gas to dissipate. 2. Slide the small access plate located next to the over control. 3. Slide out the drip tray from the pizza oven. 4.
13 Before lighting, make sure the burner control is off. Do not attempt to light the burner if the smell of gas is present. Check the connection with a soap and water solution after attaching the hose. For LP units, make sure there is gas in the tank and it is sitting upright. For natural gas units, make sure the shut off valve is on. 1. Make sure the drip tray is in place. 2. Light the oven using the instructions on the next page. 3. Turn the control knob to HIGH and preheat the oven for 15 minutes.
Operating Your Pizza Oven 14 Safety Considerations Each time you light the pizza oven, check the following: • Inspect the hose before using the pizza oven. If there is excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to use. If you need a replacement hose, contact your Cal Flame dealer. • Ensure the area around the pizza oven is clear of flammable substances such as gasoline, yard debris, wood, etc.
Cleaning and Maintenance 15 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 once a year. In addition, keep the area around your grill clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. These instructions describe the best way to care for your stainless steel.
Cleaning and Maintenance 16 Cleaning Products and Materials Avoid using these common cleaning products and materials – they will damage the surface of your stainless steel.
17 Thoroughly clean stains, food, and grime using a sponge or damp cloth with warm water and a mild dish soap. Use Fantastik or Formula 409 to remove heavier soil. 2. Rinse Thoroughly rinse all surfaces and dry them completely with a clean towel. Do not allow stainless steel to air dry. 3. Polish We strongly recommend that you apply a surface protectant to all exposed stainless steel surfaces.
Cleaning and Maintenance 18 Rust Removal It is a common misconception that stainless steel does not rust. It does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as ordinary steel (it stains less), but it is not stain-proof. If not properly protected and maintained, it can corrode, pit, and discolor. Because salt will accelerate rust and corrosion, grill or barbecue island owners who live near the beach need to be diligent in maintaining their stainless steel hardware.
19 Spiders and small insects occasionally inhabit or make nests in the burner tubes, obstructing the gas flow. Sometimes this results in a type of fire in and around the gas tubes called “flashback”. To reduce the risk of flashback, this procedure should be followed at least once a month or when your grill has not been used for an extended period of time. IMPORTANT: Prior to starting this procedure, turn OFF all of the gas control knobs, shut off the fuel supply, and disconnect the fuel line.
Cleaning and Maintenance 20 Steam Cleaning Your Grill Steam cleaning the interior of your grill is very effective and will not void your warranty. Portable hand-held steam cleaners are inexpensive and do not require chemicals. You can steam clean all parts of your Cal Flame grill, including the burners. When you are finished, make sure you wipe all surfaces down. If you spray the burners, ignite them and let them burn for about 10 minutes to prevent any water from accumulating inside them.
Appendix 21 Problem: Smell of gas is present Solution: Check for loose connections in the gas line. Perform a leak test following the procedure described in this manual. Problem: Burner does not ignite Solution: Use the following procedure with the figure below. Check the position of the sparker tip. It should be pointing forward towards the front of the burner. • Make sure there is a blue spark at the electrode tip to the burner.
Appendix 22 Problem: Plugged orifice Solution: Unplug the orifice as follows: • Remove cooking grills, flame tamer and grease tray. • Remove burners from the bottom of the firebox by pulling the cotter pin from beneath the burner peg using a standard screwdriver or needle nose pliers. • Carefully lift each burner up and away from the gas orifice. • Remove the orifice from the control valve. • Gently clear any obstruction with a fine wire.
23 Misalignment of Igniter on Burner Solution: • Check for proper position of the electrode tip, which should be pointing forward towards the front of the burner and free of grease to allow proper sparking. • The ignition wire should be connected firmly to the valve ignition device and electrode. Replace the ignition wire if it is frayed or cracked.
Appendix 24 Warranty LMS offers the following limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship on Cal Flame pizza carts. All Cal Flame pizza carts are manufactured with the highest quality appliances and are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at time of delivery.
25 This warranty is void if the pizza cart has been subject to negligence, alteration, misuse, repairs, dings, dents, scratches, or incorrect and / or prohibited applications, as specified in the owner’s manual. Gas lines must be installed by a licensed plumber only or local gas company agent. Incorrect electrical installation by unlicensed electricians, service by non-LMS authorized representatives, acts of God and other cases beyond the control of LMS are not covered by this warranty.
LMS Customer Service Department 1462 East Ninth Street Pomona, CA 91766 Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS Fax: 1-909-629-3890 www.calspas.com California Proposition 65 Warning: Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm are found in and/or created by the combustion of natural gas, propane, butane and other fuels. Always operate this unit as described in the owner’s manual and in well ventilated areas. LTR20091039, Rev.