Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools Needed

■	Tape measure	■	Wrench or pliers
■	Small, flat-blade screwdriver	■	Pipe wrench
■	Flat-blade screwdriver	■	Scissors or cutting pliers
■ #2 and #3 Phillips screwdriver			(to remove tiedowns)
■ #2 and #3 Phillips screwdriver			Noncorrosive leak-
■	Level	■	Noncorrosive leak-
■	Level		detection solution
			detection solution

■Short Phillips screwdriver or a 90° screwdriver with a Phillips screw bit

Parts Supplied

■Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly set for 11" WCP LP gas (attached to manifold)

■Natural gas conversion kit with convertible regulator set for 4" WCP Natural gas (on some models)

■Natural gas conversion kit (on some models)

■Rotisserie motor mounting bracket (on some models)

■Rotisserie motor (on some models)

■Rotisserie forks (on some models)

■Rotisserie spit (on some models)

■Smoker box (on some models)

■2 warming drawer pans (on some models)

■1 single-prong plug/500 mAmp transformer assembly for the rotisserie motor (on some models)

■2 - 1.5 V “D” size alkaline batteries (on some models)

■Vinyl grill cover (on some models)

Parts Needed

■20 lb LP gas fuel tank - approximately 18" (45.7 cm) height and 12" (30.5 cm) diameter

■UL outdoor-rated 120 V extension cord - size 14 gauge/3 wire (marked 14/3 W-A), 50 foot (15.2 m) maximum length

Location Requirements

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store fuel tank in a garage or indoors.

Do not store grill with fuel tank in a garage or indoors.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not use grill near combustible materials.

Do not store combustible materials near grill.

Doing so can result in death or fire.

Select a location that provides minimum exposure to wind and traffic paths. The location should be away from strong draft areas.

Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Clearance to combustible construction for freestanding outdoor grills:

■A minimum of 24" (58 cm) must be maintained between the front of the grill hood, sides and back of the grill and any combustible construction.

■A 24" (58 cm) minimum clearance must also be maintained below the cooking surface and any combustible construction.

Rotisserie

A 6" (15.2 cm) minimum clearance is needed for the rotisserie motor.

A grounded, 3-prong outdoor outlet is located on the back of the grill. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

NOTE: The rotisserie is an accessory on some models. See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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