Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC730W

Installing LP Gas Tank

To operate you will need (1) precision-filled standard grill LP gas tank (20#) with external valve threads.

Note: An empty standard grill LP gas tank weighs approximately 18 lbs. A precision-filled standard grill LP gas tank should weigh no more than 38 lbs.

Insert LP Gas Tank

Place precision filled LP gas tank upright into hole in grill body so it is arranged for vapor withdrawal.

Secure LP Gas Tank

Secure tank by sliding tank retainer wire over shoulder of LP gas tank.

Operating Instructions

Checking for Leaks

LP Gas

Burner

 

 

Connection

venturi

Burner Connections

Make sure the regulator valve and hose connections are securely fastened to the burner and the tank.

If your unit was assembled for you, visually check the connection between the burner pipe and orifice. Make sure the burner pipe fits over the orifice.

WARNING

 

LP Gas Valve

 

 

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

Main Burners

with Orifice

 

 

Failure to inspect this connection or

LP Gas

LP Gas Valve

follow these instructions could cause

Connection

with Orifice

 

 

a fire or an explosion which can

 

 

cause death, serious bodily injury, or

 

 

damage to property.

 

 

Please refer to diagram for proper installation.

If the burner pipe does not rest flush to the orifice, please contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.

Tank/Gas Line Connection

 

Burner

Side Burner

venturi

Make 2-3 oz.a of leak solution by mixing one part liquid

 

 

 

 

dishwashing soap with three parts water.

 

 

 

 

Make sure control knobs are off.

 

 

 

 

Turn LP gas tank ON at valve.

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Spoon leak check solution at all “x” locations

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If any bubbles appear turn LP gas tank OFF, reconnect

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

and re-test. If you continue to see bubbles after several

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

attempts, disconnect LP gas source and contact

 

 

 

 

1.800.762.1142 for assistance.

LP Gas Tank Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank OFF, wipe away solution and proceed.

Connect LP Gas Tank

Before connecting, be sure that there is no debris caught in the head of the LP gas tank, head of the regulator valve or in the head of the burner and burner ports.

Connect gas line to tank by turning knob clockwise until it stops.

Disconnect LP Gas Tank

Before disconnecting make sure the LP gas tank valve OFF.

Disconnect gas line to tank by turning knob counterclockwise until it is loose.

Operating Main Burners

Lighting

1.Open lid. Attempting to light the burner with the lid closed may cause an explosion!

2.Make sure there are no obstructions of airflow to the gas unit. Spiders and insects can nest within and clog the burner / venturi tube at the orifice. A clogged burner tube can lead to a fire beneath the appliance.

3.All control knobs must be in the OFF position.

4.Turn on gas at LP gas tank.

5.Push and turn control knob c ounterclockwise to HIGH.

6.Press the electronic igniter button and hold for 5 seconds to light burner.

7.If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn burner control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes, and repeat lighting procedure.

8.If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match secured with the lighting rod provided to light burners manually. Access the burners through the cooking grid and heat plates. Position the lit match near side of the burner.

Important: Always use the lighting rod provided when lighting burners with a match.

9.After lighting, observe the burner flame, make sure all burner ports are lit and flame height matches illustration.

Control Knob

Main Burner Lighting Rod Insert

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Caution

If burner flame goes out during operation, immediately turn the gas “OFF” and open lid to let the gas clear for about 5 minutes before re-lighting.

Main Burner Lighting Rod Placement

Flame Slight

Yellow

Slight

and available at tens of thousands of conveniently located retail outlets nationwide. You can purchase a new full tank or exchange your empty for

Burner

Blue

a precision filled one.

Dark

Blue

Main burner proper flame height.