Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC750W

Installing LP Gas Tank
Operating Instructions

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.

Checking for Leaks

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Connection

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

 

 

Failure to inspect this connection or

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follow these instructions could cause

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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

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.

Burner venturi

LP Gas Valve Main Burners with Orifice

LP Gas Valve with Orifice

 

Burner

Side Burner

venturi

Secure LP Gas Tank

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

Turn LP gas tank ON at valve.

Spoon leak check solution at all “x” locations

If any bubbles appear turn LP gas tank OFF, reconnect and re-test. If you continue to see bubbles after several attempts, disconnect LP gas source and contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.

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

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LP Gas Tank Valve

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.

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.

Control Knob

Main Burner Lighting Rod Placement

Flame Slight

Yellow

Slight

Disconnect gas line to tank by turning knob

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

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counterclockwise until it is loose.

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

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Main burner proper flame height.

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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.