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Important!
Before installation, remove shipping brackets from the grill. To
do so, loosen the 4 screws on the bottom sides of the grill which
hold the brackets to the grill. Slide the shipping brackets off
and retighten the screws.
LOCATION:When determining a suitable location take into account concerns
such as exposure to wind, proximity to traffic paths and keeping any gas or electrical supply lines as short as
possible and away from heat sources. Locate the grill only in a well ventilated area. Do not build the grill under
overhead unprotected combustible construction. Never locate the grill in a building, garage, breezeway, shed or
other such enclosed areas. During heavy use, the grill will produce a lot of heat and smoke. Ensure there is
adequate area for it to dissipate.
If locating the grill in a windy area, try to locate the grill so the prevailing wind will blow air at the front of the
grill as shown in Fig. 02. This will assist the grill in venting hot air thru the back of the grill. In addition, this will
help keep any smoke from blowing at someone who is cooking on the grill. If you have to locate the grill in a
windy area where the prevailing wind is at the rear of the grill, a windbreak must be installed. The windbreak
should be made such thatit will block wind from entering the exhaust vent in the rear of the unit as shown in
Fig. 02.
As high-performance gas appliance, your grill requires significant amounts of air to support the combustion
process. Your grill is designed to take air in through the valve panel area, and send the exhaust products out
through the exhaust gap at the rear of the hood. Using your grill in windy conditions can disrupt the proper flow
of air though your grill, leading to reduced performance, or in certain severe cases, causing heat buildup in the
valvepanel area. This can lead to problems such as having the knobs melt, or burn hazards when the valve
panel surfaces become too hot to touch.
During high wind conditions, it is best if you don’t use your grill. If you live in an area that is subject to frequent
high winds,or a steady directional wind,then the installation of a suitable windbreak maybe advised. If you
haveagrilling cart, it is best to position the unit so the prevailing wind blows into the valve panel, thus
supporting the proper airflow. Winds hitting the back of the grill directly are the most likely to cause problems,
although wind blowing along the exhaust gap in the rear can also be problematic.
Please note that damage to your grill resulting from use in windy conditions, such as melted knobs or igniter
wires, or valve panel discoloration from heat build-up, are excluded from warranty coverage.
Important!
Gas fittings, regulator, and installer supplied shut-off valves must be easily accessible.
INSTALLATION
LOCATING GRILL/BUILT-IN CLEARANCES
PREFERRED
AIRFLOW
GRILLEXHAUST
EXHAUST
FLAME
BURNER
Windhitting the
grillwhile in use,
especiallywinds
blowinginto or
acrossthis hood
gap,can cause
poor performance
andin some cases
cancause the
controlpanel to
getdangerously
hot.
FIG. 01
Shipping Brackets
Ifwind is an
issue,a wind
screenshould
beadded. The
windscreen
shouldbe
higherthan
thetop of the
openingin the
backof the
grilland
minimumof 3”
clearance
fromthe back
ofthe grill for
thelid .
WINDSCREEN
WIND
15”min.
3”
min.
WIND
WIND
P RIMARY
INTAK E
AIRFLOW
EXHAUST VENT FLOW
FLAMELIFT
FIG. 02