INSTALLATION
GAS HOOK-UP
GAS REQUIREMENTS
Verify the type of gas supply to be used, either natural or LP, and make sure the marking on the appliance rating plate agrees with that of the supply. The rating plate is located underneath the unit bottom. Never connect an unregulated gas line to the appliance. You must use the gas regulator provided with the unit, even if the supply is controlled.
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All pipe sealants must be an approved type and resistant to the actions of LP gases. Never use pipe sealant on flare fittings. All gas connections should be made by a qualified technician and in accordance with local codes and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. Gas conversion kits are available from the factory. When ordering gas conversion kits, have the model number, and the type of gas (natural or LP) from your grill.
TOTAL GAS CONSUMPTION OF THE GRILL WITH ALL BURNERS ON HI:
The appliance and its individual
equipment) and local codes.
NATURAL GAS HOOK UP: (THIS TYPE OF CON- |
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NECTION SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED OR |
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LICENSED TECHNICIAN ONLY.) | Bottom of unit |
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Connection: 1/2" NPT male with 3/8" flare adapter. |
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Operating pressure: 4.0" W.C. Supply pressure: 5" to 14" | Threading compound | Coupling | |
water column. If in excess of 14" W.C., a step down | 1/2 NPT | ||
must be resistant to LP gas | |||
regulator is required. Check with your local gas utility |
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company or local codes for instructions on installing gas |
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supply lines. Be sure to check on type and size of run, | 1/2 x 5" NPT | ||
4.0" W.C. | |||
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and how deep to bury the line. If the gas line is too small, | Close |
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the grill will not function properly. Any joint sealant used | Nipple | Adapter 1/2 NPT | |
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must be an approved type and be resistive to the actions | Installer supplied | ||
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of LP gases. | valve must be easily | Do not put threading | |
accessible* | |||
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TO HOOK-UP THE FITTINGS SUPPLIED WITH
THE GRILL:
Assemble as shown (Fig. 08). Use threading compound on male threads only. Do not use threading compound on the male end of the 1/2 NPT to 3/8 flare adapter. Use a second pipe wrench to hold the grill inlet pipe to avoid shifting any internal gas lines of the grill. Ensure that the regulator arrow points in the direction of gas flow towards
the unit, away from the supply. Do not forget to place the
LP GAS HOOK UP (TYPE 1 OR QCC1 REGULATOR):
Grills orificed for use with LP gas come equipped with a high capacity hose/regulator assembly for connection to a standard 20 lb. LP cylinder (Type 1). The LP tank is not included.
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