Fire Magic Elite 50 Ventilation of Enclosures, Propane Cylinder Enclosures, Electrical Outlets

PLANNING FOR INSTALLATION OF YOUR ELITE 50 GOURMET BARBECUE

Fire Magic Barbecues are designed FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

WARNING: Built-in models must be installed in masonry or other type of fireproof enclosure. The unit is NOT insulated and therefore must be installed with 18" of side and back clearance from unprotected combustible materials such as wood, plastic, or stucco with wood framing.

DO NOT install this unit under unprotected flammable surfaces. DO NOT install or use this appliance inside a

building, garage, or any other enclosed area including recreational vehicles or boats.

This is a SLIDE-IN TYPE unit designed to fit into open-front enclosures. The Front Panel (Face) of the unit is removable for gas hookup, servicing and Burner adjustment, and MUST remain removable after you install the unit.

INSTALLER NOTE: This unit should be installed so that it can be removed at a later date if factory service is required. Any protrusion into the Barbecue enclosure may obstruct the frame and prevent the unit from sliding into place (see "Gas Supply Plumbing Requirements" below).

ENSURING PROPER COMBUSTION AIR & COOLING FLOW

Maintaining proper air flow for your Fire Magic Barbecue is essential if it is to perform as it was designed (Fig 1). If airflow is blocked, overheating and poor combustion will result. Make sure not to block the 1" front air inlet along bottom of Barbecue Face. Note: The front air space allows access to Drip Tray.

Figure 1

Ventilation Diagram

VENTILATION OF ENCLOSURES

When using Propane gas, take EXTREME CAUTION to ensure ample ventilation of gas vapor. Propane vapor is invisible and heavier than air. A DANGEROUS EXPLOSION could occur, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE if Propane gas is allowed to accumulate and then ignite.

Only one Propane gas cylinder may be located in an enclosure. Extra or spare cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and outside of any building, garage or other enclosed area. READANDFOLLOWALLWARNINGS PROVIDED WITH PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS. Never locate a cylinder under or near Barbecue unless sufficient ventilation and shielding is provided to prevent any heating of

cylinder, regulator and rubber hose.

PROPANE CYLINDER ENCLOSURES

To prevent invisible combustible gas from accumulating in your cylinder enclosure, you must provide adequate ventilation. This is accomplished by having one side of the enclosure left completely open to the outside OR by providing four (4) ventilation openings. Two openings are to be at the cylinder valve level (Approx.16” above the floor) and on opposite walls of the enclosure. Two more openings must be at the floor level on opposite sides of the enclosure. The floor level openings must start at the floor and shall extend no higher than 5” above the floor. Each opening must have a minimum of 10 square inches (64.5 cm2) of free area. To achieve the proper ventilation, you may drill a series of holes, omit the grout from masonry joints or replace a brick with a hardware cloth screen. If the floor in the cabinet is raised and the space beneath the cabinet is open to the outside, the lower ventilation openings may be in the floor.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, you must provide these openings for drainage, replacement air and cross ventilation of any storage area exposed to possible leakage from gas connections, the Barbecue or Propane Cylinder.

IMPORTANT: Additional requirements for safe use of Propane gas and gas cylinders appear on Pg. 6 of this manual.

HOUSEHOLD PROPANE GAS SERVICE

Consult your gas supplier for ventilation requirements when connecting to a household Propane supply.

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

All electrical outlets in area of Barbecue must be grounded.

Installer and User Note: Keep electrical supply cords away from all heated surfaces.

EXHAUST REMOVAL

If installed under a patio roof, the grill area should be fully covered by a chimney and exhaust hood. An exhaust fan with a rating of 1000 CFM (cubic feet per minute) or more may be necessary to efficiently remove smoke and other cooking by- products from the covered area. Installation in fully-enclosed patio areas is not recommended.

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

GAS SUPPLY PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS

Rigid 3/4" or 1” black steel pipe, or local code approved pipe for temperatures up to 800°F (427°C), is required to conduct gas

supply into enclosure opening for connection to the unit. Do not use a rubber hose within enclosure for Barbecue unit. Apply only joint compounds that are resistant to all gasses on all male pipe fittings. Make sure to tighten every joint securely.

NOTE: Review page 7, prior to connecting unit. If 1/2” Pipe is used, it should be no longer than five feet and only to conduct Gas Supply into Barbecue cut out for connection to the Flex Connector. The gas supply pipe should enter through the floor at rear of enclosure and terminate near the left end (Figure 2).

Install gas line stub at least 2" away from the left side and back walls, but within 9" of the back wall and 14” from the left wall, as illustrated by the shaded area in Figure 2. No Pipe or fittings should rise higher than 2 1/2” into the bottom of the Barbecue.

Figure 2 - Gas Stub Diagram

CONNECT TO GAS LINE

STUB IN THIS AREA

23 3/4"

DEPTH

12"

3 HEIGHT

1

7

2 12

51"

WIDTH

SAFETY NOTE: An external valve (with a removable key) in the gas line is necessary for safety when your Barbecue is not in use. It also provides for convenient maintenance

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