BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR GRILL:

TURN YOUR GAS SUPPLY (LP OR NAT) ON AND TEST ALL FITTINGS FOR LEAKS. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT GRILL, BE CERTAIN BOTH VALVES ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR GAS SUPPLY IS OFF AND YOUR GAS FEED LINE HAS BEEN BLED OF ANY FUEL. WHEN REINSTALLING BURNER, BE CERTAIN THAT THE BURNER VENTURIS ARE ENGAGED ON THE VALVES AT LEAST 1/4". TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS TURN GAS SUPPLY ON (leaving both control knobs in the "OFF" position) AND CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS WITH A SOLUTION OF 50% LIQUID SOAP, 50% WATER. SOLUTION CAN BE SPRAYED ON WITH A SPRAY BOTTLE OR PAINTED ON ALL CONNECTIONS WITH A BRUSH. IF BUBBLES APPEAR, TURN OFF GAS, TIGHTEN FITTINGS AND TRY AGAIN.

ELECTRODE ADJUSTMENT

Model K-40 with the "Ultima" burner, the electrode is attached pre-set at the factory and should not require adjustment. In the model K-30 the electrode, inside the collector box, is also adjusted and checked at the factory for optimum spark. The tip is 1/8" from the inside surface of the collector box. In the event that the ceramic insulator should crack and need replacement, the collector box is easily removed by removing the large nut holding it to the bottom grill casting. The grill head must be removed from the pedestal support to replace the collector box (electrode and collector box are one unit).

Check the new part for proper spacing of the electrode end before installing. Since the feed-through fixture is threaded its full length, loosening and tightening two jam nuts will move the electrode tip closer or farther away from the collector box surface. For best spark, set at 1/8" (see Fig. 21 & 22).

Figure 22 Proper electrode adjustment for K-40

NOTE: Replace battery when sparks noticeably slows down or every six months (depending on usage). If you are not going to use your grill for 30 days or more, remove battery.

FLARE-UPS

When you cook fatty foods over an open flame, you can expect flare-ups. Natural juices falling on the hot ceramic rock results in flame and smoke that give foods cooked on your grill that delicious outdoor flavor and appearance. Expect and encourage a MODERATE amount of flare-up. We suggest that you trim off excess fat before cooking. Excessive flare-ups occur when cooking extra fatty foods, or if cooking temperatures are too high. To control flare-ups:

1.Turn your control knob to a lower heat setting.

2.Move the meat to another part of the grill, if

possible. With a dual burner, you can cook on one side and move food, as necessary to the unlighted side or lower heat setting.

3.Cook with the lid open to reduce heat inside of grill head. Periodically flip rock so that it can self clean residual grease build-up.

4.If you need to immediately control any excessive flare-up, spray the flame with water or throw a small amount of baking soda directly on briquettes (avoid baking soda on food).

FOR K-30

ELECTODE

COLLECTOR

BOX

JAM NUTS

CERAMIC INSULATOR

Figure 21 Proper electrode adjustment for K-30

FOR K-40

GREASE TRAY CLEAN OUT

We recommend periodic inspection and clean out of the grease tray provided with your PGS gas grill.

GAS GRILL CONVERSION

We strongly recommend having your gas grill converted by a servicing dealer, your local gas utility or other trained personnel.

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