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Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC850W-C
Contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance. Do not return to place of purchase.
Operating Instructions
Checking for Leaks
Burner Connections
1. 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 venturi pipe and
orifice. Make sure the burner venturi pipe fits over
the orifice.
WARNING: Failure to inspect this
connection or follow these instructions
could cause a fire or an explosion
which can cause death, serious bodily
injury, or damage to property.
2. Please refer to diagram for proper installation.
(Figure 1 and 2)
3. If the burner pipe does not rest flush to the orifice,
please contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
Tank/Gas Line Connection
1. Make 2-3 oz. of leak solution by mixing one part
liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water.
2. Make sure control knobs are “OFF”. (Figure 3)
3. Turn LP gas tank “ON” at valve.
4. Spoon leak check solution at all “X” locations
(Figure 4)
a. If any bubbles appear turn LP gas tank “OFF”,
reconnect and re-test.
b. If you continue to see bubbles after several
attempts, turn LP gas tank “OFF” and disconnect
LP gas tank and contact 1.800.762.1142 for
assistance.
c. If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank
“OFF”, wipe away solution and proceed.
Operating Main Burners
First Use
1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films
have been removed from the grill.
2. Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this
grill for the first time, by operating the grill for at
least 15 minutes on “HIGH” with the lid closed. This
will “heat clean” the internal parts and dissipate
odors.
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 burners. 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.
(Figure 3)
4. Turn ON gas at LP gas tank.
5. Push and turn control knob counterclockwise 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. (Figure 5)
Important: Always use the lighting rod provided when
lighting burners with a match.
9. After lighting, observe the burner flame, make sure
all burner ports are lit and flame height matches
illustration. (Figure 6)
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.
Figure 1
Valve
Soft Pipe
Connection
LP Gas Valve
with Orifice
Burner
venturi
pipe
Main Burners
Figure 2
Burner
venturi pipe
LP Gas Valve
with Orifice
LP Gas
Connection
Side Burner
Valve
Soft Pipe
Connection
Figure 3
Figure 4
X
X
X
X
X
Figure 5
Figure 6
Burner
Flame
Slight
Yellow
Slight
Blue
Dark
Blue
Installing LP Gas Tank
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 the tank valve is facing the
gas line connection.
Secure LP Gas Tank
Secure tank by sliding tank retainer wire over shoulder of LP gas tank.
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 is
“OFF”.
Disconnect gas line from LP gas tank by turning knob
counterclockwise until it is loose.
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