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Important!
B
efore 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 tha
t it 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
valve panel 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 may be advised. If you
have a grilling 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, r
egula
tor, and installer supplied shut-off valves must be easily accessible.
INSTALLATION
LOCATING GRILL/BUILT-IN CLEARANCES
PREFERRED
AIR FLOW
GRILL EXHAUST
EXHAUST
FLAME
BURNER
Wind hitting the
grill while in use,
especially winds
blowing into or
across this hood
gap, can cause
poor performance
and in some cases
can cause the
control panel to
get dangerously
hot.
GRILL PLACEMENT
FIG. 01
Shipping Brackets
If wind isan
issue, awind
screen should
be added.The
wind screen
should be
higher than
the topof the
opening in the
back of the
grill and
minimum of 3”
clearance
from theback
of the grill for
the lid .
WIND SCREEN
W
IN
D
15”min.
3”
min.
WIND
WIND
P RI
M
AR
Y
IN
T
AK E
AIR F
L
OW
EXHAUST VENT FLOW
FLAMELIFT
FIG. 02