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GAS PIPING
Gas piping shall be of such size and so installed as to
provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the full gas
inputoftheappliance.Iftheapplianceistobeconnected
toexistingpiping,itshallbecheckedtodetermineifit
has adequate capacity. Joint compound (pipe dope)
shallbeusedsparinglyandonlyonthemalethreadsof
the pipe joints. Such compounds shall be resistant to
theactionofL.P.gases.WARNING:Anyloosedirtor
metalparticleswhichareallowedtoenterthegaslines
on this appliance will damage the valve and affect its
operation. When installing this appliance, all pipe and
fittings must be free from all internal loose dirt.
GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR
Aconvertiblepressureregulatorisprovidedwitheach
charbroiler.Itshouldbeconnectedtotheinletpipeat
therear ofthe unit.The gassupply is then connected
to it. It is shipped set for 6" water column manifold
pressure for use with natural gas. Allow 6" clearance
frombackofunittowallforservicingandinstallation.
CONNECTING GAS SUPPLY LINE
Thegasinletofthecharbroilerissealedatthefactory
toprevententry of dirt.Donotremovethis seal until
the actual connection is made to the gas supply line.
MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE
A manual shut off valve should be installed upstream
fromthemanifoldandwithinsixfeetofthecharbroiler.
PROPANE GAS
This charbroiler is equipped with fixed orifice hoods
andisshippedfromthefactoryforusewithnaturalgas.
To convert to propane gas, install the burner orifice
hoods supplied behind the front panel as follows:
1. Remove grill, radiants and burners.
2. Remove the burner orifice hoods and install the
orifice hoods supplied.
3. Replace the burners, radiants, and grill.
4. Set manifold pressure to (10) inch water column.
A 1/8" pipe plug on the burner manifold can be
removed for attaching a pressure gauge. Remove
theslotted,orhex-threadedplugfromthepressure
regulator. Invert the plug and re-install. The
letters"LP"shouldnowbevisibleontheplug. The
regulator is now set for 10" (25.4 cm) water
column. Attach the conversion label, supplied
with the unit, close to the nameplate.
CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS
Soapandwatersolutionorothermaterialacceptable
for the purpose, shall be used in locating gas leakage.
Matches, candle flame or other sources of ignition
shallnotbeusedforthispurpose.Checkentirepiping
system for leaks.
PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
The charbroiler is equipped with standing pilots and
should be lit immediately after the gas is turned on.
1. Turn off main valve to unit and wait 5 minutes to
clear gas.
2. Turn off all knobs and pilot valves.
3. Turn on main valve and light all pilots.
4. Turn burner knobs to desired setting.
5. To turn burners off, turn knobs off.
SHUTTINGDOWNINSTRUCTIONS
1. Turntheburnervalveknobstotheoffpositionto
turn burners off.
PILOT LIGHT REGULATION
Thepilotlights on thisbroilerhavebeen turned offat
thefactory.Adjustpilotlightflamesassmallaspossible,
but high enough to light burner immediately when
burner valve is turned on high.
BURNEROPERATION
To ignite burners, turn burner valve knob to "HI"
position. Each burner is controlled by an individual
high-low, on-off valve. An infinite number of broiling
temperaturesmay beobtained by turningthe burner
valve knob to any position between high and low.
BURNERADJUSTMENT
1. Turn burner valve knob to "HI" position.
2. Slowly decrease openings of air shutters to give a
soft blue flame having luminous tips, then slowly
increaseopeningstoapointwheretheyellowtips
disappear and a hard blue flame is obtained.
EXHAUST CANOPY
Openhearthbroilersinherentlycreateagooddealof
heat and smoke and should be installed under an
efficient exhaust hood with flame proof filters. A
verticaldistanceofnot less than48"shallbeprovided
between the top of the appliance and filters or any
other combustible material.
