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Conversion Kit
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION MANUAL
THIS NATURAL GAS CONVERSION KIT CAN BE USED ONLY WITH
MODEL 810-4905-0 PRO SERIES GRILL
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTICE TO WARNING
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER:
HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IF THESE WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH
THE GRILL OWNER FOR FUTURE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY,
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS WE WANT YOU TO USE YOUR CONVERSION KIT FOR YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT THE ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS THE GRILL IS CONVERTED AND USED AS A NATURAL GAS GRILL. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE CONVERTING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL. DANGER FOR YOUR SAFETY: IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Shut off gas to t
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WARNING This conversion kit shall be installed by a professional service technician in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as specified by the codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. The information in these instructions must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. The qualified service agency performing this conversion assumes responsibility for the proper conversion of this grill. IMPORTANT
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GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING • Never use liquid propane gas in a unit designed for natural gas. • Never use charcoal briquets or lighter fluid in a gas grill. • Leak test all connections before first use, even if grill was purchased fully assembled. • Never check for leaks using a match or open flame. CAUTION! Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the detection of natural gas. Use caution and common sense when testing for leaks. • Always keep your gas grill free and clear of gasoli
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WARNING • FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT operate indoors or in an enclosed area such as a garage, shed or breezeway. • Use your grill OUTDOORS in a well ventilated space away from dwellings or other buildings to prevent dangers associated with gas accumulation and toxic vapors. We recommend your grill be situated at least 10 feet (3.1 m) from buildings. • Maintain a minimum clearance of 24 inches (61 cm) between all sides of grill and walls or other combustible material. DO NOT use grill under ove
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS YOU MUST BE A LICENSED PLUMBER TO CONVERT THIS GRILL. READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING THE CONVERTED GRILL. The following tools are required to assemble the Grand Elite Series 4905 Conversion Kit: • Phillips Head Screwdriver • Adjustable Wrench PARTS BAG CONTENTS Make sure you have all items listed under PARTS LIST before you begin the installation process. 1 Natural Gas Manifold Your parts will include: 2 Natural Ga
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CAUTION! Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear protective gloves if necessary. NOTE: Make sure all control knobs are in the off position, LP tank valve is closed and tank is disconnected from regulator and removed from grill. Step 1 Remove hose / regulator from main Hose / Regulator Nut burners manifold by unscrewing hose / regulator nut. Step 2 Remove control knobs from main control panel. Set aside for later use. Control Knobs 6
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Step 3 Remove grease trays and smoker box tray from grill and set aside for later use. SMOKER BOX SMOKER BOX Smoker Box Tray Grease Trays SMOKER BOX Step 4 Remove two screws from bottom corners of the control panel. Remove ignitor cap, spring and battery. Pull control panel free of valve stems and remove ignitor lock nut and allow ignitor to hang freely. Control Panel Screws Control Panel Screw ignitor Cap Battery Ignitor Lock Nut Spring NOTE: It is helpful to keep the screws with the components
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Step 5 Nylon Ties Cut nylon ties holding the ignitor wires to the main burner manifold. SMOKER BOX NOTE: Be careful not to damage ignitor wires. Step 6 Remove six screws on the access panel located on the left side of grill. Remove panel, this will allow access to the side burner gas lines. NOTE: Leave panel off until the end of conversion and all gas leak testing has been done. Access Panel Step 7 Loosen the gas line nuts attached to the side burner valves. NOTE: Bending the hose could damage
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base and replace them with a natural gas orifices. Orifice Step 9 To remove the manifold, remove the three screws on the front of the grill and the one screw located inside the propane tank compartment. SMOKER BOX Screws Screw 9
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Gas Line Nut Step 10 Loosen nut and detach gas line from rotisserie burner valve. NOTE: Bending the hose could damage the supply line. Rotisserie Burner Valve Thermal Couple Nut Step 11 Carefully pull the gas manifold out from the burner tubes to allow access to the thermal couple nut. Remove thermal couple nut from the back of the rotisserie burner valve. Remove the existing LP gas manifold. Natural Gas Manifold Access Panel Screws Step 12 Remove two screws on the access panel located on the ba
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Step 12 Remove the brass orifice on Orifice rotisserie gas line and replace with a natural gas orifice. NOTE: Leave the back panel off until the end of conversion and all gas leak testing has been done. Step 13 Insert the natural gas manifold into the front of the grill, but do not Thermal Couple Nut secure with screws until Step 14. Attach thermal couple nut to the back of the rotisserie burner valve. Natural Gas Manifold Step 14 Align the mounting brackets with Natural Gas Manifold screw hole
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Step 15 Gas Line Attach gas line to rotisserie burner valve. NOTE: Bending the hose could damage the supply line. Step 16 Tighten the gas line nuts attached to the side burner valves. NOTE: Bending the hose could damage the supply line. Gas Line Nuts Step 17 Nylon Ties Fasten the ignitor wires to the main burner manifold with nylon ties SMOKER BOX provided in kit. 12
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Step 18 Hold control panel in position over valve manifold and insert ignitor through control panel. Secure ignitor with ignitor lock nut. Replace ignitor cap, spring and battery. Place control panel over valve stems and secure with two ignitor Cap screws on bottom corners of the Battery ignitor Lock Nut control panel. Spring SMOKER BOX Control Panel Screw Control Panel Screws Step 19 Replace grease trays and smoker box tray. SMOKER BOX SMOKER BOX Smoker Box Tray Grease Trays 13
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Step 20 Replace control knobs on main control panel. Control Knobs NOTE: A natural gas hose must be purchased separately (Brinkmann Part Number 155-4905-N). Connection to hard piping is not recommended for portable grills or grills that can be moved. 14
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CONNECTING YOUR GRILL TO THE NATURAL GAS SOURCE 1. Coat pipe nipple with gas resistant teflon tape or pipe dope. Tighten quick-disconnect coupling onto pipe nipple that leads to natural gas supply (Figure A). 2. After grill is completely assembled, make sure natural gas supply valve is “OFF” and then connect natural gas hose to socket. Push sleeve back on socket (Figure B) and insert plug until sleeve snaps forward, locking plug into socket. Be sure to leak test these connections prior to use.
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During assembly or conversion to natural gas, keep the supply hoses free of kinks and/or damage. Visually inspect the hose assembly prior to each use for evidence of damage, excess wear, or deterioration. If found, replace the assembly before using your grill. Only the manufacturer's supplied replacement should be used. WARNING AVOID HARD METAL PIPING • DO NOT use hard metal piping of any kind to connect this converted natural gas grill. Use only natural gas hose specified by the manufacturer.
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WARNING WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST: • After assembling or converting your natural gas grill and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled. • Any time the gas components are replaced. • Any time your grill has been moved. • At least once per year or if your grill has not been used for more than 60 days. CHECKING FOR LEAKS: 1. Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing soap. Watch For Bubbles 2. Open the lid. 3. Ensure all control knobs are set to the "OF
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6. Check each place listed (A–E) for growing bubbles which indicates a leak. Check points C and D must to be done with the roteserie burner valve turned to HIGH and pushed in. Side burner gas connection/gas orifice must also be checked and must be done with the side burner valves turned to high. 7. Turn off gas supply at source. 8. Turn on control knobs to release gas pressure in hose. 9. Turn control knobs to "OFF" position. 10. Tighten any leaking connections. 11. Repeat soapy water test until
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WARNING Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual. WARNING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Follow the instructions exactly. 1. OPEN THE GRILL LID before attempting to light a burner so that fumes do not accumulate inside the grill. An explosion could occur if grill lid is down. 2. Check that all burner control knobs are turned to the "OFF" position. 3. DO NOT stand
