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Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Grill
Southgate Gril Résistant de Gaz Naturel
OWNER’S MANUAL / NOTICE D’UTILISATION
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS D’ASSEMBLAGE ET D’UTILISATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL. DANGER IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. Ope
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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connecting Natural Gas and Hose to Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Leak Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Pre-start Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING • Never use liquid propane gas (LP) 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 and after each time the hose is connected to the natural gas supply. • 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 whe
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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. Not adhering to these clearances will prevent proper ventilation and may increase the risk of a fire and/or property damage, which could also resu
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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. I
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DANGER LEAK TESTING: To prevent fire or explosion hazard: • DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test. • Perform test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated area. • Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame. • Never perform a leak test while the grill is in use or while grill is still hot. WARNING WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST: • After assembling your grill and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled. • Every time the gas
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7. Check each place listed (A -F) for growing bubbles which indicates a leak. 8. Turn OFF gas supply at natural gas supply. 9. Turn on control knobs to release gas pressure in hose. 10. Turn control knobs to OFF position. 11. Tighten any leaking connections. 12. Repeat soapy water test until no leaks are detected. DO NOT use the grill if leaks cannot be stopped. Contact a qualified gas appliance repair service. 13. Turn OFF gas supply at natural gas supply until you are ready to use your grill.
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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 and the natural gas supply are turned to the OFF position. 3. Turn on the natural gas supply. 4. DO NOT stand with head, body, or arms over the grill when lighting. LIGHTING THE MAIN BURNERS: 1. Open lid before lighting burner. 2. Make sure a
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LIGHTING THE SIDE BURNER: 1. Open lid before lighting side burner. 2. Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" position. 3. Push and turn side burner control knob to HIGH. 4. Press the electronic igniter and hold for 3-5 seconds to light burner. 5. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn control knob to OFF, wait 5 minutes to allow gas to dissipate and repeat lighting procedure. 6. To turn off, turn control knob clockwise until it locks in OFF position. Note: If burner does not light or fla
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WARNING OPERATING THE GRILL: Never use charcoal or wood briquets in a gas grill. Flavoring chips must be contained in a metal smoking box to contain ash and prevent fires. Read and follow all warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual. BREAKING IN YOUR GRILL: • In manufacturing and preserving the components of your grill, oil residue may be present on the burner and cooking surfaces of your grill. • Before cooking on your grill for the first time you should preh
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ROTISSERIE COOKING: • Your grill was pre-drilled from factory to include mounting holes for a rotisserie. Do not use a rotisserie not specifically manufactured for this grill. • Read and follow all instructions provided with the rotisserie. Save instructions for future reference. • Do not use the side burner when using a rotisserie. WARNING • When using an AC current rotisserie, it must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes: • In the US: The Na
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GRILL COOKING TIPS CLEANLINESS • Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water prior to handling food and after handling raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood. • When using a platter to carry raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood to the grill, make sure to wash the platter thoroughly with soap and hot water before placing cooked foods back on the platter or use different platters for raw and cooked foods. • Never use the same utensils when handling raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood un
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: • Keep the appliance free and clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. • Visually check burner flames for proper operation (see pictorial in "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care and Maintenance). Spiders or other insects can nest in the burner causing gas blockage. • For safe grilling and peak performance of your grill, perform these checks at least twice per year or after extended periods of storage. • Be sure to tigh
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BURNER ASSEMBLY/MAINTENANCE CONTINUED Note: Follow the "Gas Leak Testing" section of this manual. Relight burners to verify proper operation. 12. Replace heat distribution plates and cooking grills. PROPER BURNER OPERATION COOKING GRILLS • Clean with mild soap detergent and water. A brass bristled brush or a nylon cleaning pad can be used to remove residue from the stainless steel surfaces. Do not use steel wire bristles to clean the cooking grills. Steel can cause the finish to chip or crack.
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BEFORE STORING YOUR GRILL: • Ensure that the natural gas supply has been turned off. • Clean all surfaces. • Lightly coat the burners with cooking oil to prevent excess rusting. • If storing the grill indoors, disconnect the hose from the natural gas supply. • Insert protective cover into quick disconnect coupling. See section on “Connecting Your Grill To The Natural Gas Source.” • Clean burner prior to use after storing, at the beginning of grilling season or after a period of one month not b
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Your grill's serial number and model number, and the contact information for Brinkmann Customer Service, are listed on a silver label found beneath the control panel, on the back of the grill or on the side of the grill body, under the side shelf. These questions and answers are for your general knowledge, and may not be applicable to your model grill. Question: Why does my grill not light properly? Answer: Always follow lighting instructions as listed on the control p
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question: What causes grill parts to rust and what effect does it have on the grill materials? Answer: Rusting is a natural oxidation process and may appear on cast-iron and steel parts. Rust will not affect the short-term performance of your grill. However, weathering and extreme heat can cause a stainless steel lid to turn a bronze color. This is discoloration, not rust, and is not considered a manufacturing defect. Question: What causes my stainless steel grill lid
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PARTS BAG CONTENTS Make sure you have all items listed under PARTS LIST and PARTS BAG CONTENTS before you begin the installation process. PARTS BAG CONTAINS: Qty. 1 Screwdriver 4 M6 X 12mm Hex Bolts (Silver) 1 Hex Nut Wrench 4 Spring Washers (Silver) 28 M6 X 12mm Bolts (Black) 20 Star Washers (Black) 1 AA/1.5V Alkaline Battery 4 M6 Nuts (Black) 2 #8 Self-Tapping Screws (Black) Screwdriver Hex Nut Wrench AA/1.5V Alkaline Battery M6 X 12mm Bolts (Black) M6 X 12mm Hex Bolts (Silver) Star Washers
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRILL. WE RECOMMEND TWO PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER WHEN ASSEMBLING THIS UNIT. The following provided tools are required to assemble this Southgate 8445-N Natural Gas Grill: • Screwdriver • Hex Nut Wrench PARTS LIST: 1 1 Grill Body Assembly 14 4 Cooking Grills 2 1 Left Side Table 15 4 Heat Distribution Plates 3 1 Side Burner Assembly 16 1 Grease Tray 4 1 Side Table Towel Rack 17 1 Grease
