Brinkmann Pro Series 6418 Owner's Manual

Brinkmann heavy-duty gas grill owner's manual

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTICE TO INSTALLER:
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WITH THE GRILL OWNER FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
6418
OWNER'S MANUAL
HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IF THESE WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
Heavy-Duty
Gas Grill
WARNING
DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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  • Page 1 WITH THE GRILL OWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 6418 OWNER’S MANUAL HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IF THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Heavy-Duty Gas Grill WARNING...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Warnings ..........3 Installation and LP Cylinder Specifications and Safe Use.
  • Page 4: General Warnings

    Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the detection of propane. Use caution and common sense when testing for leaks. • Always keep your gas grill free and clear of gasoline, paint thinner, or other flammable vapors and liquids or combustible materials. •...
  • Page 5: Installation And Lp Cylinder Specifications And Safe Use

    • 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.
  • Page 6 CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS: When purchasing or exchanging a cylinder for your gas grill, it must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339 Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods;...
  • Page 7: Connecting Lp Cylinder And Hose / Regulator To Grill

    FILLING THE LP GAS CYLINDER: • Allow only qualified LP gas dealers to properly fill or repair your LP gas cylinder. • New tanks should be purged prior to filling; inform LP gas dealer if you are using a new tank. •...
  • Page 8: Connecting Hose And Regulator To An Lp Gas Cylinder

    Never use your grill without leak testing all gas connections and hoses. See the section on "Leak Testing" in this manual for proper procedures. The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with your gas grill must be used. • DO NOT attempt to connect it to any other fuel supply source such as a natural gas line.
  • Page 9: Leak Testing

    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. •...
  • Page 10: Pre-Start Check List

    6. Check each place listed (A– K) for growing bubbles which indicates a leak. 7. Turn off gas supply at cylinder valve. 8. Turn on control knobs to release gas pressure in hose. 9. Turn control knobs to "OFF" position. 10.
  • Page 11: Connecting Lp Cylinder And Hose / Regulator To Grill

    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. 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.
  • Page 12: Lighting The Side Burner

    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 the "HIGH" position. 4. Press the electronic igniter on the main control panel and hold for 3 –...
  • Page 13: Operating Grill And Helpful Hints

    CONTROLLING FLARE-UPS: • Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a gas grill. This adds to the unique flavor of cooking on a gas grill. Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and cause a dangerous situation for you and your grill.
  • Page 14: Rotisserie Cooking

    ROTISSERIE COOKING: • Your grill was pre-drilled from factory to include mounting holes for a rotisserie (sold separately). 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. •...
  • Page 15: Proper Care And Maintenance

    • To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be kept clean and covered at all times when not in use. A grill cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 800-468-5252 or 800-527-0717. • Wash cooking grills and heat distribution plates with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat cooking grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
  • Page 16: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: • Keep the appliance free and clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. • Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free and clear of debris. • Visually check burner flames for proper operation (see pictorial in "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care and Maintenance).
  • Page 17: Transporting And Storage

    These nests can cause fires in burner tubes or under grill. • If storing the grill outdoors, cover the grill with a grill cover for protection from the weather. A grill cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 800-468-5252 or 800-527-0717. WARNING...
  • Page 18: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem: • Burner will not light • Fire at control knob • Yellow Flames at burner • Flame blows out on "LOW" • Burner does not get hot enough • Grill is Too Hot Possible Causes: 1. Check LP cylinder fuel level. 2.
  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    If the fuel line is blocked, replace with a new hose / regulator assembly. • If an obstruction is suspected in the hose / regulator assembly, orifice or gas valves call Brinkmann Customer Service at 800-527-0717. Question: Why does my LP gas grill have a low flame or a flame with orange / yellow color? Answer: You need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator's flow limiting device.
  • Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions

    Regulator Resetting Procedure under Connecting LP Cylinder and Hose/Regulator to Grill. This procedure should be done every time a new LP gas tank is connected to your grill. For help, refer to your owner’s manual or call Brinkmann Customer Service at 800-527-0717.
  • Page 21: Parts List And Assembly Instructions

    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. Screwdriver Hex nut wrench M6 X 12mm bolts 11 M6 X 12mm round head bolts 18 M6 X 60mm bolts AA/1.5V Alkaline battery 18 Washers...
  • Page 22: 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 Brinkmann Pro Series 6418 Grill: • Flathead Screwdriver (included) • Hex Nut Wrench (included)
  • Page 23 FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-527-0717. (Proof of purchase will be required.) Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. 17 18...
  • Page 24 Choose a good, cleared assembly area and get a friend to help you put your grill together. Lay cardboard down to protect grill finish and assembly area. CAUTION! Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear protective gloves if necessary. Step 1 Assemble bottom cart shelf and right side cart panel assembly by using four M6 X 60mm bolts with washers...
  • Page 25 NOTE: With the help of a friend, turn the cart over. Try to minimize the stress to the side panels. Step 3 Attach locking casters to the bottom of the cart. Tighten caster bolts securely using hex nut wrench provided in parts pack. NOTE: With the help of a friend, turn the cart to its upright position.
  • Page 26 Spring Pin Door Pivot Step 5 Install door bracket using the four M6 X 60mm bolts with washers. Make sure door stop is set toward back of cart. NOTE: Leave bolts hand tight until Step 9. Step 6 Insert right side door pivot into the hole in bottom cart shelf.
  • Page 27 Step 7 Attach the grease cup bracket onto the back cart panel by inserting the three tabs into the slots on the back cart panel. NOTE: When performing Step 8, Lift grill body from front and rear panels to avoid injury to hands and fingers.
  • Page 28 Step 9 Attach side table to left side of cart frame assembly. Insert four M6 X 12mm round head bolts halfway into cart frame assembly. Step 10 Place table keyholes over bolts and slide down, then tighten securely. Step 11 Attach side burner to right side of cart frame assembly.
  • Page 29 Step 13 Remove two M4 X 10mm bolts and spring washers from the side burner valve. Insert the side burner valve stem through the hole in the side burner table base, then firmly seat the valve nozzle into the burner venturi. Hold in place while you perform Step 14.
  • Page 30 Side burner grate Grease Tray Grease Cup Step 16 Place side burner grate over side burner. Step 17 Insert grease tray into opening on backside of grill. Make sure to slide tray onto tracks as illustrated. Step 18 Slide grease cup into grease cup bracket located under grill bottom on backside of grill.
  • Page 31 Step 19 Place the heat distribution plates on lower level of grill body assembly directly above burners. Step 20 Place cooking grills on support ribs directly above heat distribution plates. Step 21 Place warming rack in slots above cooking grills. Step 22 Remove igniter cap and insert battery with positive end of battery toward...
  • Page 32 Step 24 Attach large basket to cart base using two M6 X 12mm bolts. Pro Series 6418 (Assembled)
  • Page 33: Grilling Accessories

    CHICKEN RACKS (SET OF TWO) 885-9015-0 TURKEY RACK 885-9025-0 LOOK FOR THESE AND OTHER BRINKMANN ACCESSORIES AT YOUR LOCAL RETAILER WHERE SMOKERS ARE SOLD, OR ORDER DIRECT BY CALLING ACCESSORIES PROFESSIONAL SHISH-KABOB SKEWERS These heavy-duty, 18" shish-kabob skewers are extra-long for fabulous restaurant style kabobs.
  • Page 36 • This warranty does not cover surface scratches, rust or heat damage to the finish, which is considered normal wear. • The Brinkmann Corporation may elect to repair or replace damaged units covered by the terms of this warranty. • This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable to subsequent purchasers.

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