Brinkmann Southgate Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL / NOTICE D'UTILISATION
INSTRUCTIONS D'ASSEMBLAGE ET D'UTILISATION
NOTICE TO INSTALLER:
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WITH THE GRILL OWNER FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
AVIS À
L'INSTALLATEUR:
REMETTRE CETTE NOTICE AU
PROPRIÉTAIRE POUR QU'IL
PUISSE S'Y RÉFÉRER PLUS
TARD.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CONSERVER CETTE NOTICE POUR RÉFÉRENCE
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.
UNE EXPLOSION DANGEREUSE RISQUE DE SE PRODUIRE SI CES
AVERTISSEMENTS ET INSTRUCTIONS SONT IGNORÉS. LIRE ET RESPECTER TOUS
LES AVERTISSEMENTS ET INSTRUCTIONS DE CETTE NOTICE POUR ÉVITER DES
BLESSURES GRAVES, VOIRE MORTELLES, OU DES DÉGÂTS MATÉRIELS.
Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Grill
Gril Résistant de Gaz Naturel
WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT

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  • Page 1 Southgate Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Grill Gril Résistant de Gaz Naturel OWNER’S MANUAL / NOTICE D’UTILISATION ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS D’ASSEMBLAGE ET D’UTILISATION SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONSERVER CETTE NOTICE POUR RÉFÉRENCE WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT NOTICE TO INSTALLER: HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IF THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IGNORED.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Warnings ..........3 Connecting Natural Gas and Hose to Grill .
  • Page 4: General Warnings

    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.
  • Page 5: Connecting Natural Gas And Hose To Grill

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Leak Testing

    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. •...
  • Page 8: Pre-Start Check List

    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.
  • Page 9: Lighting Instructions

    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.
  • Page 10: 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 HIGH. 4. Press the electronic igniter and hold for 3-5 seconds to light burner.
  • Page 11: Operating Grill And Helpful Hints

    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: •...
  • Page 12: Rotisserie Cooking

    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. •...
  • Page 13: Proper Care And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 14: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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. •...
  • Page 15: Transporting And Storage

    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.
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    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. •...
  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.
  • Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.
  • Page 19: 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 M6 X 12mm Hex Bolts (Silver) Hex Nut Wrench Spring Washers (Silver) 28 M6 X 12mm Bolts (Black) 20 Star Washers (Black) AA/1.5V Alkaline Battery...
  • Page 20: 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...
  • Page 21 FOR COVERS, ACCESSORIES AND OTHER PRODUCTS, PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE AT: www.brinkmann.net FOR GRILL WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS, PLEASE VISIT US AT: www.grillpartsonline.com (Proof of purchase will be required.) Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged.
  • Page 22 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 Attach cart base to side panels.
  • Page 23 Step 3 Attach door bracket to left and right leg of cart using four M6 X 12mm bolts (black) and star washers (black). Front Note: With the help of a friend, turn the cart over. Try to minimize the stress to the side panels. Back Step 4 Attach locking casters to the bottom...
  • Page 24 Note: When performing Step 6, lift grill body from front and rear panels to avoid injury to hands and fingers. Step 6 With the help of a friend, place grill body assembly on cart frame. Grill body will rest on angled top of Alignment vertical supports.
  • Page 25 Step 8 Attach hooks to side burner towel rack bar. Then attach towel rack bar to side burner assembly using two M6 X 12mm hexagonal bolts (silver) and spring washers (silver). Attach side burner assembly front panel using one M6 X 12mm bolt (black) and two M6 nuts and star washers (black).
  • Page 26 Step 10 Attach side burner to right side of cart frame assembly. Insert two M6 X 12mm bolts (black) into both right legs halfway. Place side burner over bolts and slide toward back of grill, then tighten securely. Fasten side burner front panel to grill body with one M6 X 12mm bolt (black).
  • Page 27 Step 14 Place the bezel over the control knob mounting stem and position over holes in side burner base and side burner valve assembly. Attach with two M4 X 10mm bolts with washers which come with valve. Install the side burner control knob onto valve stem, then tighten up the burner assembly/bracket screws loosened in Step 12.
  • Page 28 Warming Rack Step 17 Place the heat distribution plates on lower level of grill body Cooking Grills assembly directly above burners. Heat Distribution Step 18 Plates Place cooking grills on support ribs directly above heat distribution plates. Step 19 Place the warming rack on the Grooves grooves of the firebox side panels so that it sits above the cooking...
  • Page 29 Step 21 Insert grease tray into opening on backside of grill. Make sure to slide tray onto tracks as illustrated. Grease Tray Step 22 Grease Cup Insert grease cup into the grease tray. Make sure to slide cup onto tracks as illustrated.
  • Page 30 Southgate 8445-N (Assembled)
  • Page 31 The Brinkmann Corporation exige une preuve raisonnable de l’achat. Par conséquent, nous recommandons vivement de conserver le ticket de caisse ou la facture. Pour obtenir des pièces de rechange destinées au gril à gaz Southgate 8445-N aux termes de la présente garantie, bien vouloir appeler le service clientèle au 800-527-0717.

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