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Spitfire180 Operating and Installation Instruction Manual This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance Spitfire180 **Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance. Keep this manual for future reference** Spitfire180 Serial #: __________________ Form#7.2-257 Issue #2...
GENERAL WARNINGS Leak test all connections before first use, even though grill is purchased fully assembled. Leak test connections after each tank refill Always check the grill, tank and hose prior to each use of this BBQ This BBQ is configured for propane. Do not use natural gas. Never use charcoal, lava rocks or any other source of solid fuel in this Ensure that flames are coming out of the entire burner.
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This BBQ is not intended for and should never be used as a heater. Do not use any other regulator other than ones supplied by or ordered from Dickinson Marine The BBQ becomes hot when in use. To avoid burns...
LP GAS CYLINDER SPECS AND INSTALLATION FOR OUTDOORS 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.
Spitfire Packing List *PLEASE KEEP YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY. Spitfire180 Part# 00-SPT-180 1. Top Lid and Main Body Assembly 2. Thermometer part# 15-120 3. Stainless Grill Section part# 15-195 (2 required) 4. Stainless Burner part# 15-063 5. Orifice Assembly part# 15-073 6.
If your boat has a regulated propane source, the fuel line to the Sea-B-Que must be tee’d off before any regulators on the main fuel supply. A high pressure T type connector is available from Dickinson for this. *See the high pressure T connection diagram below.
Low Pressure System Connection: If you already have a low pressure line available for your Sea-b-que, you would then need to replace the regulator control part# 15-110 with low pressure gas valve part # 15-193. If doing so, there MUST be a separate 11” WC low pressure regulator part# 19-151 at the bottle regulating the propane.
GAS LEAK TESTING 1. Do not use or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing the leak test. This includes smoking. 2. Leak testing solution should be half liquid soap and half water. 3. Apply the solution to the LP gas delivery system at all connections. 4.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Please read and understand all of the warnings and instructions in this manual. DO NOT skip any of the warnings or instructions contained in the previous sections of this manual. When lighting your grill; 1) Keep the grill lid open so that fumes do not accumulate inside the body 2) Check that the regulator is in the off position 3) Do not stand with any body parts over the grill when lighting.
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Lighting the BBQ - (Large Sea-B-Que Pictured) 1. Sea-B-Que control regulator in LOCK-OFF position 2. Open Lid and turn on LPG gas supply at source 3. Turn Control Regulator ON to the medium level. Press Igniter button several times, or use a long bbq lighter through the lighting hole. Check to make sure the propane is burning by looking through the lighting hole.
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Checking for a Good Flame A good strong flame will encompass the length of the burner and on high will flicker over the edge of the sides of the burner. You can check through the lighting hole to see if the flame is consistent and burning cleanly (blue). LIGHTING HOLE VIEW www.dickinsonmarine.com info@dickinsonmarine.com...
OPERATING THE BBQ - Read and follow all warnings and directions contained in the previous sections of this manual - Never use charcoal, lava rocks or wood briquettes in a gas grill - DO NOT cover cooking grills or other components in aluminum foil as this blocks ventilation - DO NOT leave grill on unattended - DO NOT move grill when in use...
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Controlling Flare-ups When cooking meat on a grill flare ups are inevitable but can be dangerous. Use caution when opening the lid when cooking meat as the sudden induction of oxygen can cause a flare up. To ensure minimal flare ups always trim the excess fat from any meat you are going to cook, keep the interior of the BBQ free of grease and do not over load the cooking surface with food.
Food Temperatures It is important, when cooking meat, to ensure that the proper internal temperatures are achieved. Use the chart below to gauge your temperatures PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE www.dickinsonmarine.com info@dickinsonmarine.com Form#7.2-257 Issue#2...
To keep your grill looking its best for as long as possible follow these steps; 1) If your grill is kept outside, make sure when it is not in use to cover it with a Dickinson Marine BBQ cover 2) Always wipe the outside of the grill to keep free of grease and dirt...
Burner Cleaning and Maintenance A clean burner is essential to a problem free and safe grill. It is important to keep it clean. Grease can drip down onto the burner during cooking so make sure to wipe all grease off the burner after each use once it has cooled enough to be safe.
align with the burner bracket if it is not properly seated onto the orifice TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Never move a grill when hot or in use Make sure that the cylinder valve is closed and the regulator is in the off position DO NOT store a spare LP gas cylinder under or in the grill If the BBQ is not in use, the gas supply needs to be turned off or the...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Tank valve is closed Open up valve on propane tank all the way Check the status of the LP tank and refill if LP gas tank is low or empty necessary Turn the LP gas tank off, wait for the gas to dissipate and follow the leak testing section in LP gas leak this manual...
Spitfire180 Accessories & Parts Available #15-150A Universal Rail Mount Kit #15-150F Fishing Rod Holder Mount Kit #15-187 Taff Rail Mount Kit #15-150P Scotty Mount Kit #15-150B Pedestal Mount #15-171 Black Vinyl Cover #15-203 Aussie griddle pan (8” x 11”) #15-188 6 ft.
Warranty Dickinson Marine warranties all of its products for a period of one year dated from the purchase of the product by the end user with proof of purchase or a registered warranty. We warrant our barbeque burners for a period of 3 years dated from the purchase of the product by the end user with a registered warranty.
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Dickinson offers to replace said parts free of charge, provided, however, that such parts have not been improperly repaired, altered or tampered with or subjected to misuse, abuse or exposed to corrosive conditions.
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Give name, address, and model name, location of unit, description of problem and where you can be reached during business hours. RESERVED RIGHT TO CHANGE: Dickinson reserves the right to make changes or improvements to products it produces in the future without imposing on itself any obligations to install the same improvements in the products it has previously manufactured.
Register your Warranty….. Please register your warranty with Dickinson Marine. Fill out and send back the warranty registration below. Make sure to include the serial # for our records. No warranty will be extended for improper installations. Use of any unapproved materials, equipment, or installation procedures will result in a voided warranty.
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All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission in writing from Dickinson Marine. Dickinson also reserves the right to modify or change without notice, any materials, applications, equipment, accessories, and/or prices. All measurements and weights are approximate.