Maintenance Instructions - Napoleon PRO 600 Manual

Maintenance Instructions

We recommend this gas grill be thoroughly inspected and serviced annually by a qualified service person.
At all times keep the gas grill area free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids. Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation and combustion air. Keep the cylinder enclosure ventilation
openings (located on the cart sides and at the front and back of the bottom shelf) free and clear from debris.
WARNING!
Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses when cleaning your grill.
WARNING!
Turn off the gas at the source and disconnect the unit before servicing. To avoid the
possibility of burns, maintenance should be done only when the grill is cool. A leak test must be performed
annually and whenever any component of the gas train is replaced or gas smell is present.
Burner: The burner is made from heavy wall 304 stainless steel, but extreme heat and a corrosive environment
can cause surface corrosion to occur. This can be removed with a brass wire brush.
CAUTION!
Beware of Spiders.
Spiders and insects are attracted to the smell of propane and natural gas. The burner is equipped with an
insect screen on the air shutter, which reduces the likelihood of insects building nests inside the burner but
does not entirely eliminate the problem. A nest or web can cause the burner to burn with a soft yellow or
orange flame or cause a fire (flashback) at the air shutter underneath the control panel. To clean the inside of
the burner, it must be removed from the gas grill: Remove the screw (s) that attaches the burner to the back
wall. Slide the burner back and up wards to remove. Cleaning: Use a flexible venturi tube brush to clean the
inside of the burner. Shake any loose debris from the burner through the gas inlet. Check the burner ports
and valve orifices for blockages. Burner ports can close over time due to cooking debris and corrosion, use an
opened paperclip or the supplied port maintenance bit to clean them. Drill out blocked ports using this drill bit
in a small cordless drill. The ports are easier to clean if the burner is removed from the grill, but it can also be
done with the burner installed. Do not flex the drill bit when drilling the ports, as this will cause the drill bit to
break. This drill is for burner ports only, not for the brass orifices (jets) which regulate the flow into the burner.
Take care not to enlarge the holes. Ensure the insect screen is clean, tight, and free of any lint or other debris.
Reinstallation: Reverse the procedure to reinstall the burner. Check that the valve enters the burner when
installing. Replace sear plate mount and / or tighten screws to complete reinstallation.
WARNING!
When reinstalling the burner after cleaning it is very
important that the valve/orifice enters the burner tube before lighting your
gas grill. If the valve is not inside the burner tube a fire or explosion could
occur.
WARNING!
Hose: Check for abrasions, melting, cuts, and cracks in the hose. If any of these conditions
exist, do not use the gas grill. Have the part replaced by your Napoleon Gas Grill dealer or qualified gas
installer.
Aluminum Castings: Clean castings periodically with warm soapy water. Aluminum will not rust, but high
temperatures and weathering can cause oxidation to occur on aluminum surfaces. This appears as white spots
on the castings. To refinish these areas, clean first and sand lightly with fine sandpaper. Wipe the surface to
remove any residue and paint with high temperature barbecue paint. Protect surrounding areas from over-spray.
Follow the manufacture's directions for curing.
Protection Of Infrared Burners: The infrared burners of your grill are designed to provide a long service life,
though care must taken to prevent cracking of their ceramic surfaces. Fractures will cause the burners to
malfunction. The following provides a few of the causes of cracks and the steps you can take to avoid them.
Damage caused by failure to follow these steps is not covered by your grill warranty.
1. Impact with hard objects - Never allow hard objects to strike the ceramic. Take care when inserting or removing
cooking grates and accessories into or from the grill.
2. Contact with water or other liquids - Cold liquids contacting the hot ceramic surfaces can cause them to
break. Never throw water into the grill to douse a flame. If the ceramic or interior of a burner becomes wet
while not in use, later operation of the burner can create steam, which can produce sufficient pressure to crack
the ceramic. Repeated soaking of the ceramic can also cause it to swell and expand. This expansion causes
undue pressure on the ceramic that can cause it to crack and crumble.
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