Installling Lp Gas Tank; Insert Lp Gas Tank; Secure Lp Gas Tank; Connect Lp Gas Tank - Uniflame GBC1103W Owner's Manual

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Installing LP Gas Tank
To operate you will need (1) precision-filled standard grill LP gas
tank (20#) with external valve threads.
Note: An empty standard grill LP gas tank weighs approximately
18 lbs. A precision-filled standard grill LP gas tank should weigh
no more than 38 lbs.
CAUTION: LP gas tank must be properly
disconnected and removed prior to moving this
grill.

Insert LP Gas Tank

Place precision filled LP gas tank upright into hole in grill body so the tank valve is facing the
gas line connection.

Secure LP Gas Tank

Secure tank by sliding LP gas tank retainer wire over shoulder of LP gas tank.

Connect LP Gas Tank

Before connecting, be sure that there is no debris caught
in the head of the LP gas tank, head of the regulator
valve or in the head of the burner and burner ports.
Connect regulator/hose assembly to tank by turning
knob clockwise until it stops.

Disconnect LP Gas Tank

Before disconnecting make sure the LP gas tank valve is
"CLOSED".
Disconnect regulator/hose assembly from LP gas tank by
turning knob counterclockwise until it is loose.
CAUTION: LP gas tank must be properly
disconnected and removed prior to
moving this grill.
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Operating Instructions

Checking for Leaks

Burner Connections
1. Make sure the regulator valve and hose connections
are securely fastened to the burner and the tank.
If your unit was assembled for you, visually check
the connection between the burner venturi pipe and
orifice. Make sure the burner venturi pipe fits over
the orifice.
WARNING: Failure to inspect this
connection or follow these instructions
could cause a fire or an explosion
which can cause death, serious bodily
injury, or damage to property.
2. Please refer to diagram for proper installation
(Figure 1).
3. If the burner pipe does not rest flush to the orifice,
please contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
Tank/Gas Line Connection
1. Make 2-3 oz. of leak solution by mixing one part
liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water.
2. Make sure control knobs are (OFF) position
(Figure 2).
3. Connect LP gas tank per "Installing LP Gas Tank"
section.
4. Turn LP gas tank valve to "OPEN".
5. Spoon leak check solution at all "X" locations
(Figures 1 and 3).
a. If any bubbles appear turn LP gas tank valve to
"CLOSED", reconnect and re-test.
b. If you continue to see bubbles after several
attempts, turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED" and
disconnect LP gas tank, per "Disconnect LP Gas
Tank" instructions, and contact 1.800.762.1142
for assistance.
c. If no bubbles appear after one minute turn LP gas
tank valve to "CLOSED", wipe away solution and
proceed.

Operating Main Burners

First Use
1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films
have been removed from the grill.
2. Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this
grill for the first time by operating the grill for at
least 15 minutes on (HIGH) with the lid closed. This
will "heat clean" the internal parts and dissipate
odors.
Lighting Instructions
CAUTION: Keep outdoor gas cooking
appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
CAUTION: Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
CAUTION: Check and clean burner/
venturi tubes for insects and insect
nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire
beneath the grill.
CAUTION: Attempting to light the burner
with the lid closed may cause an
explosion.
1. Open lid.
2. Make sure there are no obstructions of airflow to
the burners. Spiders and insects can nest within
and clog the burner / venturi tube at the orifice. A
clogged burner tube can lead to a fire beneath the appliance.
3. All control knobs must be in the (OFF) position (Figure 2).
4. Connect LP gas tank per "Installing LP Gas Tank" section.
5. Turn LP gas tank valve to "OPEN".
6. Select burner to light. Push and turn control knob to (HIGH).
7. Press the (igniter) button repeatedly 3 to 4 times to light burner.
8. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn burner control knob (OFF), wait 5 minutes, and
repeat lighting procedure.
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Figure 1
Burner
venturi
pipe
Valve
Soft Pipe
LP Gas
Connection
Valve with
Orifice
Figure 2
OFF
APAGADO
Figure 3
X
X
X
X
X
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Slight
Flame
Yellow
Slight
Blue
Burner
Dark
Blue