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INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE CONSUMER. CONSUMER: PLEASE READ & RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING. - CONTACT INFORMATION - Blaze Outdoor Products: 6620 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 USA Phone: 866-976-9510 email: CustomerService@BlazeGrills.com BLAZEGRILLS.COM...
23-25 ii. Building BBQ Specifications and Instruction 25-27 iii. Installation Diagrams VII. First Time Operation i. Lighting the Appliance 28-29 ii. Manually Lighting the Appliance 29-30 iii. Flame Adjustment 30-31 Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 2 Version 1.1...
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Infrared Burner Cleaning Fuel Conversion i. Gas Regulator 34-35 ii. Main Burner iii. Rear Burner XI. Warranty Registration XII. Grill Parts 38-39 XIII. Product Serial Number XIV. Blaze Product Registration Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 3 Version 1.1...
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THIS MANUAL APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING BLAZE GRILLS Model: BLZ-4LTE / 4 BURNER Cutout Dimensions 30 5/8”W x 21 1/4”D x 8 1/2”H BTU Output 14,000 BTU per Burner x4 Infrared Back Burner 10,000 BTU Total BTU 68,000 Primary Ignition Push N’...
BBQ SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: ALWAYS have equipment measured by Contractor before beginning any project. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 5 Version 1.1...
General Safety and Installation Warnings Safe operation of the BLAZE GRILL depends upon its proper installation. Only a qualified professional installer and service technician must perform adjustments and service of the grill. Proper location and proper use is essential to insure safe and continued trouble-free operation.
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When using your Blaze appliance, please read and follow these basic precautions: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, read and follow these basic precautions before installing/operating your appliance. APPLIANCE INSTALLATION This gas appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes.
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Although an obstructed burner tube is not the only cause of “FLASH- BACK” it is the most common cause, and frequent inspection and cleaning of the burner tubes is necessary. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 8...
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Never lean over the cooking surface when lighting or operating the appliance. Use cooking utensils with wood handles and insulated oven mitts when operating the appliance. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 9 Version 1.1...
Please note since hot air rises above the BLAZE GRILL while in operation, covered locations should be avoided. Do not locate the BLAZE GRILL where an overhang or awning may cover it. ...
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Non-Combustible Enclosure: The BLAZE GRILL must be installed in a NON-COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURE ONLY. The determination of whether a location is combustible or non-combustible construction is made by the local fire marshal, building inspector or the local safety authority having jurisdiction.
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Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use. Do not use water on grease fires! A violent steam explosion may result. Instead, smother the fire with a multipurpose ABC extinguisher. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 12 Version 1.1...
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power cord or power plug, and do not operate any appliance after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. If this should occur, return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 13 Version 1.1...
Unsafe operation without a gas regulator will void the warranty of the appliance. • Appliances operated with NG (natural gas) gas must be installed with the NG regulator supplied with the Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 14 Version 1.1...
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0.5 psi (3.5 kPa). The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 15 Version 1.1...
Check to ensure that flexible hoses do not have any cuts and wear that may affect the safety before each use. Only the factory supplied hose and regulator must be used. Use only replacement regulator and hose assemblies specified by BLAZE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS. Checking for Gas Leaks Perform a leak test before each use whether the gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not.
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“off” position. This can create a low flow of gas through the grill. This would require the tank to be disconnected from the regulator, and then reconnected to reset the regulator. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 17...
Your Blaze Series Appliance comes pre-assembled and requires very little setup. We do however; recommend the use of professional help during the installation of your unit as improper installation may affect your warranty.
An installer supplied gas shutoff valve must be installed in an accessible place. Liquid Propane (LP) Gas and Tank Requirement If your BLAZE Grill is for a Liquid Propane application, a L.P regulator set for 11” WC must be used and is for use with LP gas only. ...
1. Turn the “Hand Wheel” on cylinder clockwise until it stops to ensure the Cylinder Valve is fully closed. 2. Turn all of the burner knobs to the OFF position. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 20 Version 1.1...
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6. To disconnect after you have used the appliance, turn the burner knobs to the OFF position. 7. Close the Cylinder Valve by turning the Hand Wheel counter-clockwise until it stops. 8. Disconnect the regulator from the LP cylinder after use. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 21 Version 1.1...
This can back up the heat behind the control panel potentially creating a gas leak, damage to the product, and injury. A wind block behind the grill may be necessary. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 22 Version 1.1...
If a plenum wall is undesirable, Blaze offers a Propane tank drawer as an alternative. NG/Natural Gas: Natural gas is lighter than air and will rise to the highest levels of the outdoor kitchen. It is imperative to provide adequate cross ventilation for the areas where gas can accumulate at these higher levels of the island cavity.
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Before installing the grill into the island cutout, the main burner cotter pins may be removed for convenience of service, adjustments, and maintenance in the future. These are accessible from the outside rear of the grill. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 24 Version 1.1...
Perform the leak test procedure as described earlier in this manual. • Connect the transformer to the grill, then into the electrical outlet. Be sure to follow all of the electrical safety and instructions found on page 13. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 25 Version 1.1...
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(such as a combustible wall) be located behind the grill that the needed 5” for lid clearance doesn’t satisfy the distance required from a combustible surface. See diagram on next page. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 26 Version 1.1...
(For rear burner, a slower turn of the knob is necessary. This allows gas to accumulate in the rear burner to achieve ignition. Never use the rear burner with the warming rack in place) Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 28...
Wait five minutes until the gas clears before attempting to light it again. If the burner does not light after several attempts, immediately close all gas valves and consult an authorized service technician. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 29 Version 1.1...
With the cooking grids and flame tamers removed, light the main burners and run them on the high setting. d. Inspect burners for proper flame appearance. The ideal flame appearance is one that is mostly blue Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 30 Version 1.1...
After the first use, it is normal for your appliance to become discolored in certain areas from the heat produced by the burners. A video for cleaning your grill is located on the blaze website to assist with the below instructions, www.blazegrills.com...
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Failure to meet these conditions can cause dangerous conditions that can cause personal injury and/or property damage. Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page | 32...
Optional Infrared Sear Burner How to Replace Conventional Burner with Infrared Sear Burner (A video for installing the infrared sear burner is located on the blaze website to assist with the below instructions, www.blazegrills.com 1. To install the optional infrared burner, begin by removing the far left cooking grid, flame stabilizing grid and zone divider.
Fuel Conversion CAUTION: This should only by performed by a licensed gas professional. A video converting your blaze grill is located on the blaze website to assist with the below instructions, www.blazegrills.com Convertible Gas Regulator (if applicable): Currently all Natural gas grills are supplied with a regulator which is appropriate for use with Natural Gas or Propane.
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Rear Burner For the Blaze 4 & 5 Burner, replace the back burner orifice by removing the plate on the rear of the BBQ and carefully removing the fitting. Replace with the provided conversion back burner orifice – large brass fitting (differs from small BBQ burner orifice).
Warranty Registration If you have purchased a Blaze Series Grill you must register your product within 30 days of purchase to validate the warranty and maintain your original receipt to get parts for the appliance. You may register your appliance at blazegrills.com by selecting Support, and then selecting Register your Product.
Locating the Product Serial Number: The serial number for your BLAZE appliance is located on the left hand outs ide of the Firebox (see picture on page 14.) You will need this number to properly register your appliance and activate coverage. Write this...
Please take a minute to let us know what you bought. This makes sure we keep you up to date and have your info ready if you ever need warranty help! You may register your product electronically on the blaze website vs mailing in the below paperwork, blazegrills.com.
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