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P R E M I U M G R I LL S SERIES Q3X(N)-3 Q3X GRILL HEAD GAS-FIRED Page 1...
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT his manual should be read thoroughly by the installer and by anyone who will use or maintain the grill. Installer - Write the model number, serial number, and date of installation in the manual. If available, attach a copy of the receipt. Leave this manual with the grill owner. Grill Owner - Read and retain this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS You have chosen the finest grill for your outdoor cooking pleasure. Please take time to read this entire manual before assembling your Premium Broilmaster gas grill. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 5 Q3X SERIES PARTS DIAGRAM ....................6 GRILL HEAD HARDWARE PACK - B102153 ................7 UNPACK AND REMOVE LID .....................
Compare the parts in the box to the parts list provided in this manual. If any are missing, contact your Broilmaster dealer before beginning assembly. All Broilmaster grills require some assembly. For the best results, follow the step-by-step instructions. For natural gas grills and for permanently mounted LP grills, have your gas supplier run service to the desired location first.
Q3X SERIES PARTS DIAGRAM B101883 (1) GRILL BODY TOP B102042 (1) DP119 (1) TOP WITH HEAT INDICATOR, HINGE HEAT INDICATOR B101665 (1) B073097 (1) FOAM GRIP PUSH NUT B070486 (1) LID HANDLE B101420 (1,LP) OR B101421 (1,NAT) VALVE LPG OR NATURAL P315 (2, LP) P208 (2, NAT) B101732 (1) ORIFICE LPG OR NATURAL...
GRILL HEAD HARDWARE PACK - B102256 Standard hardware items such as bolts, screws, washers, and nuts can be purchased at your local hard- ware store. Do not order individual pieces of standard hardware. A replacement hardware pack may be ordered using the hardware pack part number at the top of the page. B102233-1-0914 Page 7...
Prior to assembling Grill Head Lid and set aside. After Pins, Lid and assemble Cart or Post mounting first. Warming Rack have been removed, Follow Mounting instructions remove the contents from inside the provided with your Broilmaster Cart or Grill. Post. Page 8 B102233-1-0914...
INSERT BURNER HOLD-DOWN BOLT PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS, 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 B101649 (1) HEX NUT, SS, 1/4-20 B076331(1) 7/16” After the Securing Bolt has been installed, proceed and Install Grill Head on a Cart or Post Mounting. (See Grill Head on a Cart or Post Mounting Instructions that come with the mounting option).
WIND DEFLECTOR PLACEMENT Place the Wind Deflector in the bottom Casting. The Wind Deflector cannot be installed until after the bottom Casting is installed on the Cart or Post. Page 10 B102233-1-0914...
INSERT CONTROL PANEL KEPS NUT, SS, 10-24 B073967(2) 3/8” Ease the Control Shield over the studs on the Control Panel. Then insert the two studs through the holes on the front of the grill. Attach with the two keps nuts. Remove Plastic Film on label.
ATTACH IGNITOR WIRE GROUND Connect the ground wire to the ground lug on the Collector Box before installing the burner into the casting. COLLECTOR BOX Page 12 B102233-1-0914...
INSTALL BURNER ASSEMBLY COTTER PIN, B057805(1) Slide the Venturi on to the Valve Insert the Burner Assembly into Assembly to the left as shown. the Grill bottom with the Venturi Tubes facing the front of the Grill. Raise the unsecured end of the Burner Bracket and slip it over the Phillips Truss Head Screw.
CONNECT IGNITOR LEADS IGNITER IGNITOR Route Leads from Burner and Secure to Ignitor Terminals (polarity is not important). The Ignitor terminals do not have a polarity. Page 14 B102233-1-0914...
KNOB AND BATTERY PLACEMENT Unscrew the Ignitor Knob from the Control Panel, and insert AA Battery, positive side up, and replace Ignitor Button. AFTER B102233-1-0914 Page 15...
INSTALL SMOKER DRAWER PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW, SS,10-24 X 1 B073978 (1) KEPS NUT, SS, 10-24 B073967(1) 3/8” Smoker Drawer Attach Drawer Support Bracket to inside front of Grill Body. Page 16 B102233-1-0914...
ASSEMBLE DRIP PAN DRIP PAN 3/4” PIPE Thread the 3/4" Pipe into the bottom of the Drip Pan and tighten. PIPE SEALANT OR TEFLON TAPE 45° ELBOWS Assemble the two 45° Elbows. Note: Make sure the fittings are set to the proper position.
INSTALL COOKING GRID AND BUCKET Set Cooking Grids in place. Note: The Cooking Grids allow two cooking levels. COOKING GRIDS DRIP PAN Lower the Drip Pan into the lower Casting with the Drain Pipe on the right side through the oval hole in the bottom of the Casting.
INSTALL HANDLE PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW, SS,10-24 X 1 B073978 (2) Tip: For ease of installation, lightly lubricate the inside of the Foam Grip with Liquid Soap before twisting it on to Handle. Page 20 B102233-1-0914...
PROPANE GAS GRILLS 3/4” For Natural Gas Grills please proceed to page 26. Attach the LP hose and Regulator to the fitting on the Burner Control Valve mounted on the Control Panel. Tighten this connection with a wrench. LP GAS REGULATOR AND HOSE Page 22 B102233-1-0914...
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PROPANE GAS GRILLS Grill Location Failure to follow these safety precautions could result in a fire or explosion causing property damage or personal This grill is designed for outdoor use only. injury. Never operate your grill in any building, garage, or other Use extreme caution when handling propane gas cylinders.
ATTENTION: Propane gas cylinders must comply with Cylinder Requirements and Connection Requirements above. Your Broilmaster Premium Gas Grill requires a standard 20-lb propane gas cylinder, which is available from your grill dealer, Note: Not all valve and cylinder combinations are compatible.
If you hear a leak or smell gas, turn off the valve and retighten the connection. If the problem persists contact your Broilmaster dealer. WARNING perating a Propane gas grill without the pressure regulator and hose assembly will cause gas leaks which could lead to fire or explosion, resulting in property damage or personal injury.
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CONNECTING NATURAL GAS GRILL 3/4” Attach the Natural Gas hose to the fitting on the Burner Control Valve mounted on the Control Panel. Snug this connection with a wrench. 12 FT QUICK DISCONNECT HOSE Not Supplied (Purchased Accessory, NG12) Page 26 B102233-1-0914...
NATURAL GAS GRILLS Connection Requirements Grill Location Broilmaster natural gas grills are not equipped with pressure This grill is designed for outdoor use only. regulators. Your gas grill operates at a manifold pressure of seven inches water column. (Your natural gas technician will Never operate your grill in any building, garage, or other understand what this means.)
COMPLETED ASSEMBLY Thank you for purchasing a Premium Gas Grill and we hope you enjoy years of great meals prepared on your Broilmaster. Please feel free to visit the Broilmaster Facebook page and share photos of your Broilmaster grill. Thank You!
OPERATION - PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS GRILLS Check for Gas Leaks Operating Instructions Check for gas leaks every time you connect your Broilmaster Lighting with the Electric Ignitor propane gas grill to a Propane gas cylinder, when a connected cylinder has not been used recently, or when either a natural or propane grill is being used for the first time.
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OPERATION - PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS GRILLS Electrical Accessories Before Cooking Any electrical accessory (e.g. rotisserie) used must be electrically Before cooking on a grill for the first time, burn off any oil residue grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of from the manufacturing process.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Grill Grill Bottom Once or twice a year remove cooking grids and drip pan to clean CAUTION the interior of the grill. Scrape off baked on residue with a putty knife or brass brush and rinse with water. o prevent injury, use care when cleaning a hot grill.
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Touch-up paint is available from your dealer. Cleaning Venturi Tubes To protect your grill from the elements, use a Broilmaster protec- 1. Remove the cooking grids and drain pan. tive cover Clean stainless steel components with a stainless steel 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Although we have attempted to ensure that your grill will operate properly and satisfactorily, sometimes problems do arise. The following troubleshooting guide lists several possible problems and their probable cause and solution. Do not repair or replace any part of the grill unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred to a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING piders and insects can nest in gas grill burners causing the gas to flow from the front of the burner and ignite under the control panel. This is very dangerous and can damage the grill, making it unsafe to operate.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Practice Safe Grilling Do not wear loose fitting clothing or readily flammable clothing (such as synthetics) around the grill. Never let clothing, pot holders, or other flammable materials come in contact with or too close to any grate, burner or hot surface. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury. Use only dry pot holders.
COOKING TIPS Cook Food To Proper Temperatures Cooking food safely requires that you raise the internal temperature of the meat high enough and for a long enough period of time to kill any food-borne bacteria that may cause illnesses. Color is not the best indicator that food is safe to eat. Use a high-quality probe thermometer to be sure your food is properly cooked.
COOKING TIPS Grilling Smoking Place the cooking grids in the low position. The Qrave Grill is equipped with a front load smoker box. Preheat your grill with both valve knobs set to High for 15 minutes. Soak your flavor smoking chips in water for about 15 min- No liquids in drip pan.
WARRANTY TERMS Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this Broilmaster premium gas grill to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Broilmaster Premium Gas Grills must be installed by a qualified tech- nician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable.
To order parts after the warranty period, please contact your dealer or one of the Master Parts Distributors listed below. The Master Parts Distributor list changes from time to time. For the current list go to www.broilmaster.com and click on the Parts button.
GRILL MAINTENANCE HISTORY Date Maintenance Performed PR EM IU M GR ILL S BROILMASTER A Division of Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62220 .broilmaster.com isit our web site at www If you have a general question about our products, please e-mail us at info@empirecomfort.com.