Do not use an extension cord to supply power to kept clean and free from flammable liquids and your Cal Flame™ grill. Such use may result in fire, other combustible materials such as mops, rags or electrical shock or other personal injury. Do not brooms, as well as solvents, cleaning fluids, and install a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
motor cord away from the heated areas of the garments while using your grill. Fabric may ignite grill. and result in personal injury. • Never use the grill or side burner in windy • When using the grill, do not touch the grill rack, conditions.
To reduce the risk of personal injury caused by reaching over a hot appliance, avoid locating cabinet When planning your Cal Flame grill location, access to gas lines and 110V power supplies should be storage space directly above the outdoor grill.
The Cal Flame convection grill is expected to be used with a Cal Flame barbecue island. If the convection Failure to follow these instructions may result in voiding grill is not placed in a Cal Flame barbecue island, it your warranty, property damage, injury, or death. Construction materials LMS Inc .
WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT Minimum WIDTH Clearance 12” Minimum Distance Between Grill and Side Burner The dimensions shown below are for Cal Flame appliances only. DEPTH Model Description Width Depth Height BBQ13P04 P4 Premium Four Burner Grill 31”...
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DEPTH HEIGHT Minimum Clearance Built-in Dimensions cont . The dimensions shown below are for Cal Flame appliances only. Model Description Width Depth BBQ08953P Side By Side Flat Burner 24 ¼” 19 ¾” BBQ08852P Single Flat Side Burner 11 ½” 17 ¾”...
Screen Vents Enclosure Ventilation For proper ventilation, the base structure must be constructed using one of two designs: Minimum Clearance An enclosure with one side open Screen Vents An enclosure having four sides, a top, and bottom At least two ventilation openings at cylinder valve level be at least two openings.
Gas Requirements Gas Requirements and Connection IMPORTANT: The Cal Flame grill is manufactured to operate on liquid propane (LP). However, it can be converted to operate on natural gas (NG) by an authorized service technician. This barbecue grill does not include the parts for converting to NG. The gas conversion kit can be ordered separately.
Natural Gas NG Service Installation and Connection Natural gas installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the national fuel gas code, ANSI Z223.1a-1998. Installation in Canada must be in accordance with the standard CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code.
Electrical Supply Requirements You will need a dedicated 120V 10 amp grounded by an electrical contractor and approved by a local electrical service. The power supplied to your grill building / electrical inspector. enclosure must be on a dedicated circuit with no other To determine the current, voltage, and wire size appliances or lights sharing the power.
Installation and Connection Connecting the Grill and Side Burner These instructions show you how to connect a grill only or a grill and side burner combination. If you plan to convert to your grill from LP to NG, you need to do this before it is connected to a gas source. Grill conversion instructions can be found on page 32 and ordering information can be found in this manual on page 37.
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Connect the Gas Line to the Grill Note: Make sure you have converted the grill for natural gas before connecting the gas line to the regulator. See page 32 for instructions on converting the grill from LP to NG. Connecting the grill only If you have a grill and side burner combination, go to step 3.2.
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Connect the Gas Line to the Grill and Side Burner Note: This is only necessary if you have a side burner. LP CONNECTION a . Assemble the T Connection Connect to grill Items required for connection (NOT 3/8” tee adapter 1/2”...
Connect to a Gas Source Liquid Propane Connection Use the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the grill, or a regulator and hose assembly with the same specifications. Replacement LP regulator and hose must have a coupling nut that will connect to a QCC-1 cylinder valve on one end and a female fitting that will connect to a 3/8”...
Attaching the Rotisserie Motor Attach the two brackets to the sides of the grill, one on each side, using two screws as shown below. Slide the rotis motor on one of the brackets as shown below. The rotis motor will work on either side of the grill.
Do not use grill, side shelves, cabinets, Remember to use your Cal Flame grill safely by or any area around grill to store flammable following these reminders: materials.
Warning NEVER cover the entire cooking or grill surface with griddles or pans. Overheating will occur and burners will not perform properly when combustion heat is trapped below the cooking surface. CAUTION: NEVER spray water on a hot gas unit. This may damage porcelain or cast iron components. Grill Controls The controls shown below are for the P4 and P5 drop-in grills.
Ensure the propane cylinder, regulator, and rubber it must be replaced prior to using the grill. If you hose are installed in a location not subject to heat- need a replacement hose, contact your Cal Flame ing above 125º F (51º C). dealer.
Proper Burner Flame Flame Color and Height The burner flame has been set in the factory and should already be adjusted for proper height and intensity. Periodically, you may wish to check each burner’s flame for color, height, and intensity. Remove the grill rack and the flame tamer over the burner you want to inspect.
Heat Distribution on the Cooking Grates When you place food your Cal Flame grill, remember that the back of the grill tends to be hotter than the front. As your food cooks, you should periodically shift it to different spots on the cooking grates to ensure everything cooks evenly without burning.
Cooking with the Rotisserie The rotisserie cooks with the infrared back burner, which provides intense searing radiant heat. The location of Before you can use the rotisserie, you need to the rotisserie and burner allows the placement of a mount the brackets and motor to the grill. See rotisserie-basting pan (NOT included) beneath the food page 15 for instructions.
Pizza Brick Tray You can use your grill as a pizza oven using the pizza brick tray. Made of stone and stainless steel, it fits on any Cal Flame grill and is large enough to cook a large sized pizza.
Charcoal Tray Use Turn part of your Cal Flame grill into a charcoal and gas grill. Turn off the gas and wait for the grill to cool before setting the Charcoal Tray in place. Placement Remove two grates (left or right side) and the flame tamers (the angular metal pieces covering the burners).
Cleaning and Maintenance To ensure safe and proper maintenance, we recommend you follow these directions carefully. Clean internal parts of the grill regularly as determined by the amount of use and foods cooked. The entire grill should be cleaned at least once a year. In addition, keep the area around your grill clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Rust removal with WD-40 or Sheila Shine: grain until excess liquid is removed and the surface shines. It should not be oily to the touch, however Spray exterior stainless steel surfaces with WD-40 or some residue is acceptable. Sheila Shine and wipe down with a dry cloth or paper Furniture polish, such as Old English, can be effective towel until surface is free of rust.
(See your just as you would for any cooking equipment. A local Cal Flame dealer for details.) The cover will help stiff wire brush or steel wool may also be helpful in protect your grill from detrimental effects of weather removing grime and food deposits.
Seasonal Cleaning If you haven’t used your grill in a few months, we recommend that you clean the burners and the interior of your grill. Cleaning the burners periodically will keep them burning evenly and cleanly and help prevent “flashback”, a type of fire in and around the gas tubes. This happens when spiders and small insects inhabit or make nests in the burner tubes, obstructing the gas flow.
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Clean the grill interior While the burners are out of the grill, you can use this opportunity to clean the interior of your grill thoroughly. You should still have the drip pan in place to catch water and grime as you clean the grill interior.
WARNING: Never touch halogen bulbs with your bare fingers. Use a tissue or a small piece of paper to handle bulbs. Oils from your hands will damage halogen bulbs. Cal Flame grills use two different types of light housings. These instructions describe how to change the bulb in both types.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem: Smell of gas is present Solution: Check for loose connections in the gas line. Perform a leak test following the procedure described in this manual. Problem: Burner does not ignite Solution: Note: Turn off the gas at the source while troubleshooting. Use the following procedure with the figure below.
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Reinstall the orifice, reinstall the burners over the orifices, and seat each burner peg into position hole at the bottom ledge of the firebox. • Replace cooking components and grease collectors. If an obstruction is suspected in the control valve, contact your local Cal Flame dealer for assistance. Problem: Misalignment of Igniter on Burner Solution: •...
All Cal Flame grills are manufactured as standard liquid propane (LP) grills and can be converted to burn natural gas (NG). However, Cal Flame P4 and P5 grills do not include a conversion kit and it must be ordered separately.
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Step 2: Changing the burner orifices Replace the main burner orifices You will need: Remove the grates, flame tamers, and drip tray • 6mm socket or nut driver from the grill. See figure below. • Two to five 1.9mm orifices (depending on your grill • Pipe compound suitable for natural gas Orifice HEIGHT WIDTH...
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Replace the infrared burner orifices Replace the side burner orifices You will need: You will need: • Either a 13mm or 10mm open end wrench • 7mm wrench, socket, or nut driver • One #50 orifice (for single infrared burner) • One or two 1.75mm orifices (depending on your side burner) •...
Installing Sear Zone Burners Disconnect or shut off the LP or natural gas line connected to the grill. Wait until the burners cool down. Open the hood and remove the grate and flame tamer on top of the stainless steel burner you want to replace.
Wiring Diagram PUSH BUTTON LIGHT GREEN TRANSFORMER PLUG WHITE GREEN QUICK CONNECTOR QUICK WHITE CONNECTOR HALOGEN LIGHT HALOGEN LIGHT NOTE: USE TERMINAL CONNECTORS TO ALL WIRE ENDS THAT CONNECT TO ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. NO SOLDERING. P4 and P5 Barbecue Grills LTR50001137, Rev.
Replacement Parts See following page for part numbers. To order replacement parts: • contact authorized selling dealer. • Call LMS Customer Service at (800) 225-7727. • Visit us at www.quickbbqparts.com. P4 and P5 Barbecue Grills LTR50001137, Rev. C www.calflamebbq.com...
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5 burner BBQ08856P5 Flame tamer BBQ04103010-CC 2” knob BBQ04101028 4 burner BBQ08100657-CC Warming rack 5 burner BBQ08100658 Cal Flame logo BBQ04100972 Back burner electrode BBQ04101809 Hood hinge BBQ04101257 4 burner BBQ08000514 Manifold 5 burner BBQ08000515 Upper rack holder, left side...
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Main burner valve (LP) BBQ04101016 Main burner valve (NG) BBQ04101015 Back burner deflector BBQ08300441 Button light switch, PV3F2G0SS BBQ04300425 120V rotisserie motor Smoke tray BBQ13855P Removable plate griddle BBQ13867 Grill cover (not shown) BBQCP4-B Gas conversion kit (LP to NG) BBQ07101045 P4 and P5 Barbecue Grills LTR50001137, Rev.
Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is extended to the original purchaser of a Cal Flame P4 or P5 grill manufactured after January 1, 2014 and installed for residential use in the United States and Canada. 10 Year Structure Cal Flame grill structure or frame housing is warranted against rust-through, due to defects in material or workmanship in normal household use for ten years from the original date of purchase.
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These disclaimers shall be equally applicable Warranty Limitations to any service provided by the Manufacturer and its designated representatives. This Limited Warranty is void if Cal Flame or its designated representative determines that the grill Legal Rights has been subjected to alteration, neglect, misuse or abuse, or freight damage caused by the common This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights.
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Locating the product serial number The serial number of your Cal Flame grill is located on the back and is visible when the hood is down. You will need this number to properly register your grill and activate coverage. Write this information in the space provided below.