Arched Flame Broiler; Igniter; Burn Pot & Burn Grate; Auger Feed - Louisiana Grills LG700 Owner's Manual

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Arched Flame Broiler

All LG Smoker models come with a 14 gauge "Arched Flame Broiler", designed to
withstand high temperature and give years of performance. The Arched Flame Broiler,
when closed, has been designed to keep the flame out of direct contact with your
cooking surface, thus helping to reduce the chance of flare-ups. The arched design
increases the amount of hot surface area to allow more fats and juices from the meats
to evaporate a smoke flavor, back into meat. As well you will note the bent edges
running down the length of the back and front of the angled, arched steel, these are to
help in channeling the excess grease directly to the one end of the smoker where it is
then allowed to collect in a convenient removable pail. The unique design also directs
Unique Feature
the majority of fly ash down toward the bottom of the barrel, while allowing for the fan
forced heated air to circulate around the barrel causing convection cooking.
Sliding the Flame Broiler OPEN allows for "Direct Flame" cooking and temperatures
as high as 1000 F. This is used to "Flame Kiss" or broil steaks, roasts, or vegetables.
Automatic Igniter (#7)
The 300 watt electric igniter eliminates the need for messy starter fluids or gels. It is
safe and easy to start, even the little beginner "Pit Master" can start a LG Smoker. The
igniter is simply a hot rod encased in a stainless steel holder. This style of igniter has
been used throughout the pellet stove industry for years. The combustion/cooling fan
blows air into the back of the igniter assembly, surrounding the hot rod. Then the super
heated air exits through the open end, near the back of the burn grate. As the pellets
begin to heat up they eventually break out in flames, this is known as spontaneous
combustion. The igniter will stay activated for 7-15 minutes.
If for any reason the igniter fails, you can start the grill manually.
NOTE: The igniter can be disconnected, to allow your LG smoker to run with a
minimum 100 watt inverter.
(see manual starting procedures, further in this manual.)
Burn Grate (#8)
The burn grate is constructed out of stainless steel and is the heart of your grill. The
burning temperature in the grate can reach temperatures of 1700 to 2000°F. The air
holes are designed to allow the right combination of fan forced air to force the wood
pellets to burn hot and clean while grilling or allow them to smolder and produce the
savory smoke while in the smoke temperature. The back of the burn grate has a large
oblong hole in the back to allow the hot igniter air to come through, causing the pellets to
catch fire.
NOTE: The burn grate should be checked after every MAJOR use to ensure that the
combustion air holes are not clogged and to ensure the igniter hole is clean.
Burn Pot (#9)
The burn pot is used to hold the Burn Grate, the igniter assembly, and to channel the fan
forced combustion air. The pot has been designed to be moved easily to aid in cleaning
and replacement of the igniter. It is very important that the burn pot is seated and
secured properly in order to ensure proper combustion and heat output. The burn
pot needs to be pushed in tightly against the side of the barrel, and secured with a
screw into the bottom of the barrel
(see installing the burn pot and diagram).
Ensure that there is no foreign matter under the burn pot that may lift it off the bottom of
the barrel. This will allow combustion air to leak out, thus reducing the heat output of
your grill.
Auger Feed System
The heart of the feed system is a time proven, metal auger (4) and high torque auger
motor (5). This combination allows for different quality of pellet fuels to be used while
reducing the possibilities of "jams" taking place. The metal auger design also helps in
maintaining a constant and even feed of the fuel to the fire, resulting in better and
consistent temperature control. The Auger Feed System is run by a 2 rpm motor.
(see control board, Digital Control Center, for further information).
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