AOG IRB-18 User manual

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PARTS INCLUDED
1. Infrared burner
2. Ignitor wire assembly
3. Self-tapping sheet-metal screw
4. Infrared cover
5. Conversion label
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Phillips screwdriver
• 9/16 open -end wrench
• 1/4nut driver or socket wrench
INFRARED BURNER KIT
INSTRUCTIONS
Model # IRB-18
Fig. 1-1 Remove the grids and burner clip
REMOVING THE LEFT MAIN BURNER
1. Starting with a cool grill (see caution above), open the oven
lid and remove the rotisserie rod if installed.
2. Remove the cooking grid and flavor grid from the left-most
burner. Set the cooking grid aside. The flavor grid will not
be used with the infrared, and should be stored way.
3. Remove the left-most burner by first removing the burner clip
(see Fig. 1-1). Lift the back of the burner up and back (see
Fig. 1-2) so that it pulls out from the forward fire wall opening
and the orifice. Retain the burner clip and burner for future
use, if desired.
4. Remove the drip tray completely from it’s slot.
Fig. 1-2 Remove the burner
Follow these instructions to install an infrared burner in
your American Outdoor Grill.
CAUTION: Turn each of the burner control knobs to the
OFF position and close the gas shut-off valve
to the grill. Wait for the grill to cool completely
before beginning this procedure.
American Outdoor Grill • PO Box 4053 • La Puente, CA 91747
INSTALLATION
Included parts
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NOTE:
This unit has been retrofitted
with an infrared burner.
Burner clip

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5. Remove the control panel. If needed, refer to the owner's
manual included with your grill.
6. Remove the existing ignitor box by first loosening the nut on
the faceplate side of the fire wall with a wrench. Disconnect
the wire connector from the electrode and pull it through the
hole (see Fig. 2-1). Unplug the other end and discard the old
wire (see Fig. 2-2).
Fig. 2-1 Remove old ignitor electrode
Fig. 2-2 Remove old ignitor wire
INSTALLATION (cont.)
Original models
"L" series models
Ignitor
module
Ignitor
module
Old ignitor

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INSTALLING THE NEW INFRARED BURNER KIT
1. Locate the new ignitor wire assembly with the insulator and
thread the insulated wire through the hole in the forward fire
wall left by the old ignitor box, as shown in Fig. 3-1. Mark
the fire wall through the hole in the bracket on the insulator
and drill a hole (approx. 0.09 inch dia.) in the fire wall for the
screw.
2. Attach the insulated portion of the ignitor wire assembly to
the inside of the fire wall as shown using the self-tapping
sheet-metal screw through the bracket hole and into the hole
drilled in step 1 (see Fig. 3-2).
3. Position the new infrared burner gas inlet tube in the hole
in the forward fire wall and over the orifice fitting, sliding it
forward from behind the face frame, so the orifice is centered
inside the burner gas tube. Set it gently onto the rear burner
support, making sure the tabs on the back burner bottom
each fit through their respective slots in the rear burner
support. This is critical to the safe function of the grill. (See
Fig. 3-3 and Fig. 3-4.)
Fig. 3-2 Screw in the new wire insulator
Fig. 3-1 Slide the wire through the fire wall
Back burner
support
Tabs
Insulator
Hole
Insulator
To front
fire wall
Front fire
wall
Ignitor
wire
Fig. 3-3 Setting tabs into support
Fig. 3-4 Infrared burner installed
INSTALLATION (cont.)
Bracket
hole
Ignitor
wire
(Gas manifold)
(Infrared burner)
Ignitor
electrodes
Wire insulator
Gas intake tube
Orifice

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4. Connect the bare end of the ignitor wire to the bottom of the
electrode assembly on the infrared burner (see Fig. 4-1).
5. Attach the other end of the new ignitor wire assembly (the
insulated end) to any connector on the back of the ignitor
(see Fig. 4-2).
Important: Test the electrodes for spark before securing the
face to the frame (see also the section on battery
replacement in your manual).
6. Re-install the other ignition wires by plugging them into the
terminals on the ignitor module (Fig. 4-2).
Note: The wires can be plugged into any terminal.
7. Affix the conversion label supplied with this kit to the inside of
the fire wall behind the face so that it does not obscure any
other labels (Fig. 4-3).
8. Reinstall the control panel.
9. Reinstall the drip tray.
10.Replace the cooking grid.
Note: FLAVOR GRIDS ARE NOT TO BE USED with infrared
burners.
Fig. 4-1 Connect bare wire to electrode assy.
Fig. 4-3 Apply the conversion label
INSTALLATION (cont.)
Front fire
wall
Ignitor
electrodes
Insulator
Connect
here
Ignitor
wire
Fig. 4-2 Connect wire to the ignitor module
Original models
"L" series models

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The infrared (IR) searing burner (optional) cooks with
a powerful radiant heat.
Light the infrared burner following the LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS in this manual or printed on the
drip tray. Follow these guidelines when operating the
Infrared burner:
• DO NOT place food on the cooking grid until
the IR burner glows orange (Fig. 5-3). Drippings
are heated and evaporate instead of sticking to and
impairing burner function.
• For cleaning purposes; always leave your burner
on (after cooking) for an additional 5 minutes, to
allow for a burnoff period. This is important to
keep your burner clean and operating properly.
As the burner is self cleaning (at full temperature);
avoid the use of cleaners or abrasives.
• When not in use, always cover the infrared burner
with the stainless-steel cover. This protects the
burner from drippings (from other cooking), airborne
particles, and foreign objects (Fig. 5-2).
• Do not strike or scratch the burner ceramic as it
may chip, crack, or break (Fig. 5-2).
Note: Digital thermometer does not give accurate
readings for infrared burners.
Important: When grilling with the infrared burner,
always place a cooking grid above it.
The cooking grid must be removed for
rotisserie cooking.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate your IR burner with the
oven hood closed.
CAUTION: Never attempt to operate the IR burner
with the protective cover in place.
WARNING
Only handle the infrared burner cover when the
unit is cold or with a well-insulated long-handled
tool or heat resistant gloves.
Burner ceramic must be protected with cover when
burner is not in use.
Drips and particles evaporate before hitting infrared
burner when cooking at the maximum setting.
Note: Flavor grids are not to be used with infrared
burners.
To ensure proper operation, all infrared burners
(back and main) must be operated on the HI setting
for a minimum of 10 minutes. Thereafter, the flame
may be lowered as desired.
CAUTION: Always monitor the infrared burner flame
when operated on low, as it may blow
out in high-wind conditions.
OFF
HI
LIGHT
LOW
Fig. 5-3
SIDE VIEW
(burner on HI LIGHT
and glowing orange)
Ignitor
electrode
OFF
HI
LIGHT
LOW
Fig. 5-2
Cover
SIDE VIEW (with cover on)
Ignitor
electrode
Food
particles
or debris
Drippings
and other
liquids
Airborne
dust or
grease
NO foreign
objects
Fig. 5-1
Cover
Ignitor
electrode
Note: Vaporizer panels are not to be used with
infrared burners.
INFRARED BURNER OPERATION

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