Belgard BORDEAUX User manual
ELEMENTS OUTDOOR LIVING™
BORDEAUX GRILL ISLAND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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OVERVIEW
The Bordeaux Grill Island from the Belgard Elements Collection™ consists of three pieces. The
units are shipped on two pallets. One pallet will have the island and the other pallet will have the
stainless grill head and door set. Also included are the “plugs” for all fork slots. There are a total of
four plugs, which are found inside the base unit.
IMPORTANT
Before installing the grill island, please review local building code requirements in your area.
Grill islands typically have a minimum setback from all buildings. It is also necessary to construct
a properly compacted gravel base to set the brick oven on. Before construction of the gravel pad
it is necessary to establish Finish Grade height first to ensure the first course of the brick oven
unit is buried 4". Once finished height has been determined construction of the gravel pad can be
completed. (See gravel bed base cross section on page 5 of this manual.)
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GRILL UNIT
ISLAND BASE
STAINLESS STEEL
DOORS
FORK SLOTS
12" GRAVEL BASE
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The major components for the grill island are shown in Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 shows the grill
head and doors of the grill island. Figure 2 shows the base unit of the grill island. Figure 2 also
shows the filler blocks or “plugs” that are used to fill the fork slots on the base unit. Four plugs are
shipped with each grill island. Plugs may need to be shaved down to get a proper fit.
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FIGURE 1 - GRILL HEAD AND DOORS
FIGURE 2 - ISLAND BASE
A A
A
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NOTE: Please refer to
stainless install manuals
provided w/units for
further installation
instructions.
SAFETY
The following recommendations should be carefully observed as part of any Elements™ Grill Island
assembly.
1. DO read and follow the Bordeaux Grill Island Installation Manual.
2. DO NOT climb on top of the base or top unit of the grill island.
3. DO NOT move the base or top of grill island without the proper lifting equipment.
4. DO NOT move the base unit of the grill island without securing the unit with straps to the forks
of the lifting device. Keep unit on supplied pallet until transported to final install location, then
remove from pallet and place on foundation.
5. DO NOT place the entire grill island on an uneven footing.
6. DO check with local building codes.
*Not following these guidelines can result or lead to equipment damage and/or serious injury.
IMPORTANT
When unloading, moving, or setting a modular unit, be sure that the unit is securely strapped
(using a 5,000 lb. strap) to the equipment moving the unit to ensure it does not tip or fall. Serious
damage to equipment and/or personal injury may result without it being properly secured. Please
match appropriate machinery with the weight and size of unit being installed.
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SAFETY STRAP 5,000 LB.
GRAVEL BASE
A properly constructed graded aggregate base is a minimum requirement for placement of your unit.
The sketches below show the minimum excavation area for dierent unit assemblies in a stand-
alone configuration; note that the excavation area extends one foot beyond the actual footprint of the
unit assembly on all sides. When a patio is included, the perimeter of the excavation would extend
one foot beyond the entire installation. Excavate 16 inches below the proposed base of the unit. When
a patio is included, the same excavation depth should be used for the entire area; the bottom of the
bedding layer for the paver should match the bottom of the base for the Elements™ unit.
After the area for the unit is excavated, make sure the soils exposed are stable enough for support
of the Elements™ structure. The graded aggregate base material should not be placed directly on
topsoil or other organic soils. If the exposed soils are too soft to work with, the excavation depth
may need to be extended or an alternative foundation support system may be necessary. Level
and compact the exposed excavation base until it is firm and unyielding. Once the excavation is
level and compacted, backfill the excavation with the graded aggregate base. The base material
should be placed in no more than four inch loose thickness lifts and compacted until it is firm
and unyielding. Repeat with subsequent lifts until the base elevation is achieved. It is important to
ensure that the graded aggregate base for the unit is level front to back and side to side while the
patio area should be graded to slope away from the unit.
Be sure to follow all local building codes before and during construction.
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4" DOWN FROM
FINISH GRADE
NATIVE SOIL
INSTALLING THE GRILL ISLAND
The first step after a gravel base has been established is to place the base unit.
After the island base unit has been placed you can now place the grill head and doors.
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ISLAND BASE UNIT
GRILL HEAD UNIT
STAINLESS STEEL
DOORS
NOTE: Please refer to
stainless install manuals
provided w/units for
further installation
instructions.
INSTALLING “PLUGS”
With every Belgard Elements™ Grill Island base you will find a set of “plugs” that are used to fill the
fork slots on the units. Push the plugs in slowly until they are flush with the blocks next to them. It
is not necessary to glue them in place.
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A PLUGS
A PLUGS
CONCRETE PAD INSTALL
FIGURE A - Before installing grill island, please review local building code requirements in your
area. It may also necessary to construct a concrete pad to set the unit on. Before construction of the
concrete pad it is necessary to establish Finish Grade height first to ensure the first course of the
unit is buried 4”. Once finished height has been determined construction of the concrete pad can be
completed.
FIGURE B - Sample framework for concrete pad.
FIGURE C - Sample side view of completed concrete pad.
FIGURE B & C - A properly constructed level footing is required to place your bottom unit on. If you
are unfamiliar with soil conditions and the process of pouring a concrete footing, please consult
a professional masonry contractor. Be sure to follow all local building codes before beginning
construction.
4” CONCRETE
PAD
6” GRAVEL
BASE
8" CONCRETE
PYLON
NATIVE SOIL
FROST LINE
WOOD FRAME
8" CONCRETE
PYLON
6" GRAVEL
BASE
WIRE MESH
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CARDBOARD
FORM
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NOTES
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NOTES
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