Brinkmann Charmglow 810-6830-0 User manual

NATURAL GAS GRILL ISLAND
Outdoor Gas Grill / Parrilla a Gas para uso Exterior
WARNING/ADVERTENCIA
HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IF THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
ARE IGNORED. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SE PUEDE PRODUCIR UNA EXPLOSIÓN PELIGROSA SI SE HACE CASO OMISO A
ESTAS ADVERTENCIAS E INSTRUCCIONES. LEA Y SIGA TODAS LAS ADVERTENCIAS
E INSTRUCCIONES EN ESTE MANUAL PARA EVITAR LESIONES PERSONALES,
INCLUSO LA MUERTE, O LOS DAÑOS MATERIALES.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA
NOTICE TO INSTALLER:
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WITH THE GRILL OWNER FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
AVISO PARA EL
INSTALADOR:
ENTREGUE ESTAS
INSTRUCCIONES AL
PROPIETARIO DE LA PARRILLA
PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA.
OWNER’S MANUAL / MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS / INSTRUCCIONES DE ARMADO Y OPERACIÓN

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WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT YOUR
ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL.
WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
WARNINGS
DANGER
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open Lid.
4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your
fire department.
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
2. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• DO NOT store LP gas cylinders under or near this appliance.
• A fire causing death or serious injury may occur if the above is not followed exactly.
WARNING
DANGER

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General Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation and Safe Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting Hose to Natural Gas Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Leak Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
Pre-start Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10
Operating Grill and Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–13
Proper Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–15
Transporting and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Parts List and Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–31
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Be alert to the possibility of serious bodily injury if the instructions are not followed. Be sure to read and
carefully follow all of the messages.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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WARNING
• Never use liquid propane gas (LP) in a unit designed for natural gas.
• Never use charcoal briquets or lighter fluid in a gas grill.
• Leak test all connections before first use, even if grill was purchased fully assembled and after
each time the hose is connected to natural gas supply.
• Never check for leaks using a match or open flame.
CAUTION! Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the detection of natural
gas. Use caution and common sense when testing for leaks.
• Always keep your gas grill free and clear of gasoline, paint thinner, or other flammable vapors and
liquids or combustible materials.
• Always check the grill prior to each use as indicated in the "Pre-Start Check List" section of this
manual.
• DO NOT use back rotisserie burner when main burners are in use.
•DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
• Keep children and pets away from hot grill. DO NOT allow children to use or play near this grill.
• DO NOT leave the grill unattended while in use.
• DO NOT allow the gas hose to come in contact with hot surfaces.
• DO NOT allow grease from drain hole to fall on hose.
• Keep any electrical supply cords away from water or heated surfaces.
• Keep a fire extinguisher on hand acceptable for use with gas products. Refer to your local
authority to determine proper size and type.
• For household use only. DO NOT use this grill for anything other than its intended purpose.
• DO NOT use while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Grill is hot when in use. To avoid burns:
• DO NOT attempt to move the grill.
• Wear protective gloves or oven mitts.
• DO NOT touch any hot grill surfaces.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with grill.
USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS
MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
GENERAL WARNINGS

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WARNING
INSTALLATION INFORMATION:
The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with:
All applicable local codes, or in the absence of local codes, either:
• National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 NFPA 54
• Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code: CAN/CGA B149.1
• Natural Gas Installation Code: CAN/CGA B149.1 (Canada)
• Propane Installation Code: CAN/CGA B149.2 (Canada)
To check local codes, please contact your local natural gas company. This grill was not intended to
be connected to an LP Gas Cylinder.
• FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT operate indoors or in an enclosed area such as a garage,
shed or breezeway.
• Use your grill OUTDOORS in a well ventilated space away from dwellings or other buildings to
prevent dangers associated with gas accumulation and toxic vapors. We recommend your grill be
situated at least 10 feet (3.1 m) from buildings.
• Maintain a minimum clearance of 36 inches (91 cm) between all sides of grill and walls or other
combustible material. DO NOT use grill under overhead unprotected combustible construction.
• DO NOT use or install this grill in or on a recreational vehicle and/or boat.
GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING
• DO NOT use hard metal piping of any kind to connect this type of grill to a natural gas source.
Use only hose specified by manufacturer. Using hard metal piping or convoluted metal tubing is
an unsafe practice. Movement of the grill can cause breakage of metal pipe.
• The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of
1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
• The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressure equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
• This grill is designed for natural gas use at 7 inch water column supply pressure. Verify supply
pressure with your local gas company. Not for use with LP gas.
• Connections to gas source must be performed by a certified plumber.

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• Never use your grill without leak testing all gas connections and hoses. See the section on
“Leak Testing” in this manual for proper procedures.
• Visually inspect the hose assembly prior to each use for evidence of damage, excess wear or
deterioration. If found, replace the assembly before using your grill. Only the Brinkmann
supplied replacement should be used.
WARNING
CONNECTING YOUR GRILL TO THE NATURAL GAS SOURCE
1. Coat pipe nipple with gas resistant teflon tape or pipe dope. Tighten quick-disconnect coupler onto pipe
nipple that leads to natural gas supply (Figure A).
2. After grill is completely assembled, make sure natural gas supply valve is “OFF” and then connect
natural gas hose to socket. Push sleeve back on socket (Figure B) and insert plug until sleeve snaps
forward, locking plug into socket. Be sure to leak test these connections prior to use.
Pipe nipple
Quick-disconnect
coupler Plug
Push sleeve back to attach
Sleeve
Socket
Natural gas supply
Natural gas supply Hose
Hose
Insert cover when hose is disconnected
DISCONNECTING YOUR GRILL FROM THE NATURAL GAS SOURCE
1. Turn natural gas supply valve “OFF”
2. To disconnect, push sleeve back and pull plug out of sleeve.
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
Supply valve
Supply valve
Sleeve

LEAK TESTING:
To prevent fire or explosion hazard:
• DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test.
• Perform test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated area.
• Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame.
• Never perform a leak test while the grill is in use or while grill is still hot.
WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST:
• After assembling your grill and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled.
• Every time the gas hose is connected to the natural gas supply or if any of the gas components
are replaced.
• Any time your grill has been moved.
• At least once per year or if your grill has not been used for more than 60 days.
CHECKING FOR LEAKS:
1. Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing soap.
2. Open the lid.
3. Insure all burner knobs are set to the OFF
position.
4. Turn on the natural gas supply.
5. Apply the soap water mixture to the following:
Quick-disconnect coupler
Plug and hose connection
The full length of gas supply hose
“Y” connector to all three gas supply
hoses .
Brass connections and quick
disconnect assembly.
Side burner connection to hose.
Side burner valve stem cap.
Gas supply connection to gas manifold.
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WARNING
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
DANGER
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
H
G

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6. Check each place listed (A - H) for growing bubbles which indicates a leak.
7. Turn OFF gas at natural gas supply.
8. Turn on control knobs to release gas pressure in hose.
9. Turn control knobs to OFF position.
10. Tighten any leaking connections.
11. Repeat soapy water test until no leaks are detected. DO NOT use the grill if leaks cannot be stopped.
Contact a qualified gas appliance repair service.
12. Turn OFF gas supply at natural gas supply until you are ready to use your grill.
13. Wash off soapy residue with cold water and towel dry.
14. Wait 5 minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area before lighting grill.
CAUTION!DO NOT use the grill if leaks cannot be stopped. Contact a qualified gas appliance
repair service.
Note: The leak test must be performed in an area that has adequate lighting in order to see if
bubbles are developing. DO NOT use a flashlight to check for bubbles.
PRE-START CHECK LIST:
Property damage, bodily harm, severe burns, and death could result from failure to follow these
safety steps. These steps should be performed after the grill has been assembled, stored, moved,
cleaned, or repaired. DO NOT operate this grill until you have read and understand ALL of the
warnings and instructions in this manual.
PRE-START CHECK LIST:
•Ensure that the grill is properly assembled.
•Inspect the gas supply hose for burns, chaffing, kinks, and proper routing before each use. If it is
evident there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior the grill being
used. A replacement hose can be obtained by contacting customer service at 800-527-0717.
•Leak check all gas connections and hose. See section on "Leak Testing".
•Ensure that all electrical supply cords are properly grounded. Keep any electrical supply cord and the
fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces. Hose should be at least 3 inches from hot surfaces.
•Position your grill on level ground in a well ventilated location, a safe distance from combustible
materials, buildings and overhangs.
•Properly place the empty grease tray under the grease drain hole in the bottom of the
grill to catch grease during use.
• DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
WARNING

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WARNING
WARNING
Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip
any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Follow the instructions exactly.
1. OPEN THE GRILL LID before attempting to light a burner so that fumes do not accumulate inside
the grill. An explosion could occur if grill lid is down.
2. Check that all burner control knobs and the natural gas supply are turned to the "OFF" position.
3. Turn on natural gas supply.
4. DO NOT stand with head, body, or arms over the grill when lighting.
LIGHTING THE MAIN BURNERS:
1. Open lid before lighting burner.
2. Make sure all control knobs are in the "OFF" position.
3. Select the burner to be lit. Push and turn the control knob of that burner to
the "HIGH" position.
4. Press the electronic igniter and hold for 3–5 seconds to light burner.
5. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn control knob to "OFF", wait 5
minutes to allow gas to dissipate and repeat lighting procedure.
6. Repeat Steps 3–5 for lighting each burner. Always use the electronic igniter
for lighting each burner. If burner does not ignite using push-button igniter,
wait 5 minutes, see ” Match Lighting the Main Burners” section.
7. To turn off, turn each control knob clockwise until it locks in the "OFF" position. This does not turn off the
gas flow from the natural gas supply.
Note: If burner does not light or flame is too low, you may have spider or other insect blockage in burner.
See "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care and Maintenance.
MATCH LIGHTING THE MAIN BURNERS:
1. Open lid before lighting.
2. Turn the burner control knobs to “OFF”.
3. Strike the match and place approximately 1/2" (1 to 2 cm) above lighting
hole located on right and left hand side of the grill body.
4. Turn right or left burner control knob to the “HIGH” position. The burner
should light within 5 seconds.
5. If the burner does not light, turn the control knob to “OFF” and wait 5
minutes for gas to evacuate the grill. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 until the
burner ignites.
6. Once lit, light adjacent burners in sequence by pressing in and rotating the
control knob to the “HIGH” position.
7. If the burner does not light within the first few attempts of match lighting, there is a problem with the gas
supply. Turn off the gas at the burner and cylinder. DO NOT attempt to operate the grill until the problem is
found and corrected. See “Trouble Shooting” section of this manual.
Lighting Hole
Match

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LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER:
1. Open grill hood before lighting rotisserie burner.
2. Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" position.
3. Push and turn the control knob to the "HIGH" position.
Continue to push in control knob while pressing electronic
igniter for 3–5 seconds.
4. Once burner is lit, continue to push and hold control knob
for 30 seconds.
5. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn control knob to
"OFF”, wait 5 minutes to allow gas to dissipate and repeat
lighting procedure.
6. To turn off, turn control knob clockwise until it locks in the "OFF" position.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use back rotisserie burner when main burners are in use.
Note: If burner does not light or flame is too low, you may have spider or other insect blockage in
burner. See "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care and Maintenance.
MATCH LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER:
1. Open grill hood before lighting rotisserie burner.
2. Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" position.
3. Strike and carefully place a match approximately 1/2" (1 to 2 cm) from the lower edge of burner.
4. Push and turn the control knob to the "HIGH" position. Continue to push in control knob for 3-5
seconds while holding match under burner. The burner should light within 5 seconds.
5. Once burner is lit, continue to push and hold control knob for 30 seconds.
6. If the burner does not light, turn the control knob to "OFF" and wait 5 minutes for gas to dissipate and
repeat lighting procedure.
7. If the burner does not light within the first few attempts of match lighting, there is a problem with the
gas supply. Turn off the gas at the burner and natural gas supply. DO NOT attempt to operate the grill
until the problem is found and corrected. See "Trouble Shooting" section of this manual.
LIGHTING THE SIDE BURNER:
1. Open lid before lighting side burner.
2. Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" position.
3. Push and turn side burner control knob to the "HIGH"
position.
4. Press the electronic igniter on the side burner and hold for
3–5 seconds to light burner.
5. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn control knob to
"OFF", wait 5 minutes to allow gas to dissipate and repeat
lighting procedure.
6. To turn off, turn each knob clockwise until it locks in the
"OFF" position.
Note: If burner does not light or flame is too low, you may
have spider or other insect blockage in burner. See
"Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care
and Maintenance.