Calflame BBQ10900 User manual

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is strictly prohibited.
Cal Flame ® is a registered trademark.
Due to continuous improvement programs,
all models, operation, and/or specications
are subject to change without prior notice.
LTR50001096, Rev. A
8/26/10
CONTACT INFORMATION
For customer service, please contact
your authorized dealer immediately. If
you need additional information and/or
assistance, please contact:
Customer Service Department
1462 East Ninth Street
Pomona, CA 91766
Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS
Fax: [phone]
www.calamebbq.com
Installation / Assembly
Cabinet Cut-out Dimensions .............5
LP Gas ..............................6
Natural Gas ..........................8
Leak Testing Procedure.................9
Installing the Grill in a Barbecue Island ..10
Griddle Placement ....................11
Grill Lid.............................11
Using Your Grill
Grill Controls ........................12
Basic Grill Operation ..................13
Electronically Lighting the Grill .........14
Manually Lighting the Grill .............15
Cleaning and Maintenance
Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning .......16
Covering Your Grill ...................20
Appendix
Removing and Replacing Burners .......21
Troubleshooting .....................22
Converting from LP to NG ..............25
Warranty ...........................28
Locating the Product Serial Number .....30
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Safety Instructions
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Placement and Location
The Cal Flame hibachi grill is designed for outdoor use only.
Never locate this appliance in an enclosed room, under a sealed• overhead structure, or in any type of enclosed area such as a ga-
rage, shed, or breezeway. Keep clear of trees and shrubs.
Do not place this grill under or near windows or vents that can be• opened into your home.
Cal Flame hibachi grills are not intended for installation in or on• recreational vehicles or boats.
Maintain sufcient distance as to not overheat any overhead com-• bustible material such as a patio cover.
The area surrounding your new hibachi grill should be kept clean•
and free from ammable liquids and other combustible materials
such as mops, rags or brooms, as well as solvents, cleaning uids,
and gasoline.
Do not use the hibachi grill or area surrounding the grill as a stor-•
age area for ammable or plastic items. Do not store the liquid
propane (LP) cylinder in the vicinity of this or any other appliance
when it is not being used.
Set-Up
Before installing a built-in hibachi grill in an enclosure, copy all• product information such as model number, serial number and gas
type (LP) to page 30 of this manual. This information is located on
a plate located on the right side of the chassis.
We recommend that a licensed contractor install your Cal Flame• hibachi grill. Installation must conform to local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage and Handling Code,
B149.2), as applicable.
To prevent re and smoke damage, remove all packaging material • before operating your hibachi grill.
Safety Instructions
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Read
the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this equipment.

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Before you start cooking, clean the entire grill thoroughly with hot,• soapy water. This is necessary to remove residual solvents, oil and
grease used in the manufacturing process.
Operation
Do not use the hibachi grill for oth• er than intended use.
Never use the hibachi grill if the drip pan is not properly installed.• Drip pan should be pushed all the way in under the grill. Fire or
explosion can result from an improperly installed drip pan.
Keep all electrical supply cords away from the heated areas of the• hibachi grill.
Never use the hibachi grill in windy conditions. If used in a consis-•
tently windy area a windbreak will be required. Always adhere to
the specied clearances listed in this manual.
When the unit is not in use, be sure to turn off the gas at the LP• tank.
Do not install or operate your hibachi grill in such a manner that• the cross ventilation openings are blocked. Fresh air must be able
to pass though installed vents to safeguard against residual gas
accumulation. Failure to allow proper ventilation may cause re
or explosion.
Do not use fuel such as charcoal briquettes in gas grills.•
Gas sources to the hibachi grill must be regulated. Do not operate•
grill if regulators have been removed, re or explosion can occur.
Never leave the grill burners unattended when in use.•
Do not use water on grease res. Turn the appliance off and smoth-•
er the aming pan with a tight-tting lid, a cookie sheet or a at
tray. For aming grease outside of the pan, smother it with baking
soda or use a dry chemical or foam-type re extinguisher.
Never allow clothing, pot holders or other ammable materials • come in contact with or be close to any grate, burner or hot sur-
face until it has fully cooled. Never wear loose tting or hanging
garments while using your grill. Fabric may ignite and result in
personal injury.
When using the hibachi grill, do not touch the grill surface imme-• diate surroundings as these areas become extremely hot and can
cause burns.
Only use dry pot holders and do not use a towel or other bulky• cloth in place of pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders used on
hot surfaces can cause burns.

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Do not heat any unopened glass or metal container of food on• the hibachi grill. Pressure may build up and cause the container
to burst, possibly resulting in serious personal injury or damage
to the grill.
Do not reach over your hibachi grill or any other surfaces when• hot or in use.
Maintenance and Repair
Spiders and other i• nsects can nest in the burners and block the gas
and airow to the burner ports. This creates a dangerous condition
that can result in a re behind the valve panel. Inspect and clean
the burners periodically and follow the guidelines in the Cleaning
and Maintenance section of this manual.
Unless specically recommended in this manual, do not repair or •
replace any part of the hibachi grill. A qualied technician should
perform all service. Any repairs made by a non-LMS approved deal-
er technician will void your warranty.
Storage
When your hibachi grill is not in use, turn off the gas at the supply• cylinder.
Storage of a grill indoors is permissible only if the supply• cylinder
is disconnected and removed.
Precautions Regarding Children
Never leave children unattended in the area where the hibachi grill• is being used. Close supervision of children is necessary when any
appliance is use near children.
Do not store items of interest to children around or below the hi-• bachi grill.
Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the hibachi• grill.

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Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction. In
addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers
such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsu-
pervised access to the property by children under the age of ve. Your
dealer can provide information on which permits may be required and
how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your equipment.
We recommend the installation, adjustment and service of your new
hibachi grill be performed by LMS qualied installers and service tech-
nicians to ensure proper operation and prevent accidents.
When planning your grill location, access to a gas line should be con-
sidered. The location with the shortest gas line run is recommended.
When determining a suitable location, consider factors such as expo-
sure to wind, proximity to trafc paths, and windows that open into
the home.
Locate the hibachi grill only in a well-ventilated area.
If you do not have an updated ller valve on your existing propane tank,
you will need to purchase one at your local hardware store. Without it
you will not be able to attach your tank to your grill or rell the tank at
your local propane rell station.
Installation / Assembly
Converting the Hibachi Gas Grill
IMPORTANT: Cal Flame hibachi grills are manufactured to operate
on liquid propane (LP). However, they can be converted to operate
on natural gas (NG) by an authorized service technician. Consult
your Cal Flame dealer for information on converting your gas grill.
Owners must not convert their grills themselves. Attempt-
ing to convert the grill from LP to NG may result in serious
injury and will void the warranty coverage.

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Cabinet Cut-out Dimensions
Your Cal Flame hibachi grill is designed for easy installation into a
non-combustible enclosure. The supporting deck or counter must be
at and level. When determining the nal location of your hibachi
grill, adequate cross ventilation must be present to prevent gas from
being trapped in the event of a leak.
The drawings below show the different types of cabinet cut-out di-
mensions for the hibachi grill.
Width Depth Height
22 7/8” 22 ¼” 9 ¼”
WIDTH DEPTH
HEIGHT

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LP Gas
Tank Requirements
For plumbed-in LP installation, use a convertible regulator and set it
for LP gas.
Maximum line pressure for plumbed-in propane is 14” WC (3.5 kPa).
Minimum line pressure for propane is 11” WC.
The grill unit must be used with the gas pressure regulator. The regula-
tor will control and maintain a uniform gas pressure in the manifold.
The burner orices have been sized for the gas pressure delivered by
the regulator.
WARNING: Attempting to operate the grill unit without the gas regu-
lator installed could cause an explosion and possible death.
Cylinder Specication
Any LP gas supply cylinder used with this grill must be:
Constructed and marked in accordance with the• Specications
for LP-Gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation
or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylin-
ders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous
Goods; and Commission, as applicable.
Approximately 12 inches in diameter and 18 inches high.•

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The maximum fuel capacity is 20 lbs. of propane, or 5 gallons. Full cyl-
inder weight should be approximately 38 lbs. (43.7 lbs. nominal water
capacity.) Never ll the cylinder beyond 80% full.
Place the dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is
not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet
that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs
may result in leakage of propane.
LP Gas Hook Up
An enclosure for an LP gas cylinder shall be vented by openings at the
level of the cylinder valve and at oor level. The effectiveness of the
openings for purposes of ventilation shall be determined with the LP-
gas supply cylinder in place. This shall be accomplished in one of the
following manners:
One side of the enclosure shall be completely open.1.
Enclosures that have four sides, complete with a top and bottom:2.
At least two ventilation openings at cylinder valve level shall bea. provided in the sidewall, equally sized, spaced at 180º (3.14
rad), and unobstructed. Each opening shall have a total free
area of not less than one square inch per pound (7.1 cm²/kg)
of stored fuel capacity, and not less than a total free area of 10
square inches (64.5 cm²).
Ventilation openings shall be provided at oor level and shall b. have a total free area of not less than one square inch per
pound (7.1 cm²/kg) of stored fuel capacity and not less than
a total free area of 10 square inches (64.5cm²). If ventilation
openings at oor level are in a sidewall, there shall be at least
two openings. The bottom of the openings shall be at oor
level and the upper edge no more than 5 inches (127 mm)
above the oor. The openings shall be equally sized, spaced at
180º (3.14 rad) and unobstructed.
Every opening shall have minimum dimensions so as to permitc. the entrance of a 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) diameter rod.
Transporting and Storing LP Gas
Transport only one cylinder at a time. Ensure the cylinder is secured in
an upright position with the control valve turned off and the dust cap
in place. Store cylinders outdoors and out of reach of children. Do not
store cylinders in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.

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Natural Gas
Requirements
Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas supply you are
hooking up to is the gas type the grill is manufactured for.
IMPORTANT: Never connect the grill to an unregulated gas supply.
The 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.
A licensed contractor or local gas company representative must per-
form all natural gas connections.
Ensure that the service supplying the grill is tted with a shut off valve
conveniently positioned near the grill and giving ease of access.
The grill must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing
its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 0.5 psi
(3.5 kPa).
The grill and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the
gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at
test pressure in excess of 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).
Your Cal Flame grill for use with natural gas comes equipped with its
own regulator that MUST NOT be removed. If this regulator needs to
be replaced, use only the type specied by Cal Flame for this appli-
ance.
Connection
Slide the grill forward to gain access to the regulator and gas con-1. nection point in the rear.
Connect a suitable ex connector to the grill regulator.2. Check the grill controls to ensure all control valves are in the full3. OFF position.
Turn on the main gas supply and check all connections for leaks4. using soapy water as described in the leak testing procedure sec-
tion.
Warning: If you see bubbles in the soapy solution at any of the connec-
tions, turn off the gas supply and tighten the connection. If tightening
the connection does not seal the leak, it may be necessary to replace
the ex hose.