Calflame Chef C100 User manual

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LTR20081041, Rev. A
2/11/08
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.calspas.com
Contents
Planning the Best Location...................................................................1
Preparing a Good Foundation...............................................................2
Electrical Requirements.........................................................................3
Natural Gas Installation .........................................................................4
Water and Drainage Installation............................................................5
Getting Your New Barbecue Island Into Your Yard..............................6
Installation After Delivery ......................................................................8
Congratulations on the purchase
of your new Cal Flame barbecue island!
With a little preparation and care, your barbecue island will give you
many years of enjoyment. This booklet has been designed to provide you
with all the information you’ll need to ensure a safe and easy delivery
and installation.
Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and
electrical circuits. Your dealer can provide information on which permits
may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your
barbecue island.

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Planning the Best Location
Here are some of the things that you will need to consider when
determining where to place your new barbecue island.
Safety First
Do not place your barbecue island near trees and shrubs.
Be certain that your installation will meet all city and local safety
codes and requirements.
Consider How You Will Use Your Barbecue Island
Your barbecue island is mainly used for family recreation. Be sure
to leave plenty of room around it for activity.
Ventilation and Access
If you place your barbecue island close to a wall or fence, make
sure you allow room for ventilation. Also, if you have storage areas
in your barbecue island, make sure they can be conveniently
accessed.
Enclosures and Awnings
Your barbecue island is for outdoor use ONLY.
You can locate your barbecue island any place where there is
adequate ventilation. The size and conguration of your house and
yard will determine how you should locate your barbecue island,
but as a general rule, do not place it under or near windows that
can be opened into your home.
Do not locate your barbecue island in an enclosed room such as a
garage, shed, or breezeway or under a sealed overhead structure.
You can place your barbecue island in your patio as long as there
is adequate ventilation and no re risk. We do not recommend
placing your barbecue island in any enclosed area, that is, any
covered area that is walled on two, three or four sides.
You can install an awning over your barbecue island, provided you
make sure it is high enough to prevent damage or re. Maintain
sufcient distance as to not overheat any overhead combustible
material. We recommend you check with local inspectors and your
homeowner’s association.
Plan for Your Environment
If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or rains
frequently, place the barbecue island near a house entry. Consider
adding a covered walkway from your barbecue island to your
house or patio.

2
Preparing a Good Foundation
Your barbecue island needs a solid and level foundation. Damage
caused by inadequate or improper foundation support is not
covered by the warranty. It is the responsibility of the owner to
provide a proper foundation for the barbecue island.
If you do not already have a location for your barbecue island, we
recommend you have a concrete slab prepared to accommodate
it. There are several advantages of having a permanent slab,
including stability, levelness, and it eliminates sagging.
As you prepare your slab, this is the best time to run gas,
electrical, and water lines and locate stub-ups for your barbecue
island to connect to. The size and shape of the base of the
barbecue island is called a footprint.
Footprint drawings show the actual dimensions of the base and
suggested locations for your stub-ups. Footprint drawings for each
model can be found at the Cal Spas Web site, www.calspas.com,
or your dealer can provide them to you.
Although a permanent slab is recommended, you can place your
barbecue island on a prepared surface with bricks or pavers. We
do not recommend you place your barbecue island on gravel,
sand, timbers, dirt or grass because these surfaces have the
potential to become unstable or uneven. Your barbecue island
should always be on a stable, at, level surface.
You can put your barbecue island on a deck provided it is rated
to support the full weight of your barbecue island, grill, and all
accessories. We recommend you have a contractor or structural
engineer examine your deck to determine whether it can bear the
load of your barbecue island.
Your Cal Flame retailer can help you with your foundation and
more. Your retailer has a wealth of information and experience
about how to get the most out of your barbecue island and can
provide you with a full line of accessories that are designed to
complement your barbecue island and increase your enjoyment.

3
Electrical Requirements
You do not need to hire a contractor to install your electrical
service, but you must ensure you have all required permits and the
installation complies with State and local code. We recommend
you hire a certied contractor if you do not wish to do the
installation yourself.
If your dealer is not a certied contractor, you will need to hire a
contractor for installation of your electrical service.
When installed in the United States, the electrical wiring must
meet the requirements of National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA70-
1999 and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit
must be installed by an electrical contractor and approved by a
local building / electrical inspector.
Supplying power to a barbecue island that is not in accordance
with these instructions will void both the independent testing
agency listing and the manufacturer’s warranty.
The power supplied to the barbecue island must be on a dedicated
circuit with no other appliances or lights sharing the power.
To determine the current, voltage, and wire size required for the
island conguration to be connected, refer to the following:
Wire size is determined by length of run from breaker box to
the barbecue island and maximum current draw.
We recommend copper wire with THHN insulation.
All wiring must be copper to ensure adequate connections. Do
not use aluminum wire.
When NEC requires the use of wires larger than #6 (10mm²),
install a junction box near the barbecue island and use #6
(10mm²) wire between the junction box and the barbecue
island.
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4
120 Volt Electrical Installation
For 120V grills, you need a dedicated 120V 20 amp grounded
electrical service.
There will be a 110V power outlet inside the barbecue island.
Using romax or similar grounded, shielded wire, connect the outlet
to the electrical service in the stub-up.
If the circuit breaker trips while the barbecue island is in use, reset
it. If it does not reset, contact a licensed electrician for service. DO
NOT USE THE BARBECUE ISLAND!
240 Volt Electrical Installation
If you have an electric grill, you will also require a 240V 50 amp
grounded electrical service in addition to the 110V service.
The electric grill needs to be permanently wired to the 240V
service. Using romax or similar grounded shielded wire, connect
the wires from the grill to the 240V service in the stub-up.
Natural Gas Installation
You do not need to hire a contractor to install your natural gas
service, but you need to make sure you have all required permits
and ensure the installation complies with State and local code. We
recommend you hire a certied contractor if you do not wish to do
the installation yourself.
If your dealer is not a certied contractor, you will need to hire a
contractor for installation of your gas service.
The natural gas pipe from your house to the location of your
barbecue island needs to be ¾” and terminate with a shut-off
valve with a ½” male tting. Check with a contractor or your local
inspector for requirements.

5
Water and Drainage Installation
If you have a sink or ice maker installed, there are several ways
you can provide water and drainage to your barbecue island.
A contractor can help you decide on the best solution for your
needs. You are responsible for ensuring all plumbing and drainage
complies with State and local codes.
Water Sources
Garden hose -- This is by far the easiest way of getting water to
your barbecue island. You have two options:
You can bring the hose through the front access door and
attach it underneath the sink when you need it, or
You can bury the length of the hose and bring it up beneath
the barbecue island in the same manner as the gas and
electrical stub-ups. Once you connect it to your sink, you won’t
need to remove it.
½” cold water pipe -- Plumb a single ½” cold water pipe from your
house plumbing to a stub-up beneath the sink.
Hot water plumbing -- You have many options for plumbing
your sink for hot water, including tapping from your house’s hot
water tank, installing a tankless point-of-use water heater, and
installing a solar water heater. Consider several factors to nd
a solution that best addresses your needs, including your water
consumption, electrical power supply, and drainage.Acontractor
can help you best with this.
Drainage
Five gallon bucket -- Place a ve gallon bucket beneath the sink
drain. This solution has the advantage of being inexpensive and
the least trouble to maintain for winterizing your barbecue island.
Drain to your garden -- if your yard is on a slope, you can take
advantage of this feature by draining sink water to a place in your
garden where you can re-use the water.
Gray water drain -- Installing a line to drain to your house’s gray
water drainage may incur some cost and labor, but it may be your
best solution if you plan to locate your barbecue island in its place
permanently.
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6
Getting Your New Barbecue Island
Into Your Yard
Check the Dimensions of Your New Barbecue
Island
Your dealer can provide you with the dimensions of your barbecue
island, or you can nd them at www.calspas.com.
During delivery, the barbecue island must remain on the delivery
cart at all times. Compare the dimensions to the width of the
gates, sidewalks, and doorways along the delivery route. It may
be necessary for you to remove a gate or partially remove a fence
in order to provide an unobstructed passageway to the installation
location.
Plan the Delivery Route
Consider the following when planning your delivery route:
Check the width of gates, doors and sidewalks to make sure
your barbecue island will pass through unobstructed. You may
have to remove a gate or part of a fence to allow for adequate
width clearance.
Are there low roof eaves, overhanging branches or rain gutters
that could be an obstruction to overhead clearance?
Barbecue islands need at least the width of the island plus 12”.
If the delivery route will require a 90º turn, check the
measurements at the turn to ensure the barbecue island will
t.
Are there protruding gas meters, water meters or A/C units on
your home which will cause obstructions along the delivery
path to your yard?
Are there stairs in your delivery route? If so, you must consult
your dealer prior to delivery to make adequate preparations.
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Special Circumstances
The use of a crane for delivery and installation may become
necessary if you are unable to provide an adequate delivery route.
It is used primarily to avoid injury to your barbecue island, your
property or to delivery personnel. Your dealer may be able to
assist you with the arrangements. If your barbecue island delivery
requires the use of a crane, the cost of a crane is generally not
included in the standard delivery service.

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Installation After Delivery
For more information on installing your grill and accessories, see
the grill and carts owner’s manual.
If your barbecue island has two or more pieces, the delivery
crew will mate pieces and bolt them together. When sections are
aligned and in place, the crew will apply grout and do whatever
else is necessary cosmetically to ensure the barbecue island is
attractive and presentable.
After your barbecue island is delivered, set in place, and the grill
is mounted, you will need to connect all of the services to your
hardware. If your dealer is not a certied contractor, you will need
to hire a contractor for this.
The natural gas line connects to the grill inside the island. As you
are facing the grill, the connection is located at the right rear side
of the grill. The stub-up will terminate with a valve and a ½” male
tting. Connect the exible tubing from the grill to the male tting.
Both the natural gas and the electrical service connect inside
where the grill outlet is located.
The voltage transformer can be mounted to any part of the frame
where it will not be in the way. Plug it into the 110V grounded
outlet located inside the barbecue island.
Side burners do not require a separate regulator. You can put in
a tee in the line after it comes out of the regulator. For detailed
installation instructions, see the grill and cart owner’s manual.