Dickinson Sea-B-Que User manual

Sea-B-Que
Operating and Installation
Instruction Manual
*KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE*
Round Sea-B-Que
** Please read from beginning to end before operating.
CBQ Serial #: __________________
Quality Controlled by- Doug & Don
Form#7.2-243 Issue#1 April 24 2011

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents… Pg. 2
1. Warning & Disclosures… Pg. 3
2. Sea-B-Que Packing List… Pg. 4
3. Assembly… Pg. 4
4. Propane Fuel Connection… Pg. 5
5. Low Pressure System Connection… Pg. 5
6. Leak Test… Pg. 6
7. Getting to Know you’re Sea-B-Que… Pg. 7
8. Lighting & Operation… Pg. 8
9. Temperature Adjustment… Pg. 9
10.Cleaning & Maintenance… Pg. 10
11. Cooking… Pg. 10
12. Sea-B-Que Accessories & Parts Available… Pg. 11
13. Warranty… Pg. 12
14. Registering your Warranty… Pg 15

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Warnings & Disclosures
•The Sea-B-Que barbeque is designed to use only LPG fuel.
•Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to
assemble, operate, or service this barbeque.
•Improper use of this gas appliance can cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning and oxygen
depletion.
•Do not install this appliance in spaces containing internal combustion
engines, fuel tanks, or joints and fittings.
•Test all propane lines and connections for leaks with a soapy water
solution. Do not use a flame to test for leaks.
•If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
•Close the LPG cylinder valve when Sea-B-Que is not in use.
•Close the Sea-B-Que regulator valve before opening the LPG cylinder
valve.
•Close the LPG cylinder valve in the event of an emergency.
•Close the LPG cylinder valve when the boat is unattended.
•Always open the hood before lighting.
•Do not allow LPG cylinder to lie on its side.
•If the burner does not light immediately turn control regulator to lock-
off position and do not attempt to light the burner for at least 60
seconds.
•Trim excess fat from meats to minimize flare-ups.
•Let the barbeque cool before cleaning or removing any parts for
cleaning or servicing.
•This barbeque is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Do not operate inside a
boat, garage, shed or other enclosed areas.

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Sea-B-Que Packing List
*PLEASE KEEP YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY.
Sea-B-Que Round: 00-SBQ-R
1. Top Lid and Main Body Assembly
2. Lid Hinges
3. Top Lid Knob part# 15-130
5. Porcelain Grill Section part# 15-186-P
6. Burner Assembly part# 15-062
8. Regulator Control part# 15-110
9. Spark Igniter part# 15-103
10. Drip Tray part# 15-081
11. Deck Legs
Assembly
You will need to attach the feet of the BBQ to the rest of the unit. The two
feet of the Sea-B-Que slide on to the inserted studs on the base. The flanges
are to point outwards. Use the four 10 x 32 nuts and #10 lock-washers to
secure the legs to the base. The drip tray is placed in the area between both
legs. The 4 porcelain grill sections will sit on the ledges provided above the
burner. Remember to remove all protective plastic from the body.

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Propane Fuel Connection
The most common LPG connection is the 1 lb. disposable bottle that
connects directly to the barbeque or a hose straight from the barbeque to a
10lb. or 20 lb. tank. We have 6ft part# 15-188 and 8ft part# 15-189 high
pressure propane hoses available. High pressure propane is required with the
regulator control included with the Sea-B-Que. The Sea-B-Que gas control
is also the pressure regulator part# 15-110.
If your boat has a regulated propane source, the fuel line to the Sea-B-Que
must be tee’d off before any regulators on the main fuel supply. A high
pressure T type connector is available from Dickinson for this. *See the high
pressure T connection diagram below.
Low Pressure System Connection:
If you already have a low pressure line available for your Sea-b-que, you
would then need to replace the regulator control part# 15-110 with low
pressure gas valve part # 15-193. If doing so, there MUST be a separate 11”
WC low pressure regulator part# 19-151 at the bottle regulating the propane.
*See the low pressure connection diagram below.

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Typical Low Pressure Propane Locker
Leak Test:
1. Do not use or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing the
leak test. This includes smoking.
2. Leak testing solution should be half liquid soap and half water.
3. Apply the solution to the LP gas delivery system at all connections.
4. Bubbles in the soap solution indicate that a leak is present.
5. The leak(s) must be stopped by tightening the loose joints, or
replacing the faulty parts.
***DO NOT USE BARBEQUE UNTIL LEAK IS CORRECTED***

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Getting to Know your Sea-B-Que
Spark Igniter:
Igniters seldom fail but if yours stops working try cleaning the probe. Built
up grease may have coated the probe, preventing the spark. Remove the
igniter, clean the bracket and around the base, the copper line on the side of
the igniter and the screws. Built up grease may have interrupted the ground.
The Burner Orifice:
The orifice has a tiny hole in the burner that controls the maximum amount
of fuel into the burner. From time to time, salt or other debris may plug the
hole changing the flame and / or the sea-b-que will not get hot, and a
blocked orifice may be the reason. To clean the orifice in the burner, remove
the grills and unscrew the flame spreader (top of burner) counterclockwise.
Now remove the 2 very small screws to take off the burner top cap. Use a
small metric socket to unscrew and remove the orifice. Clean with a very
small wire like the kind in a twist tie (actual size .031 dia). Do not expand
the hole or the sea-b-que will get too hot. Assemble in reverse order. To re-
install the 2 top screws in the burner cap, start with turning in the first screw
a couple of turns then turn start the other screw and turn them both down a
couple of turns each side until they become snug.

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Lighting
1) Sea-B-Que control regulator in LOCK-OFF position
2) Open Lid and turn on LPG gas supply at source
3) Turn Control Regulator ON to the medium level. Press Igniter button
several times, or use a long bbq lighter through the match hole. Check
to make sure the propane is burning.
**If the burner does not light immediately turn control regulator to
lock-off position and do not attempt to light the burner for at least 60
seconds.
Operation
When the burner is lit the Control Regulator setting may be selected. With
the lid closed the Sea-B-Que will quickly reach cooking temperatures
(approx. 5 minutes).
Do not leave the control regulator on high with the lid closed for long
periods of time or damage may be caused to the body of Sea-B-Que due to
overheating. High gas settings are only recommended for a short pre-heat
period, barbequing with the lid open, or with the lid closed, but at a
moderate setting. After cooking, turn the Sea-B-Que off at the LPG source.
Once the burner has extinguished, turn the Control Regulator to the LOCK-
OFF position. This will de-pressurize the fuel line.

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Cleaning and Maintenance
1) Clean grease from the drip tray and the base of the Sea-B-Que
regularly.
2) Clean burner and burner orifice seasonally.
3) The Sea-B-Que stainless top lid and main body will eventually
discolor with heat.
4) The marine environment can take a harsh toll on all stainless steel
barbeques. The Sea-B-Que is made of high quality 304 stainless steel.
However, the chlorine and sodium chloride in the ocean water mixed
with the heat of the Sea-B-que creates some surface corrosion. It is
therefore recommended to keep up with regular cleaning and
maintenance to keep your Sea-B-Que in pristine condition. The use of
oven cleaner and a non-metallic abrasive pad such as scotchbrite on
the exterior surface is also recommended. Stainless steel polish, if
available, will also enhance the look of your Sea-B-Que. Rubbing the
surface of the stainless steel with the grain will remove the rusty
appearance and will keep your Sea-B-Que looking shiny and new for
many years to come. Dickinson has a scothbrite pad cleaning kit
available part# 15-555.
5) A defective spark igniter is uncommon. If the igniter does not work, it
will be caused by grease build-up on the wire electrode or by the
igniter mount not being grounded to the body of the barbecue during
assembly. The igniter can be cleaned with hot water and a cloth.
Cooking
The removable drip tray must be installed prior to cooking. Do not allow
grease to build-up in the grease tray or in the base of the Sea-B-Que. The
porcelain enamel cooking surface plates should be pre-heated and sprayed or
covered with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking. Accumulated grease
will burn off if the cooking plates are turned over. Barbecues will get hot
and splash grease, and for safety reasons it is therefore advisable to mount
the unit outboard.