GRILLWORKS Infierno 96 Quick start guide

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Inerno 96/154®
Installation & Use
A MAJOR CAUSE OF GRILL-RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE
TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES)
TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT THIS GRILL BE INSTALLED ONLY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION
GETTING STARTED
FUEL & COOKING
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
COMPONENTS
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e Inerno 96 is designed for the ultimate in wood-red exibility,
performance and showmanship. Operated and cared for correctly this unit
will thrill chefs and guests alike.
In this guide you’ll nd recommendations for transport, preparation, operation
and care of the Inerno 96. Please read every word here and ensure everyone
working around the grill does too rewarding Inerno operation is dependent
on a skilled and informed restaurant team. Take care also to follow local codes
regarding solid fuel installations and food safety guidelines.
If you have any questions or comments about your Inerno do not hesitate to
call or email us. We want to hear from you.
Best regards,
Benjamin Eisendrath
President & CEO
[e-mail] / [phone]
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Inerno 96/154®
Installation & Use
INTRODUCTION 3
INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRILLWORKS INSTALLATION AND
OPETING INSTRUCTIONS
Contact your local building or re ocials about restrictions and installation inspections in your area.
IF THE INFIERNO IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED A FIRE MAY RESULT. FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION MANUAL TO REDUCE RISK.
FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL ONLY. KEEP FLAMMABLE ITEMS CLEAR OF THE AREA
AROUND THE GRILL: Do not store ammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene or lighter
uids in the vicinity of the Inerno. Always keep the area around it free and clear of any and all
combustible materials.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SAFETY: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing, operating or servicing this appliance.
WARNING: Never use gasoline, kerosene, lighter or lantern uid or similar accelerants to start or
maintain a re in this grill. Keep all such items well away from the grill when in use.
IMPORTANT: is grill must be installed, maintained, operated and serviced by authorized
professionals.
A MAJOR CAUSE OF GRILL RELATED FIRES IS A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED
CLEANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. IT IS CRITICAL THAT THIS GRILL BE
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
USE SOLID FUEL ONLY DO NOT USE PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR THIS GRILL
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Inerno 96/154®
Installation & Use
INSTALLATION 4
UNLOADING & MOVING
USING A CNE
e Inernos travel in large crates. ey may be lied
while still in the crates using straps rated to at least 4,000
lbs. It also may be lied aer the crate is removed using
the same type of straps. e grill is very top and back-
heavy due to the large amount of re brick lining the oor
and back. TAKE THIS WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
INTO ACCOUNT WHEN LIFTING THE GRILL.
USING A FORKLIFT
Li the grill from the rear, positioning the forks as widely
as possible under the center station of the Inerno grill.
e grill is very rear-heavy due to the large amount of
rebrick lining the oor and back. TAKE WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTION INTO ACCOUNT. e grill weighs
over 3,000 lbs, make sure the forkli is rated to
li well in excess of this weight.
USING A PALLET JACK
You may use a pallet jack once the grill has been
removed from the delivery vehicle. Whether inside or
removed from the crate, make sure to li from the back,
positioning the jack under the center of the grill spread as
wide a possible. ONLY USE ON A FLAT SURFACE$
MOVING THIS GRILL ON AN INCLINE WITH
A PALLET JACK IS NOT SAFE AND CAN CAUSE
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR
THE GRILL.
NEVER PUT THE INFIERNO ON ITS BACK,
FRONT OR SIDE! SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO
COMPONENTS OF THE GRILL CAN OCCUR.
USE GREAT CARE WHEN MOVING AN INFIERNO.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
CONTACT GRILLWORKS AT [phone]
$BE SAFE!
CLEANCES
e Inerno should be installed with 2” clearance to
noncombustible materials on the sides and back of the
unit. e front of the unit must have at least 36” clearance
to other equipment or walls for proper operation.
WARNING DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES
WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS. e
grill is adequately insulated and the best outer insulator is
free air space.
Only install the Inerno on a non-combustible oor.
is non-combustible oor must extend at least 48” at
the front of the unit, 36” at the sides and 48” at the rear
(if the grill is installed exposed at the back). If installed
as a built-in (without legs) the base it is installed on must
also be non-combustible.
THE ENTIRE AREA OVER THE INFIERNO MUST
BE NONCOMBUSTIBLE EXTENDING 48” IN ALL
DIRECTIONS (IF NOT ENCLOSED) AND THE
GRILL MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER A SUITABLE
TYPE 1 SOLID FUEL HOOD SYSTEM.
ANY FACADE MATERIALS AROUND THE GRILL
MUST BE NON-COMBUSTIBLE.
IF THIS GRILL IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A
FIRE MAY RESULT. A MAJOR CAUSE OF GRILL
RELATED FIRES IS A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
REQUIRED CLEANCES (AIR SPACES) TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS CRITICAL
THAT THE INFIERNO GRILL BE INSTALLED BY
A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL AND ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK AIR SPACES AROUND
GRILL WITH INSULATION
ALERT: Installation, operation and servicing of
this appliance can expose you to ceramic dust.

Inerno 96/154®
Installation & Use
INSTALLATION 5
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR AND
RESPITORY PROTECTION AS A PRECAUTION
AGAINST INHALATION OR EYE INJURY.
HAND PROTECTION IS ALSO RECOMMENDED
AGAINST POSSIBLE SHARP EDGES. Please read
this entire manual before you install the grill. Failure to
follow the instructions may result in property damage,
bodily injury or death. Contact your local building or re
ocials about restrictions and installation inspection in
your area.
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
YOU INSTALL THE INFIERNO GRILL. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR
FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.
VENTING
THIS COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE
INSTALLED UNDER AN EXHAUST HOOD
TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
STANDARD FOR VENTILATION CONTROL
AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL
COOKING OPETIONS NFPA 96 OR WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS IN THE STANDARD FOR
EXHAUST HOODS FOR COMMERCIAL COOKING
EQUIPMENT, UL 710
As with all solid fuel cooking equipment and ductwork,
regular cleaning and inspection is critical to prevent re
risk. Typically this cleaning and inspection should occur
AT LEAST monthly.
A re suppression system (ANSUL) is required for the
Inerno grill. Refer to local and national requirements
to determine the system required for your installation of
this grill.
Creosote - Formation and need for removal: When wood
or charcoal (SOLID FUEL) is burned slowly, it produces
tar and other organic vapors that combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote. e creosote vapors condense
in the relatively cool exhaust. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the ue lining and exhaust hood. THIS
CREOSOTE BUILDUP CAN IGNITE. IF IGNITED
THIS CAN CREATE AN EXTREMELY HOT AND
DANGEROUS FIRE. Creosote build up should be
removed regularly to reduce the risk of re.
CANADA:
THIS COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE INSTALLED
UNDER AN EXHAUST HOOD TESTED FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL BUILDING
CODE OF CANADA AND THE NATIONAL
FIRE CODE OF CANADA, OR WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS IN CAN/ULC-S646.
CET APPAREIL DE CUISSON DOIT ETRE POURVU
D’UNE HOE D’ASPITION QUI A ETE SOUMISE
A L’ESSAI AUX FINS TO CONFORMITE AVEC LE
CODE NATIONAL DU BATIMENT DU CANADA
ET LE CODE NATIONAL DE PREVENTION
DES INCIENDIES DU CANADA OU AVEC LES
EXIGENCES DE LA NORME CAN/ULC-S646
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS OR
FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA
COMMUNIQUER AVEC LES AGENTS DU
BATIMENT OU LES AGENTS D SERVICE
D’INCENDIE AU SUJET DES RESTRICTIONS ED
DE L’INSPECTION DE L’INSTALLATION DANS LA
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Installation & Use
GETTING STARTED 6
GEING STARTED
DO NOT OVERFIRE - WHEN FLAME SPILLS OUT
OF THE GRILL YOU ARE OVERFIRING
Do not use products not specied for use with this grill.
In order to produce the most consistent results and get
the most out of the exible design of the Inerno, you’ll
need a good re. ere are two approaches to starting
that re.
Fire Cage Ignition
e Inerno is equipped with a rear-mounted re cage.
is cage is based on the South American “brasero”
which is a basket used to burn whole pieces of wood
down to charcoal. Load the re cage with paper, kindling
and smaller pieces of wood$in that order from the
boom LOOSELY to ensure good air ow. You may
also use natural starters like “Fat Wood” or other
nontoxic solid fuel starters in the re cage. Place a few
more pieces of wood and/or chunk charcoal underneath
the cage. is fuel will be ignited by the coals that will
begin falling out of the boom of the cage once it is
going. Light the cage from the boom and feed it larger
pieces of wood as the re progresses. e combination of
coals produced by the cage and the coals/wood ignited
underneath the cage will fuel the Inerno’s re bed. Rake
them forward under the cooking surfaces when you are
ready to cook.
WARNING: THE FIRE CAGE PRODUCES A
POWERFUL VERTICAL BURN. FLAME SHOULD
NEVER EXTEND HIGHER THAN THE TOP OF
THE GRILL’S FIRE BRICK BACK. MAINTAIN A
SMALL FIRE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR
EMBER ESCAPE AND TO PREVENT TRIGGERING
YOUR ANSUL SYSTEM.
Conventional Ignition
e Inerno can also be lit like a traditional solid fuel
grill by starting the cooking re on the hearth under
the cooking surfaces. Using paper, kindling and smaller
pieces of wood, build the re over the ash grates in the
middle of the Inerno’s brick oor, they will aerate the
young re. You may use natural starters here too, like
Fat Wood or natural starter bricks. Charcoal chimneys
(found in many hardware stores) are also a good way to
build a quick hot coal bed if not using the re cage.
TIP: It is recommended that the Inerno be lit at least
one hour before cooking to ensure the grill’s re box and
brick has come up to uniform temperature.

Inerno 96/154®
Installation & Use
FUEL & COOKING 7
SOLID FUEL - WOOD VS CHARCOAL
Both wood and charcoal are instrumental in running a
successful cooking re in the Inerno.
Dry charcoal burns slowly over a long period, and is a
reliable source of heat, but will not add much in the way
of avor to what is cooked over it.
Well seasoned (10-15% moisture content) wood will
burn relatively quickly and produce a moderate amount
of avorful smoke. You should consider the whole wood
you burn to be the “seasoning” heat. e moisture le in
the wood is what will carry the unique avor of the wood
type being used to the food and ultimately the diner.
In a restaurant seing, balance the use of high quality
chunk charcoal with a supply of excellent whole wood to
achieve both steady heat and high avor. Consumption
levels for both types of fuel can vary widely as the
Inerno allows open air ow. e operator can control
this by using more or less charcoal, building smaller res,
or lighting only a single grilling station when less cooking
area is needed.
THE INFIERNO LIFT SYSTEM
e Inerno 96 has two crank wheel-controlled grilling
stations. e Inerno 154 has four. ese cast aluminum
wheels raise and lower the grilling frames through a
wide vertical range over the re to control cooking
temperature. To raise the le frame the wheel is turned
counterclockwise. e right frame is raised by turning the
wheel clockwise.
Each frame takes two removable grill surface sections.
In order for the cables that li the frames to wrap
on their barrels correctly these surfaces and their
weight should be in place when the wheel is turned.
IMPORTANT: to release and lower either li frame, the
catch lever must be released by pressing down on the
inner end. Take weight o it by holding the crank handle,
push down on the inside end of the lever, then lower the
frame gently. Release the lever at the height desired.
DO NOT FORCE THE WHEEL BACKWARD
WITHOUT RELEASING THE LEVER.

Inerno 96/154®
Installation & Use
FUEL & COOKING 8
COOKING ZONES
Air ow in the Inerno comes in from the front and up
through the re grates in the hearth base. is creates
three distinct heat zones on the grilling surfaces, front
to back. e dierence in heat on the surface just a few
inches forward or back can be dramatic.
Note: because the operator has a very large height range
available for the cooking surfaces, temperatures can
be controlled through a near-innite range. e zones
below are based on the grill surfaces positioned 4-8”
above a wood/coal bed. For precise readings on surface
temperature we recommend the use of an infrared gun-
type thermometer.
Low Heat Zone
e front of the grilling surfaces, closest to the operator,
are the warm zone. Under normal cooking circumstances,
with the grill red and running, this area comprising the
rst six inches of grill surface will be 200-300 degrees
Fahrenheit when set 4-8” above the coal/wood bed.
Medium Heat Zone
e center of the grill surface, the six inches positioned
more completely over the bulk of the re bed will
range from 300-600 degrees at 4-8” high.
Searing Zone
e rear six inches of the grilling surfaces, closest to the
rear wall of the grill and to the re cage, will be the hoest
area, both because of their positioning and the ow of hot
air up the rear wall of the grill. At 4-8” over the re, this
area will produce very high heat, ranging from 600-900
degrees depending on the intensity of the re.
Surface Cooling
Once a grill surface is raised further from the re,
for example to rest an item, it will cool quickly.
Remember this when lowering it again for high heat$
the stainless will need a couple minutes to come back up
to searing temperatures.
Basting Pans
Each grill surface empties into a removable basting
pan aached to the front of the li frame via a keyhole
system. e V-Channel standard surfaces capture oils
and juices to reduce aring and to deliver them to the
chef for use in basting and sauces.
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Medium Heat Zone
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Inerno 96/154®
Installation & Use
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 9
CLEAN UP
WARNING DO NOT QUENCH HOT GRILL
WITH WATER. e Inerno’s grill surfaces and basting
pans all li o for cleaning. ey are 304 stainless
steel and can be washed by hand or in a commercial
dishwasher. If using a dishwasher, the grill surfaces
should be re-oiled (seasoned) again before cooking as
they will be dry aer going through the machine.
Ash collects in the drawers below the rebrick base.
e ash falls through the re grates placed in the re
brick. WAIT UNTIL THE GRILL HAS COOLED
BEFORE EMPTYING THE ASH DWERS.
Disposal of ashes - ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight-ing lid. e closed container
should be placed on a non-combustible oor well away
from all combustible materials pending nal disposal.
e ashes should be retained in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Excess grease or ash buildup around the grill’s moving
parts and external surfaces should be wiped o once the
grill has cooled.
MAINTENANCE & CARE
e Inerno’s body is constructed entirely in 304
stainless steel. e tubular main frame is 2”x2” in 11
gauge. e side and boom panels are 14 gauge. e
back plate is 7 gauge. e grate supporting the re brick
is 1” x 3/16 19SW4. e re brick oor is constructed of
2.3”x4.5”x9” brick, the sides are lined in 1.125”x4.5”x9”
brick. Any brick can be individually replaced by liing
them out of the oor or loosening the back cap at the top
of the grill with a hex key.
e Inerno’s cooking system is designed for maximum
motion and exibility. All moving parts, especially the li
systems, need to be checked for free motion BEFORE
EVERY USE. Ash and other normal side-products of
cooking and re can build up on the tracks the li system
travels on and can impede motion if le uncleaned.
BEFORE EVERY USE check that the rollers that the li
system uses to travel up and down the track are free to
move. Do not over tighten them. It is recommended that
the rollers be lightly lubed with cooking oil before use to
ensure they roll smoothly.
BEFORE EVERY USE check the hex screws in the
barrels that pick up the cables to ensure they are tight
and seated correctly. Do the same with the set screws in
the star wheel (the 5-pronged cog that holds the grill at
height). Also inspect or clear the rollers that travel up and
down the tracks to ensure they can turn freely.
BEFORE EVERY USE inspect the li cables for any wear,
and make sure they are seated correctly in the pulleys and
wrapping correctly on the barrels. If they are wrapping
unevenly simply lower the surfaces to the lowest point
and raise them back up, this will straighten the wrap on
the barrels. IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO A CABLE
REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY. e cables loosen via
hex key from the barrels and can be quickly swapped
WHEN THE GRILL IS NOT IN USE. e Inerno
comes with spares, Grillworks can always provide more.
See correct lift cable wrap on the right-station barrel.
The retaining hex screws are located at the front end of
each barrel.

Inerno 96/154®
Installation & Use
COMPONENTS 10
Fire Station/Fire Cage
is central station is home to charcoal production. Whole pieces of
hardwood are placed in the cage where they are naturally broken down,
dropping through the open base of the cage when ready. ese are then used
to fuel the grill stations and heat the hearth zone. WARNING: NEVER
ALLOW THE FLAME LEVEL TO EXCEED THE HEIGHT OF
THE STATION!
Grill Station
Operated by an aluminum crankwheel, each li frame carries two swappable
grill surfaces. e wheels turn machined aluminum barrels, picking up
highex control cables that move the li frames. Heat is controlled both by
grill surface height and by direct manipulation of the re on the hearth below.
Each V-Channel® surface section also has swivel-out leveling feet under
the front crossbar that allow either a juice-catching slant or a level cooking
surface. CHECK THAT THE HEX SCREWS IN THE CABLE BARRELS
AND CNKWHEEL ARE TIGHT BEFORE OPETION.
Resting Shelf
A resting shelf with a drop-in bar surface is positioned over each grill station.
is area can be used for resting, elevated smoking or for warm storage. e
bars are designed to take hooks for suspending items over the grill station.
Grill Station Fire Cage
Each grill station has its own backup re cage. Like the larger one in the
central station, these can be used to provide extra coals and re directly to
the grill station. WARNING: KEEP FLAME LEVEL BELOW THE TOP
OF THE GRILL STATION FME.
Ash Drawers
Each grill station has an ash grate embedded in the re brick oor. is
aerates the re above and allows ne ash to fall safely into the ash drawer
below. When full the drawer can be removed for easy emptying.
Hearth Zone/Heat Door
e Inerno is designed to give chefs as large expanse of brick hearth to
use as an improvisational baking or broiling area. e brick is well suited to
scorching at breads, pot placement or direct-coal cooking. e entire width
of the grill hearth is covered by a drop-down door that when closed protects
the chef, and when open serves as a long staging zone or shelf.
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