Lynx L27 Series Technical manual

PROFESSJOJ'-JAL GRILLS
A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS...
ou've just joined the world of Lynx
cooks ... a discriminating collection of
amateur and professional chefs that take
outdoor cooking to a new level.
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Your grill has been designed and built
with meticulous attention to detail and it
offers some unique and powerful
features. You can achieve maximum
performance and enjoyment of these
features only by carefully reading the Use
& Care manual ... before your first cook-out.
It includes important safety tips, great hints for better
griJl!ng and some delectable recipes for you to try.
You JJwant to keep it handy for easy reference.
Also, we enjoy hearing from our customers. We like to
hear about your successes but also about any
difficulties you are having. Please feel free to contact
us with any questions or problems, or just to share ........
a new redp.e You never know, your redpe could
end up in our next printing of this manual! Please
include the model number of your grill in your
correspondence.
With the proper use and care this product wiJJ
provide years of trouble-free service.
Should your Lynx grill change ownership, please
make sure that the new owner receives this manual.
Thanks again for your purchase. Enjoy!

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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY and completely before using your grill to reduce the risk of:
1) Fire
2) Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage
3) Ruined steaks or other unpleasant cooking experiences
4) Unapproved installation or servicing.
THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read this manual thoroughly before installation, use, or servicing of this product.
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DANGER
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1) Shut off all gas supply lines to the grill.
2) Extinguish any open flames.
3) Carefully open lid. Remember, it may be
extremely hot!
4) If odor continues, keep everyone away
from the grill and immediately call your
gas supplier or your fire department.
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DANGER
S'IL Y A UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
1) Coupez I'admission de gaz de I'appariel.
2) Eteindre toute flamme hue.
3) Ouvrir le couvercle.
4) Si I'odeur persiste, _loignez-vous de
I'appareil et appelez imm_diatement
le fournisseur de gaz ou le service
d'incendie.
WARNING
1) DONOTstoreorusegasolineorother
flammablevaporsandliquidsinthe
vicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.
2) AnLPcylindernotconnectedforuse
shallnotbestoredinthevicinityofthis
oranyotherappliance.
WARNING
1) Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de I'essence
ni d autres vap,eurs ou liquides inflam-
mables clans le voisinage de I'appareil,
ni de tout autre appaAn LP cylinder not
connected for use shall not be stored in
the vicnity of this or any other appliance.
2) Une bouteille de propane qui nest pas
raccord@e en vue de son utiJisation, ne
dolt pas _tre entrepos@e dans le voisin-
age de cet appareiJ ou de tout autre
appareil.
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WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
1) The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some bymproducts which are on the list of sub-
stances which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
2) California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substanc-
es. To minimize exposure to the substances, always operate this unit accordin 9 to the use
and care instructions found in this manual. Be certain to provide adequate ventilation when
cooking.
3) California Proposition 65 lists "Silica, crystalline" which is used in one of the components of
the IR burner, as an agent known to the state of California to cause cancer.
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WARNING
1) Never use dented, rusty or damaged propane cylinders. NEVER store additional or empty
propane cylinders in the grill cabinet or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not
store propane cylinders indoors or on their sides.
2) Children should NEVER BE LEFT ALONE or unattended in an area where a grill is located.
Place your grill well away from areas where children play. Do not store items that may interest
children in or around the grill, in the cart, or in the masonry enclosure.
3) NEVER move the grill when hot. When in use, portions of the grill are hot enough to cause
severe burns.
4) Always maintain the required clearances from combustibles as detailed. The grill is designed
for outdoor use only. NEVER use in a garage, building, shed, breezeway, or other enclosed
area. Do not use this grill under any overhead combustible construction.
5) Gas grills are not designed or certified for and are not to be installed in or on recreational
vehicles, portable trailers, boats or any other moving installation.
6) ALWAYS have an ABC Fire Extinguisher accessible -- never attempt to extinguish a grease
fire with water or other liquids.
7} STORING YOUR GRILL:Store your grill in a well-ventilated area. If stored indoors, detach
and leave LP. cylinder outdoors in a well-ventilated area away from heat and away from
where children may tamper with it
8) Keep any electrica/supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
Electrical cords should be placed away from walkways to avoid tripping hazard.
9) Do not repair or replace any part of the grill unless specifically recommended in this manual.
Other service should be performed by a qualified technician.
10) If the grill is installed by a professional installer or technician, be sure that he/she shows you
where your gas supply shut-off is located. All gas lines must have a shut-off that is readily and
easily accessible. If you smell gas, check for gas leaks immediately. Check only with a soap
and water solution. (See iNDEX: Leak Testing for further details.) Never check for gas leaks with an
open flame.
11) Inspect the LP gas supply hose prior to each use of the grill. If there is evidence of excessive
abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced before using the grill
12) Never remove the grounding prong from the plug or use this product with an ungrounded,
2-prong adapter.
13) This manual must remain with the product owner for future reference.
This product complies with ANSI standard Z21.58-2007/CSA 1.6-2007 and has been tested and
approved by Intertek.
To obtain replacement parts or service contact:
Lynx Professional Grills
5895 Rickenbacker
Commerce, CA 90040
888-879-2322
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Message to our Customers; ...,.;. .................................................................................... 2
USE &
" ..... .:............................................................................................ 12
U,s_r_g"7he f roSear BUrr_er........................................................................................... 13
O_irzg The Rotisserie Burrzer ........................................................................................... 14
&Sir_gThe Smoker Box ................................................................................................... 15
Cleaning Your I,ynx Grill ................................................................................................. 16
_oubleshooting Your I,ynx Grill ................................................................................... 19
Poter_ti(d Problems ......................................................................................................... 19
How 7b Obtair_ Service From Lyr_x .................................................................................. 22
The Lyr_x Story ............................................................................................................. 22
Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 23
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ...................................................... 25
Bef'ore You Start ............................................................................................................... 27
[/shipmer_t arrives (t(_maged .......................................................................................... 27
Unpacking and Assembly ................................................................................................ 30
Electrical Connections ..................................................................................................... 31
Gas Connections ................................................................................................ _:...... , ,°,:32
Wiring Schematics ................................................................. :'-"u'; .........
L27 Non-Rotisserie Grill
L27 & L30 rotisserie Grill ..................................................
L36 & L42 rotisserie Grill ..................................................
L54 rotisserie Grill ............................................................
2010 Lynx Professional Grills Exploded Parts View ...............
2010 Lynx Professional Grills Parts list ..................................
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This use & care manual covers the Lynx gd[[ models listed below.
Some features and options wi[[ vary based upon the mode[ that you purchased.
LY__L MOE_ELS
BUILT-IN
L27-2
L27 R-2
L27 PS R-2
L3OR-I
L3OPSR-1
L36R-1
L36PSR-1
L42R-1
L42PSR-1
L54PSR-1
FREESTANDING
L27 F-2
L27 FR-2
L27PSFR-2
L3OFR-I
L3OPSFR-I
L36PSFR-1
L42PSFR-1
L54PSFR-1
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE REVIEW THESE iMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR GRmLL
1) NEVER LEAVE THE GRmLL UNATTENDED WHmLE COOKING.
2) Ensure all tie-down wires have been removed from the burners.
3) Always use caution when operating the grill in a windy area. (See UNDEX: "Grilling in Windy Condi-
tions" for further details.)
4) Avoid wearing loose-fitting garments or long sleeves while grilling. They could ignite.
5) Never touch the grill racks, hood or immediate surrounding metal surfaces with your bare hands
while grilling.
6) Use an insulated glove or mitt when opening and operating the grill. Always open the grill lid
slowly to allow heat and smoke to escape before fully opening.
7) The grill hood must be fully opened while lighting the grill. Releasing fuel into a closed grill
before lighting wiJJnot make it light sooner or more efficiently. It will only risk explosion and
personal injury or death. Never Jean over hot grill surface or look directly into the grill when at-
tempting to light.
8) Do not heat unopened food containers as pressure build-up will cause the container to ex-
plode.
9) Do not use aluminum foil to line grill racks or drip pans. This wiJl alter the airflow or trap exces-
sive heat in the control area and can melt knobs and ignition modules. Such damage is specifi-
cally excluded from your warranty.
10) Never use charcoal or any other solid fuel in the grill.
11) Cooking excessively fatty meats and oils wiJJcause flare ups. Internal fires or damage caused by
them or by the grill being left unattended while cooking are not covered under the terms and
conditions of our warranty.
12) Never grill without the drip pan in place. Always ensure the drip pan is pushed all the way to
the back of the grill. Hot grease can leak downward and produce a fire or explosion.
13) Grease is extremely flammable. Let hot grease cool down before attempting to handle or dis-
pose of it. The drip tray should be cleaned of grease on a regular basis.
14) Do not use the grill unless a leak check has been performed on aJJgas connections. (SeeUNDEX:
"Leak Test Procedure" for further details.)
15) Never operate the grill while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16) Do not Jean on side shelves and never place a load weighing more than 25 pounds on a side
shelf.
17) If any burner does not light or goes out during operation, turn off aJJgas control knobs, open
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18) Portable LP cylinders: Always shut off the main valve on the LP cylinder after each use.
19) Spiders and insects like to nest in the burners, venturis, valves and orifices of a grill, disrupting
the gas flow. This very dangerous condition can cause a fire behind the control panel, damag-
ing the grill and risking personal injury. If your grill has been unused for a long time, !,nspect
and dean the burners, venturis, valves and orifices. (See UNDEX: Cleaning the Brass Burner for further
details.)
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Outdoor grills create more
heat than interior kitchen
ranges. That's how they sear
andgrill steaks and other
foods.
These high-performance
burners require a constant,
steady supply of fresh air to
mix with the fuel. Your Lynx
9rill pulls air in through the
tront and vents hot gases out
through the rear.
Using. your grill in windy
conditions may disrupt the
front-to-back air flow. If, while
rilling with all burners on
igh and the hood closed,
you notice that the tempera-
ture gauge fails to rise ... be
careful. If wind has kept hot
gases from exiting the rear
of the grill the control panel
and knobs may have become
extremely hot.
Fi
gcan disrupt proper exhaust.
Your Lynx grill features an
exclusive, patent-pending
Heat Stabilizer that will deflect
wind and, in most cases,
prevent this situation.
But there are a few things you
can do to further prevent the
possibility of improper heat
buildup:
I_ On breezy days, be
careful not to leave the front
hood clown for more than 15
minutes when the burners are
on high. (Never leave the grill
unattended when in operation)
I_ If you suspect the grill is
overheating, using an oven
mitt, open the front hood.
Then adjust the burner control
knob to a lower setting.
Install your grill with a
wind break behind it.
1_ Orient the grill so prevail-
ing winds are not blowing into
the rear of the grill.
Please Note: Any damage
caused from use in windy
conditions, such as melted
knobs or igniter wires, or
control panel discolor-
ation from heat buildup,
is excluded from warranty
coverage.
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USING YOUR GRILL
rilling requires high heat
for searing and low, con-
trolled heat for slow cooking.
Thinner cuts of food are often
cooked at a "HI" heat setting
with the lid open.
On the other hand, large,
thick pieces of meat or
poultry are often first seared
at the k/gk setting and then
grilled at a/owersett/'ng ...
sometimes with the lid closed
... achieving the best results
in the middle of the food
without burning the outside.
Some foods are cooked using
direct heat and some using
indirect heat.
Your Lynx grill features a
variety of professional-level
burners and tools for meeting
the wide variety of cooking
challenges. We wiJJ reveal
how these features work for
you. So please read and
enjoy!
Depending on the model you chose, your Lynx grill may be equipped with up to three different
burner types. The operation of each type varies, so it is important to understand all three.
ProSear TM
Main Brass Burner
B urn e r This advanced
This heavy-duty, infrared burner
durable brass burner )rovides high-
is the standard main }ity infrared
burner found under searing
the briquette trays, foods and sealing
in flavor.
Rotisserie Burner
This adjustable infrared burner spans the
back of the cooking area and provides
consistent heat for slow rotisserie cooking,
BEFORE YOUR FIRST
USE
There are a few must-check
safety precautions to consider
before you use your grill.
Please be sure that:
[] All packing materials and
tie-down wires have been
removed from the burners.
]mg removed?
PRE,GR I CHECKL'IST
[] You have fuel connected.
(See INDEX: "Gas Requirements"
for further details.)
[] You have electric
connected. (See iNDEX: "Electric
Requirements" for further details.)
[] Aqualified plumber has
performed a leak test on all
the fittings that supply fuel to
your grill.
IF YOUR GRILL DOES
NOT LIGHT IN 4 TO 5
SECONDS you may need
to purge the line. (See
iNDEX: "Purging the Gas Line"
for further details.)
AT EACH NEW SEASON
t the start of each new
grilling season you should
remove the grilling racks and
briquette trays and check the
burners, venturis, orifices and
valves for obstructions.
Spiders and insects often nest
in these areas of the grill and
can disrupt air flow, causing
damage to the grill and
personal injury.
Also, check all hoses and
fittings for damage, abrasion,
wear and tear.
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BEFORE EA 04
USE
Before any use, always make
sure that:
[] ... you do not smell gas
before you light the grill. If
you do smell gas, shut every-
thing off and have a qualified
plumber check for leaks.
[] ...YOU NEVER LEAVE THE
GRILL UNATTENDED WHILE
COOKING.
[] ... the cooking area is free
and clear of any combustibles,
besides your food, that might
ignite.
[] ... the control knobs turn
freely.
[] ... if you are using a
portable propane cylinder, it is
securely connected and leak
tested. (See INDEX: "Cylinder
Retention Instructions" for details.)
[] ... you know where the
main gas supply shut-off is
located
[] ... the burners are seated
properly in the grill with
mounting legs in the slots.
firmly on the frame with their mount:
in9 !egs inserte d into the frame slots.
[]
strongly or blowing on the
back of grill.
WARNING
1) Never attempt to light a burner if you smell gas.
2) Always keep the lid open (side-burner lids must be com-
pletely removed) when lighting your grill.
3) Releasing fuel into a closed grill before lighting will in-
crease the risk of explosion, property damage, personal
injury or death.
4) Keep your face and body as far from the grill as possible
when lighting. Any time a burner ctoesn t light within 5
seconds, turn off the control, wait 5 minutes for gas to dis-
sipate, and repeat the lighting procedure.
ELECTRIC IGNITION
efore proceeding, make
sureyou have completed
the Before Each Use"
checklist.
Follow these steps to light any
of the burners on your grill:
First, make
sure all burner
control knobs
are set to OFR
Push and hold
in for 2 seconds,
allowing the igniter to heat
up. Then rotate the knob to
"LITE". After ignition, set
the knob to the desired heat
setting.
FOR THE ROTISSERIE
BURNER:
:ures
a thermocouple sensor with a
safety valve that automatically
shuts off the flow of gas if the
burner goes out. (See INDEX:
"Windy Conditions" for tips on how
to prevent burner blow out)
To light the rotisserie burner,
push and hold the control
knob in for 2 seconds and
then turn the knob to the
"LITE" position.
After ignition CONTINUE
HOLDING THE CONTROL
KNOB IN for 30 to 60
seconds. During this time the
thermocouple will heat up and
the safety valve will remain
open.
If you release the control knob
before the thermocouple has
heated up, the safety valve
will shut off the flow of gas to
the rotisserie burner and you
will have to re-light the burner.
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