Master Forge 1010048 User manual

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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, serviceor.
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage.
Read this instruction manual
thoroughly before installing or
servicing this equipment.
DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flames.
3. Open the lid.
4. If the odor continues, keep
away from the appliance and
immediately call your gas
supplier or fire department.
WARNING
For Outdoor Use Only
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ITEM #0503215
4-BURNER GRILL
WITH SIDE BURNER
MODEL # 1010048
WARNING
1. Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable liquids or
vapors in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
2. An LP tank not connected for
use should not be stored in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE
Serial Number________________ Purchase Date_________________
Master Forge & M Design® is a
registered trademark of LF, LLC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Safety Information………………………………………………………………………………….3
Package Contents……………………………..…………………….…….……………………....5
Hardware Contents………………………………….……………………….…………..…….… 7
Preparation………………….…….………………………….………………….………...….….… 7
Assembly Instructions……………………..………………………….……………….……..……8
Installation Instructions…………………………………………………………………………..17
Operating Instructions…………………………………………………………………………… 21
Care and Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………….24
Troubleshooting . ………………………………………………………………………………….30
Warranty…………………………………………………………………………….………………..32
Exploded View ………………………………………………………………….…………………33
Replacement Parts List………………………………………………………………………… 34
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18 in.
12.2 in.
8 in.
13.9 in.
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate
or install the product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call
customer service at 1-800-963-0211, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5
p.m., EST, Friday.
1. The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA/CGA-B149.1.
2. This grill is intended for use outdoors and should not be used in a building, garage or any
other enclosed or covered area.
3. This outdoor grill is not intended for installation in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
4. A minimum clearance of 48 in. from combustible constructions to the sides of the grill
and 48 in. from the back of the grill to combustible constructions must be maintained.
This outdoor cooking gas appliance must not be placed under overhead combustible
construction.
5. The use of an electrical source requires that when installed, the grill must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. Keep electrical supply cords
and the fuel supply hose away from heated surfaces.
6. Inspect the hoses before each use for excessive abrasion or wear, or cuts that may affect
safe operation of the grill. If there is evidence of excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is
cut, it must be replaced prior to the grill being put into operation. The replacement hose
assembly must be those specified by the manufacturer.
7. Keep your grill in an area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
8. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air to this appliance.
9. Keep the ventilation openings of the tank enclosure free and clear from debris.
10. Check all gas connections for leaks with a soapy water solution and brush. Never use an
open flame to check for leaks.
11. Never use charcoal in the grill.
12. Never use the grill in windy areas.
13. Only a 20 lb. LP-gas cylinder is allowed. The cylinder must be
constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications for
LP Gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous
Goods; and Commission. A 20 lb. LP-Gas cylinder’s dimensions
are:
14. Never use the grill without the drip tray installed and hung under the burner box. Without
the drip tray, hot grease and debris could leak downward and produce a fire hazard.
15. Use only the gas pressure regulator supplied with this appliance. This regulator is set for
an outlet pressure of 11.0 wc.
16. The cylinder used must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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17. Do not store a spare LP-gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
18. Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
19. If the information in “17” and “18” is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious
injury may occur.
20. The natural gas grill and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 0.5 PSI (3.5 KPa).
21. The outdoor cooking gas appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
system at test pressures equal to or less than 0.5 PSI (3.5 KPa).
22. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates
some byproducts which are on the list of substances known by the state of California to
cause cancer, reproductive harm, or other birth defects. To reduce exposure to these
substances, always operate this unit according to the use and care manual, ensuring you
provide good ventilation when cooking with gas.
IMPORTANT: We urge you to read this manual carefully and follow the
recommendations enclosed. This will ensure you receive the most enjoyable and
trouble-free operation of your new gas grill. We also advise you retain this manual for
future reference.
WARNING: Your grill has been designed to operate using only the gas specified by
the manufacturer on the rating plate. Do not attempt to operate your grill on other
gases. Failure to follow this warning could lead to a fire hazard and bodily harm and will
void your warranty.
WARNING: Make certain your LP (propane) tank is filled by a reputable propane
dealer. An incorrectly filled or an overfilled LP tank can be dangerous. The overfilled
condition combined with the warming of the LP tank (a hot summer day, tank left in
the sun, etc.) can cause LP gas to be released by the pressure relief valve on the tank
since the temperature increase causes the propane to expand. LP gas released from
the tank is flammable and can be explosive. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more
Information concerning filling your LP tank.
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A
B
D
C
E
F
GHI
J
k
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
T
S
R
G
U
V
W
X
YZ
A1
B1
D1
C1
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A Warming rack 1 P
Cart front panel
bottom 1
B Cooking grate 2 Q Axle 1
C Flame tamer 4 R Wheel 2
D Grill head 1 S Corner brace right 1
E Left side shelf 1 T Cart leg front right 1
F Hood stop left 1 U Cart leg back right 1
G Cart side brace 2 V
Grease tray bracket
right 1
H Cart leg back left 1 W Control knob 1
I
Grease tray bracket
left 1 X
Side burner knob
bezel 1
J Cart leg front left 1 Y Hood stop right 1
K LP tank barrier bar 1 Z Side burner shelf 1
L Corner brace left 1 A1 Grease cup 1
M Cart base 1 B1 Grease tray 1
N
Cart front panel
bracket 1 C1 Side Burner 1
O Cart front panel top 1 D1 Cart back brace 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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HARDWARE CONTENTS
1/4-20 x 1/2 in.
Screw
Qty. 24
BB
B
1/4-20 x 3/4 in.
Screw
Qty. 4
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Qty.49
Lock
washer
Qty. 6
7
Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare
parts with package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is
missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.
Estimated Assembly Time: 15 minutes by two people
Tools Required for Assembly: Phillips Screwdriver (not included).
PREPARATION
AA Battery
Qty. 1
AA BB CC DD
GG
EE
Axle washer
Qty. 1
FF
Cotter pin
Qty. 3
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Assemble the grill hood
A. Remove the hood hinge screws from
the grill head (D), then remove the hood
from the grill head and set it aside. Shown
in Fig. 1A .
Note: DO NOT OPEN THE HOOD PRIOR
TO COMPLETING STEP A.
B. Remove all of the parts from inside of
the grill head.
C. Attach the hood stop left (F) and hood
stop right (Y) to the grill head (D) using
four 5/32-32 x 3/8 in. screws (AA). Shown
in Fig. 1B.
D. Reinstall the hood to the grill head (D)
above the hood stops using the two
previously removed hood hinge screws.
Shown in Fig. 1C
Note: The hood is reinstalled in a higher
position than when it was removed. The
lower position was for shipping
purposes only.
1A
1B
AA
Y
F
1C
hood hinge screw
hood hinge screw
x 4
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
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E. Open the hood and then secure the
hood hinge screws in place using two
cotter pins (FF). Shown in Fig. 1D.
Note˖
˖
Put the assembled grill & hood
to the side and then proceed to the next
steps.
2. Assemble the left cart side
Attach the cart leg back left (H) and cart
leg front left (J) to the cart side brace˄G˅
using four 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. screws˄BB˅
and four 5/32-32 x 3/8 in. screws˄AA).
Shown in Fig. 2.
3. Assemble the right cart side
A. Attach the cart leg back right (U) and the
cart leg front right (T) to the Cart side
brace (G) using four 1/4-20 x 1/2 in.
screws˄BB) and four 5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
screws˄AA). Shown in Fig. 3.
1D
BB
FF
2
3
AA
J G
H
BB
AA
T G
U
x 4
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
x 2
Cotter pin
Hardware Used
FF
1/4-20 x 1/2 in.
Screw x 4
BB
x 4
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
1/4-20 x 1/2 in.
Screw x 4
BB
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4. Assemble the wheels
Slide the axle (Q) through one wheel (R)
and then through the right cart side and
then the second wheel (R). Secure in place
using the axle washer˄EE˅and a cotter
pin˄FF). Shown in Fig. 4.
5. Assemble the front cart panel
bottom
A. Attach the cart front panel bottom˄P˅
to the left cart side assembly and then to
the right cart side assembly using four
5/32-32 x 3/8 in. screws (AA). Shown in
Fig. 5.
6. Assemble the front cart panel
top
B. Attach the cart front panel top (O) to the
left cart side assembly and then to the right
cart side assembly using four 5/32-32 x 3/8
in. screws (AA). Shown in Fig. 6.
C. Attach the top and bottom cart panels
together using two 5/32-32 x 3/8 in. screws
˄AA). Shown in Fig. 6.
4
Q
R
J
5
AA P
T
FF
FFEE
J
6
AA
P
AA
O
T
x 4
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
x 6
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
x 1
Axle washer
Hardware Used
EE
x 1
Cotter pin
FF
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7. Assemble the cart back brace
Attach the cart back brace˄D1˅on to the
left cart side assembly and then to the right
cart side assembly using four 5/32-32 x 3/8
in. screws (AA). Shown in Fig. 7.
8. Assemble the LP tank bolt
A. Remove the LP tank bolt from the Cart
base˄M). Shown in Fig. 8.
B. Reinstall the LP tank bolt as shown in
Fig. 8.
9. Assemble the cart base
Turn the cart assembly upside down and
then attach the cart base (M) to the cart
assembly using eight 1/4-20 x 1/2 in.
screws˄BB). Shown in Fig. 9.
H
7AA
D1
U
M
8LP tank bolt
LP tank bolt
M
9BB
J
U
T
H
x 4
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
Hardware Used
1/4-20 x 1/2 in.
Screw x 8
BB
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10. Assemble the cart front panel
bracket
Attach the cart front panel bracket˄N˅to
the cart base ˄M˅and the cart front
panel bottom ˄P˅by using two 5/32-32 x
3/8 in. screws˄AA). Show in Fig. 10.
11. Assemble the corner brace
E. Turn the cart right side up and then
attached the corner brace left (L˅and the
corner brace right (S) to the cart base (M)
and back cart legs using three 5/32-32 x
3/8 in. screws (AA). Shown in Fig 11.
12. Assemble the grease tray
brackets
A . Attach the grease tray bracket left˄I˅
to the left front and the left back legs of the
cart using four 5/32-32 x 3/8 in. screws
˄AA). Shown in Fig 12.
B. Repeat to attach the grease tray bracket
right (V) to the right front and the right back
legs of the cart using four 5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
screws˄AA).
N
10 AA
M
P
S
11 AA
H
L
U
M
T
12
AA
H
I
U
J
V
Arrowhead
x 2
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
x 6
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
x 8
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
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13. Attach the LP tank barrier bar
A.Slide the solid end of the LP tank barrier
bar (K) into the hole in the cart front panel.
Shown in Fig 13.
B.Attach the other end to the cart base (M)
using one 5/32-32 x 3/8 in. screw˄AA).
Shown in Fig. 13.
Note˖
˖
Make sure all cart screws are
securely tightened before proceeding to
the next steps.
14. Assemble the grill and cart
A. Have someone help you lift the grill
head (D) onto the cart assembly as shown
in Fig. 14A.
B. Secure the grill head (D) in place using
four 1/4-20 x 3/4 in. screws (CC) as
shown in Fig. 14B.
K
13
AA
M
O
14A
D
14B
CC
x 1
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
Hardware Used
1/4-20 x 3/4 in.
Screw x 4
CC
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15. Install the left side shelf
A. Hang the left side shelf (E) on the side
shelf brackets on the outside of the grill
head (D) as shown in Fig. 15A.
B. Attach the shelf using three 1/4-20 x 1/2
in. screws˄BB˅and three lock washers
(DD˅through the holes on inside of the
grill as shown in Fig. 15B.
Note: DO NOT TIGHTEN THESE
SCREWS YET.
C. Use one 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. screw˄BB˅to
attach the back lower bracket of the side
shelf to the left cart leg as shown in Fig.
15C.
D. Use two 5/32-32 x 3/8 in. screws˄AA˅
to attach the front panel of the side shelf to
the control panel as shown in Fig. 15C.
Note˖
˖
Align the side shelf and the
control panel and then tighten all of the
shelf screws installed in steps 15B and
15C.
15A
E
15B
E
DD
BB
D
15C
E
BB
AA
H
Hardware Used
1/4-20 x 1/2 in.
Screw x 3
BB
Lock washer x 3
DD
x 2
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
1/4-20 x 1/2 in.
Screw x 1
BB
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16. Install the side burner shelf
A. Hang the side burner shelf (Z) on the
side shelf brackets on the outside of the
grill head (D) as shown in Fig. 16A.
B. Attach the side burner shelf (Z) using
three 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. screws˄BB˅and
three lock washers (DD˅through the holes
on inside of the grill as shown in Fig. 16B.
Note: DO NOT TIGHTEN THESE
SCREWS YET.
C. Use one 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. screw˄BB˅to
attach the back lower bracket of the side
shelf to the right cart leg as shown in Fig.
16C.
D. Use two 5/32-32 x 3/8 in. screws˄AA˅
to attach the front panel of the side shelf to
the control panel as shown in Fig. 16C.
Note˖
˖
Align the side burner shelf and
the control panel and then tighten all of
the shelf screws installed in steps 16B
and 16C.
16A
Z
16B
DD
BB
Z
D
16C
AA
BB
U
Z
Hardware Used
1/4-20 x 1/2 in.
Screw x 3
BB
Lock washer x 3
DD
x 2
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
1/4-20 x 1/2 in.
Screw x 1
BB
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17. Attach the side burner valve
A. Loosen but do not remove the two pre-
installed screws from the side burner valve.
B. Insert the side burner valve screws
through the keyhole slots in the front of the
side burner shelf and then slide the valve
upward so the screws rest in the small
section of the keyhole slots.
C. Place the side burner knob bezel (X)
keyhole slots over the side burner valve
screws. Let the bezel slide down so that
the screws rest in the small section of the
keyhole slots and then tighten the screws.
Shown in Fig. 17.
18. Install the side burner
A. Remove the side burner cooking grate
and then insert the side burner (C1) into
side burner tray and slide the burner tube
over the side burner valve. Secure in place
using two 5/32-32 x 3/8 in. screws˄AA).
Shown in Fig. 13A. Reinstall the side
burner cooking grate. Shown in Fig. 18.
19. Assemble the electronic ignition
wire
B. Attach the electronic ignition wire to the
side burner electrode located under the
side burner shelf as shown in Fig. 19.
17 X
18
AA
C1
19
x 2
5/32-32 x 3/8 in.
Screw
Hardware Used
AA
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20. Install the grease tray and the
grease cup
Slide the grease tray˄B1˅into the grease
tray brackets underneath the grill. The slide
the grease cup˄A1˅into the grease tray
as shown in Fig. 20.
21. Install the side burner knob
and the battery
A. Insert the control knob (W) into the side
burner valve stem as shown in Fig. 21
B. Unscrew the electronic igniter push
button and then insert the AA battery (GG)
with the positive (+) end pointing outward.
Reinstall in the igniter push button as
shown in Fig. 21.
Note˖
˖
After installing the battery, test
the electronic igniter to make sure all
burner electrodes are sparking.
22. Install the cooking
components
Install the flame tamers˄C), cooking
grates (B) and warming rack (A) as shown
in Fig. 22.
20
I
B1
A1
V
21
W
GG
22
C
A
B
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For Portable LP-Gas Connection
From front of the cart, place foot ring of 20 lb. tank into the hole in bottom panel. Make sure the tank
valve is in OFF position. Use the tank bolt to secure the tank in a fixed position. Use only a 20 lb. gas
tank (See LP Gas Safety Requirements on page 24 for additional information). It is unsafe to operate
the grill if the gas tank is not vertical, as seen in Fig. 24.
Fig. 23 Fig. 24
1.Make certain the tank valve and all the appliance valves are in the “OFF” position.
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Hand Wheel
Type I
Valve
Fig. 25
The propane tank valve connection supplied with this grill incorporates four important safe
guards: Hand Assembly, Hand Disassembly, Excess Flow Control and Temperature-Activated
Shut-Off.
a. Hand Assembly:
External
Thread
WARNING: The Type I connective coupling (see Fig. 25) supplied with your grill must
not be replaced with a different type of grill/tank connection system. Removal will
result in loss of warranty, gas leakage, fire and severe bodily harm.
Thermally Sensitive
Nut Propane
Regulator
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2. When connecting the regulator/burner valve assembly to the tank valve, turn the large
plastic nut clockwise until it stops.
3. Gas will not flow unless the plastic nut is completely connected.
4. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
b. Hand Disassembly:
1. Make certain the tank valve and all the appliance valves are in the “OFF” position.
2. Turn the large plastic nut counterclockwise until it is disassembled.
3. HAND LOOSEN ONLY.
c. Excess Flow Control
The propane regulator assembly incorporates an excess flow device designed to supply the
grill with sufficient gas flow under normal conditions yet control excess gas flow.
Rapid changes in pressure can trigger the excess flow device providing a low flame and low
temperature. If the tank valve is turned open to allow gas flow while a burner valve is open,
the surge of pressure will cause the device to activate. The device will remain closed until the
pressure is equalized. This should occur within 5 seconds.
To ensure this does not cause difficulty in lighting the grill, follow these instructions:
1. Make sure all burner valves are “OFF”.
2. Open the tank valve and wait 5 seconds.
d. Temperature-Activated Shut-Off
The large plastic nut on the regulator assembly is designed in coordination with a check valve
in the tank valve to shut off the flow of gas when exposed to temperatures between
240-300eF. In the event of a fire or hose break, one of the safeguards will function to control
or stop the flow of gas from the propane tank. Never attempt to use damaged equipment.
IMPORTANT: Before using a fresh tank of gas, please check leakage around the
connections according to section “Checking Gas Leaks” on page 23 and make sure
there is no leakage or vapor accumulation in the cabinet. Make sure all openings
around side walls are not blocked.
IMPORTANT: Place dust cap on 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.
Gas Requirements
The grill is set and tested at the factory for use with LP gas only. The rating plate is located on
the inside panel of the left door.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LP Gas
If your grill is for LP gas, the regulator supplied is set for 11 in. water column (WC) and is for
use with LP gas only. The factory-supplied regulator and hose must be used with a 20 lb. LP
gas tank.
LP GAS System
Contact your gas supplier for a special regulator for bulk gas that fuels other
appliances
Gas Consumption
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Burner Type BTU/HR
Main Burners 10,000 x 4
Side Burner 12,000 x 1
Total gas consumption of this grill with the burner(s) on “HIGH”:
Locating the Grill
This gas appliance is designed and certified for outdoor use only. Do not operate the grill
inside a building, garage, recreational vehicle, screened porch or any enclosed area. Keep
the grill away from windy areas but keep the grill in a well-ventilated area. Do not obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air around the grill.
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Warning: Do not place the grill under overhead, unprotected combustible surfaces.
Clearance to Combustible Construction
A minimum clearance of 48 in. from the sides of the grill and a minimum clearance of 48 in.
from the back of the grill to adjacent vertical combustible constructions must be maintained.
!
However, the manufacturer strongly suggests a 6 ft. clearance of the grill to combustible
constructions.
Clearance to Noncombustible Construction
A minimum clearance of 48 in. from the back of the grill above the cooking surface to
noncombustible constructions is required to allow the grill hood to open completely. A
minimum of 48 in. clearance to the sides of the grill above the cooking surface to
noncombustible constructions is recommended. The grill can be installed directly next to
noncombustible construction below the cooking surface.
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