Saber Compact R33CC0312 User manual

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For Model Numbers: / Pour les numéros de modèle : / Para los números de modelo:
R33CC0312, R33SC0012,
R50CC0312, R50CC0612, R50SC0012, R50C1715
R67SC0012
English: Pages 2-12
Français: Pages 13-24
Español: Páginas 25 36
CONTROL PANEL & SIDE
BURNER REPLACEMENT
Estimated time to complete this replacement: 1 hour.
Saber Grills Recall September 2017
Replace the components as instructed below to prevent the following hazard:
The grills’ LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a
gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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Replacement Procedure - Before you Begin
IMPORTANT! Before beginning the replacement procedure:
•Read through this entire procedure to familiarize yourself with the steps.
•Ensure that your Grill is cool and all Control Knobs are in the OFF (  ) position.
•Disconnect and remove the LP Cylinder.
•Retain your hardware for use in reassembling your Grill, unless instructed to do otherwise.
•Keep the shipping carton and supplied shipping label for use in returning your old parts to Saber Grills.
•Some steps will require bending and extended reaching. Please review this guide before attempting to
replace these parts. If you determine that you are unable to complete these steps, please contact Saber
Grills for assistance.
Please note that extra Wires, Wire Ties, and Screws are included should you need them.
After completion of this procedure, you will have installed a completely new Control Panel and Hose/Regulator assembly into
your Saber Grill. If your Grill has a Side Burner - you will also replace it as well.
Tools and Safety Equipment Recommended - Control Panel Replacement
NOTE: Some Tools are not included. We recommend the use of the tools listed below to complete the replacement of the
Control Panel.
Wear gloves to protect your hands during the replacement procedure.
Procedure - Replacing your Control Panel
Open the Cart Panel Door(s)
Remove the Grease Tray for easy access to components.
NOTE: We will not show the Doors in the steps after this step - this will help make the images easier to follow. Please
DO NOT remove your Doors.
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These symbols mean to use
caution and to wear your Gloves.
Phillips Screwdriver
7/16” Socket
Tool (Included)
Small bucket or cup
Soft Bristle Brush
Liquid Soap
Flat Blade
Screwdriver
NOTE: You will need the 7/16” socket tool (included) to complete the replacement of the Side Burner. This Tool is needed only
for the replacement of the Side Burner.
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Procedure - Removing the Existing Control Panel
•Remember, the Doors are not shown.
•Using your thumb, press UP on the face of the
Thermometer.
•You will feel the Thermometer snap loose.
•Pull the Thermometer away from the Control Panel.
•Place the Thermometer in a secure place for
reinstallation later.
•Repeat this step for each Thermometer on your Grill.
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•Remove all Control Knobs by pulling them straight
away from the Control Panel. The Knobs may be
tight and require increased effort to remove them.
•Perform the following ONE Knob at a time.
•Using a Phillips Screwdriver, remove the two #8
Machine Screws and Washers (if provided) and
keep the Control Knobs and Bezels in a secure
place for reinstallation later.
•Reinstall the two Screws and Washers (if provided)
back in the location from where they were removed.
This will hold the Manifold in place until all Bezels
are removed. This is shown in the inset image.
•Repeat this step for each Control Knob on your Grill
including your Side Burner, if your Grill is so
equipped.
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Control Panel
Press UP
4NOTE - if your Grill DOES NOT have a Side Burner -
then this step will not apply. You may skip this step.
The Gas Manifold is connected to the Side Burner
with a Quick-Disconnect type fitting. Slide the Quick-
Disconnect back and while holding it back, pull the
Hose away from the Fitting.
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CAUTION: Do not rotate the Knobs
clockwise past the OFF  position
to avoid damage to the Valves.
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For this step, close the Doors on your Grill and raise
the Lid.
This step will require your Gloves.
•Grasp the Control Panel at each end and lift it
straight up from the Grill. You will be disengaging
the three locking tabs that hold the top of the
Control Panel in place.
•Note that there are connections on the rear of the
Control Panel - so do not try to completely remove
the Control Panel yet.
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Procedure - Removing the Existing Control Panel
Lift only enough to
disengage tabs
Rotate the Control
Panel and allow it to
rest on the top of the
Doors. Tabs
5•Using your Phillips Screwdriver, remove the two #8
Sheet Metal Screws from the lower tabs of the
Control Panel.
•Place these Screws in a secure location . They will
be used to install your new Control Panel.
•First - rotate the Control Panel down and let the
bottom of it rest on the Door Handles, as shown.
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Procedure - Removing the Existing Control Panel
7In this step you will disconnect the Ignitor Wires and
Light Switch Wires (if equipped) from the Control Panel.
•NOTE - Be sure to hold the Control Panel in place while
removing the Wires. Once all Wires are removed, the Control
Panel could fall if it is not supported.
•On the left hand side - Hold the Switch to prevent damage.
Pull both Wires loose from the Switch.
•On the right hand side, first bend up the flap on the Heat
Shield as shown. Then pull the red and black Wires loose
from the Switch. Take note of the proper location for the
Wires for reassembly. This is shown below.
•Once you have the Control Panel disconnected, remove it
from the Grill and set it aside.
•Take care while removing the Side Burner Quick-Connect (if
equipped) and Hose and Regulator from the Grill to prevent
damage to other Grill Components.
Left Hand
Side Right Hand
Side
Red Wire
Black Wire
Black Wire
Red Wire
Not Used
Heat Shield is
shown transparent
Black Wire
Rear
of
Switch
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Procedure - Removing the Existing Control Panel
8•Remove your new Control Panel from the shipping carton, being careful not to damage the carton. This
carton will be used to re-pack the old Control Panel for shipment back to Saber Grills.
•Place your old Control Panel into the carton, seal it up with packing tape and place the prepaid, return shipping label
on it in a conspicuous location.
•Please drop the package off at the nearest shipping facility as soon as possible; or call the toll free number on the
label to schedule a pick-up.
Procedure - Installing the new Control Panel
9In this step you will prepare the new Control
Panel for installation, re-connect the Ignitor
Wires and Light Switch Wires to their Switches.
•NOTE - Be sure to wear your gloves for this step.
•On the right hand Side, first bend up the flap on the
Heat Shield in the same manner that you did on the
old Control Panel.
•Route the Regulator and Hose through the opening
and be sure it is behind the Door Braces and Doors.
•Route the Side Burner Hose through the Side Panel,
if equipped with a Side Burner.
•Next, place the Control Panel on the top of the
Doors in the same manner as when you removed
the old one. Be sure to support it so it doesn’t fall.
Rotate the Control
Panel and allow it to
rest on the top of the
Doors. Tabs
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•Next, on the right hand side, press the red Wire
terminal onto the center Switch Spade shown at
right.
•Press the black Wire onto the Switch shown at
right.
•Refer to step 7 for proper Wire placement.
•Check that the Wires are securely placed and then
bend the Heat Shield flap back down as it was
originally.
•Starting on the left hand Side, press each Wire
Terminal onto one of the Switch Spades. Either Wire
can go on either Spade.
Left Hand
Side
Right Hand
Side
Black Wire
Red Wire
Not Used
Heat Shield is
shown transparent
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Procedure - Installing the new Control Panel
•Rotate the Control Panel into position, raised above
the locking tabs.
•While holding the Control Panel in place against the
front of the Grill, slide the Control Panel down while
ensuring it engages the locking tabs.
•Gently pull the top of the Control Panel forward to
confirm the locking tab engagement.
Be sure the top of the Control Panel engages
the locking tabs. If needed, open the tabs
slightly with a flat blade Screwdriver.
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Locking tab
Shown fully
Engaged
•Using your Phillips Screwdriver, reinstall the two #8
sheet metal Screws through the lower tabs of the
Control Panel and into the Grill Frame.
•When you are finished with this step - the Burner
Tubes should be properly aligned to the Valves as
shown here:
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You will now reinstall the Bezels and Control Knobs. Be
sure to complete each Bezel and Knob before moving to
the next one. This will keep the Manifold properly
attached to the rear of the Control Panel.
•Using a Phillips Screwdriver, remove the two #8 Machine
Screws and Washers (if provided) from the Control Panel.
•Position the Bezel on the Control Panel with the Valve Stem
in the center of the Bezel, as shown at right.
•Reinstall the Screws and Washers (if provided).
•Align the Control Knob to the Valve Shaft and firmly press
into place.
•CAUTION: Do not rotate the Knobs clockwise past the OFF
 position to avoid damage to the Valves.
•Repeat this step for each Control Knob on your Grill. If your
Grill has a Side Burner, DO NOT reinstall the Control Knobs,
you will be replacing the Side Burner.
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Proper Bezel-to-Valve
Stem Alignment
Shown rotated to allow
for a larger image.
The lower tab holes should now be
aligned with the Screw locations in
the frame.
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Tools and Safety Equipment Recommended - Side Burner Replacement
NOTE: Some Tools are not included. You will need the 7/16” socket tool (included) to complete the replacement of the Side
Burner. This Tool is needed only for the replacement of the Side Burner. Wear Gloves to protect your Hands during the
replacement procedure.
These symbols mean to use
caution and to wear your Goves.
•Remove your Cooking Grates for this step.
•Insert your Thermometers, one at a time into the
Control Panel.
•Engage the tabs into the Control Panel slots, then
press down on the top of the Thermometer to snap it
into place.
•Repeat this step for each Thermometer on your Grill.
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Control Panel
Press DOWN
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Procedure - Installing the new Control Panel
Procedure - Replacing your Side Burner - Side Burner Removal
If your Grill DOES NOT have a Side Burner - you are almost done. Please skip to Page 11 and perform the leak check
procedure.
If your Grill DOES have a Side Burner we need to show you how to replace it.
You will recall from Step 5 that you disconnected the Side Burner Quick-Connect fitting - leave it disconnected.
Please note that the Side Burner lid will not be shown for clarity.
•First - remove the Side Burner Grate.
•Next - unplug the Ignitor Electrode Wire from the
Side Burner Electrode by hand. You may need to
hold the Electrode with one hand while pulling the
Wire away with the other hand.
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The tip must be visible!
You will begin the Side Burner replacement procedure by removing the old Side Burner.
At this point - you should have previously disconnected the Quick-Connect fitting and removed the Control Knobs and
Bezels.
Phillips Screwdriver
7/16” Socket
Tool (Included)
Small bucket or cup
Soft Bristle Brush
Liquid Soap
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Procedure - Replacing your Side Burner - Side Burner Removal
•Loosen the top two Bolts under the Side Shelf with
your 7/16” Socket Tool. Do not remove them.
•Remove the bottom two Bolts. Place these two
Bolts in a secure location - you will need them for
installing your new Side Shelf.
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TOP BOLT - LOOSEN ONLY
BOTTOM BOLT - REMOVE
•Remove the Side Burner Shelf lifting it with both
hands
•Place one hand in front under the Control Valve
stems and the other on the back of the Side Burner
Shelf.
•Lift the Shelf straight up a small distance and then
pull it away from the Grill.
•Be careful not to damage any Wires or Hoses while
pulling the Shelf away from the Grill.
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LIFT HERE
LIFT HERE
•Hold the new Side Burner with both hands, in the
same manner as when you removed the old one.
•Align the key slots in the Shelf with top Bolts that
we previously loosened.
•Once the key slots are aligned over the Bolts, gently
press the Shelf unit down to engage the Bolts.
•The Shelf will now support itself and you can let go
of it.
4You will begin installing your new Side Burner Side Shelf now. Carefully remove it from the shipping carton. Use
this carton and any packing material to re-pack the old Side Burner. Remove new Side Burner Grate and any
internal packaging materials from the new Side Burner assembly.
Procedure - Replacing your Side Burner - New Side Burner Installation
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Procedure - Replacing your Side Burner - New Side Burner Installation
•Install the two bottom Bolts.
•Once all Bolts have been installed by hand, tighten
all Bolts securely with your 7/16” Socket Tool.
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TOP BOLT - TIGHTEN
SECURELY
BOTTOM BOLT - REPLACE
BOLTS ON BOTH SIDES
AND THEN TIGHTEN
SECURELY.
•Reconnect the Ignitor Electrode Wire to the Side
Burner Electrode by hand. You may need to hold the
Electrode with one hand while pushing the
connector with the other hand.
•Reinstall the Side Burner Grate.
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7•Install the Quick Disconnect connection to the Side
Burner by pulling back on the disconnect ring on
the brass fitting by hand.
•Once the disconnect ring is pulled back the brass
fitting will push onto the Side Burner Manifold and
release the brass ring to lock into place.
•Pull gently to ensure the connection is complete
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