Thermos Heatwave 461262508 User manual

THIS GRILL IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
If you have questions or need assistance during assembly, please call .
To insure your satisfaction and for follow-up service, register your grill online at www.grillregistration.com
1-888-430-7870
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CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety statements, assembly
instructions, and use and care directions before
attempting to assemble and cook.
INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:
Leave this manual with consumer.
CONSUMER:
Keep this manual for future reference.
WARNING:
Failure to follow all manufacturer’s instructions could
result in serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
CAUTION:
Some parts may contain sharp edges – especially as
noted in the manual! Wear protective gloves if
necessary.
MODEL 461262508 • PRODUCT GUIDE

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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 cylinder not connected for use shall not
be stored in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
WARNING
CAUTION
For residential use only. Do not use for commercial
cooking.
Call Grill Service Center for Help and Parts
• If you need assistance with your product or warranty parts call
1-888-430-7870. Hours of Service Center Operation are
8:00 A.M. To 6:00 P.M. EST Monday - Friday.
• To order non-warranty replacement parts or accessories
please visit us on the web at www.charbroil.com or call
1-888-430-7870 and one of our friendly and knowledgeable
agents will be glad to assist you.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased
IMPORTANT: Fill out the product record information below.
See rating label on grill for serial number.
DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your gas
supplier or your fire department.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
1. Combustion by-products produced when using
this product contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
2. This product contains chemicals, including lead
and lead compounds, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling this product.
Installation Safety Precautions
•Use grill, as purchased, only with LP (propane) gas and the
regulator/valve assembly supplied.Aconversion kit must be
purchased for use with natural gas.
•Grill installation must conform with local codes, or in their
absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage and
Handling Code, B149.2, or the Standard for Recreational
Vehicles, ANSI A 119.2/NFPA 1192, and CSA Z240 RV Series,
Recreational Vehicle Code, as applicable.
• All electrical accessories (such as rotisserie) must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or
National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA 70 or Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. Keep any electrical cords and/or
fuel supply hoses away from any hot surfaces.
• This grill is safety certified for use in the United States and/or
Canada only. Do not modify for use in any other location.
Modification will result in a safety hazard.
DANGER
Safety Symbols
The symbols and boxes shown below explain what each heading
means. Read and follow all of the messages found throughout
the manual.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING: Indicates an potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
unsafe practice which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ForYourSafety......................................2
GrillServiceCenter...................................2
ProductRecordInformation............................2
Installation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SafetySymbols......................................2
UseandCare.....................................4-11
PartsList..........................................12
PartsDiagram......................................13
Assembly.......................................14-22
Troubleshooting..................................23-25
Warranty..........................................26
RegistrationCard...................................27
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To insure your satisfaction
and for follow-up service,
register your grill
online at:
www.grillregistration.com

• NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near
the appliance or in an enclosed area.
• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
• An over filled or improperly stored cylinder is a
hazard due to possible gas release from the
safety relief valve.
• If you see, smell or hear gas escaping,
immediately get away from the LP
cylinder/appliance and call your fire department.
• This could cause an intense fire with risk of
property damage, serious injury or death.
DANGER
USE AND CARE
LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage
• Turn OFF all control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling
nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Loosen cylinder screw beneath bottom shelf, then
lift LP cylinder up and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP
cylinder valve.Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.
Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
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• Adisconnected LP cylinder in
storage or being transported
must have a safety cap installed (as shown).
Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces
such as a carport, garage, porch, covered
patio or other building. Never leave an LP cylinder
inside a vehicle which may become overheated
by the sun.
• Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.
OPD Hand Wheel
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
•LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For
Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
•LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Cylinder Filling
•Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
•LP dealer must purge new cylinder before filling.
•Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP
cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by
temperature.
•Afrosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP
cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere.
This is a hazardous practice.
• To remove gas from LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a
local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP
dealers.
LP Cylinder Valve
Retainer Strap
Safety
Cap
LP Cylinder
• The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the
following requirements:
•Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
• LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance
with specifications for LP cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous
goods. Transport Canada (TC). See LP cylinder collar for
marking.
•LP cylinder valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
• Safety relief valve.
• ULlisted Overfill Protection
Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel. Use
only LP cylinders equipped with this type of valve.
• LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP cylinder valve.Always keep LP cylinders in
upright position during use, transit or storage.
LP cylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal

WARNING
If “growing” bubbles appear do not use or move the LP
cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire
department!
Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder
1. LP cylinder must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to
assembly section.)
2. Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
3. Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a
full stop.
4. Remove the protective cap from LP cylinder valve.Always use
cap and strap supplied with valve.
Safety Relief Valve
Nipple has to be centered
into the LP cylinder valve.
OPD Hand Wheel
Type 1 outlet with
thread on outside
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Do not use a POL transport plug
(plastic part with external threads)!
It will defeat the safety feature of
the valve.
Strap and Cap
LP Cylinder Exchange
• Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing
your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only
those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill,
test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your cylinder only
for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described
in the "LP Cylinder" section of this manual.
•Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright
position during use, transit or storage.
•Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE
connecting to grill.
LP Cylinder Leak Test
For your safety
•Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder is exchanged
or refilled.
•Do not smoke during leak test.
•Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
•Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area,
away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical
appliances. During leak test, keep grill away from open flames
or sparks.
• Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water
solution.
sDo not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas
train components can result.
Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows
in figure below.
5. Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP
cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the
coupling nut, holding regulator in a
straight line with LP cylinder valve so
as not to cross-thread the connection.
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