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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place grill on a level area clear of any combustible materials. THIS UNIT IS BUILT FOR OUTDOOR
USE ONLY and should be operated in a well ventilated area. Models purchased without a stand
should be placed on a level, non-combustible surface that is capable of supporting at least 250 lbs.
2. Remove cooking grates and empty one bag of lava rock in each section - directly on top of the
burner tubes and burner insert pan. You want 1 even layer of rocks covering the burner tubes.
3. Replace cooking grates
4. Securely connect the regulator to the propane cylinder and test for leaks according to the
instructions found on PAGE 5 & 6 of this manual.
A. QCC Connection: The bright green QCC connector on a regulator threads snuggly and easily
onto the external threads of the propane cylinder valve by turning the QCC clockwise.
B. POL Connection: The POL connector on a regulator is inserted into the propane cylinder
valve and screws in by turning counter clockwise using the black plastic hand wheel or
wrench.
6. Ensure all control valves are in the CLOSED position (parallel to the work shelf with all knob ends
turned to the left).
7. We recommend curing your grates by applying a coating of vegetable oil to each grate prior to
lighting your grill. Heating the grates for approximately 20 minutes prior to using the grill for the 1
st
time will cure the oil to the grates and get the lava rock ready.
8. Open cylinder valve completely and allow system to pressurize - takes about 1 minute.
9.
TO LIGHT THE GRILL:
Hold a lit long handled butane lighter gun or fireplace match down
through the cooking grates next to a burner and open the control valve (turn it so black knob is
pointing at you). The burner will ignite instantly with a *POOF* sound. Remove lighter and open 2nd
control valve - it will light instantly from the 1st. Repeat for each section of the grill until all burners
are lit.
10.
TO TURN OFF GRILL:
Simply turn all of the control knobs to the CLOSED position (parallel to
the work shelf with all knob ends turned to the left), close main cylinder valve, and disconnect the
propane cylinder.
ON
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