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Although we have attempted to ensure that your grill will operate properly and  

satisfactorily, sometimes problems do arise.  The following troubleshooting guide lists several  

possible problems and their probable cause and solution.

Do not repair or replace any part of the grill unless specifically recommended in this manual.  

All other service should be referred to a qualified technician.

Problem

Cause

Solution

Burner will not light

Spider webs in venturi tubes

Clean venturi tubes. 

See Maintenance Section.

Out of gas

Refill LP gas cylinder. If natural 

model, turn on gas at source.

Gas injector not inserted in venturi 

tube

Realign/engage gas injector 

with the venturi tube.

Clogged gas injector

Remove gas injector from gas 

control assembly and clean.

Obstruction in gas line

For propane models, ensure 

gas valve on cylinder is OFF. 

Remove flexible hose and blow 

out any debris.

Misalignment of collector box and 

burner

Position electrode properly. 

Clean collector box.

Dead battery

Replace with AA Alkaline 

battery.

Inadequate grill 

temperature

Poor combustion

Adjust air shutter.

Misalignment of venturi tube and 

gas injector

Realign/engage gas injector 

with the venturi tube.

Inadequate gas pressure

Contact gas supplier for

assistance.

Flames blow out

Cold grill

Preheat grill at least 5 minutes 

on HI with the grill lid closed.

Misalignment of burner tube and 

gas injector

Realign/engage gas injector 

with the burner tube.

Poor combustion

Adjust air shutter.

Extreme wind

Turn or shield grill.

Yellow flames

Air shutter improperly set

Open air shutter.

Spider webs in venturi tubes

Clean venturi tubes. 

See Maintenance Section.

Seasoning salts on burner

Clean by washing burner with 

mild detergent.

Oil film on burner

Allow burner to operate on HI 

for 10-15 minutes.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Summary of Contents for H3PK1-5

Page 1: ...GAS FIRED PR EM IU M GR ILLS H3PK1 N 5 H4PK1 N 4 H 3 4 X GRILL WITH BLACK CART AND ONE BLACK SHELF...

Page 2: ...lteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier DANGER FOR YOUR SAFETY IF...

Page 3: ...built to last In fact we still make replacement parts for Broilmaster grills built more than 30 years ago Visit www broilmaster com and click on the Hall of Fame to see a sampling of our long time cu...

Page 4: ...G TO CART 18 ATTACH SIDE SHELF 19 22 WIND DEFLECTOR PLACEMENT 23 INSERT COLLECTOR BOX 24 ATTACH IGNITOR WIRE INSERT CONTROL PANEL 25 INSTALL BURNER ASSEMBLY 26 CONNECT IGNITOR LEADS 27 KNOB AND BATTER...

Page 5: ...Broilmaster grills require some assembly For the best results follow the step by step instructions ural gas grills and for permanently mounted LP grills have your gas supplier run service to the desir...

Page 6: ...L PANEL SHIELD B101879 1 GRILL BODY BOTTOM B101061 1 BRIQUETTE RACK B101417 2 CASTER W O BRAKE B101416 2 CASTER WITH BRAKE B101415 1 PLASTIC BASE B100560 1 SUPPORT BRACKET BACK B069756 1 HOSE LPS REGU...

Page 7: ...LD B101443 1 GRILL BODY BOTTOM B067449 1 BRIQUETTE RACK B101417 2 CASTER W O BRAKE B101416 2 CASTER WITH BRAKE B101415 1 PLASTIC BASE B100560 1 SUPPORT BRACKET BACK B069756 1 HOSE LPS REGULATOR B07662...

Page 8: ...1 4 B100113 1 FLAT WASHER SS 1 4 ID X 5 8 OD B076332 4 PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS 10 24 X 1 2 R4056 6 PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS 1 4 20 X 3 4 B072217 8 CART HARDWARE PACK B102002 Standard hardware it...

Page 9: ...PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 B101649 1 GROUND LUG B069747 1 SPACER IGNITOR B102488 1 COLLECTOR BOX ASSY B102490 1 GRILL HEAD HARDWARE PACK B102530 Standard hardware items such as bolts s...

Page 10: ...HER 1 4 ID X 5 8 OD B076332 2 FLAT WASHER SS 1 4 ID X 1 OD B101640 2 PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW 10 16 X 3 4 B100563 4 SHELF HARDWARE PACK B101658 Standard hardware items such as bolts screws washers and...

Page 11: ...ase assembly remove Grill Lid and Warming Rack Remove Warming Rack and set aside Remove the two Pins and Clips at the rear of the Grill Lid and set aside After Pins Lid and Warming Rack have been remo...

Page 12: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 12 FRONT Install the two Casters with Brakes in the front of the Base BRAKE CART BASE ASSEMBLY...

Page 13: ...Page 13 Be careful when handling parts as they may contain sharp edges Work gloves are recommended to prevent injury 3 8 CART WALLS ASSEMBLY PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS 10 24 X 1 2 R4056 6 KEPS NUT SS...

Page 14: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 14 Install all four Screws before tightening ATTACH WALLS TO BASE PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS 1 4 20 X 3 4 B072217 4...

Page 15: ...race goes in the cutout of the Support Bracket REAR BRACE 7 16 INSTALL REAR BRACE PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS 1 4 20 X 3 4 B072217 2 KEPS NUT SS 1 4 20 B100385 2 Make sure the Rear Brace goes in the cu...

Page 16: ...26 0 0219 Page 16 RUBBER GUARD BUSHING Insert Bushing in the Front Panel on the right Install Rubber Guard over Cart cut out INSTALL RUBBER GUARD AND BUSHING SNAP BUSHING 1 2 R896 1 RUBBER GUARD B1016...

Page 17: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 17 7 16 INSERT BURNER HOLD DOWN BOLT PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 B101649 1 HEX NUT SS 1 4 20 B076331 1...

Page 18: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 18 7 16 ATTACH BOTTOM CASTING TO CART HEX HEAD BOLT SS 1 4 20 X 3 4 B063096 4 FLAT WASHER SS 1 4 ID X 5 8 OD B076332 4...

Page 19: ...d so that the Match Light Access Hole is on the bottom 7 16 LARGE WASHER ON INSIDE ATTACH SIDE SHELF PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD SCREW SS 1 4 20 X 3 4 B072217 2 FLAT WASHER 1 4 ID X 5 8 OD B076332 2 FLAT WASH...

Page 20: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 20 ATTACH SIDE SHELF PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW 10 16 X 3 4 B100563 4...

Page 21: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 21 Leave Screws loose until next step ATTACH SIDE SHELF SELF DRILLING PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS 10 16 X 1 2 R4059 2...

Page 22: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 22 Hang the side Brackets on the lower Pins of the Bracket attach assembly Tighten the two 10 16 x 1 2 Phillips screws from previous step ATTACH SIDE SHELF...

Page 23: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 23 Place the Wind Deflector in the bottom Casting The Wind Deflector cannot be installed until after the bottom Casting is installed on the Cart WIND DEFLECTOR PLACEMENT...

Page 24: ...helf accessory is to be used install it at this time Refer to side shelf installation instructions for more information 3 1 2 Install collector box with this edge facing up and parallel to bottom surf...

Page 25: ...ound wire and electrode wire through the hole in the center of the Control Panel Shield Ease the Control Panel Shield over the studs on the Control Panel Then insert the two studs through the holes on...

Page 26: ...cing the front of the Grill 1 Slide the Venturi onto the Valve Assembly to the left as shown Raise the end of the Burner Bracket and slip it over the Phillips Truss Head Screw The screw will fit into...

Page 27: ...Route Leads from Collector Box and secure to Ignitor Terminals polarity is not important If Side ShelfAccessory was purchased install at this time Follow Side Shelf not have a polarity The Ignitor ter...

Page 28: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 28 Unscrew the Ignitor Knob from the Control Panel and insert AA Battery positive side up and replace Ignitor Button AFTER KNOB AND BATTERY PLACEMENT...

Page 29: ...29 2 1 3 4 Make sure Heat Shield is resting on the cutout in the Side Panels before tightening the screws and nuts 7 16 HEAT SHIELD PLACEMENT PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS 1 4 20 X 3 4 B072217 2 KEPS NUT...

Page 30: ...Page 30 Slide Grease Cup into the cutout in the Heat Shield TANK RETAINER AND GREASE CUP INSTALLATION PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW SS 1 4 20 X 1 1 4 B100113 1 WING NUT 1 4 20 R1123 1 LOCK WASHER 1 4 ID X 1...

Page 31: ...TION Tip For ease of installation lightly lubricate the inside of the Foam Grip with Liquid Soap before twisting it on to Handle Handle is shipped with screws installed Remove the screws align handle...

Page 32: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 32 REINSTALL LID HINGE PIN FROM PREVIOUS STEPS B057804 2 COTTER PIN FROM PREVIOUS STEPS B057805 2...

Page 33: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 33 INSTALL RACKS...

Page 34: ...B102526 0 0219 Page 34 A C D B B D A C INSTALL WARMING RACK...

Page 35: ...e LP hose and Regulator to the fitting on the Burner Control Valve mounted on the Control Panel Tighten this connection with a wrench 3 4 For Natural Gas Grills please proceed to page 40 LP GAS REGULA...

Page 36: ...urns to vapor pressure inside the cylinder drops and gas flow stops Liquid Propane LP gas has a long history of safe use when the safety precautions provided in this manual are followed Failure to fol...

Page 37: ...on must conform to local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 In Canada installation shall be in accordance with CAN CGA B149 2 Propane Installation Code...

Page 38: ...nder s female valve outlet before the grill can be operated WARNING Operating a Propane gas grill without the pressure regulator and hose assembly will cause gas leaks which could lead to fire or expl...

Page 39: ...linder s valve and the grill s control valve Remove the regulator by turning the plastic handwheel counterclockwise Connect the grill to the LP cylinder using the pressure regulator and hose assembly...

Page 40: ...h the Natural Gas hose to the fitting on the Burner Control Valve mounted on the Control Panel Snug this connection with a wrench 3 4 12 FT QUICK DISCONNECT HOSE Not Supplied Purchased Accessory NG12...

Page 41: ...ilding garage or other enclosed area Never operate your grill in a recreational vehicle or boat Never operate your grill under any combustible materials such as carports covered porches awnings or ove...

Page 42: ...SSEMBLY Thank you for purchasing a Premium Gas Grill and we hope you enjoy years of great meals prepared on your Broilmaster Please feel free to visit the Broilmaster Facebook page and share photos of...

Page 43: ...minutes and then carefully open the air shutter until the flame is blue and well defined 5 Retighten the set screw Heat Indicator Recalibration The heat indicator can be recalibrated if needed Remove...

Page 44: ...ally grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 In Canada the electrical accessory must be electrically grounded in accordanc...

Page 45: ...ean with a brush Wash with water and a mild detergent Grease Cup Empty periodically Venturi Tubes The venturi tubes allow air and gas to mix prior to burning ensuring an efficient flame Spiders or oth...

Page 46: ...or propane models ensure gas valve on cylinder is OFF Remove flexible hose and blow out any debris Misalignment of collector box and burner Position electrode properly Clean collector box Dead battery...

Page 47: ...not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Keep the back of the cart free from debris If the grill is stored indoors ensure that it is cool Remove the propane cylinder and store it outsid...

Page 48: ...Do not spray aerosol oil or butter or pour liquid oil into the grill Doing so will cause a flash fire that can burn you Grease is flammable Let grease cool before attempting to handle it Avoid letting...

Page 49: ...Safety and Applied Nutri tion Cook to Internal Temp Meat Poultry Medium Rare Medium Well Done Fresh Beef Medium Rare 145 F 160 F 170 F Ground turkey chicken 165 F Ground veal beef lamb pork 145 F wit...

Page 50: ...s Steel Heat Shield Limited One Year Parts Warranty If the items listed below fail because of defective workmanship or material Empire will repair or replace at Empire s option Valves knobs ignitors l...

Page 51: ...en ordering parts first obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the fo...

Page 52: ...eville Illinois Visit our web site at www broilmaster com If you have a general question about our products please e mail us at info empirecomfort com If you have a service or repair question please c...

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