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If the Freedom Grill blocks the visibility of your vehicle’s license
plate remove the license plate and mount it on the temporary
license plate bracket on the upper swing arm as shown. Be sure
to replace the license plate when you remove the Freedom Grill
from your vehicle.
Ignition System Operations:
This appliance has an electronic igniter that uses a triple A
battery (AAA – V.), (battery should be checked periodically).
The grill can also be lit using a match clip extender, via the
fl ame view window. Follow the lighting instructions exactly
when lighting the grill.
S T O R AG E A N D / O R N O N U S E
When the FG-50 is not in use or is being transported, the
propane cylinder must be
DISCONNECTED
and the
propane cylinder stored in a well-ventilated space.
DO NOT DRIVE WITH THE CYLINDER ATTACHED!
The FG-50 should be checked for gas leaks and any
obstructions in the burner tubes before using. (See Sections:
“General Maintenance and Annual Maintenance.”) The
burner tube should also be checked for any obstructions.
(See Section: “Annual Maintenance.”)
G E N E R A L M A I N T E N A N C E
Main Burner Cleaning Procedure:
Turn off the gas supply. Remove the burner. (See below)
Look inside the burner with a fl ashlight. Clean the inside of
the burner with a wire. (A straightened-out coat hanger will
work)
Check and clean the opening at the end of the burner. Check
and clean the valve orifi ce at the base of the valve. Use a
Steel bristle brush to clean outside of burner. This is to make
sure all the burner ports are fully open.
CAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when
cleaning.
Removing Burner Tube:
1) Your FG-50 grill must be OFF and cool.
2) Unscrew and remove propane cylinder from the valve/
regulator assembly.
3) Open the lid.
4) Remove cooking grate.
5) Remove the drip vaporizer.
6) Unscrew and remove the (3) 1/4” screws that hold the
burner tube inside grill basin.
7) Carefully slide the burner tube out from the grill basin.
8) To reinstall the burner, reverse the above steps. Check
proper assembly before fastening burner tube in place.
CAUTION: The burner opening must be positioned
properly over the valve orifi ce.
Battery Check:
The battery compartment is located behind
the electronic igniter push button on the
control panel. Rotate the push button
counter-clockwise to expose the
battery compartment. When
replacing the battery be
sure to attach positive
and negative ends
correctly. Check the
igniter by pressing the
button. You should hear
a “clicking spark” sound.
L I C E N S E P L AT E B R AC K E T
Air Mixture Adjustment:
The air mixer sleeve for the burner has been pre-set at the
factory for gas conditions at sea level. However, if the burner
fl ame is too yellow (this may occur at higher altitudes) open
the air mix sleeve slightly until the fl ame turns blue.
