FORGE 15
OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully before assembly, using, or servicing this grill.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLYPATENT PENDING
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Page 1: ...FORGE 15 OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before assembly using or servicing this grill FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY PATENT PENDING ...
Page 2: ... OF CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE GRILL DEPLOYING THE GRILL ATTACHING PROPANE LIGHTING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE WARRANTY 4 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 19 20 ...
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Page 4: ...fore using your grill Improper assembly can be dangerous If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flames 3 Open lid 4 If odor continues keep canister away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death or damage to property 1 Do not store spare l...
Page 5: ...rocedures in this manual prior to operation Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov Follow all leak check procedures in this manual carefully prior to grill operation Do this even if the grill was dealer assembled Do not try t...
Page 6: ...BQ mitts or gloves when operating this barbecue Should a grease fire occur turn off all burners and stay away from the barbecue until the fire is out DO NOT use charcoal briquettes lava rocks or other lighter fluid in this grill While this appliance is not in use place under a cover to protect it from the weather and other adverse elements Storage of this appliance indoors is permissible only if t...
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Page 8: ...onto the arm Thread the knob into the arm collar clamp Do not over tighten Slide the cotter pin through the hole at the end of the bolt Tighten the arm collar Lock the grill head onto the arm with a padlock Not included Tighten the bolt using a wrench make sure to tighten the bolt all the way through to the other side of the hitch slide the cotter pin into the bolt DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE UNLESS THE S...
Page 9: ... spring lock and slam latch DO NOT DRIVE WITH A PROPANE CYLINDER INSTALLED ON THE GRILL DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE UNLESS THE HOOD LATCH HINGE SPRING LOCK SLAM LATCH ARE SECURE 6 7 8 If the Forge 15 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...
Page 10: ...y from the vehicle Rotate the hinge spring lock to lock the arm s position at either 90 or 180 degrees Remove the padlock not included that locks the collar to the arm Loosen the rotation knob on the arm collar Rotate the grill head to the desired position and tighten rotation knob on the arm collar Follow the cooking instructions on the next page 1 2 4 3 A B ...
Page 11: ...rner control knob is in the OFF position Attach 2 16oz propane cylinder See instructions listed in this manual under Attaching the Propane Cylinder Unlatch the hood latch and open the grill hood Fold out both side tables 5 7 6 ...
Page 12: ...G Do not use a wrench to tighten the connection Using a wrench could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a leak WARNING You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting CHECK CONNECTIONS 1 Regulator to propane cylinder connection 2 Valve to regulator connections Check for gas leaks by wetting the connections with a soap and water solution and watch for...
Page 13: ...ire or explosions which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property DANGER Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance If the instructions are not followed exactly a fire causing death or serious injury may occur Note All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks The burners have been flame tested As a safety precaution check all ...
Page 14: ... least one foot away from the grate when lighting the grill 4 Push control knob in and turn counter clockwise to START HI Figure below 5 Push control knob in and turn counter clockwise until you here the click of the igniter 6 Check that the burner is lit by looking down through the cooking grate from a safe distance You should see a flame WARNING If the burner does not light turn the burner contr...
Page 15: ...us bodily injury or death 1 Open lid 2 Unfold side tables 3 Make sure the burner control knob is turned OFF 4 Strike a long match and put the flame into the lower grill basin next to the burner you wish to light 5 Push burner control knob in for side you wish to light and turn to START HI 6 Check that the burner is lit by looking down through the cooking grate from a safe distance You should see a...
Page 16: ...f the burner control knob to obtain the correct cooking temperature If the burner goes out during cooking open the lid turn off the burner and wait five minutes before relighting Drippings and Grease Excess drippings and grease will collect in the drip pan Located on the underside of the grill Clean before each use WARNINGS Check the drip pan and the bottom of the grill for grease build up before ...
Page 17: ...ghout the burner tube follow the instructions listed in this manual under Main Burner Cleaning Procedure Air Mixture Adjustment The air mixer sleeve for the burner has been preset at the factory for gas conditions at sea level However if the burner flame is too yellow this may occur at higher altitudes open the air mix sleeve slightly until the flame turns blue ...
Page 18: ...warm soapy water then rinse with water Drip Pan To clean the tray wash with warm soapy water then rinse Inside Grill Basin Wash inside of grill basin with warm soapy water and water rinse Inside Lid Wash inside of grill basin with warm soapy water and water rinse Fold Out Side Tables Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution Do not use cleaners that contain acid or mineral spirits Rinse...
Page 19: ...r replacement parts Do not use grill and contact customer service if 1 The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy 2 Grill does not reach temperature 3 Grill heats unevenly 4 Burner does not ignite DANGER Failure to correct the above mentioned symptoms may result in a fire which can cause serious bodily injury or death and cause damage to property INSPECTION AN...
Page 20: ...ll or defects caused by accident abuse alteration animal attack storm damage misuse or improper care vandalism improper installation improper maintenance or service failure to perform normal and routine maintenance including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes as set out in this owner s manual warranty section Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions...
Page 21: ...due to normal wear and tear animal attack accident or some other reason that is not covered under the warranty we will provide the necessary service for a reasonable charge plus shipping and handling We require that products accepted for any repair be properly cleaned according to our recommended care instructions Please send your product that requires repair postage prepaid along with a descripti...
Page 22: ...22 ANSI Z21 89 2017 CSA1 18 2017 Outdoor Cooking Specialty Gas Appliances Item No X50 Max Input Rating 15000BTU Regulator Pressure 11 WC Serial No Made in China ...
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Page 24: ...the proper assembly and safe use of this appliance Read and follow all warn ings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE HITCH FIRE INC DBA HitchFire 2510 Rosedale Ave Soquel CA 95073 www hitchfire com support hitchfire com 1 800 515 5286 Hitchfire ...
