Kalamazoo K1000HB-2-NA, Use And Care Manual

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Grill Location
The Kalamazoo Hybrid Fire Grill is designed for easy placement on an outdoor patio or
deck. It is recommended that the grill be placed on a non-combustible surface. Important
considerations for grill placement include exposure to wind, proximity to foot traffic and
areas where people congregate and access to the gas supply.
„ Do not place the grill in a location where the rear lid openings
are likely to be exposed to strong wind. Wind from behind may
prevent the heat of the grill from venting properly, causing the
front of the grill, including the control panel and control knobs to
become dangerously hot. A wind break wall is recommended for
installations where the prevailing wind may be a problem.
„ Do not place the grill where it is likely to be bumped into or inadvertently touched by passers by. It is
recommended that the counter top or other surface extend 9 inches beyond the sides and back of the grill
as a safety clearance to protect people from injury.
„ Do not place the grill on a surface that is unable to safely support the weight of the grill or may cause it to
be unstable.
„
Never place the grill where the gas hose creates a safety hazard (see Figure 2). Tripping over an exposed gas
hose may create a gas leak or create other serious safety hazards.
„ Never locate the grill in a building, breezeway, shed or other such enclosed areas.
„ The grill is not intended to be installed in or on a boat or recreational vehicle.
For ease of use and safe operation, it is recommended the grill be placed on a level surface.
REQUIRED CLEARANCES
IMPORTANT: Do not build the grill into a combustible enclosure. Maintain at
least 6 inches of clearance between the sides and back of the grill and any
combustible surface, or use an insulating surround provided by Kalamazoo
Outdoor Gourmet. NEVER place the grill underneath an unprotected
overhead combustible structure or surface.
WIND
Installing a Vent Hood
A properly-installed hood can sometimes be used to address the safety restrictions regarding
overhead combustible structures. Please check your local building codes to confirm if this is
an option for your installation.
Important information:
„ Outdoor ventilation hoods will not “suck” smoke into the hood. The smoke must collect naturally within
the capture area of the hood, where the fan can then exhaust the smoke.
„ Breezes, together with the lack of any sealed system or controlled recovery air, make it unlikely in many
situations that all of the smoke will be collected.
„ A standard residential ventilation hood
does not
make it okay to use an outdoor grill in a building,
breezeway, shed or other such enclosed area.
„
The bottom of the vent hood must be located no more than 36 inches above the grill grates. The closer
the hood is positioned to the grill grates, the more effectively it will capture smoke.
„ The front of the vent hood must be positioned at least 4 inches beyond the front of the grill. If the hood
is positioned too far back relative to the grill, the smoke will be more likely to roll out in front of the hood.
36"
std.
counter
height
31"grill depth
with BKFP installed
35"
36" max.
29" min.
from surface
37 1/2" max.
30 1/2" min.
from counter
4" min.
distance from
grill front
37 1/2" max.
30 1/2" min.
from counter
36" max.
29" min.
from surface
36"
std.
counter
height
31"grill depth
with BKFP installed
4" min.
distance from
grill front
39"
FIGURE 5