TEC Patio FR series Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

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INSTALLATION, USE, AND CARE GUIDELINES

 

For the  Patio FR Series Grills

 

 

INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with Owner.

 

OWNER: Retain for future reference.

 

DANGER:

 

 

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

 

1.

 

Shut off the gas to the appliance.

 

2.

 

Extinguish any open flame.

 

3.

 

Open lid.

 

4.

 

If odor continues, keep away from the 

appliance and immediately call your 

gas supplier or the fire department.

 

IMPORTANT: 

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION, USE, OR 

SERVICING OF THIS PRODUCT.

 

WARNING:

 

 

Improper  installation,  operation, 

adjustment, alteration, service, or mainte-

nance can cause injury property damage 

or  death.  For  assistance  or  additional  in-

formation, consult a qualified professional 

installer, service agency, or gas supplier.

 

WARNING:

 

1.

 

Do not store or use gasoline or other 

flammable vapors and liquids in the vi-

cinity of this or any other appliance.

 

2.

 

An LP cylinder not connected for use 

shall not be stored in the vicinity of this 

or any other appliance.

 

CERTIFICATION RESTRICTIONS

 

This grill is designed and certified for outdoor use 
only  and shall not  be used in a building, garage, 
or another enclosed area. The grill is not intended 
to be installed in or on a boat or recreational vehi-
cle.

 

Do  not  use  the  grill  under  overhead  combustible 
construction.

 

Always  maintain  the  proper  clearances  to  com-
bustible construction to the sides and back of the 
grill.

 

CODE AND SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS:

 

This grill must be installed in accordance with 
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of 
local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas 
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas and 
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Pro-
pane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2.

 

This grill and its individual shutoff valve must be 
disconnected from the gas supply piping system 
during any pressure testing of that system at test 
pressures in excess of 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).

 

This grill must be isolated from the gas supply 
piping system by closing its individual manual 
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the 
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal 
to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

 

WARNING

: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE IN-

STRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE CAUS-

ING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY OR PROP-

ERTY DAMAGE.

 

U.S. Patents, 6114666, 7726967B2, 7853129; Canadian Pa-
tents 2571545, 2571395, 2336036; European Patent (Austria, 
Germany, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Netherlands, Swe-
den) 99932203.5; and Patents Pending

 

©Thermal Engineering Corporation, Issued 10/15 rev.2

 

Certified to:

 

ANSI Z21.58b

-

2012

 

CSA 1.6b

-

2012

 

NATIONALLY REGISTERED 
TESTING LABRATORY

 

Summary of Contents for Patio FR series

Page 1: ...P O Box 868 Columbia South Carolina 29202 0868 2741 The Boulevard Columbia South Carolina 29209 Telephone 803 783 0750 Toll free 800 331 0097 Fax 803 783 0756 Toll free fax 888 581 0286 www tecinfrar...

Page 2: ...II...

Page 3: ...or recreational vehi cle Do not use the grill under overhead combustible construction Always maintain the proper clearances to com bustible construction to the sides and back of the grill CODE AND SU...

Page 4: ...IV CROSS SECTION VIEW PATIO SERIES GRILLS FIGURE 1...

Page 5: ...uirements 9 Making your Natural Gas or Bulk Tank Connection 10 Gas Leak Testing 11 Lighting your Grill 11 12 Cleaning and Maintaining your TEC Grill 13 14 TEC Grilling Tips 15 Sample Cooking Methods a...

Page 6: ...ohol or drugs 9 Do not use your grill unless a leak test has been performed on all gas connections If the gas hose shows excessive abrasion or wear or if it is cut it must be replaced prior to using y...

Page 7: ...2 inches 3 Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure i e cabinet island etc free and clear from debris 4 Be sure to set the cylinder upright so that the cylinder valve is at the top and...

Page 8: ...igned and certified for outdoor use only It should not be operated in a building garage or other enclosed area and it is not intended for use on recrea tional vehicles or boats Level Foundation Place...

Page 9: ...attery must be changed when the spark appears to weaken To change the battery unscrew the igniter button adja cent to the viewing hole for each burner and install a new battery with the positive end o...

Page 10: ...Enclosures Built With Combustible Materials When a cabinet or island for a built in Patio grill is constructed of combustible materials the floor of the enclosure must be at least 25 5 below the bott...

Page 11: ...f the cylinder enclosure and the ground Door Opening The door opening of the enclosure must be a minimum of 15 wide and 20 tall to accommodate a 20 lb LP cylinder If a door is installed it must be ven...

Page 12: ...should perform the required plumbing Bulk Tank Application The regulator hose assembly included with TEC LP Gas grills cannot be used with a LP Bulk Tank A TEC specified bulk tank regulator must be pu...

Page 13: ...e interior of the cabinet 3 Check to see that all of the burner control knobs are in the OFF position and that the hood of the grill is open 4 Insert the regulator inlet into the cylinder valve making...

Page 14: ...inder to the grill 7 Ensure visibility of and support for the connector 8 Maximum length of the LP gas hose shall be 6 ft 1 82 m 9 Always turn off the gas at the valve of the cylinder when the grill i...

Page 15: ...ed to the line In no case should pipe or tubing be less than 1 2 inch inside di ameter 3 For Built In installations use rigid metal pipe or semi rigid metal tubing to run your gas supply line Importan...

Page 16: ...it if you smell gas Check to see that all of the burner control knobs are in the OFF po sition and turn off the gas at its supply source then call a qualified technician to check for gas leaks IMPORTA...

Page 17: ...he match through the interior of the grill to the burner The rod of the match holder will be fully extended inside the grill when the flame reaches the burner 5 Keeping your eyes on the flame turn the...

Page 18: ...ght all of the burners in your grill and turn the burner control knobs to high 2 Close the hood and wait 10 minutes to ensure that all food drippings and debris are inciner ated 3 Turn off the burners...

Page 19: ...aning will generally restore the appearance of these coatings and an occasional light cleaning will help maintain an aesthetically pleasing appearance Mild solutions of deter gents or household ammoni...

Page 20: ...personal prefer ence The more wood you put on the grates the stronger the smoky flavor will be But just a few chips scattered across the grates can add a rich charbroiled flavor to meat that does not...

Page 21: ...each side High Fire 5 minutes each side 8 minutes 160o F core temp 10 minutes 160o F core temp Hot Dogs Hood Open Medium Fire 2 minutes each side 4 minutes Fresh Brats Hood Open High Fire turn every...

Page 22: ...edium Fire turn every 4 minutes 12 16 minutes Sliced Squash Zucchini Egg plant Asparagus Hood Open Medium Fire 2 3 minutes each side 4 6 minutes Whole strawberries sliced apples and pineapple Hood Ope...

Page 23: ...by this warranty 4 Some objects and substances that come in contact with the grill may cause changes to its outward appearance These changes in appearance are not covered under this warranty 5 This w...

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