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Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book

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USE & CARE GUIDE

GAS GRIDDLE

BLZ-GRIDDLE-LP/NG

ATTENTION:

INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE CONSUMER.

CONSUMER: PLEASE READ & RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND BEFORE

INSTALLING OR OPERATING.

- CONTACT INFORMATION -

Blaze Outdoor Products: 6620 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge, LA

70805 USA Phone: 866-976-9510 email:

[email protected] BLAZEGRILLS.COM

DANGER

- IF YOU SMELL GAS:

I) Shut off the gas supply to the appliance at its source.

2) Extinguish any open flames.

3) If a gas odor persists, Keep away from your

appliance and contact your gas supplier or fire

department immediately.

WARNING

I) Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

liquids or vapor in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance

2) A LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be

stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliances.

Summary of Contents for BLZ-GRIDDLE-LP/NG

Page 1: ...Baton Rouge LA 70805USA Phone 866 976 9510 email CustomerService BlazeGrills com BLAZEGRILLS COM DANGER IF YOU SMELL GAS I Shut off the gas supply to the appliance at its source 2 Extinguish any open flames 3 If a gas odor persists Keep away from your appliance and contact your gas supplier or fire department immediately WARNING I Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapor in...

Page 2: ...ecking for Gas Leaks 13 14 ii Unpacking Unit 15 V Gas Connections 16 i Natural Gas Requirements 16 ii Liquid Propane Gas and Tank Requirements 16 17 iii Transporting and Storing LP Gas 17 18 VI Installing the Appliance in a Island 19 22 i Outdoor Kitchen Ventilation 20 21 ii Building Specifications Instruction 23 iii Installation Diagrams 24 VII First Time Operation 25 i Lighting the Appliance 25 ...

Page 3: ...Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page 3 Version 1 0 VIII Cleaning your Appliance 28 29 IX Warranty Registration 30 X Parts 31 32 XI Product Serial Number 33 XII Blaze Product Registration 34 ...

Page 4: ...cian or authorized service agent NOTE This appliance is not intended for commercial use FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flame 3 If odor continues immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department General Safety and Installation Warnings Safe operation of the BLAZE GRIDDLE depends upon its proper installation Only a qualified professio...

Page 5: ... type manual gas valve must be installed in the gas supply line to this appliance This applies to permanently installed natural gas and propane installations This does not apply to propane portable installations using a 20 pound tank APPLIANCE INSTALLATION This gas appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes If installation is planned in an area with no local codes the gas appli...

Page 6: ...acing the burner tube shutter hole securely over the valve orifice and ensuring the male post on the griddle chassis rests in the opening in the rear of the burner Failure to do so could result in a fire and injury BEWARE OF SPIDERS CAUTION BURNER TUBES MUST BE INSPECTED AND CLEANED BEFORE EACH USE Spiders and small insects occasionally spin webs or make nests in the burner tubes These webs can le...

Page 7: ...r appliance Ensure your appliance is positioned safely awayfrom anything that can catch fire Under no circumstance is this appliance to be used indoors Thisincludes garages or any other enclosed area This outdoor cooking gas appliance is not approved to be installed in or on any recreational vehicles and or boats Blaze Griddles are for single family residential use only When determining a suitable...

Page 8: ...ity This is required not only for proper combustion but also to prevent gas build up While the amount of venting required varies on a case by case basis consult with your local licensed professional and local code for adequate venting requirements Keep the ventilation openings of the enclosure free and clear from any debris Firm Level Surface Use your appliance only on a firm level surface This ap...

Page 9: ...he appliance Do not store anything in the appliance Make sure food is not forgotten in the appliance forgotten items could melt or catch fire when the appliance is turned on To prevent injuries do not use accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer Never use the appliance in windy conditions If located in a consistently windy area oceanfront mountaintop etc a wind break will be requir...

Page 10: ...d surfaces sharp edges and dripping grease Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with applicable codes To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met The manufacturer cannot be held responsible ...

Page 11: ... Be sure that the gas supplied to the appliance conforms to the model you purchased A Natural Gas appliance requires natural gas to operate an LP appliance requires liquid propane gas to operate Never connect the appliance to an unregulated gas supply line Appliances operated without aregulator are unsafe and will not be serviced until installed properly and safely Unsafe operation without agas re...

Page 12: ...cal gas company representative must perform all natural gas connections Ensure that the service supplying the appliance is fitted with a shut off valve conveniently positioned near the appliance and giving ease of access The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system GAS LEAK WARNINGS Finding and or f...

Page 13: ...ce to the burners Blowing bubbles in the soap solution and or there is a faint gas smell Typically Gas has an Egg Smell indicates that a leak is present Do not attempt to ignite the griddle Turn all control knobs back to the full OFF position Stop a leak by tightening the loose joint and or resealing with thread sealant or Teflon tape removing sealant or tape in the event of a flared connection or...

Page 14: ... position This can create a low flow of gas through the griddle This would require the tank to be disconnected from the regulator and then reconnected to reset the regulator Open the valve shut off or ON LP tank Test for leaks by applying liquid soap solution to all joints Bubbles forming indicate gas leak The following diagram is for informational purposes only These locations are not the only po...

Page 15: ...little setup We do however recommend the use of professional help during the installation of your unit as improper installation may affect your warranty Remove the unit from the box along with all accessories and check that no damage has occurred to the unit or any parts Remove all packaging materials labels and protective plastic film before you start cooking Burners Check the burner tubes and re...

Page 16: ... valve must be installed in an accessible place Liquid Propane LP Gas and Tank Requirements If your BLAZE GRIDDLE is for Liquid Propane application a L P regulator set for 11 WC must be used and is for use with L P gas only The regulator and hose supplied must be used with a 20 lb L P cylinder A collar to protect the cylinder threads on the customer supplied tank An arrangement for gas vapor withd...

Page 17: ... the cylinder in an upright position Never store your LP cylinders indoors Make sure that when attaching components all connections are secured and fully tightened to prevent leakage Always check for leaks before every use If one is not already available it is required that an ON OFF shutoff valve be installed at the gas supply source and that the gas supply be turned off when either Natural Gas o...

Page 18: ...needed to go between the hose and regulator and the grill to position the rubber line in a safe location 4 Connect the regulator to the LP cylinder Only hand tighten the regulator 5 Check for leaks using a soapy water solution by spraying on all connections including all of the valves fittings lines etc any and all gas connections have the ability leak and therefore it is critical to check for lea...

Page 19: ...tible the use ofan insulation jacket is REQUIRED Protection from Weather Keep the appliance protected from adverse weather including rain and wind Wind particularly coming into the rear of the griddle can affect the exhaust from escaping from the griddle This can back up the heat behind the control panel potentially creating a gas leak damage to the product and injury A wind block behind the gridd...

Page 20: ...actor and or your local code authority can determine adequate ventilation for each installation Stainless Steel vent panels are available from your dealer to cover the island venting The following information is important to consider when adhering to your local code requirements LP Propane Gas LP gas is heavier than air and will settle to the lowest levels of the outdoor kitchen It is imperative t...

Page 21: ...ese are not the only possible options for venting but instead simply some examples of the more common configurations found Notice the middle set of vents being positioned lower on the island cavity for LP gas ALL GAS CONNECTION POINTS SHOULD BE TESTED FOR LEAKS AFTER INSTALLATION PRIOR TO FIRST USE OF THE GAS APPLIANCE S Before installing an appliance in any island cut out make sure that the openi...

Page 22: ... fire and injury If the outdoor kitchen countertop will overhang the face of the island notching out the two front countertop edges will be necessary to allow the griddle to slide flush against the outer front wall to the outdoor kitchen Due to differing personal preferences of the size of the notch out this is recommended to be done at the point of installation so that the consumer can dictate th...

Page 23: ...d jacket is REQUIRED CUT OUT DIMENSIONS FOR BUILT IN APPLICATIONS BLAZE GRIDDLE ALL ISLANDS MUST BE MANUFACTURED FROM NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Minimum clearance to adjacent combustible surface at 14 from sides 16 from back Note that the griddle self hangs on the framework of the outdoor kitchen and allowing for this blank space on the countertop is necessary for installation Important The lip on t...

Page 24: ...Version 1 0 Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page 24 Installation Diagram Installation Method for Low Pressure Gas 5 Gallon LP tank shown Source Natural Gas Regulator Shown FIRST TIME OPERATION ...

Page 25: ...on or leaks Replace if necessary with asuitable UL ETL or CSA Listed part with internally threaded connector Lighting the Appliance 1 Remove the Protective Stainless cover from the Griddle Plate 2 Use caution when lighting burners by standing as far away from the burners as possible Do not put your hands arms head or any body parts close to the griddle when lighting 3 To ignite burners push the bu...

Page 26: ... not put your hands arms head or any body parts close to the griddle when lighting 3 Locate the lighting tubes on the front of the griddle plate in the grease drain area The lighting tubes protrude approximately from the wall in the drain area and have a hole to the left and right which are used to confirm ignition of the burners you will have this same configuration on both the left and right han...

Page 27: ...ons are securely tightened and have been leak tested with a soapy water solution never with a flame c With the griddle plate removed light the main burners and run them on the high setting d Inspect burners for proper flame appearance The ideal flame appearance is one that is mostly blue and not lifting off of the burner surface There is an air shutter found at the end of the burner close to the v...

Page 28: ...earance of rust Griddle Plate Cleaning After every use and when cool you can thoroughly wipe the plate with the grain using a rough cloth to remove food particles and other cooking residue You may use a mixed solution of water and vinegar 2 tablespoons of vinegar per half gallon and a scotch brite pad working in the same direction as the stainless steel grain to remove the cooked in food Special g...

Page 29: ...y debris through the air shutter and inspect the burner inlet to ensure it is free of any obstructions Use a rod or pipe cleaner to remove any debris within the burner if necessary Spider and Insect Warning Spiders and other insects can nest in the burners and orifices of this and any other outdoor products which causes the gas to flow from the front of the burner and have a Flash Back This can cr...

Page 30: ...laze Outdoor Products shall not be liable under this or any implied warranty for incidental or consequential damages and Blaze Outdoor Products liability is limited to the purchase price of the appliance only This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state This warranty is applicable in the United States and Canada only No one els...

Page 31: ... 1 Control knob BLZ 32 037 10 Manifold HD 30 10 2 Knob Bezel BLZ 32 038 11 Drip Pan HD 30 14 3 Control Panel HD 30 3 12 Lid Handle HD 30 13 4 Valve BLZ 3PRO 059 5 Flue Cover HD 30 5 6 Griddle Plate HD 30 6 7 Lid Cover HD 30 7 8 Firebox HD 30 8 9 Stainless Steel Burner HD 30 9 ...

Page 32: ...Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page 32 Version 1 0 EXPLODED VIEW BLAZE GRIDDLE ...

Page 33: ...d outside of the Firebox see picture on page 11 You will need this number to properly register your appliance and activate coverage Write this information in the space provided below for your records Appliance model Appliance serial number Type of fuel being used Propane NaturalGas Date purchased Date installed Blaze dealer s name address Blaze dealer s phonenumber ...

Page 34: ...ter your product electronically on the blaze website vs mailing in the below paperwork blazegrills com Name First Last Email Phone Street Address Address Line 2 City State Province Region Zip Postal Code Country What is the model number of the Blaze Product purchased What is the serial number on the Blaze product Where did you buy your Blaze product Mail To Blaze Outdoor Products Warranty Registra...

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