Top Gun Barbecue Grill
LTR50001121, Rev. A
Using
Your Grill
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Inspect the hose before using the grill. If there
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is excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is
cut, it must be replaced prior to using the grill. If
you need a replacement hose, contact your Cal
Flame dealer.
Ensure the area around the barbecue is clear of
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flammable substances such as gasoline, yard de
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bris, wood, etc.
Ensure there is no blockage of the airflow
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through the vent space located below the face
of the unit.
When using propane gas, keep the special ven
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tilation openings in the enclosure free and clear
of debris.
If connected to a propane cylinder, carefully in
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spect the rubber hose attached to the regulator
before each use.
Ensure the propane cylinder, regulator, and rub
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ber hose are installed in a location not subject to
heating above 125º F (51º C).
Ensure the burner flames burn evenly along both
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sides of each burner with a steady flame (mostly
blue with yellow tipping). If burner flames are
not normal, check the orifice and burner for in
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sects or insect nests.
Ensure the in-line gas valve or gas cylinder valve
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is always shut OFF when the barbecue is not in
use.
Do not operate the side burner with its cover
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closed or the back burner with its cover in
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stalled.
Electronically Lighting the Burners
Open the hood.
1.
Keep your face as far away from the burners
2.
as possible.
Press and rotate the burner knob counter
3.
clockwise past the light position to HIGH. You
will hear a loud click as the electronic lighter
produces a spark.
Listen for the sound of the gas igniting. If the
4.
burner does not light on the first try, repeat
immediately.
If the burner does not light after three attempts,
5.
turn the control knobs to the OFF position.
Wait five minutes until the gas clears before
attempting to light it again.
Repeat the procedure or try the manual lighting
6.
procedure below.
Upon successful lighting, repeat the process on
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the other burners you wish to light.
To shut off the burners, rotate the knob and
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turn to OFF. It is normal to hear a popping
sound when the burners are turned off.
Lighting the Burners
Each time you light the grill, check the following:
Manually Lighting the Burners
WARNING: Do not use standard matches or
cigarette lighters to perform match lighting
procedures. Serious burns can occur and lighters
can explode.
Open the hood.
1.
If you have just attempted to light the burner,
2.
allow five minutes for any accumulated gas to
dissipate.
Slide out the drip tray from the grill.
3.
Keep your face as far away from the burners
4.
as possible.
Light and insert a long stem match, holding it
5.
near the burner ports.
Push in and turn the control knob just past the
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LIGHT position to HIGH.
Listen for the sound of the gas igniting. If the
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burner does not light after five seconds, turn
the control knobs to the OFF position. Wait five
minutes until the gas clears before attempting
to light it again.
If the burner does not light after several
8.
attempts see Troubleshooting Guide in the
back of this manual.
