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Operating Instructions
Operating the Char broiler - Pilot Lighting Instructions
Before operating char broiler, it should be checked to see that it is sitting level. Adjust the feet to level the char
broiler. Be sure the catch tray has been properly placed.
The pilot light on the appliance have been set at the factory. Each burner has a pilot light.
1. Make sure all knobs are in the “OFF” position.
2. The main gas valve should be “CLOSED/OFF” for five (5) minutes prior to lighting pilots to clear
any existing gas. (Main gas valve is supplied by others.)
3. Turn “ON/OPEN” the main gas valve to the unit.
4. Light and hold an ignition source (match) at the pilots. When the flame is established, remove the
ignition source. Repeat this step for each burner as each burner has its own individual pilot.
The pilot can be reached through the holes on the front of the unit or through the top grate, removing the
radiant or the char rocks before attempting to light.
5. Turn each burner knob “ON”. If the burners do not ignite promptly, turn the knobs “OFF”. From the
opening in the front panel, use a screwdriver and turn the pilot valve screw counterclockwise which will
increase the flame height and repeat step 4.
If the pilot flame appears larger than necessary, turn it down and reset burner ignition. The pilot flame
should be as small as possible but large enough to guarantee reliable ignition of the burners when the
knobs are turned to “ON”. The holes located in the front panel are pilot valve adjustments. Use a
screwdriver to turn the valve to adjust the flame height to your desired level.
Igniting the Burner
To ignite the burner, turn knob to the “ON” position. Then back off to the desired flame level. The range of
adjustment is virtually infinite between “ON” and “OFF”.
The space between the legs at the bottom admits combustion air. DO NOT BLOCK THIS SPACE.
All burners are lit from a constantly burning pilots. Turning the valve to the desired flame height is all that is
required to put the unit in service.
Do not permit fans to blow directly at the unit. Wherever possible, avoid open windows next to the unit’s sides or
back. Avoid wall type fans which create air cross-currents within a room.
It is also necessary that sufficient air should be allowed to enter the room to compensate for the amount of air
removed by any ventilating system. Otherwise, a subnormal atmospheric pressure will occur, affecting operation
and causing undesirable working conditions.
A properly designed and installed hood will act as the heart of the ventilating system for the room or area in which
the unit is installed, and will leave the unit independent of changing draft conditions.
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the balance of gas, volume and air supply to each burner. This must be done
by an authorized service technician.
