USING THE GRILL
Grill Location
Do not use the grill in garages, breezeway, sheds or any enclosed area. Never operate the grill in enclosed
areas as this could lead to a carbon monoxide buildup, which could result in injury or death. Place the grill on
a level surface. Avoid moving the grill while it is operation.
Note: The grill will operate best if it is not facing directly into the wind
.
Clearance to combustible construction - A minimum of 12” from the sides and back must be maintained from
the gas grill above and below the cooking surface to adjacent vertical combustible construction.
Clearance to non-combustible construction - A minimum of 3” clearance from the back of the grill to non-
combustible construction is required for the lid to fully open.
General Rules
Do Not leave the grill unattended while cooking!
1.
Make sure the grill has been leak tested and is properly located.
2.
Light the grill burners using the instructions on this page.
3.
Turn the control knobs to “High” and preheat the grill for 10 minutes.
4.
Place the food on the grill and cook to the desired doneness. Adjust heat setting between “High”
and “Low” if necessary.
5.
Allow grill to cool down and clean the drip tray after each use.
Grill Cure Time
The Altima gas grill comes equipped with a state of the art firebrick liner. The firebrick, which lines the
inside of the grill, needs to be cured before food is cooked on the unit. Make sure the grill has been leaked
tested and is properly located. Light the grill burners according to the instructions in this manual. Turn the
main burner’s control knobs to the “High” position and close the hood of the grill. Allow the grill to operate
for 35 minutes to ensure that the firebrick has been cured thoroughly. Let the grill cool down for at least 30
minutes before using the unit to cook on.
Note: The firebrick liner only needs to be cured one time before being used for cooking.
Firebrick Liner
The inside of the grill is lined with a clay firebrick to enhance cooking performance. The curing of the fire-
brick is an essential process to ensure the maximum performance from the grill. The firebrick panels are engi-
neered to create maximum dispersed heat across the entire grill cooking surface. Over time, small cracks may
form in the firebrick. This is a normal occurrence and will not affect the performance of the unit.
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