Blaze BLZ-4LTE, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...6 976 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 Open grill hood to release any accumulation of gas vapor 4 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 fl...

Page 2: ... i Checking for Gas Leaks 16 18 ii Unpacking Unit 18 V Gas Connections 19 i Natural Gas Requirements 19 ii Liquid Propane Gas and TankRequirements 19 iii Transporting and Storing LP Gas 20 21 VI Installing the Appliance in a BBQ Island 22 i Outdoor Kitchen Ventilation 23 25 ii Building BBQ Specifications and Instruction 25 27 iii Installation Diagrams 27 VII First Time Operation 28 i Lighting the ...

Page 3: ...33 i How to Replace Conventional Burner with Infrared Sear Burner 33 ii Preheating the Infrared Burner 33 iii Infrared Burner Cleaning 33 X Fuel Conversion 34 i Gas Regulator 34 35 ii Main Burner 36 iii Rear Burner 36 XI Warranty Registration 37 XII Grill Parts 38 39 XIII Product Serial Number 40 XIV Blaze Product Registration 41 ...

Page 4: ... 748sq in includes warming rack Flame Tamer Flame Stabilizer Grid Zone Cooking Removable Heat Zone Separators Rotisserie Kit Motor Forks Optional Burner Commercial Quality Cast Stainless Steel Gas Type Each grill contains an NG LP Orifice Kit Warranty Limited Lifetime Defects in manufacturing and workmanship Cooking grids Flame Tamers Heat Zone Separators stainless housing valves and stainless bur...

Page 5: ...Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page 5 Version 1 1 BBQ SPECIFICATIONS NOTE ALWAYS have equipment measured by Contractor before beginning any project ...

Page 6: ...r 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 GRILL depends upon its proper installation Only a qualified professional inst...

Page 7: ... 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 8: ...ing the burner tube shutter hole securely over the valve orifice and ensuring the male post on the rear of the burner rests in the opening in the grill chassis 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 lead t...

Page 9: ...iance has cooled off Do not store any LP cylinder or tank not connected for use with the appliance in the area of this appliance or any other appliance Never store an LP cylinder or tank indoors or within the reachof children Never test the appliance for gas leaks using a lighted match or any other open flame see leak test procedures using soap water solutions see section on Leak Testing The use o...

Page 10: ...ments should never be worn while using the appliance Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use Do not use water on grease fires A violent steam explosion may result Instead smother the fire with a multipurpose ABC extinguisher Location of Appliance Most importantly this is an outdoor appliance Ensure your appliance is positioned safely awayfrom anything that can catch fire Under no circum...

Page 11: ...ly on a firm level surface This appliance is not designedfor recreational vehicles and should not be installed on a boat or marine craft Protection from Weather Keep the appliance protected from adverse weather including rain and winds Wind particularly coming into the rear of the grill can affect the exhaust from escaping from the grill This can back up the heat behind the control panel potential...

Page 12: ... the appliance is turned on To prevent injuries do not use accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer Before cleaning the appliance disconnect the rotisserie and trip the circuit breaker Never use the appliance in windy conditions If located in a consistently windy area oceanfront mountaintop etc a wind break will be required Winds blowing into or across the back hood gap can cause p...

Page 13: ...e or any other appliance Before installation or service disconnect the power supply to the work area by removing the fuse tripping the circuit breaker or unplugging the unit NOTE Use a 15 AMP Breaker with GFI protection NOTE This grill uses a Transformer to provide power to the LED lights and internal lights This diagram provides you with connection information Keep any electrical supply cord and ...

Page 14: ...bsence of local codes with either the national Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or CAN CGA B149 1 Natural Gas Installation Code or CAN CGA B149 2 Propane Installation Code Always check the Rating Plate to make sure the gas supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the appliance is manufactured for Check the rating label on the left hand outside of the unit Do not twist the gas supply hose Befo...

Page 15: ...of Canada CAN CSA B359 Cylinders Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods a Propane Tank with an ODP Overfill Prevention Device must beused at all times IMPORTANT Never connect the appliance to an unregulated gassupply The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes to the national fuel gas code ANSI Z223 1a 1998 Installation in ...

Page 16: ...her the gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not In addition whenever the gas cylinder is connected to the regulator or whenever any part of the gas system is disconnected or replaced perform a leak test As a safety precaution remember to always leak test your appliance outdoors in a well ventilated area Never smoke or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing a leak test Do not u...

Page 17: ...of the control valves one quarter turn counter clockwise On LP systems remove the cylinder from the appliance Call an authorized gas appliance service technician or an LP gas dealer Do not use the appliance until the leak is corrected The below diagram is intended to show what a leaking connection would look like These two locations are not the only points to check nor the only potential areas for...

Page 18: ...otective film on for a long period of time as it will make the film difficult to remove and or leave markings on the materials which are not covered by the warranty Your Blaze Series Appliance comes pre assembled and requires very 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 ...

Page 19: ... valve must be installed in an accessible place Liquid Propane LP Gas and Tank Requirement If your BLAZE Grill is for a Liquid Propane application a L P regulator set for 11 WC must be used and is for use with LP gas only The regulator and hose supplied must be used with a 20 lb LP cylinder A collar to protect the cylinder threads on the customer supplied tank An arrangement for gas vapor withdraw...

Page 20: ...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 or LP ...

Page 21: ...ed 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 leaks b...

Page 22: ...r that should combustible materials such as a combustible wall be located behind the grill that the needed 5 for lid clearance doesn t satisfy the distance required from a combustible surface Protection from Weather Keep the appliance protected from adverse weather including rain and wind Wind particularly coming into the rear of the grill can affect the exhaust from escaping from the grill This c...

Page 23: ...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 to provide adequate cross ventilation for the areas where gas can accumulate at these lower levels of the island cavity Shoul...

Page 24: ...lling an appliance in any island cut out make sure that the opening is not bigger than the outside frame of the appliance unit The appliance should rest on the lip of the frame Pay careful attention to the location of the gas line It should be routed away from sources of heat sharp edges and aggressive surfaces and should make as few bends as possible Ensure the gas line connection will be accessi...

Page 25: ...lush 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 their preference Slide the appliance into the cut out and then attach the gas line Be very careful not to kink the gas line when lowering the appliance into the cut out Keep your fing...

Page 26: ...f combustible materials an insulated jacket is REQUIRED ALL BBQ ISLANDS MUST BE MANUFACTURED FROM NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Minimum clearance to adjacent combustible construction at 14 from sides 16 from back MODEL DESCRIPTION HEIGHT A WIDTH B DEPTH C BLZ 4 32 4 Burner 8 1 2 30 5 8 21 1 4 A distance of 5 will be needed behind the grill for the lid to open and close Remember that should combustible ...

Page 27: ...ze Outdoor Products Instructional Book Page 27 Version 1 1 Additional Hood Clearance Installation Diagram Installation Method for Low Pressure Gas 5 Gallon LP tank shown Source Natural Gas Regulator Shown ...

Page 28: ...ccessible LP hose is clean and inspected for cuts wear abrasion or leaks Replace if necessary with a suitable UL ETL or CSA Listed part with internally threaded connector Lighting the Appliance 1 Open the hood 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 grill when lighting 3 To ignite burner...

Page 29: ...anually Lighting the Main Burners WARNING Do not use standard size matches or cigarette lighters to perform match lighting procedures Serious burns can occur and lighters can explode 1 Open the hood 2 If you have just attempted to light the burner allow five minutes for any accumulated gas to dissipate Use caution by standing as far away from the burners as possible Do not put your hands arms head...

Page 30: ...ave just attempted to light the burner allow five minutes for any accumulated gas to dissipate Use caution by standing as far away from the burners as possible Do not put your hands arms head or any body parts close to the grill when lighting 3 Hold your open flame to the right side of the rear burner 4 Push in and turn the control knob to HIGH 5 If the burner does not light after five seconds tur...

Page 31: ...the screw located under the knob on the front of the valve using a flat head screwdriver as seen in the diagram below Cleaning Your Appliance NOTE You should clean your appliance after each use to maintain the overall appearance over the life of your appliance After the first use it is normal for your appliance to become discolored in certain areas from the heat produced by the burners A video for...

Page 32: ...nd all control knobs are in the OFF position You must remove all cooking grids and flame tamers to expose the main burners in the appliance On the bottom rear of each burner is a cotter pin accessible from the back of the grill head Remove cotter pin unless they were removed prior to installation into an outdoor kitchen To remove burner pull rod upwards and slide burner toward the rear of the appl...

Page 33: ...nto the burner 4 Replace the heat zone divider and cooking grid Do not use this burner with the flamer tamer reinstalled above the burner Note It is critical that the end of the infrared burner is installed appropriately onto the gas valve to ensure gas flows safely into the burner For additional information contact us at 866 976 9510 or go to Blazegrills com Preheating the Infrared Burner Always ...

Page 34: ...outbound pressure set to approximately 11 of water column pressure If an individual is intending on using Propane provided from a larger tank permanently installed on location the regulator included with the appliance will only need to be converted for use with LP fuel see NG LP Regulator Conversion below Please be aware that this included regulator can only withstand an inbound pressure of 5 PSI ...

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Page 36: ...ss fitting and have to replace the valve 7 Once the old orifice is removed replace it with the new orifice repeat for all burners When re installing the orifice do not over tighten or you will strip the brass fitting Very little pressure is needed 8 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 a...

Page 37: ...plied 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 else is authorized to perform any obligations under this warranty...

Page 38: ... 4 Burner Drip Tray BLZ 32 022 4 Burner Rotis Burner BLZ 32 041 Electrode Wire Rear Burner BLZ 32 042 LED SWITCH BLZ 3PRO18 003 Flashtube BLZ 32 058 Rotis Valve BLZ 32 029 4 Burner Firebox Cover BLZ 4LTE 002 Stainless Steel Flame Tamer BLZ 32 064 Temperature Gauge Bezel BLZ 32 090 Stainless Steel Flex line BLZ 32 039 4 Burner Hood BLZ 32 002 Temperature Gauge BLZ 32 089 Heat Zone Separator BLZ 32 ...

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Page 40: ...d outside of the Firebox see picture on page 14 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 41: ... 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 only on grills and side burners Where did you buy your Blaze product Mail To Blaze Outdoor Products W...