BONFIRE 4, Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...LATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER S MANUAL For BONFIRE 4 Premium Built In Outdoor LP Gas Grill IMPORTANT READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION OR USE Toll Free 855 678 0088 bonfireoutdoor com Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...lame 3 Open lid 4 If odor continues keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or the fire department WARNING 1 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance 2 An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WARNING Improper installation adjustment al...

Page 3: ... the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the grill housing Keep children away from the grill during use and until the grill has cooled after you are finished Do not allow children to operate the grill Toll Free 855 678 0088 bonfireoutdoor com Page 3 WARNING DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance DO NOT store empty...

Page 4: ...cts occasionally spin webs or make nests in the burners during warehousing transit and or after long periods of non use These webs can lead to a gas flow obstruction which could result in a fire in and around the burner tubes This type of fire is known as FLASH BACK and can cause serious damage to your grill and create an unsafe operating condition for the user Although an obstructed burner tube i...

Page 5: ...t the natural gas regulator attached at the back of the grill Check with your gas utility for local gas pressure and with your local municipality for building code requirements Check with your gas utility or with local building codes for instructions to install gas supply line or call a licensed and knowledgeable installer It is recommended that an ON OFF shutoff valve be installed at the gas supp...

Page 6: ...ION 17 LIGHTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18 LIGHTING PROCEDURES 18 OPERATING PROCEDURE 20 COOKING TEMPERATURE 20 ROTISSERIE COOKING 21 INSPECTING CLEANING BURNERS AND GAS VALVE ORIFICES 24 BURNER CLEANING 24 BURNER SHUTTER CLIP INSPECTION ADJUSTMENT 25 BURNER REPLACEMENT INTO INSERT 25 IGNITOR ELECTRODE CHECK 26 BURNER OPERATION CHECK 26 REPLACING HALOGEN BULBS 27 CONVERTING THE GAS TYPE 28 GAS ...

Page 7: ...ver 2016 r1 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Toll Free 855 678 0088 bonfireoutdoor com Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...ATION ASSEMBLY 3 31 CONTROL PANEL SCREWS 4 10 COTTER PIN 4 32 CONTROL PANEL 1 11 CAST STAINLESS STEEL BURNER 4 33 LED LIGHT 5 12 HALOGEN LIGHT 2 34 GREASE PAN 1 13 ROTISSERIE ROD HOLDER 2 35 LOGO PLATE 1 14 ROTISSERIE ROD HOLDER SCREWS 4 36 KNOB 5 15 REAR LID COVER 1 37 KNOB SEAT 5 16 REAR LID COVER SCREWS 8 38 LIGHT SWITCH 1 17 LID AXLE SLEEVE 2 39 WARMING RACK 1 18 LID REAR 1 40 REAR BURNER 1 19...

Page 9: ...O INSTALLER Leave these instructions with the consumer for future reference The grill must be installed in accordance with all local building codes SPECIFICATIONS AND CUT OUT SIZES DEFAULT GAS TYPE LP MAIN BURNER TYPE AND BTU CAST STAINLESS STEEL 15 000 BTU MAIN BURNER QUANTITY 4 REAR BURNER TYPE AND BTU INFRARED 12 000 BTU KNOB LIGHTS AND RATING LED OVEN LIGHTS AND RATING HALOGEN BULB 10W 12V ROT...

Page 10: ... the non combustible enclosure countertop extends beyond the front wall creating a countertop overhang it must be cut flush with the front wall for the width of the control panel or a gap will be created exposing the forward portions of the left and right side grill fire walls See illustrations below A COUNTERTOP TO UNIT BOTTOM CUT OUT 10 7 B SIDE TO SIDE NON COMBUSTIBLE CUT OUT 32 5 C FRONT TO BA...

Page 11: ...sed to possible leakage from gas connections the unit or propane bottles SUBSTRATE When adding any substrate to the enclosure front wall including tiles stone etc consider the following Toll Free 855 678 0088 bonfireoutdoor com Page 11 WARNING For propane gas LP TANK STORAGE AREA MUST BE ISOLATED FROM GRILL AND VENTED WARNING DO NOT USE ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ...

Page 12: ...is unit must be used without alteration Make sure the tank is firmly secured in an upright position Make sure the valve on the tank is turned off Turn the black coupling nut of the hose and regulator assembly in a clockwise direction Make sure it is completely threaded onto the cylinder valve before turning gas supply on NATURAL GAS CONNECTIONS Pipe sealing compound or pipe thread tape of the type...

Page 13: ...s changed it is a must that you check for gas leaks Follow these steps 1 Make a soap solution by mixing one part liquid detergent and one part water 2 Turn off heat control valve s and then turn on gas at source 3 Apply the soap solution to all gas connections bubbles will appear in the soap solution if connections are not properly sealed Tighten or repair as necessary 4 If you have a gas leak tha...

Page 14: ...nting tabs Connect the transformer with the grill using the plugs provided and make sure the connection is tight Plug the transformer into a GFCI receptacle not included Toll Free 855 678 0088 bonfireoutdoor com Page 14 CAUTION Improperly connected wires will cause damage to the grill and may result in property damage and or personal injury WARNING This outdoor cooking gas appliance is equipped wi...

Page 15: ... let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces Do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than intended When connecting first connect plug to the outdoor cooking gas appliance then plug appliance into the outlet Use only a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protected receptacle with this outdoor cooking gas appliance Never remove the grounding plug or use ...

Page 16: ...or the grill to perform as it was designed If airflow is blocked overheating or poor combustion will result Do not block the 1 2 5 cm front air inlet along the bottom of the control panel or more than 75 of the cooking grid surface with pans or griddles Note The 1 2 5 cm front air space also allows access to the drip tray Toll Free 855 678 0088 bonfireoutdoor com Page 16 ...

Page 17: ... diagram above for detail of the LEFT and RIGHT flame tamers installation 2 Place cooking grids in grill insert on ledge above flame tamers 3 Install the rotisserie rod holder with the screws provided with the grill Two screws on each holder NOW YOUR BONFIRE GRILL IS READY TO USE Toll Free 855 678 0088 bonfireoutdoor com Page 17 ...

Page 18: ...l minutes for the gas to disperse and repeat the process After burner ignites repeat procedure with any other burner needed 8 Adjust control knob s to desired cooking temperature NOTE If igniters fail to produce a spark at the electrode tip burners can be manually lit with a fireplace type match NOTE To light gas grill with a fireplace type match follow steps 1 through 6 above Remove cooking grid ...

Page 19: ...ner lights If the burner does not light immediately return the control knob to OFF wait several minutes for any accumulated gas to clear out of the grill 4 Keep lid closed and operate burner at the ON position when using rotisserie NOTE Rotisserie burner may take a few tries to ignite Do not attempt to regulate the rotisserie burner by using the control knob This control has a fixed setting and is...

Page 20: ...three minutes There is no need to preheat for casseroles or other foods that require slow cooking COOKING TEMPERATURES HIGH setting Use this setting only for fast warm up for searing steaks and chops and for burning food residue from the cooking grids after the cookout is over MEDIUM setting Use this setting for most grilling roasting or baking and for cooking hamburgers and vegetables LOW setting...

Page 21: ...erie cooking with indirect heat as shown or with infrared rotisserie burner For successful rotisserie the meat should be centered and balanced as evenly as possible on the spit rod to avoid overworking the rotisserie motor see rotisserie kit assembly shown below Since indirect heat is often used in cooking on a rotisserie a foil or aluminum drip pan is advisable to prevent excessive flare ups Gene...

Page 22: ...M DESCRIPTION QTY A 110VAC MOTOR W SWITCH 1 F RIGHT ROLLER 1 B MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET 1 G WASHER 2 C LEFT ROLLER 1 H COUNTER BALANCE 1 D SPIT FORK 2 I HANDLE 1 E SPIT ROD 1 J BRACKET SCREW 2 Toll Free 855 678 0088 bonfireoutdoor com Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...sed in cooking on a rotisserie a foil or aluminum drip pan is advisable to prevent excessive flare ups If more space is needed when using the rotisserie remove the cooking grates and place the drip pan on the flame tamers You may wish to add beer wine or water to pan It is advisable to load rotisserie with meat to be cooked before turning on gas to check to see that the spit rod is turning properl...

Page 24: ...e a paper clip is ideal into a small hook as shown blow Run the hook through each burner ports and burner several times 2 Wire brush entire outside surface of burner to remove loose corrosion 3 Clean any clogged hole with a stiff wire such as an open paper clip 4 Inspect the burner assembly for any openings caused by corrosion Toll Free 855 678 0088 bonfireoutdoor com Page 24 CAUTION Always turn o...

Page 25: ... the remaining burners This should improve burner efficiency BURNER REPLACEMENT INTO INSERT 1 Replace burner back into the grill insert There is no need to replace the cotter pin back into the cast peg it is for shipping purposes only 2 Check the burner for proper location after replacing Make sure the valve orifices are inside of the burner tubes If the valve orifices do not fit inside the burner...

Page 26: ... are successful 1 With BBQ Grill control knobs in OFF position turn on the Gas supply 2 Light any burner by pushing its control knob in fully and slowly 3 to 4 seconds turning it about 1 4 turn to the left counter clockwise until a click is heard The 3 to 4 second duration should provide enough gas to light the burner If the burner does not light immediately return the control knob to OFF wait sev...

Page 27: ...operly supported before completely removing the screw 4 Remove old light bulb by pulling the bulb out of the housing make sure bulb is cool before removal 5 Using a soft cloth or paper towel replace new light bulb into the housing finger prints left on the bulb may reduce its life Make sure the metal prongs on the light bulb slip into the openings in the light housing 6 Replace glass cover and re ...

Page 28: ...front and set it aside 2 Remove the flame tamer from above the burner you are working on and set it aside 3 Remove the cotter pin and lift the back end of the burner out of the peg holes then move the burner toward the back of the grill to clear the gas inlet and set it aside 4 Insert the nut driver that comes with the grill into the peg hole and unscrew the LP orifice Make sure you only take out ...

Page 29: ... aside 2 Remove the rear lid by unscrew the 4 screws on each side to expose the rear burner 3 Unscrew the stainless steel flex tube first with a wrench You may need two wrenches to complete this process 4 Take off the rear burner orifice with a wrench and then unscrew the LP orifice by using the nut driver comes with the grill 5 Reinstall the rear burner orifice without the LP orifice and replace ...

Page 30: ... Use a wire brush to remove stubborn burned on cooking residue Dry the flame tamers thoroughly before reinstalling CLEANING THE BURNERS IMPORTANT Gas control knobs should be in the OFF position and fuel line should be disconnected from gas valve manifold To reduce the chance of FLASHBACK the procedure below should be followed at least once a month or when your grill has not been used for an extend...

Page 31: ... By following these recommendations you will enjoy the beauty and convenience of your appliance for many years to come NOTE Stainless steel is a corrosion resistant chromium nickel alloy steel that is both durable as well as strong with an outstanding luster The goal of your cleaning and maintenance routine should be to keep the stainless steel s protective chromium oxide layer intact This is what...

Page 32: ...Contact dealer for replacement Insufficient heat low flame 1 Improper air shutter adjustment 2 Using propane orifice for natural gas 3 Low gas pressure flame propane 4 Low gas pressure flame natural 5 L P regulator hose cracked due to age 1 Adjust air shutters 2 Check change orifices 3 Shut off all valves including propane tank and follow lighting instructions exactly See important note below 4 Ha...

Page 33: ...ce misuse use not in compliance with the Installation Instructions And Owner s Manual accidental damage natural disaster improper handling improper storage improper installation lack of required routine maintenance as specified in the Installation Instructions And Owner s Manual electrical damage local gas impurities or failure to protect against combustibles Modifications to products which are no...