Lynx L27R-3, Care & Use/Installation Manual

Page 1: ...CARE USE INSTALLATION MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ...

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Page 3: ...e trailers boats or any other moving installation Always have an ABC Fire Extinguisher accessible never attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water or other liquids Storing your grill Store your grill in a well ventilated area If stored indoors detach and leave L P cylinder outdoors in a well ventilated area away from heat and away from where children may tamper with it Keep any electrical supp...

Page 4: ...entilation when cooking IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 Shut off all gas supply lines to the grill 2 Extinguish any open flames 3 Carefully open the lid Remember it may be extremely hot 4 If odor continues keep everyone away from the grill and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department 1 DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appl...

Page 5: ...Pa WARNING 1 Always maintain the required clearances from combustible construction as detailed The grill is designed for outdoor use only Never use in a garage building shed breezeway or other enclosed area This grill shall not be used under any unprotected overhead combustible construction 2 Gas grills are not design certified for and are not to be installed in or on recreational vehicles portabl...

Page 6: ...Y CONDITIONS 23 USING YOUR LYNX GRILL 24 Pre Grill Checklist 24 Lighting your Grill 25 Basic Grilling 27 Using the Trident Burner 28 Using the Rotisserie Burner 29 Using the Smoker Box 30 CLEANING YOUR LYNX GRILL Required Maintenance 31 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR LYNX GRILL 33 Potential Problems 34 Contacting Lynx Customer Care 37 The Lynx Story 37 LYNX LIMITED WARRANTY 38 LYNX COMMON AREA LIMITED WARRA...

Page 7: ...econds allowing the igniter to heat up 4 Turn the knob to the LITE position 5 After ignition set the knob to the desired setting HOW TO LIGHT YOUR ROTISSERIE BURNER HOW TO LIGHT YOUR GRILL Note The rotisserie burner features a thermocouple sensor with a safety valve that automatically shuts off the flow of gas if the burner goes out for any reason 1 Before each use complete the checklist below 2 M...

Page 8: ...ropane Installation Code CSA B149 1 or Propane Storage and Handling Code B149 2 in Canada BEFORE YOU START WARNING IF SHIPMENT ARRIVES DAMAGED IMPORTANT NOTES WHERE S THE WIND When selecting a suitable location consider important factors such as exposure to the wind and foot traffic patterns If you have a freestanding grill position it so the prevailing wind blows into the front control panel at y...

Page 9: ...rom sides and back of grill to adjacent combustible construction extending above the counter top surface is 12 from the sides and 6 1 4 from the back Dégagement horizontal minimal entre les parois latérales et l arrière de l appariel et la construction verticale combustible au dessus de l appareil 30 cm à partir des parois latérales et 15 9 cm à partir de l arrière Do not use this appliance under ...

Page 10: ...TY DRAWERS MODEL A B C LDW16 4 12 25 19 00 24 50 LDW19 4 15 25 19 00 24 50 LMD 4 21 75 5 63 23 38 LTWL 14 63 7 25 7 00 WARMING DRAWERS MODEL A B C L30WD 1 28 50 10 00 20 50 L42CC 1 40 25 19 38 24 75 COCKTAIL PRO SINK MODEL A B C LCS30 29 00 10 50 22 00 LSK18 17 00 10 50 22 00 LSK24 23 00 10 50 22 00 LSK30 29 00 10 50 22 00 STORAGE SYSTEMS MODEL A B C LSA30 4 25 44 19 00 24 50 LSA36 4 31 44 19 00 2...

Page 11: ...g Drawer Convenience Center Utility Drawer Side Burner Drop In Cooler LDC18 Access Doors A B 21 4 31 2 31 4 min 2 3 min C Trash Center 363 8 min 31 2 81 4 181 4 61 4 181 4 Trash Chute L18TS 23 16 13 Single Storage Drawer 3 min Towel Dispenser LTWL A A A A A B B B B A B B A B A min max OUTDOOR REFRIGERATORS a e d f c b OUTDOOR ICE AND REFRIGERATION MODEL A B C D LM15REFL R 15 00 34 00 35 00 26 00 3...

Page 12: ...en pushing lifting or pulling a freestand ing Lynx Grill across gravel grass pavers brick stone imperfections in the surface or wood slatted decks be cautious and move slowly or use a carpet dolly Failure to do so may damage the structure of the cart which will not be covered under warranty INTERIOR PACKING Lynx uses sturdy tie down cables and straps to ensure your grill arrives at your home in th...

Page 13: ...iew Orifice all the way into venturi Heat Shield Removed Orifice Venturi Position Orifice all the way into the venturi UNPACKING ASSEMBLY continued Move the rear caps towards the back and pull the front caps forward Burner sitting flat ...

Page 14: ...ll installation parts must conform to local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 70 latest edition and the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 in the U S and CGA B149 1 2 in Canada Canadian installations must conform to CGA B149 1 2 natural gas propane installation code Canada NATURAL GAS Lynx recommends that only qualified professionals perform the required plumbing on ...

Page 15: ...s of the U S Department of Transportation DOT and designed for use with a Type 1 system only Cylinders of free standing grills must be secured using the provided cylinder retention system to avoid accidental movement When exchanging your cylinder for a refill exchange only for a Type 1 20lb cylinder with an over fill protection device Never use a cylinder with a damaged valve A dented or rusty LP ...

Page 16: ...er to light Hold the knob ON for about 20 seconds to allow the air in the system to purge and the burner to light Wait at least 5 minutes after shutting off the control before attempting to light the burners GAS CONVERSION KITS Gas conversion kits are available from Lynx Grills to allow the grill to operate on either Natural gas or LPG These kits should be installed by a qualified technician or ce...

Page 17: ...053 Grill Manifold with Brass Elbow ToPropane Tank Angle At Least 20 From Horizon Side Burner Installation LP BOTTLE CART INSTALLATION Shut off the gas supply at the main valve Connect the gas supply to the grill as shown in the diagram on this page for your gas type Turn the gas supply on and leak test all connections See INDEX Leak Test for further details 1 2 Close Nipple Angle At Least 20 From...

Page 18: ...lation must meet local electric codes or in the absence of local codes the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CGA 1 6b2005 Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter GFI protected circuit with this outdoor cooking gas appliance IMPORTANT When connecting your rotisserie motor first connect the motor to the grill and then plug the grill into the o...

Page 19: ...er on your Lynx grill feature an adjustable low setting Fluctuations in gas pressure gas conversion and even in the quality of the gas itself may affect burner performance at the LOW setting It could be either too high or too low To Adjust the Burner to a Low Setting Make sure the grill is cool Remove the racks so you can see the flames while adjusting the burners Light the burner and allow it to ...

Page 20: ...e in appearance There should be no lifting fluttering or lazy blue flames The appearance of the Trident burner should be visually checked Some food particles will show as yellow flames but should burn off ONE LAST THING Finally before leaving check all the burners for proper operation Make sure the control knobs turn freely and completely through their full range IMPORTANT Make sure the owner know...

Page 21: ... If not wait until the wind subsides or turn your free standing grill so the wind goes into the front of the grill If yes please continue with the lighting process CHECKLIST BEFORE EACH USE FOR YOUR SAFETY You ve just joined the world of Lynx cooks a discriminating collection of amateur and professional chefs that take outdoor cooking to a new level Your grill has been designed and built with meti...

Page 22: ...use flare ups Internal fires or damage caused by them or by the grill being left unattended while cooking are not covered under the terms and conditions of our warranty 12 Never grill without the drip pan in place Always ensure the drip pan is pushed all the way to the back of the grill Hot grease can leak downward and produce a fire or explosion 13 Grease is extremely flammable Let hot grease coo...

Page 23: ...tent pending Heat Stabilizer that will deflect wind and in most cases prevent this situation But there are a few things you can do to further prevent the possibility of improper heat buildup On breezy days be careful not to leave the front hood down when the burners are on high if the is grill unattended If you suspect the grill is overheating using an oven mitt open the front hood Then adjust the...

Page 24: ...ng requires high heat for searing and low controlled heat for slow cooking Thinner cuts of food are often cooked at a HI heat setting with the lid open On the other hand large thick pieces of meat or poultry are often first seared at the high setting and then grilled at a lower setting sometimes with the lid closed achieving the best results in the middle of the food without burning the outside So...

Page 25: ...seconds turn off the control wait 5 minutes for gas to dissipate and repeat the lighting procedure 5 YOU NEVER LEAVE THE GRILL UNATTENDED WHILE THE GRILL IS LIT WARNING PRE GRILL CHECKLIST continued ELECTRIC IGNITION Before proceeding make sure you have completed the Before Each Use checklist Follow these steps to light any of the burners on your grill First make sure all burner control knobs are ...

Page 26: ...umulated gas to dissipate before attempting to match light a burner To match light this burner use the lighting rod to insert a lit match through the cooking grate into the front slot of the briquette tray for that burner Push and turn the corresponding burner control knob to LITE If the burner doesn t light within 5 seconds turn the knob off and wait 5 minutes before attempting to light it again ...

Page 27: ... grill Direct Heat and Indirect Heat Direct Heat Direct heat cooking occurs when foods are placed directly over the heat source This form of heat is known as radiant heat because the heat radiates directly from the source to the food Direct heat is a must when you want to sear the outside of your food to seal in flavor Lynx Trident Burners provide the heat necessary to sear foods and seal in flavo...

Page 28: ... clog the tiny ports and damage the burner For the same reason you should minimize water spills on the Trident burner and should not use water to control flare ups Take special care to minimize dropping any liquids on the Trident burner while cleaning the cooking grids HOW TO SEAR Searing locks in flavor and juices while allowing the food s outer surface to absorb smoke and food born aromas produc...

Page 29: ... lit like if it were to extinguish in windy conditions During windy conditions it s best to keep the lid closed and to periodically check the burner When the rotisserie is not in use the rotisserie motor should be stored in a cool dry location The Spit Rod Forks The rotisserie can handle large food items up to 50 lbs You should prepare any item and first mount it on the skewer Swing the warming ra...

Page 30: ...o high For best results keep the lid closed The best absorption of smoke flavor occurs early in the cooking process When finished with smoking allow the smoker box to cool and dispose of remnants Slide the pointed end of the skewer into the motor and rest the other end on the rollers on the other side of the grill The notched portion of the skewer must rest on the rollers for proper operation The ...

Page 31: ...mming pools or the salt from sea air may cause surface rust to appear and even create some pitting if left on the product Here are a few tips to avoid this Regularly wipe down the exterior surfaces with a damp cloth Micro fiber cloths such as Ecloth perform very well Allow the surfaces to dry before installing the cover Do not cover a damp grill In extreme environments apply a rust inhibitor which...

Page 32: ...d all control knobs are in the OFF position To Remove Ceramic Burners Remove the grill racks and briquette trays Rremove the burner caps to prevent accidental breakage Lift the burner up until the legs exit the frame Then pull to the rear of the grill so the burner head comes off the brass orifice at the front Angle the burner sideways and lift it out To Clean the Ceramic Burner To maximize grill ...

Page 33: ...alling for service Is there fuel supplied to the grill Is the main shut off valve open Are you using the correct type of fuel LP or Natural Gas See INDEX Gas Requirements for further details Is your propane cylinder empty Have you recently refilled the propane cylinder If so is the connection tight Have you opened the valve on the propane cylinder Is the grill plugged in to a live electric circuit...

Page 34: ...er may not be functioning correctly Call for service If the burner will not match light and you know you are getting gas wait for any gas to dissipate and remove the burner and check it for blockages SMELL OF GAS WHILE COOKING IF YOU SMELL GAS WHILE THE GRILL IS OPERATING IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF ALL BURNERS AND SHUT OFF THE MAIN FUEL SUPPLY Perform a leak test See INDEX Leak Test Procedure for furthe...

Page 35: ...er s flow control device reducing the heat output To reset the flow control Shut off all burner controls and close the LP cylinder valve Wait 30 seconds and very slowly reopen the cylinder valve Wait a few seconds and relite a burner Bulk LP cylinder users Bulk LP cylinder lines must be properly regulated Ensure that you are using a 4 11 appliance regulator supplied by Lynx and converted to LP gas...

Page 36: ...hting Rotisserie Burner for further details If the burner will not stay lit when you release the control knob re light it and hold the control knob in for at least 60 seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up If after holding the control knob in for at least 60 seconds the burner still will not stay lit when releasing the control knob call for service See INDEX Obtaining service from Lynx for f...

Page 37: ...Lynx began with a vision A small group of manufacturing engineers with over a century of collective experience had a dream They dared to take their extensive commercial manufacturing know how and create a line of outdoor cooking products that offer commercial elegance and performance to the consumer market Lynx has taken the quality workmanship service and innovation of the commercial market and i...

Page 38: ...m misuse abuse failure to provide reasonable and necessary required maintenance natural disaster animals alteration of or tampering with the appliance accident hostile environment flare up fires improper installation or operation or an installation not in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual or the local codes 5 Lynx shall not be liable for incidental consequential special or ...

Page 39: ... and all other obligations or liabilities related to the sale or use of Lynx products 4 Warranty shall not apply and Lynx is not responsible for damage resulting from misuse abuse failure to provide reasonable and necessary required maintenance natural disaster animals alteration of or tampering with the appliance accident hostile environment flare up fires improper installation or operation or an...

Page 40: ...40 CARE USE INSTALLATION L27 L30 ROTISSERIE GRILL WIRING SCHEMATICS ...

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Page 42: ...42 CARE USE INSTALLATION L54 ROTISSERIE GRILL WIRING SCHEMATICS ...

Page 43: ...HOOD STOP HOOD SPACER REAR HOOD ASSY 6 IR ELECTRODE IR ELBOW IR HOOD LIGHT ASS Y 12 22B 7 8 13 11 22 21 LIGHT PANEL 9 10 WARMING SHELF 4 5 GRATE EXTENSION SPRING 56 2 POSITION MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET KIT PROFESSIONAL SERIES HEAVY DUTY 3 SPEED MOTOR ASS Y END CAP FOR HOOD HANDLE HOOD THERMOMETER SPIT ROD 61 59 58 3 2 62 SPIT FORK FRONT HOOD ASSY 1 64 65 63 66 66 67 66 68 60 26 FIREBOX PARTITION DRIP...

Page 44: ...STAINLESS BEZEL FRONT PANEL PRO 27 FRONT PANEL PRO 36 FRONT PANEL 30 PART NO GRILL SIZE ITEM DESCRIPTION 33060 IR IGNITER BRACKET RIGHT 54 L54 LIGHT PANEL REAR HOOD LINER 27 32551 L27 ALL TRIDENT BURNER SHORT 27 36 27 36 FRONT RETAINING BKT WARMING RACK 33033 32133 REAR RETAINING BRACKET WARMING RACK ALL ALL 62 64 65 LEFT RETAINING BRACKET WARMING RACK ALL 33597 80541 66 ALL 14014 SCREW 8 32 x 3 8...

Page 45: ... SPECIFIC BTU OUTPUTS MODEL CERAMIC BURNER Btu ROTISSERIE Btu TRIDENT Btu TOTAL INPUT L27R 2 25 000 1 14 000 64 000 Btu Hr L27TR F 1 25 000 1 14 000 1 21 000 62 000 Btu Hr L30R F 2 25 000 1 14 000 64 000 Btu Hr L30TR F 1 25 000 1 14 000 1 21 000 62 000 Btu Hr L36R 3 25 000 1 14 000 89 000 Btu Hr L36TR F 2 25 000 1 14 000 1 21 000 87 000 Btu Hr L42R 3 25 000 1 16 000 91 000 Btu Hr L42TR F 2 25 000 ...

Page 46: ...right side A Carpenter s spirit level should be used to assure that the framing is level both front to back and side to side Note Never under any circumstance should you install the transformer run wiring or run a quick disconnect hose inbetween the grill and the inside of the insulating jacket Model A B C D E F LIJ27 33 5 23 4 3 11 5 8 LIJ30 36 5 26 4 3 11 5 8 LIJ36 42 5 23 4 3 11 5 8 LIJ42 48 5 ...

Page 47: ...3 I Important Safety Precautions 22 Indirect Heat Cooking 27 Insulated Jacket Installation 46 L Leak Test Procedure 19 Lighting Manual 26 Lighting Your Grill 7 25 Lighting Rotisserie Burner 7 25 Low Heat Burner Adjustment 19 LP Cylinder Requirements 15 LP Gas 15 M Manual Lighting 26 Match Lighting 26 Maximum Runs for all appliances on supply line 45 O Obtaining Service From LYNX 37 P Parts List 44...

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