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Step 5: Spread Out Lava-Rock Briquettes (Lava-Rock Charbroilers Only)
This step applies only to the installation of lava-rock charbroiler models. Such models are shipped with the
lava-rock briquettes in bags located between the lava-rock grates and the top cooking grids.
1. Lift out the cooking grids to reach the bags of lava-rock briquettes.
2. For each section, open the bag of lava-rock briquettes and spread them evenly on the lava-rock grate.
The briquettes must be spread evenly to avoid “hot spots.” Discard the empty bags.
3. Reposition the cooking grids above the briquettes.
Step 6: Adjust Air Shutters and Pilot Heights
All units are adjusted at the factory. However, burner air shutters and pilot heights should be checked at
installation and adjusted if necessary. On new installations, start with the burner of the unit(s) furthest from
the gas input to the manifold. This will purge the system of air.
4. Turn main gas supply “ON.”
5. Follow the instructions on pages 12 to 13 light the pilots and burners.
6. If the burner flame is strong but lifting from the burner, loosen the screw on the air shutter and close the
shutter a little at a time until the flame settles back onto the burner.
Step 7: Condition Griddle Surface
For griddle and thermostatic-griddle models, the new griddle surface should be carefully tempered and cared
for in order to avoid possible damage. To break in a new griddle, first wipe it clean. Next, light all the griddle
burners and turn them to low for one hour. Then gradually bring each griddle up to frying temperature. Next,
spread three or four ounces of beef suet, or as a substitute, baking soda, to season it. Never allow water on
a hot griddle and never wash it with soap and water.
