Blue Rhino GBC820W User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Made from 70% Bagasse

(Environmentally Friendly Sugar

Cane Pulp By-product)

Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill

Model No. GBC820W

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

For Outdoor Use Only

(outside any enclosure)

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

1. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage.

2. Read the installation, operation, and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.

3. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire or explosion, which could cause
property damage, personal injury, or death.

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

Exploded View & Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Assembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installling LP Gas Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Insert LP Gas Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Secure LP Gas Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect LP Gas Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Checking for Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating Main Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating Side Burner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Save these instructions for future reference.
If you are assembling this unit for someone else,
give this manual to him or her to read and save
for future reference.

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The use and installation of this product must conform to local codes. In absence of
local codes, use the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, CAN/CGA-B149.1,

Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

California Proposition 65: Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm are created by the combustion of propane.

Manufactured in China for:
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc
Winston-Salem, NC USA

1.800.762.1142, www.bluerhino.com

© 2007 Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC820W

DANGER

If you smell gas -

1. Shut off gas to appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately
call your gas supplier or your fire department.

DANGER: Failure to follow the dangers, warning and cautions in this manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion

causing damage to property.

WARNING:
This grill is for outdoor use only, and shall not be used in a building,

garage, or any other enclosed area.

Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance within 8 feet of walls,

structures or buildings.
This grill is NOT for commercial use.
This grill is for use with liquid propane (LP) gas only. The conversion to

or attempted use of natural gas in this LP gas grill is dangerous and will

void your warranty.
LP gas Characteristics:

a. LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become

aware of the characteristics before using any LP gas product.

b. LP gas is explosive under pressure, heavier than air, and settles and

pools in low areas.

c. LP gas in its natural state has no odor. For your safety, an odorant is

added that smells like rotten cabbage.

d. Contact with LP gas can cause freeze burns to skin.

LP gas tank needed to operate. Only tanks marked “propane” may be

used.
The LP gas supply tank must be constructed and marked in accordance

with the Specifications for LP gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of

Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,

Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods;

and Commission.

LP gas tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
The LP gas tank must have a listed overfilling prevention device (OPD).
Only use 20-pound cylinders equipped with a cylinder connection device

compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking appliances.
The LP gas tank must have a tank collar to protect the tank valve.
Never use an LP gas tank with a damaged body, valve, collar, or footing.
Dented or rusted LP gas tanks may be hazardous and should be checked

by your LP gas supplier prior to use.
The LP gas tank should not be dropped or handled roughly.
Tanks must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and must not

be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area. Your tank

must never be stored where temperatures can reach over 125°F.
Never keep a filled LP gas tank in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will cause

the gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valve and allow

gas to escape.
Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in

use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is

provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result

in leakage of propane.
Do not store a spare LP gas tank under or near this appliance.
Never fill the tank beyond 80 percent full.
A fire causing, serious injury or damage to property may occur if the

above is not followed exactly.
Never attempt to attach this grill to the self-contained LP gas system of

a camper trailer, motor home, or house.
The use of alcohol, or prescription or non-prescription drugs may

impair the consumer’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate the

appliance.
Never use charcoal, lighter fluid, lava rocks, gasoline, kerosene, or

alcohol with this product.
Your grill has been checked at all factory connections for leaks.

Recheck all connections as described in the “Operating Instructions”

section of the manual, as movement in shipping can loosen connections.
Check for leaks even if your unit was assembled for you by someone

else.
Do not operate if gas leak is present. Gas leaks may cause a fire or

explosion.
You must follow all leak-checking procedures before operating. To

prevent fire or explosion hazard when testing for a leak:

a. Always perform leak test before lighting the grill and each time the

tank is connected for use.

b. No smoking. Do not use or permit sources of ignition in the area

while conducting a leak test.
c. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
d. Do not use matches, lighters, or a flame to check for leaks.

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the
vincinity 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.

e. Do not use grill until any and all leaks are corrected.

If you are unable to stop a leak, disconnect the LP gas supply. Call a
gas appliance serviceman or your local LP gas supplier.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within

25 feet (7.62 m) of this appliance.

Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep grill area clear and free

from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.

Minimum clearance from sides and back of unit to combustible

construction, 21 inches from side and 21 inches from back. Do not use
this appliance under overhead combustible surfaces.

It is essential to keep the grill’s valve compartment, burners, and

circulating air passages clean. Inspect grill before each use.
Do not alter grill in any manner.
Do not use the grill unless it is COMPLETELY assembled and all parts are

securely fastened and tightened.
This grill should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected on a regular basis.

Clean and inspect the hose before each use of the appliance. If there

is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts, or leaks, the hose must be replaced

prior to the appliance being put into operation.
Use only the regulator and hose assembly provided. The replacement

regulator and hose assembly shall be that specified by the manufacturer.
Use only Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc. factory authorized parts. The

use of any part that is not factory authorized can be dangerous. This will

also void your warranty.
Do not use this appliance without reading “Operating Instructions” in

this manual.
Do not touch metal parts of grill until it has completely cooled (about

45 min.) to avoid burns, unless you are wearing protective gear (pot

holders, gloves, BBQ mittens, etc.).
When cooking, fire extinguishing materials shall be readily accessible.

In the event of an oil grease fire, do not attempt to extinguish with water.

Use type BC dry chemical fire extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand or

baking soda.
Do not install or use in or on boats or recreational vehicles.
Do not use grill in high winds.
Never lean over the grill when lighting.
Do not leave a lit grill unattended, especially keep children and pets

away from grill at all times.
Do not attempt to move grill when in use. Allow the grill to cool before

moving or storing.
Storage of grill indoors is permissible only if the tank is disconnected,

removed from the grill and properly stored outdoors.
Always open grill lid carefully and slowly as heat and steam trapped

within grill can severely burn you.
Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator from the tank or any gas

fitting while the grill is in use.
Always place your grill on a hard non-combustible, level surface. An

asphalt or blacktop surface may not be acceptable for this purpose.
Move gas hoses as far away as possible from hot surfaces and dripping

hot grease.
Keep all electrical cords away from a hot grill.
Do not use grill for indoor cooking or heating. TOXIC fumes can

accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
After a period of storage and/or nonuse, check for leaks, burner

obstructions and inspect for any abrasion, wear, cuts to the hose.
Failure to open lid while igniting the grill’s burners, or not waiting 5

minutes to allow the gas to clear if the grill does not light, may result in

an explosive flame-up.
If grill is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply tank.
Never operate grill without heat plates installed.
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is cooked to a safe

temperature.
Please use protective gloves when assembling this product.
Do not force parts together as this can result in personal injury or

damage to the product.
Never cover entire cooking area with aluminum foil.

Deaths, serious injury or damage to property may occur if the above is

not followed exactly.

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance. Do not return to place of purchase.

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Parts List

1

Lid Handle

2

Warming Rack

3

Temperature Gauge

4

Lid

5

Cooking Grid

6

Heat Plate

7

Top Hinge (2)

8

Bottom Hinge (2)

9

Left Side Shelf

10

Grill Body Assembly

11

Burner (2)

12

Side Burner Assembly

13

Side Burner Grid

14

Side Burner

15

Push Button Ignition

16

Control Knob Support (3)

17

Control Knob (3)

18

Left Side Shelf Front Panel

Right Side Shelf Front

19

Panel

20

QCC Clip

21

Regulator/Hose Assembly

22

Grease Cup Support

55-07-328

55-07-361

55-07-358

55-08-104

55-07-310

55-07-319

55-07-360

55-07-306

55-07-325

55-07-317

55-08-101

55-07-354

55-07-355

55-07-353

55-07-322

55-07-309

55-07-308

55-07-326

55-07-346

55-13-827

55-07-344

55-07-316

Exploded View

5

6

9

18

31

35

2

24

26

16

17

3

1

4

7

8

7

12

11

10

8

13

20

15

22

23

21

17

16

19

14

24

25

27

29

28

30

32

33

34

23

Grease Cup

24

Top Frame Brace (2)

25

Back Panel

26

Rear Left Leg

27

Rear Right Leg

28

LP Gas Tank Shield

29

Lighting Rod

30

Front Panel

31

Left Cart Wire

32

Rear Cart Wire

33

LP Gas Tank Retainer Wire

34

Front Right Leg

35

Front Left Leg

36

Bottom Left Frame Support

37

Bottom Cart Wire (2)
Bottom Right Frame

38

Support

39

Axle

55-07-315

55-07-359

55-07-302

55-07342

55-07-343

55-07-334

55-07-331

55-07-314

55-07-324

55-07-341

55-07-333

55-07-313

55-07-312

55-07-304

55-07-303

55-07-305

55-07-301

36

37

38

40

40

39

41

40

Hub Cap (2)

41

Wheel (2)

Hardware

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

Screw

Screw

Bolt

Nut

Wing Nut

Washer

Lock Washer

Rubber Spacer

55-07-320

55-07-363

M4x10 Zinc Plated Phillips Truss Head

M6x16 Zinc Plated Phillips Truss Head

M6x16 Zinc Plated Phillips Hex Head

M10 Zinc Plated

M6 Zinc Plated

ø6.4 Zinc Plated

ø6.4 Zinc Plated

ø10.5 x ø17.5 x 6

2 pcs

27 pcs

20 pcs

2 pcs

2 pcs

4 pcs

4 pcs

2 pcs

Tools Required for Assembly (Included)

#2 Phillips Head Screwdriver

M6 - M10 Wrench 2 pcs

AA Battery 1 pc

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Assembly Instructions

Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC820W

1

DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE.

For assistance call 1.800.762.1142 toll free. Please have
your owner’s manual and serial number available for
reference.

Note: The serial number can be found on the back of the cart
assembly.

For Easiest Assembly:

• To avoid losing any small components or hardware, assemble
your product on a hard level surface that does not have cracks
or openings.

• Clear an area large enough to layout all components and
hardware.

• When applicable, tighten all hardware connections by hand
first. Once the step is completed go back and fully tighten all
hardware.

• Follow all steps in order to properly assemble your product.

To complete assembly you will need:

• (1) Leak Detection Solution (Instructions on how to make
solution are included in the “Operating Instructions” section of
this manual)

• (1) Precision Filled LP Gas Grill Tank with Acme Type 1 external
threaded valve connection (4-5 gallon size)

Note: You must follow all steps to properly assemble the grill.

Assemble Left Cart Frame

2

3

Typical assembly: approximately 1 (one) hour.

Assemble Right Cart Frame

4

B

Attach Wheels, Hub Caps, and Axle

x 4

C

x 4

B

x 4

C

x 4

D

x 2

H

x 2

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5

Attach Front Panel and Bottom Cart Wires

Attach Back Panel and Rear Cart Wire

6

7

B

Attach Left Cart Wire and Attach LP Gas Tank Retainer
Wire

x 4

8

B

Attach Temperature Gauge

x 6

B

x 1

E

x 2

Assembly Instructions (continued)

Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC820W

9

Attach Grill Body Assembly

Attach Control Knob Support and Left Side Shelf Front

10

B

F

Attach Side Burner Assembly

11

x 4

x 4

G

x 4

A

Assemble Left Side Shelf

x 2

12

C

x 2

C

x 2

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Attach Left Side Shelf

13

Attach Right Side Shelf and Attach Ignitor Wire

14

B

Attach LP Tank Heat Resistant Plate

15

x 1

C

x 4

B

Attach Control Knob

x 1

C

x 4

16

B

x 2

Assembly Instructions (continued)

Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC820W

Placement of Lighting Rod

17

Insert Heat Plate and Cooking Grid

18

Insert Warming Rack

19

Insert AA Battery

20

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x 1

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Attach Grease Cup Support and Grease Cup

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Installing LP Gas Tank

To operate you will need (1) precision-filled standard grill LP gas
tank (20#) with external valve threads.

Note: An empty standard grill LP gas tank weighs approximately
18 lbs. A precision-filled standard grill LP gas tank should weigh
no more than 38 lbs.

21

Insert LP Gas Tank

Place precision filled LP gas tank upright into hole in grill body so the tank valve is facing the
gas line connection.

Secure LP Gas Tank

Secure tank by sliding tank retainer wire over shoulder of LP gas tank.

Connect LP Gas Tank

Before connecting, be sure that there is no debris caught in
the head of the LP gas tank, head of the regulator valve or
in the head of the burner and burner ports.

Connect gas line to tank by turning knob clockwise until it
stops.

Disconnect LP Gas Tank

Before disconnecting make sure the LP gas tank valve is
“OFF”.

Disconnect gas line from LP gas tank by turning knob
counterclockwise until it is loose.

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