Cal Flame BBQ18G870, BBQ18G05 User Manual
LTR50001050, Rev. G
1/1/17
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Do not store an LP cylinder not connected for
use in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
A re resulting in serious injury or death may
occur.
If you are installing a natural gas grill, you are
responsible for ensuring that the natural gas
line installed is safe to use. LMS will not be held
responsible for an improperly installed gas line.
Read all instructions before you
operate your grill.
Save these instructions!
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
Placement and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions Regarding Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Proper Location of the Grill
Ensuring Proper Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Construction Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Built-in Construction
Built-in Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Enclosure Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Gas and Electrical Supply Requirements
Gas Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrical Supply Requirements . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation and Connection
Connecting the Grill and Side Burner . . . . . 11
Leak Testing Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
California Proposition 65 Warning: Chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm are found in and/or created
by the combustion of natural gas, propane, butane and
other fuels. Always operate this unit as described in the
owner’s manual and in well ventilated areas.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For customer service, please contact your authorized
dealer immediately. If you need additional information
and/or assistance, please contact:
LMS Customer Service Department
1462 East Ninth Street
Pomona, CA 91766.
Toll Free: 1-800-225-7727
Fax: 1-909-629-3890
Copyright 2017 LMS. All rights reserved. Duplication without
written consent is strictly prohibited. Cal Flame™ is registered
trademark.
Due to continuous improvement programs, all models,
operation, and/or specications are subject to change
without prior notice.
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Using Your Grill
Basic Grill Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Grill Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lighting the Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Gas Cylinder Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optional Grill Accessories
Sear Zone Infrared Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pizza Brick Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Smoke Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Charcoal Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Griddle Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pull-Out Cutting Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning and Maintenance
Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the Interior of Your Grill . . . . . . . 23
Covering Your Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Seasonal Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Converting from LP to NG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing Sear Zone Burners . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Safety Instructions
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance
instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
the grill and is visible when the hood is lowered or
Placement and Location
• Cal Flame™ grills are designed for outdoor
use only.
• Never locate this appliance in an enclosed room,
under a sealed overhead structure, or in any
type of enclosed area such as a garage, shed, or
breezeway. Keep clear of trees and shrubs.
• Do not place this grill under or near windows or
vents that can be opened into your home.
• Cal Flame™ grills are not intended for installation
in or on recreational vehicles or boats.
• Maintain sufcient distance as to not overheat any
overhead combustible material such as a patio
cover.
• The area surrounding your new grill should be
kept clean and free from ammable liquids and
other combustible materials such as mops, rags or
brooms, as well as solvents, cleaning uids, and
gasoline.
• Do not use the grill, grill cabinet, or area
surrounding the grill as a storage area for
ammable or plastic items. Do not store the liquid
propane (LP) cylinder in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance when it is not being used.
Set-Up
• Before installing built in grills in enclosures, copy
all product information such as model number,
serial number and type of grill (e.g., natural gas
or LP) and store information in a safe place. This
information is located on a plate located behind
DANGER
What To Do If You Smell Gas
• Shut off gas to the appliance.
• Extinguish any open ame.
• Open lid.
• If odor continues, keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your
gas supplier or your re department.
on the right side of the chassis. There is an area
on the back cover of this manual where you can
write down this information.
• We recommend that a licensed contractor install
your Cal Flame™ grill. Installation must conform
to local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1 / NFPA54, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane
Storage and Handling Code, B149.2), as
applicable.
• To prevent re and smoke damage, remove all
packaging material before operating grill.
• Before you start cooking, clean the entire grill
thoroughly with hot, soapy water. This is necessary
to remove residual solvents, oil and grease used
in the manufacturing process. The grates should
also be thoroughly cleaned in the same manner.
Operation
• Do not use grill for other than intended use.
• In the event that a burner goes out, turn burner
knobs to the full OFF position, fully open the grill
hood and let it air out. Do not attempt to use the
grill until the gas has had time to dissipate.
• Never use the grill if the drip pan is not properly
installed. Drip pan should be pushed all the way
to the rack located just under the grill. Fire or
explosion can result from an improperly installed
drip pan.
• Never use the grill or side burner in windy
conditions. If used in a consistently windy area a
windbreak will be required. Always adhere to the
specied clearances listed in this manual.
• Keep any electrical supply cords and the fuel
supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
• Never line the grill or side burners with aluminum foil.
• When the unit is not in use, be sure to turn off the
gas at the LP tank.
• Do not install or operate your grill unit in such
a manner that the cross ventilation openings are
blocked. Fresh air must be able to pass though
installed vents to safeguard against residual gas
accumulation. Failure to allow proper ventilation
may cause re or explosion.
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• When handling LP gas line and connectors,
do not allow them to come in contact with any
metal surfaces of the cabinet. Do not drop LP
connectors.
• Do not use fuel such as charcoal briquettes in gas
grills.
• Gas sources to the grill and side burners must be
regulated. Do not operate grill or side burners if
regulators have been removed, re or explosion
can occur.
Safety Instructions
• Never leave the grill and side burners unattended
when in use. When using pots and pans, boilovers will cause smoking and greasy boil-overs
may ignite.
• Always use the proper size pan. Select utensils
with at bottoms large enough to cover the burner.
The use of under-sized utensils exposes the sides
of the utensils to direct contact with a portion of
the ame. This can scorch utensils and hamper
cleanup. Excessive ames on large stainless steel
pots can result in permanent discoloration. For
best results, we recommend commercial quality
aluminum pans and utensils.
• Always position handles of utensils so they do
not extend over adjacent work areas or cooking
areas. This reduces the risk of burns, ignition of
ammable materials, and spillage due to accidental
contact with the utensils.
• Do not use water on grease res. Never pick up a
aming pan. Turn the appliance off and smother
the aming pan with a tight-tting lid, a cookie
sheet or a at tray. For aming grease outside of
the pan, smother it with baking soda or use a dry
chemical or foam-type re extinguisher.
• Never allow clothing, pot holders or other
ammable materials to come in contact with or
be close to any grate, burner or hot surface until
it has fully cooled. Never wear loose tting or
hanging garments while using your grill. Fabric
may ignite and result in personal injury.
• When using the grill, do not touch the grill rack,
burner grate, or immediate surroundings as these
areas become extremely hot and can cause burns.
Use handles or knobs.
• Only use dry pot holders and do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth in place of pot holders. Moist or
damp pot holders used on hot surfaces can cause
burns.
• Do not heat any unopened glass or metal container
of food on the grill. Pressure may build up and
cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in
serious personal injury or damage to the grill.
• Do not reach over your grill or any other surfaces
when hot or in use.
Maintenance and Repair
• Spiders and other insects can nest in the burners
of the grill and block the gas and airow to the
burner ports. This creates a dangerous condition
that can result in a re behind the valve panel.
Inspect and clean the burners periodically
and follow the guidelines in the Cleaning and
Maintenance section of this manual.
• Unless specically recommended in this manual,
do not repair or replace any part of the grill. A
qualied technician should perform all service.
Any repairs made by a non-L.M.S. approved dealer
technician will void your warranty.
Storage
• When your gas grill is not in use, turn off the gas
at the supply cylinder.
• Storage of a grill indoors is permissible only if the
supply cylinder is disconnected and removed.
Precautions Regarding Children
• Never leave children unattended in the area
where the grill is being used. Close supervision of
children is necessary when any appliance is used
near children.
• Do not store items of interest to children around
or below the grill.
• Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of
the grill.
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Proper Location of the Grill
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Here are some general considerations when
determining where to place your new barbecue island.
Be certain that your installation will meet all city and
local safety codes and requirements.
When planning your Cal Flame grill location, access
to gas lines and 110V power supplies should be
considered. If you are using natural gas, the location
with the shortest gas line run is recommended. You
may need a grounded, dedicated, 15A 110V GFCI
power source for use of your appliances (e.g., lights,
rotisserie, refrigerator, receptacles, etc.).
When determining a suitable location, consider factors
such as exposure to wind, proximity to trafc paths,
and windows that open into the home.
Locate the grill enclosure any place where there is
adequate ventilation. The size and conguration of
your house and yard will determine how you should
locate your grill enclosure, but as a general rule, do
not place it under or near windows that can be opened
into your home. Ventilation is addressed in greater
detail in the next section.
The sides, bottom and back of the grill enclosure
should not be any closer than 24” to combustible
construction.
To reduce the risk of personal injury caused by
reaching over a hot appliance, avoid locating cabinet
storage space directly above the outdoor grill.
Cal Flame grills are designed for outdoor use
only.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
This appliance can produce carbon
monoxide which has no odor.
Using it in an enclosed
space can kill you.
Never use this appliance in
an enclosed space such as a
camper, tent, car, or home.
Safety Instructions
Ensuring Proper Ventilation
Do not locate your barbecue island in an enclosed
area, which is any covered area that is walled on two,
three, or four sides. This includes areas or rooms such
as a garage, shed, breezeway, patio, cabana, etc.
Although some enclosed areas may have
windows, screens, or ventilation systems, they
are nevertheless considered to be hazardous
and may cause damage, injury,
or death. Enclosed areas are NOT
approved for a barbecue island.
• Solid foundation
• Open on three sides
• Minimum distance of
six feet overhead from
combustible material
• Overhead is not sealed
• Not placed near windows
• No overhead storage
Do not locate your barbecue island under a sealed
overhead structure. Acceptable overhead structures
allow for airow, such as screen or lattice.
You can install an awning over your barbecue island,
provided you make sure it is high enough to prevent
damage or re. We recommend a minimum overhead
distance of six feet from the top of the grill hood.
• No combustible materials
stored nearby
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Built-in Construction
Note: The terms “built-in construction” and “grill
enclosure” as used in these instructions refer to any
method for installing a barbecue island for use. A
barbecue island is both built-in construction and a grill
enclosure. Read these instructions before constructing
your grill enclosure.
The Cal Flame convection grill is expected to be used
with a Cal Flame barbecue island. If the convection
grill is not placed in a Cal Flame barbecue island, it
Built-in Construction
Construction Materials
LMS Inc. will not be held responsible for property damage, injury, or death as a result of locating
a grill enclosure in a non-approved location or using non-approved construction materials.
DO NOT use combustible materials for the built-in construction.
must be used in a safe manner that will not void your
warranty. If you plan to do this, use the information in
this section on the construction and materials required
for the grill enclosure and its proper location. Cal Flame
wishes our customers to enjoy our products safely. We
strongly recommend that grill owners hire a contractor
to construct the built-in enclosure.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in voiding
your warranty, property damage, injury, or death.
Acceptable building materials: Brick,
cinder block, steel frame, hardiboard,
granite, tile, glass brick, concrete, cement,
stucco, stone.
In addition, we do not recommend using materials that are susceptible to damage or decomposition by weather,
such as dry wall or plaster.
Unacceptable building materials: Wood
of any sort, laminate or synthetic materials,
plastics, linoleum, berglass.
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Built-in Construction
Plan the installation so that the electrical connection,
gas shut-off valve, and pressure regulator are
accessible inside the base enclosure. The gas valve
shall be readily accessible for hand operation. A door
on the enclosure to gain access to the gas valve is
acceptable, provided it is non-locking and can be
opened without the use of tools.
The design of the outdoor cooking enclosure must allow
the LP gas cylinder to be connected and disconnected
and the connections inspected and tested.
There must be a minimum clearance of 2 inches
(51mm) between the oor of the LP-gas cylinder
enclosure and the ground.
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The dimensions shown below are for Cal Flame appliances only.
Model Description Width Depth Height
BBQ09G03 G3 three burner grill 23 3/8” 22” 9 ¼”
BBQ08G04 G4 four burner grill 31” 22” 9 ¼”
BBQ09G05 G5 ve burner grill 38 7/8” 22” 9 ¼”
Model Description Width Depth Height
BBQ08954P Deluxe Side by Side Burner 25 ¼” 12 ½” 7 ¼”
BBQ08899P Deluxe Double Side Burner 12 ¼” 22” 7 ¼”
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Model Description Width Depth
BBQ08953P Side By Side Flat Burner 24 ¼” 19 ¾”
BBQ08852P Single Flat Side Burner 11 ½” 17 ¾”
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The back edge of the grill must maintain a minimum
clearance of 8” from non-combustible back splash
materials.
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Enclosure Ventilation
For proper ventilation, the base structure must be constructed using one of two designs:
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An enclosure with one side open
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An enclosure having four sides, a top, and bottom
The second type of enclosure must be constructed
with the following specications:
• At least two ventilation openings at cylinder valve
level shall be provided in the side wall, equally
sized, spaced at 180 degrees and unobstructed.
• Each opening shall have a total free area of not
less than 10 square inches (254 square mm).
• Ventilation openings shall be provided at oor
level and shall have a total free area of not less
than 10 square inches (254 square mm). If the
ventilation openings at oor level are in a side
wall, there shall be at least two openings. The
bottom of the openings shall be at oor level
and the upper edge no more than 5 inches
(127mm) above the oor. The openings shall be
equally sized, spaced, and unobstructed.
• LP-gas cylinders should be ventilated by
openings at the level of the cylinder valve and
the oor level. The effectiveness of the openings,
for purposes of ventilation, shall be determined
with the LP-gas supply cylinder in place.
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Gas Requirements
Gas Requirements and Connection
IMPORTANT: The Cal Flame grill is manufactured to operate on liquid propane (LP). However, it can be
converted to operate on natural gas (NG) by an authorized service technician.
This barbecue grill does not include the parts for converting to NG. The gas conversion kit can be ordered
separately. The part number for the conversion kit is BBQ07101045. Grill conversion instructions can be
found on page 29 and ordering information can be found in this manual on page 32.
Liquid Propane
Tank Requirements
For plumbed-in LP installation, use a convertible
regulator and set it for LP gas.
Maximum line pressure for plumbed-in propane
is 14” WC (3.5 kPa). Minimum line pressure for
propane is 11” WC.
Gas and Electrical Supply Requirements
The grill must be used with the gas pressure
regulator. The regulator will control and maintain a
uniform gas pressure in the manifold. The burner
orices have been sized for the gas pressure
delivered by the regulator.
WARNING: Attempting to operate the grill unit
without the gas regulator installed could cause an
explosion and possible death.
CylinderSpecication
The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked
in accordance with the Specications for LP-Gas
Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation
or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/
CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes
for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and
Commission, as applicable.
Any LP gas supply cylinder used with this grill must
be approximately 12 inches in diameter and 18 inches
high.
The maximum fuel capacity is 20 lbs. of propane, or 5
gallons. Full cylinder weight should be approximately
38 lbs. (43.7 lbs. nominal water capacity.) Never ll
the cylinder beyond 80% full.
If you do not have an updated ller valve on your
existing propane tank, you will need to purchase one
at your local hardware store. Without it you will not
be able to attach your tank to your grill or rell the
tank at your local propane rell station.
Transporting and Storing LP Gas
Transport only one cylinder at a time. Ensure the
cylinder is secured in an upright position with the
control valve turned off and the dust cap in place.
Store cylinders outdoors and out of reach of children.
Do not store cylinders in a building, garage, or any
other enclosed area.
Place the dust cap on the 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.
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Natural Gas
NG Service Installation and Connection
Natural gas 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 Canada must be in accordance with
the standard CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation
Code.
You do not need to hire a contractor to install your
natural gas service, but you need to make sure you
have all required permits and ensure the installation
complies with State and local code. We recommend
you hire a certied contractor if you do not wish to do
the installation yourself.
The natural gas pipe from your house to the
location of your barbecue island needs to be ¾” and
terminate with a shut-off valve with a ½” male tting.
Check with a contractor or your local inspector for
requirements.
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Gas and Electrical Supply Requirements
Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas
supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the grill
is manufactured for.
NG Regulator
The grill for use with natural gas comes equipped
with its own regulator that MUST NOT be removed.
If this regulator needs to be replaced, use only the
type specied by for this appliance.
IMPORTANT: Never connect the grill to an
unregulated gas supply.
Shut-off Valve
Ensure that the service supplying the grill is tted
with a shut off valve conveniently positioned near
the grill and giving ease of access.
The grill must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than 0.5
psi (3.5 kPa).
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Electrical Supply Requirements
You will need a dedicated 120V 10 amp grounded
electrical service. The power supplied to your grill
enclosure must be on a dedicated circuit with no other
appliances or lights sharing the power.
You do not need to hire a contractor to install your
electrical service, but you must ensure you have
all required permits and the installation complies
with State and local code. We recommend you hire
a certied contractor if you do not wish to do the
installation yourself.
If your dealer is not a certied contractor, you will need
to hire a contractor for installation of your electrical
service.
When installed in the United States, the electrical
wiring must meet the requirements of National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1999 and any applicable state
or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed
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by an electrical contractor and approved by a local
building / electrical inspector.
To determine the current, voltage, and wire size
required for the island conguration to be connected,
refer to the following:
• Wire size is determined by length of run from
breaker box to the barbecue island and maximum
current draw.
• We recommend copper wire with THHN insulation.
• All wiring must be copper to ensure adequate
connections. Do not use aluminum wire.
• When NEC requires the use of wires larger than #6
(10mm²), install a junction box near the barbecue
island and use #6 (10mm²) wire between the
junction box and the grill enclosure.
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