Cal Flame C300L/R, C400L/R, C450L/R, C605L/R, C705L/R User Manual

Copyright 2008 Lloyds Equipment, Inc.
All rights reserved. Duplication without
written consent is strictly prohibited.

Cal Flame ® is a registered trademark.
Due to continuous improvement pro-

grams, all models, operation, and/or

specications are subject to change

without prior notice.

LTR20081041, Rev. A
2/11/08

CONTACT INFORMATION

For customer service, please contact

your authorized dealer immediately. If

you need additional information and/or

assistance, please contact:

Customer Service Department

1462 East Ninth Street

Pomona, CA 91766

Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS

Fax: [phone]

www.calspas.com

Contents

Planning the Best Location ...................................................................1

Preparing a Good Foundation ...............................................................2

Electrical Requirements.........................................................................3

Natural Gas Installation .........................................................................4

Water and Drainage Installation ............................................................5

Getting Your New Barbecue Island Into Your Yard ..............................6

Installation After Delivery ......................................................................8

Congratulations on the purchase

of your new Cal Flame barbecue island!

With a little preparation and care, your barbecue island will give you

many years of enjoyment. This booklet has been designed to provide you

with all the information you’ll need to ensure a safe and easy delivery
and installation.

Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and
electrical circuits. Your dealer can provide information on which permits
may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your
barbecue island.

1

Planning the Best Location

Here are some of the things that you will need to consider when
determining where to place your new barbecue island.

Safety First

Do not place your barbecue island near trees and shrubs.
Be certain that your installation will meet all city and local safety
codes and requirements.

Consider How You Will Use Your Barbecue Island

Your barbecue island is mainly used for family recreation. Be sure
to leave plenty of room around it for activity.

Ventilation and Access

If you place your barbecue island close to a wall or fence, make
sure you allow room for ventilation. Also, if you have storage areas
in your barbecue island, make sure they can be conveniently
accessed.

Enclosures and Awnings

Your barbecue island is for outdoor use ONLY.

You can locate your barbecue island any place where there is

adequate ventilation. The size and conguration of your house and

yard will determine how you should locate your barbecue island,
but as a general rule, do not place it under or near windows that
can be opened into your home.

Do not locate your barbecue island in an enclosed room such as a
garage, shed, or breezeway or under a sealed overhead structure.

You can place your barbecue island in your patio as long as there

is adequate ventilation and no re risk. We do not recommend

placing your barbecue island in any enclosed area, that is, any
covered area that is walled on two, three or four sides.

You can install an awning over your barbecue island, provided you

make sure it is high enough to prevent damage or re. Maintain
sufcient distance as to not overheat any overhead combustible

material. We recommend you check with local inspectors and your
homeowner’s association.

Plan for Your Environment

If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or rains
frequently, place the barbecue island near a house entry. Consider
adding a covered walkway from your barbecue island to your
house or patio.

2

Preparing a Good Foundation

Your barbecue island needs a solid and level foundation. Damage
caused by inadequate or improper foundation support is not
covered by the warranty. It is the responsibility of the owner to
provide a proper foundation for the barbecue island.

If you do not already have a location for your barbecue island, we
recommend you have a concrete slab prepared to accommodate
it. There are several advantages of having a permanent slab,
including stability, levelness, and it eliminates sagging.

As you prepare your slab, this is the best time to run gas,
electrical, and water lines and locate stub-ups for your barbecue
island to connect to. The size and shape of the base of the
barbecue island is called a footprint.

Footprint drawings show the actual dimensions of the base and
suggested locations for your stub-ups. Footprint drawings for each
model can be found at the Cal Spas Web site, www.calspas.com,
or your dealer can provide them to you.

Although a permanent slab is recommended, you can place your
barbecue island on a prepared surface with bricks or pavers. We
do not recommend you place your barbecue island on gravel,
sand, timbers, dirt or grass because these surfaces have the
potential to become unstable or uneven. Your barbecue island

should always be on a stable, at, level surface.

You can put your barbecue island on a deck provided it is rated
to support the full weight of your barbecue island, grill, and all
accessories. We recommend you have a contractor or structural
engineer examine your deck to determine whether it can bear the
load of your barbecue island.

Your Cal Flame retailer can help you with your foundation and
more. Your retailer has a wealth of information and experience
about how to get the most out of your barbecue island and can
provide you with a full line of accessories that are designed to

complement your barbecue island and increase your enjoyment.