Coleman 9998, 9998-a60 Owner's Manual
Gas Barbecue
Use, Care & Assembly Manual
With Grill Lighting Instructions
Model 9998 Series (LP Gas)
ASSEMBLER/INSTALLER:
Leave these instructions with the consumer.
CONSUMER/USER:
Read all instructions and keep in a safe place for future reference.
For Outdoor Use Only
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IMPORTANT
Read this manual carefully before assembling,
using or servicing this grill. Keep this manual for
future reference. If you have questions about
assembly, operation, servicing or repair of this
grill, please call Coleman at 1-800-356-3612 or
TDD: 316-832-8707. In Canada call
1 800 387-6161.
NOTE:
Propane tank is not included.
ANSI Z21.58-2007 • CSA 1.6-2007
Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances
®®
2
DANGER
• FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. NEVER operate grill in enclosed
areas, as this could lead to gas accumulating from a leak, causing
an explosion or a carbon monoxide buildup which could result in
injury or death. DO NOT use in garages, breezeways, sheds or
any enclosed area.
• NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN.
• If these instructions are ignored, a hazardous fire or explosion could
result in physical injury, death or property damage!
WARNING
Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
DANGER
This manual contains important information about the assembly, operation
and maintenance of this product and system. General safety information is
presented in these first few pages and is also located throughout the
manual. Particular attention should be paid to information accompanied by
the safety alert symbols: “ DANGER”, “ WARNING”, “ CAUTION”.
Keep this manual for future reference and to educate new users of this
product. This manual should be read in conjunction with the labeling on
the product.
Safety precautions are essential when any mechanical or propane fueled
equipment is involved. These precautions are necessary when using,
storing, and servicing. Using this equipment with the respect and caution
demanded will reduce the possibilities of personal injury or property
damage.
The following symbols shown below are used extensively throughout this
manual. Always heed these precautions, as they are essential when using
any mechanical or fueled equipment.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal injury, or property
damage.
Contents
General Safety Information
General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrical Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Portable L.P. Gas Barbecue Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
L.P. Gas Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hose and Regulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transporting the Refillable Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Grill Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Grill Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
20# LP Cylinder Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Leak Testing - Refillable Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fixing a Fuel Leak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Start-Up Check List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shutting Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General Use and Correct Burner Flames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Grilling Tips and Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
In Case of Grease Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooking Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Care, Maintenance, and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Moving and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
For Your Additional Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacement Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the 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.
WARNING
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity
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.
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• Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code
, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,
Natur
al Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane
Stor
age and Handling Code, CSA B149.2, as applicable.
• To check local codes, see your local L.P. gas dealer listed in the Yellow
Pages for recommended installation procedures and regulations.
This appliance is not
to be installed in or on a recreational vehicle
and/or boat.
Follow these safety rules before each use:
1. A minimum clearance of 36 inches from the left, right and back
sides of the grill must be maintained between the grill and any
combustible construction such as wood siding of a building.
2. Never locate the grill under an unprotected combustible material
or overhang.
3. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Maintain
a minimum clearance of 3 inches from the back of the grill and noncombustible construction such as a concrete or brick wall.
4. Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the cylinder enclosure free and
clear from debris.
5. The grill should be level and not facing directly into the wind.
WARNING
Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from
any heated surfaces. During assembly of grill and when attaching or
replacing the L.P. gas cylinder, insure that the gas supply hose is free
of kinks and is at least 3 inches away from hot surfaces such as the
grill housing.
WARNING
General Installation
• DO NOT move grill while it is lit.
• Keep outdoor cooking gas appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
WARNING
• NEVER place more than 10 pounds on a side table.
DO NOT lean on grill.
• NEVER use charcoal briquettes or lighter fluid in a gas grill.
• Grill is hot when in use; to avoid burns, DO NOT touch any hot grill
surface. Keep children and pets away from hot grill.
• NEVER leave the grill unattended while it is in use.
• It is your responsibility to assemble, install, operate and care for
your gas grill properly.
• DO NOT vent propane vapor from the cylinder before taking it to
be refilled.
• DO NOT use gas grill indoors or store any propane cylinder(s)
indoors, including in the garage, breezeways, sheds or enclosed
areas.
• Under some circumstances, propane may lose the distinctive odor
that was added. Keep the service valve closed and plugged or
capped (as recommended by the manufacturer) when the cylinder is
not connected to the appliance, including “empty” cylinders. Other
strong odors may hide or mask the odor of propane. Colds,
allergies, sinus congestion, and the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs
may impair your ability to detect the odor of propane.
WARNING
WARNING
A liquid propane tank, not connected for use with this gas barbecue,
shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Connections must comply with local requirements and are the sole
responsibility of the person performing the work.
A certified plumber must make connection to gas source.
Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords must
be used with care. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance. Keep the connection to an extension cord away
from water and off the ground. Arrange the cord so that it will not
drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
Never clean any electrical product with water or cleaning fluids.
Store electrical products indoors and out of reach of children when
not in use. DO NOT allow cord to touch any hot surfaces which
could melt insulation.
Electrical Attachments
When using an electric attachment with the grill, follow the
specification and warning statements accompanying the
attachment.
IMPORTANT: If using an external electrical source, the installed
appliance must be electrically grounded according to local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electr
ical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1.
1. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord or plugs in
water or other liquid.
2. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
3. Do not operate any outdoor cooking gas appliance with a damaged
cord, plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Contact Coleman for repair.
4. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces.
5. Do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than
intended.
6. When connecting, first connect accessories to the electrical receptacle
in the rear of the grill, next connect the short service cord on the grill
to the extension cord, and finally connect the extension cord to the
power supply.
7. Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit with this
outdoor cooking gas appliance.
8. Never remove the grounding plug or use with an adapter of 2 prongs.
9. Use only extension cords with a 3 prong grounding plug, rated for the
power of the equipment, and approved for outdoor use with a W-A
marking.
The maximum sum total amperage rating of electrical
accessories attached to the 9998 Series Coleman Grill must
not exceed 10 amps.
WARNING
Electrical Grounding Instructions
This outdoor cooking gas appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your
protection against shock hazard and must be
plugged directly into a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) system. Do not cut or remove
the grounding prong from this plug.
DANGER
• DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the valve outlet. You may
damage the valve. A damaged valve can cause a leak, which
could result in explosion, fire, severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
• Refillable cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the
reach of children and must not be stored in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area (Fig. 2).
Cylinder Specifications
• Any refillable L.P. gas supply cylinder used with this grill must be
approximately 12 inches diameter and 18 inches high. The maximum
fuel capacity is 80% and is approximately 20 pounds of propane.
• The maximum weight of a properly filled cylinder will be approximately
38 pounds (47.7 lbs. nominal water capacity).
• The L.P. cylinder must have a shut-off valve terminating in a Type 1
L.P. gas cylinder valve outlet (see item [F], Fig. 1).
• A Type 1 compatible cylinder with a Type 1 cylinder valve has a back-
check valve which does not permit gas flow, until a positive seal has
been obtained.
• The cylinder must be arranged in an upright position for vapor
withdrawal. It must also include a collar to protect the cylinder valve. A
safety relief device having direct communication with the vapor space of
cylinder must be provided. This will expel high pressure gas if the
cylinder is over filled or overheated which could result in fire or
explosion.
• All refillable L.P. gas cylinders used with this appliance shall be
constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications f
or L.P.
Gas Cylinders of the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the
National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders
, Spheres and
Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as
applicable; and shall be provided with a listed overfilling prevention
device, and a cylinder connection device compatible with the
connection for outdoor cooking appliances.
• Read labels on the L.P. Gas Supply Cylinder.
• New refillable cylinders are always shipped empty for safety.
• Allow only qualified L.P. gas dealers to fill or repair your refillable L.P. gas
supply cylinder.
• Inform the gas dealer if it is a new or used cylinder to be filled.
• Caution the gas dealer not to overfill the cylinder.
• After filling, have the gas dealer check for leaks and to see that the relief
valve remains free to function.
CAUTION
Have the gas dealer weigh the cylinder after filling to ensure that the
cylinder is not over filled.
L.P. Gas Cylinder
Fig. 2
Liquefied Petroleum gas (abbreviated L.P. gas or propane), is highly
flammable. It becomes liquid when stored under high pressure inside a
cylinder and vaporizes when released. L.P. gas is heavier than air and
tends to collect in low areas. It is important that there are no leaking
connections on your gas grill that could cause a fire or explosion (see the
section titled “LEAK TESTING”).
Portable LP gas grills require a fuel delivery system which is comprised
of a valve [A], a hose [B], a regulator [C] with vent hole [G], an L.P. gas
supply cylinder [D], a Type 1 coupling nut [E] and a Type 1 cylinder valve
[F], (Fig. 1).
A
B
C
E
D
F
G
WARNING
Your new barbecue grill is equipped with a Type 1 coupling nut [E].
DO NOT attempt to connect to any other refillable L.P. cylinder not
equipped with a mating Type 1 cylinder valve [F]. This grill may only
be used with cylinder connecting devices approved by Coleman.
Portable L.P. Gas Barbecue Cylinders
Fig. 1
4
REPRESENTATIVE ILLUSTRATION
5
The pressure regulator and hose assembly with the Type 1 fitting supplied
with the appliance must be used. Do not use another hose and regulator
assembly other than the one supplied with the grill or a Coleman®
replacement pressure regulator assembly. The pressure regulator and
hose assembly provided is factory set at an outlet pressure of 11 inches
water column (1/2 psi).
• Keep the small vent hole in the regulator clean of dirt and debris
(see item [G], Fig. 1).
• Consult your L.P. gas dealer if you think the regulator is not working
properly.
WARNING
• DO NOT attempt to adjust the regulator as this could create a
situation causing personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
During assembly of the grill and when attaching or replacing the
L.P. gas cylinder, insure that the gas supply hose is free of kinks
and/or damage and is at least 3 inches away from hot surfaces
such as the grill housing.
Hose and Regulator
Transporting the Refillable Cylinder
• Transport only one refillable cylinder at a time.
• Transport the cylinder in an upright and secure manner with a control
valve turned off and the cap in place.
• DO NOT transport the cylinder in the passenger compartment, unless
you have an open window ventilation.
• DO NOT leave the cylinder in direct sunlight or in a high heat area such
as a closed car trunk. High heat areas could cause the relief valve to
vent gas.
• Use a cylinder cap on the cylinder valve outlet during transport and when
the cylinder is not connected to the grill.
• Keep the cylinder valve closed when not in use.
• Take the cylinder directly home after it has been filled.
The Type 1 connection system has the following features:
1. The system will not allow gas to flow until a positive connection has
been made.
NOTE: The cylinder control valve must be turned off before any
connection is made or removed.
2. The system has a thermal element that will shut off the flow of gas in
the event of a fire.
3. The system has a flow limiting device which, when activated, will limit
the flow of gas to 10 cubic feet per hour.
4. NEVER use grill without leak testing this connection.
WARNING
Handle a full cylinder with care. Gas is under high pressure.
DANGER
• NEVER store a spare L.P. gas supply cylinder under the grill body
or inside the grill enclosure or in the vicinity of any heat producing
appliance. (Fig. 3)
• NEVER fill the cylinder beyond 80% full.
Failure to follow this information exactly could result in an explosion
and/or fire causing death or serious injury.
Transporting the Refillable Cylinder
(continued)
Fig. 3
REPRESENTATIVE ILLUSTRATION
1
3
7
4
2
1. Grill Hood
2. Thermometer
3. Hood Handle
4. Side Shelf
5. Control Knobs
6. Electronic Igniter
7. Cart with Doors
8. 120 VAC Electrical Outlet
9. 120 VAC Electrical Cord Inlet
10. Grilling/Cooking Surface
11. Warming Shelf
Grill Features — 9998 Series
NOTE: See your dealer for Side Solution™ accessories that are purchased separately.
11
4
6
6
8
9
10
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
5
5
Fig. 7
7
Parts Identification - 9998 Series
IMPORTANT: Remove all packing material prior to assembly/use. If your grill has stainless steel components,
remove all protective plastic film from stainless steel parts prior to assembly/use. This film is installed at the
factory to prevent damage that could occur during shipment and handling.
NOTE: On some models,
some of the parts
illustrated are
pre-assembled at
the factory.
Grill Assembly
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3. Assemble the side windbaffles. Each side windbaffle is held in place
with four screws and lockwashers. The lockwashers assemble next to
the heads of the screws (Fig. 11, 12, and 13).
1. Place part of the shipping carton behind the grill for protection. Lay the
grill on its back to assemble the four wheels (Fig. 8).
2. Assemble the locking wheels at the front of the grill. Secure each
wheel with four metal washers and four screws. The washers assemble
next to the heads of the screws.
3. Carefully lift the grill cart upright onto the wheels.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
1. Remove three screws and lockwashers at location “A”. These are the
mounting screws for the rear windscreen (Fig. 9).
Fig. 10
2. Attach the rear windscreen with three screws.The lockwashers
assemble next to the heads of the screws (Fig. 10).
Assemble the Wind Screen
Assemble the Wheels
A
NOTE: On some models, the Grease Diverter is pre-assembled at
the factory.
1. The Grease Diverter is installed without tools. It is to be located right
below the burners with tabs inserted into slots (Fig. 17).
2. Install the Grease Diverter from above by slipping it down between the
burners and through the opening in the grill firebox (Fig. 14).
3. Once it is below all the burners, position it horizontally (Fig. 15) and align
the tabs with the slots. A slight amount of spring tension in the diverter
will hold it in place when the tabs are positioned in the slots (Fig. 16).
Fig. 18
Fig. 14 Fig. 16Fig. 15
Assemble the Heat Tents
and the Cooking Grates
Assemble the Grease Diverter
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 17
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