Dcs Dcs36e-bqarl, Dcs48e-bqrl, Dcs48e-bqrn, Dcs48e-bqarl, Dcs36e-bqarn Owner's Manual

THE PROFESSIONAL
“E” SERIES GRILL

Use and Care Guide

Models:

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DCS36E-BQARL

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DCS36E-BQARN

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DCS48E-BQARL

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DCS48E-BQARN

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DCS48E-BQRL

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DCS48E-BQRN

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A Message To Our Customers

Thank you for selecting this DCS Professional E Series Grills. Because of its unique features, we have developed
this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate and maintain your new
Grill for years of safe and enjoyable cooking.

To help serve you better, please fill out and return the Ownership Registration Card and keep this guide handy,
as it will help answer questions that may arise as you use your new appliance.

For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a DCS Customer Service
Representative by phone: [phone], email: [e-mail]

or by mail:
DCS
Attention Customer Service,
5800 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before use, installing or servicing this
equipment. For outdoor use only.

PRECAUTION

Do Not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Shut off gas to the appliance.

• Extinguish any open flame.

• Open lid.

• If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Tab l e O f Contents

SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS ................................................................3-5

GRILL MODELS

.......................................................................................................................................6

GAS REQUIREMENTS

..................................................................................................................7-10

Natural Gas Hook-Up....................................................................................................................8

LP Gas Hook-Up .............................................................................................................................9

LP Tank Requirements..................................................................................................................10

BUILT IN GRILL CLEARANCES

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BUILT IN CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

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LEAK TESTING

...............................................................................................................................13-14

INSTALLER FINAL CHECKLIST

...............................................................................................14

BURNER ADJUSTMENTS

........................................................................................................15-16

USING THE GRILL

........................................................................................................................17-18

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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SIDE BURNER INSTRUCTIONS

...............................................................................................20

USING THE SMOKER SYSTEM

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USING THE ROTIS BURNER

.................................................................................................22-25

BURNER REMOVAL

.....................................................................................................................26-27

CARE AND CLEANING

...................................................................................................................27

TROUBLESHOOTING

.....................................................................................................................28

PARTS LISTS

.....................................................................................................................................29-34

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

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WARRANTY

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When properly cared for, your grill will give safe, reliable service for many years. However, extreme
care must be used since the grill produces intense heat and can increase accident potential.When using
this appliance basic safety practices must be followed, including the following:

• Read this Use and Care Manual thoroughly before using your new appliance. This will help to reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Begin by insuring proper installation and
servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the grill unless specifically recommended in this
manual. All other service should be referred to a qualified technician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: Certain liquid propane dealers may be filling liquid propane

cylinders for use in the grill beyond cylinder filling capacity. This
“OVERFILLING” may create a dangerous condition.

• “Overfilled” tanks can build up excess pressure. As a safety device, the tanks pressure relief valve
will vent propane gas vapor to relieve this excess pressure. This vapor is combustible and therefore
can be ignited. To reduce this danger, you should take the following safety precautions:

1) When you have your tank filled, be sure you tell the supplier to fill it to no more
than 3/4 (75%) of its total capacity.

2) If you own or use an extra spare tank, or have a disconnected tank, you should
NEVER store it near or under the grill unit or heat box, or near any other ignition
or heat source.

A metallic sticker with this warning is attached to the grill to remind you, your family
and all others who may use your BBQ grill of these safety precautions. DO NOT

REMOVE THIS STICKER.

CAUTION: Do not try lighting this appliance without reading the

“LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS” section of this manual.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

• Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the grill is being
used. Never allow them to sit, stand or play on or around the grill at any time.

When in use, portions of the grill get hot enough to cause severe burns.

• Do not store items of interest to children around or below the grill, in the cart or masonry
enclosure. Never allow children to crawl inside a cart or enclosure.

• Never let clothing, pot holders or other flammable materials come in contact with or too close to
any grate, burner or hot surface until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.

• Begin by insuring proper installation and servicing. Follow the installation instructions provided with
this product. Have your grill installed by a qualified technician. Have the installer show you where the
gas supply shut off valve is located so that you know where to shut off the gas to the grill. If you smell
gas, your installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. If the connections are not perfectly
seated and tightened, you can have a small leak and therefore a faint gas smell. Finding a leak is not a
“DO-IT-YOURSELF” procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the burner control in the on
position and this must be done by a qualified technician.

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Safety Practices & Precautions

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Safety Practices & Precautions

Tested in accordance with ANSI Z21.58 standard for outdoor cooking gas appliances. This Grill is for

OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the absence of local codes,
this unit should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1-1988 and the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990.

• Always ensure that power is supplied to the unit before lighting by pressing and holding the rotisserie
ignition button.The hot surface igniter will glow in front of the rotisserie burner when power is
supplied to the unit. If power is not supplied, see instructions to match light burners.

• Do not heat unopened food containers as a build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst.

•Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it.Avoid letting grease deposits
collect in the drip pan. Clean often.

•For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or sleeves should never be worn
while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while
cooking. Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils
are suitable for grill use. Use of these types of materials may break with sudden temperature changes.
Use only on low or medium heat settings according to the manufacturer’s directions.

• Do not use aluminum foil to line drip pans or grill racks.This can severely upset combustion air flow
or trap excessive heat in the control area.The result of this can be melted knobs or ignition buttons.

• Use a covered hand when opening the grill lid and only do so slowly to allow heat and steam to
escape. Never lean over an open grill.

• When lighting a burner, always pay close attention to what you are doing. Be certain you are
pushing the ignition button labeled for the burner you intend on using.

• When using the grill: do not touch the grill rack, burner grate or immediate surrounding area as these
areas become extremely hot and could cause burns.

• Use only dry potholders: moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do
not use a towel or bulky cloth in place of potholders. Do not let potholders touch hot portions of
the grill rack or burner grate.

• When using the open top burners always use flat bottomed utensils which are large enough to cover
the burner.Adjust the flame so that it heats only the bottom of the pan to avoid ignition of clothing.
Position handles inward away from open edges of the unit to avoid burns associated with uninten­tional spillovers. For proper lighting and performance of the burners keep the ports clean. It is
necessary to clean them periodically for optimum performance.

• Clean the grill with caution. Be sure all grill controls are turned off and the grill is cool before using
any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the grill.The chemical that produces the spraying action
could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode.

WARNING: Insect warning spiders and insects can nest in the burners of this and any other grill, and

cause the gas to flow from the front of the burner.This is a very dangerous condition which
can cause a fire to occur behind the valve panel, thereby damaging the grill and making it
unsafe to operate.

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Safety Practices & Precautions

• Do not use the grill for cooking excessively fatty meats or products which promote flare-ups.

•Never grill without the drip pan in place and pushed all the way to the back of the grill.Without it
hot grease could leak downward and produce a fire or explosion hazard.

• Do not operate the grill under unprotected combustible construction. Use only in well ventilated
areas.

• Do not use in buildings, garages, sheds, breezeway or other such enclosed areas.This unit is for
outdoor use only.

• Keep the area surrounding the grill free from combustible materials, trash, or combustible fluids and
vapors such as gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.

• If a cart unit is stored indoors ensure that it is cool, fold the side shelf down, then push, never pull,
the grill. If LP, the cylinder must be unhooked and the LP cylinder stored outside in a well ventilated
area, out of reach of children.

• Do not use charcoal in the grill.

• Never use the grill in a windy area.

• Keep the electrical supply cord, or the rotisserie motor cord away from the heated areas of the grill.
When plugging the rotisserie motor into the convenience outlet (carted units) be sure the cord does
not come in contact with the upper areas of the grill.

• Never use the grill in windy conditions. If located in a consistently windy area (oceanfront,
mountaintop, etc.) a wind break will be required. Always adhere to the specified clearances listed.

• Never use a dented or rusty LP tank. Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free
and clear from debris.

• Never pinch or cut the supplied power cable. Prevent the cable from lying on the ground, sitting in
water or coming into contact with the hot surfaces of the grill. Avoid placing the cable where it
could be strained, chaffed or cut by sharp edges.

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Model Identif ication

ROTIS

GRILL

GRILL

GRILL

IGNITER

GRILL

IGNITER

GRILL

GRILL

IGNITER

GRILL

GRILL

IGNITER

ROTIS
IGNITER

SMOKER
IGNITER

SMOKER

FRONTREAR

IGNITER

ROTIS

GRILL

GRILL

GRILL

IGNITER

GRILL

IGNITER

GRILL

GRILL

IGNITER

ROTIS

IGNITER

SMOKER
IGNITER

SMOKER

48” MODELS

DCS48E-BQAR

REAR

IGNITER

ROTIS

GRILL

GRILL

GRILL

IGNITER

GRILL

IGNITER

ROTIS
IGNITER

SMOKER
IGNITER

SMOKER

36” MODELS

DCS36E-BQAR

DCS48E-BQR

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Gas Requirements

Never connect an unregulated gas line to the appliance.Verify the type of gas supply to be used, either
natural or L.P., and make sure the marking on the appliance rating plate agrees with that of the supply.
The rating plate is located on the inside back wall of the grill.

NOTE: Units on carts require the use of a grounded three-prong outdoor extension cord (not supplied)

connected to a 120vac GFI outlet. Built-in units require a 120vac GFI outlet within 5 feet of the
grill for the transformer or 24” for a rotisserie motor.

All electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in accordance with local codes or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990, and the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-1988. This unit was designed for use with the 24vac, 40va (volt amp)
transformer supplied with the grill.The transformer box uses special weatherproof connections that
must be used. If a replacement is required, contact your dealer or call the factory.

NOTE: Using a transformer kit from any other device may damage the grill and void the warranty.

An installer supplied gas shut-off valve must be installed in an easily accessible location. All pipe
sealants must be an approved type and resistant to the actions of LP gases. Never use pipe sealant on
flare fittings.All gas connections should be made by a competent technician and in accordance with
local codes and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply with the
national fuel gas code ANSI Z223.1-1988. Gas conversion kits are available from the factory. When
ordering gas conversion kits have the model number, and the type of gas (natural or LP) from your
grill. Total gas consumption of the grill with all burners on“ HI”.

48EBQRS=124,000 BTU/hr; 48EBQARS=134,000 BTU/hr; 36EBQARS=94,000 BTU/hr

The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa.). The
appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa). The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the national fuel gas code, ANSI Z223.1a-1988. Installation in Canada must be in
accordance with the Standard Can1-b149.1 and/or .2 (installation code for gas burning appliances and
equipment) and local codes.

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Gas Requirements

NATURAL GAS HOOK UP

Connection: 1/2" NPT male with 3/8" flare adapter.
Operating pressure: 4.0" W.C.
Supply pressure: 5" to 14" water column. If in excess of 14" W.C. a step down regulator is
required.

Check with your local gas utility company or with local codes for instructions on installing gas supply
lines. Be sure to check on type and size of run, and how deep to bury the line. If the gas line is too
small, the grill will not function properly. Any joint sealant used must be an approved type and be resis­tive to the actions of LP gases.

TO HOOK-UP THE FITTINGS SUPPLIED WITH THE GRILL

Assemble as shown (fig.01). Use threading compound on male threads only. Do not use threading com­pound on the male end of the 1/2 NPT to 3/8 flare adapter. Use a second pipe wrench to hold the grill
inlet pipe to avoid shifting any internal gas lines of the grill. Ensure that the regulator arrow points in
the direction of gas flow towards the unit, away from the supply. Do not forget to place the installer
supplied gas valve in an accessible location.

FIG. 01

FIG. 02

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Gas Requirements

LP GAS HOOK UP (TYPE 1 OR QCC1 REGULATOR)

Grills orificed for use with LP gas come equipped with an LP hose/regulator assembly for connection
to a standard 20 lb. LP cylinder (Type 1).The LP tank is not included.

Connection: 1/2" NPT male with a 3/8" Flare adapter. LP Hose with a quick disconnect and

fittings are included.

Operating pressure: 10.0"W.C.

Connect the 3/8” flare end of the LP hose to the brass adapter on the manifold (underneath bottom
left corner). Connect the Regulator to the tank (with the tank valve fully closed). Although the flow of
gas is stopped when the Type 1 system is disconnected, you should always turn the LP tank main valve
(Fig.02) off after each use and during transport of the tank or unit. Insert the regulator inlet into the
tank valve and turn to the black coupler clockwise until the coupler tightens up.

• Do not overtighten the coupler.Turn the main tank valve on and turn the burner control valves on
the unit to the “LITE” position for about 20 seconds to allow the air in the system to purge before
attempting to light the burners.

• Do not attempt lighting the grill within 10 minutes after purging!

To disconnect the coupler, first make sure the main tank valve is turned off. Grasp the coupler and
turn counter clockwise. The inlet will then disengage, remove the inlet from the tank valve opening if it
has not already done so when it disengaged. Your local LP filling station should be equipped with the
proper equipment to fill your tank. If trading your tank in, always ensure to obtain only Type 1 20lb
cylinders with an overfill protection device.

Gas Requirements

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LP TANK REQUIREMENTS:

WARNING: A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your LP supplier.

Never use a cylinder with a damaged valve. Always check for leaks after every LP tank
change.

The LP gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas
cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and designed for use with a Type 1 system
only. Do not change the regulator/hose assembly from that supplied with the unit or attempt to use a
5LP-A equipped regulator/hose assembly with a standard 510 POL tank/valve assembly. The cylinder
must be provided with a shut off valve terminating in an LP gas supply cylinder valve outlet specified, as
applicable, for connection Type 1.

NOTE: If the appliance is stored indoors the cylinder must be disconnected and removed from the

appliance. Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of the reach of
children.

LOCATION:

When determining a suitable location take into account concerns such as exposure to wind, proximity
to traffic paths and keeping any gas or electrical supply lines as short as possible. Locate the grill only in
a well ventilated area. Never locate the grill in a building, garage, breezeway, shed or other such
enclosed areas without an approved ventilation system. During heavy use, the grill will produce a lot of
smoke. Ensure there is adequate area for it to dissipate.The transformer box should be mounted to a
back or side wall inside the enclosure at least 12” from the ground. A special connection cable is pre­wired to the grill and will reach 48” from the left rear corner of the grill.This cable must not rest on
the surface of the grill or lay on the ground.Take up any extra cabling and secure it from movement.

Built-In Grill Clearances

11

12"

FRONTREAR

IGNITER

ROTIS

GRILL

GRILL

GRILL
IGNITER

GRILL

IGNITER

GRILL

GRILL

IGNITER

ROTIS

IGNITER

SMOKER
IGNITER

SMOKER

"

"

"

7/8"

7/8"

FIG. 03

IMPORTANT: Gas fittings, regulator, and installer supplied shut-off valves must be easily accessible.

CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION

Above and below the cooking surface, maintain a minimum of 12" from the sides and a minimum of
12" from the back to adjacent vertical combustible construction.

CLEARANCES TO NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION

A minimum of 3" clearance from the back of the grill to non-combustible construction is required for
lid to fully open.A minimum of 8" clearance from both sides is required for the rotisserie motor and
skewer handle .The grill can be placed directly adjacent to non-combustible construction below the
cooking surface.

INSULATED JACKET

Do not build the grill under overhead unprotected combustible construction. If the grill is to be
placed into a combustible enclosure, an approved insulated jacket is necessary and is available from
your dealer. Use only the DCS insulated jacket which has specifically been designed and tested for this
purpose.