FireMagic Aurora A430s, Aurora A540s, Aurora A660s, Aurora A530s, Aurora A790s Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

STAND-ALONE OUTDOOR

GAS GRILLS

A430s, A530s, A540s, A660s & A790s

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS AND

OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with consumer.
CONSUMER: Retain for future reference.

IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION OR USE.

A540s shown

SAFETY AND WARNING CODES

DANGER:

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Shut off the gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open fl ame.

3. Open lid.

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

CODE AND SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS: This grill
must be installed in accordance with local codes
and ordinances, or, in the absence of local codes,
with either the latest National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54), and Natural Gas and Propane
Storage and Handling Installation Code (CSA­B149.1).

This appliance and its dedicated manual shutoff
valve must be disconnected from the gas-supply
piping system when testing the system at pressures
in excess of ½ psig (3.5 kPa).

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
fl ammable vapors and liquids 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.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. For proper installation,
refer to the installation instructions. For
assistance or additional information,
consult a qualifi ed professional installer,

service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING:

WARNING:

Certifi ed to ANSI: Z21.58-2007

This appliance must be isolated from the gas-supply
piping system by closing its dedicated manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas­supply system at pressures up to and including ½
psig (3.5 kPa).

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All electrical outlets in the vicinity of the grill must
be properly grounded in accordance with local
codes, or, in the absence of local codes, with the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, whichever

is applicable.
Keep all electrical-supply cords and fuel-supply

hoses away from any heated surface.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ET MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

GRIL EXTÉRIEUR DE GAZ DU PORTATIF

IMPORTANT: LISEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS SOIGNEUSEMENT AVANT DE COMMENCER L’INSTALLATION OU L’UTILISATION

SÛRETÉ ET CODES D’AVERTISSEMENT

DANGER:

SI VOUS SENTEZ LE GAZ :

1. Coupez le gaz à l’appareil.

2. Éteignez-vous n’importe quelle fl amme nue.

3. Ouvrez le couvercle si équipé d’un four.

4. Si l’odeur continue, gardez loin de
l’appareil et appelez immédiatement
votre département de fournisseur ou de
feu de gaz.

CONDITIONS DE CODE ET D’APPROVISIONNEMENT:

Ce gril doit être installé selon des codes et des ordonnances
locaux, ou, en l’absence des codes locaux, avec l’un ou l’autre
le plus défunt Code national de gaz de carburant (norme ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54), et Stockage de gaz naturel et de propane
et manipulation du code d’installation (CSA-B149.1).

Cet appareil et ses différents robinets d’isolement doivent être
démontés du gaz-fournissent le système siffl ant en examinant
le système aux pressions au-dessus du ½ psig (kPa 3.5).

Cet appareil doit être isolé dans gaz-fournissent le système
siffl ant par fermeture que ses différents robinets d’isolement
manuels pendant tous les essais sous pression du gaz­fournissent le système aux pressions jusques et y compris
le ½ psig (kPa 3.5).

• Ce gril est pour ultilisation à l’extérieur seulement.
Si l’appareil est entreposé à l’intérieur, enlever les
bouteilles et les laisser à l’extérieur.

• Ne pas ranger le gril immédiatement aprés l’avoir utilisé.
le laisser refroidir avant de le déplacer ou de la ranger.
Le non respect de cette mesure de sécurité pourrait
entraîner un incendie causant des dommages à la
propriété, des blessures ou la mort.

• Ne pas utiliser cet appareil sous une surface
combustible.

• Ne pas utiliser cet appareil sous un auvent. Le non
respect de cette mesure de sécurité pourrait entraîner
un incendie ou des blessures.

• Dégagement minimal entre les parois latérales et
l’arriére de l’appareil et la construction combustible (45.7
cm à partir des parois latérales et 45.7cm à partir de
l’arriére).

• Le régulareur de pression de gaz prévu avec cet appareil
de cuisson à gaz pour l’extérieur doit être utilisé. Ce
régulateur est réglé pour une pression de sortie de 5
pouces de colonne de l’eau pour le gaz naturel, et 10
pouces pour le propane.

• LE RÉGULATEUR INCLUS D’APPAREILS EST ÉVALUÉ
POUR LE MAXIMUM DE 1/2 (LIVRES PAR POUCE
CARRÉ). SI VOTRE OFFRE DE GAZ EST 1/2 PLUS
GRAND QUE (LIVRES PAR POUCE CARRÉ), UN

AVERTISSEMENT:

1. Ne stockez pas ou n’employez pas
l’essence ou d’autres vapeurs et liquides
infl ammables à proximité de ceci ou
d’aucun autre appareil.

2. Un cylindre de propane non relié pour
l’usage ne sera pas stocké à proximité
de ceci ou d’aucun autre appareil.

AVERTISSEMENT:

L’installation inexacte, l’ajustement, le
changement, le service, ou l’entretien
peuvent causer des dommages ou des
dégats matériels. Référez-vous à ce
manuel. Pour l’aide ou l’information
additionnelle, consultez un installateur
professionnel qualifi é, l’agence de service,

ou le fournisseur de gaz.

Toutes les sorties électriques à proximité du gril doivent être
correctement fondues selon des codes locaux, ou en l’absence
de local code, avec le code électrique national, ANSI/NFPA
70, ou le code électrique canadien, CSA C22.1, celui qui est
applicable.

Maintenez tout électrique-fournissent des cordes et carburant­fournissent des tuyaux partis de n’importe quelle surface de
chauffage.

RÉGULATEUR ADDITIONNEL DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ
AVANT LE GRIL. VOIR LA SECTION DE CONDITIONS
D’OFFRE DE GAZ POUR LA PRESSION APPROPRIÉE
D’OFFRE DE GAZ.

• Ne couvrez jamais la surface entière de cuisine ou de
gril de gauffreuses ou de casseroles. La surchauffe se
produira et les brûleurs ne seront pas très performants
quand la chaleur de combustion est emprisonnée au­dessous de la surface à cuire.

• Ne pulvérisez jamais l’eau sur une unité chaude de gaz,
comme ceci peut endommager des composants de
porcelaine ou de fer de fonte.

• Une fuite de GPL peut causer une incendie ou une
explosion si enflammée entraînant des blessures
corporelles graves ou la mort.

• Communiquez avec le fournisseur de GPL pour les
réparations ou pour disposer de qules bouteille ou du
GPL non utilisé.

Certifi é à la norme ANSI : Z21.58-2007

INSTALLATEUR : Laissez ces instructions avec le consommateur.

CONSOMMATEUR : Maintenez pour la future référence.

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CONTENTS

Pg. Section
4 PARTS LIST
5 OPERATIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
5 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
6 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
7 INSTALLING THE PORTABLE UNIT
9 SAFE USE & MAINTENANCE OF PROPANE-GAS CYLINDERS
10 INSTALLING THE SIDEBURNER SHELF
13 LIGHTING (IGNITION) INSTRUCTIONS
14 AURORA DIGITAL THERMOMETER
15 ROTISSERIE INSTRUCTIONS
16 USING THE FOLDING SHELF
16 PAPER TOWEL HOLDER
17 OPTIONAL INFRARED BURNER OPERATION
18 ACCESSORIES
19 FIRE MAGIC® DRIP TRAY
20 CARE & CLEANING
21 TROUBLESHOOTING
22 CONVERTING THE GAS TYPE
24 BURNER AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT

26 WARRANTY

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PARTS LIST

No. Item qty.

1.

Stainless cooking grid 2-3

2.

Flavor grid 2-3

3.

Main burner (varies with model)

4.

Infrared burner*

5.

Oven lid

6.

Warming rack

7.

Backburner*

8.

Backburner cover*

9.

Rotisserie motor*

10.

Heavy-duty rotisserie motor*

11.

Rotisserie rod with knob*

12.

Heavy-duty rotisserie rod w/knob*

13.

Meat holder*

14.

Counterbalance*

15.

Grid lifter

16.

Ignitor/collector box assy.

17.

Convertible regulator

18.

Valve manifold

19.

Control Panel

20.

Small knob 1-2

21.

Large knob 2-3

22.

Ignitor button

23.

Digital thermometer

24.

Meat probe

25.

Ignitor battery pack (9v)

26.

Thermometer battery pack (3v)

27.

Drip tray

†

†

‡

2-4

36

* If equipped

† Not available

on A430s and
A530s models

‡ Not shown

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No. Item qty.

28.

Drip tray liner 4

29.

Sideburner shelf

30.

Folding shelf

31.

Paper towel holder assemebly

32.

Tool holder assembly

33.

Fire Magic® cookbook‡

34.

Spark generator

35.

Wire harness assembly

36.

Propane regulator/hose assy.

or

Household supply QD hose

‡

‡

2-4

‡

‡

4

1

2

3

7

6

5

25

20

15

23

11

12

13

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23

17

28

30

18

21

34

31

24

26

To order replacement
parts, contact your

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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Fire-Magic® Model Data Table

Table 1 A430s A530s A540s A660s A790s

Side to side–shelf extended (in.) 56" 56" 62" 62" 62"

Front handle to back hanger (in.) 26" 30" 26" 30" 31"

1

Wheel bottom to top of open lid (in.) 57-

/2" 61" 57-1/2" 61" 61"

Main burner BTU

N/P orifi ce drill size

Backburner BTU

N/P orifi ce drill size

Sideburner BTU

N/P orifi ce drill size

Infrared searing burner BTU

N/P orifi ce drill size

OPERATIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

25,000

#42/#54

16,000

#58/#50

10,000

#53/#63

18,500

#46/#56

30,000

#40/#53

16,000

#58/#50

10,000

#53/#63

24,000

#45/#55

20,000

#44/#55

20,000

#47/#55

10,000

#53/#63

18,500

#46/#56

25,000

#42/#54

20,000

#47/#55

10,000

#53/#63

24,000

#45/#55

30,000

#38/#53

23,000

#42/#55

10,000

#53/#63

24,000

#45/#55

1. The outdoor grill and surrounding area MUST

remain clear of fl ammable substances such as
gasoline, yard debris, wood, etc.

2. The airfl ow through the vent space located below

the control panel must remain unobstructed.

4. The fl ames on each burner burn evenly along

the entire burner with a steady fl ame (mostly
blue with yellow tipping). If burner fl ames are not
normal, check the orifi ce and burner for insects
or insect nests. Adjust the air shutter as needed
(see AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT)

3. When using propane gas:

5. The in-line gas valve or gas cylinder valve must

a. The required ventilation openings in the

enclosure must be clear of debris.

b. The propane cylinder, regulator, and rubber

hose must be in a location not subject to
temperature above 125° F (51° C).

always be shut OFF when the grill is not in
use.

6. The drip collector holes must be clear and

unobstructed. Excessive grease deposits can
result in a grease fi re.

7. The backburner, sideburner, or IR burner cover

must be removed before using the burner.

WARNING: NEVER cover the entire cooking or grill surface with griddles or pans. Overheating will occur, and

burners will not perform properly when combustion heat is trapped below the cooking surface.

CAUTION: NEVER spray water on a hot gas unit.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

This grill is designed for outdoor use only. DO NOT use this grill under unprotected fl ammable

surfaces. DO NOT use this grill inside a building, garage, enclosed area, or an unprotected covered

area (see EXHAUST REMOVAL below). DO NOT use this grill in or on a recreational vehicle or boat.

IMPORTANT: This grill is NOT insulated, and therefore the unit, when in operation, must be located with

a minimum of 18" (45.7 cm) of side and back clearance from unprotected combustible
materials such as wood, plastic, or stucco with wood framing.

The control panel MUST remain removable for
servicing and air shutter adjustment (see PARTS
LIST).

ENSURING PROPER COMBUSTION AIR AND
COOLING AIRFLOW

Proper airfl ow (Fig. 6-1) MUST be maintained
for the grill to perform as it was designed. If airfl ow
is blocked, overheating and poor combustion will
result. Do not block the 1" (2.5 cm) front air inlet
along the bottom of the control panel or more
than 75% of the cooking grid surface with pans
or griddles.

Fig. 6-2

Place grill so prevailing
wind blows this way.

Fig. 6-3

Rear hood gap

Fig. 6-1 - Ventilation

Note: The 1" (2.5 cm) front air space also allows

access to the drip tray.

EXHAUST REMOVAL

If installed or used under a patio roof, the cooking
grid area must be fully covered by an exhaust hood
with a chimney. An exhaust fan with a rating of 1,000
CFM (cubic feet per minute) (472 liters per second) or
more may be necessary to effectively remove smoke
and other cooking by-products from the area under
the hood. This outdoor grill must not be used under
overhead combustible construction. THIS UNIT MUST

NOT BE LOCATED IN A FULLY ENCLOSED AREA
OF ANY KIND.

protect from wind

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the grill with air

blowing into or across the rear oven
lid gap (Fig. 6-3). This can cause
poor performance and/or dangerous
overheating of the control panel.
Orient the grill so that any prevailing
wind blows against the front of the grill
(Fig. 6 -2).

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INSTALLING THE PORTABLE UNIT

LOCATION PREPARATION

Prepare a fl at, level surface capable of supporting
the weight of the portable grill and convenient to the
gas supply if connecting to a gas line.

INSTALL THE TOOL HOLDER AND
PAPERTOWEL HOLDER

The rectangular mounting bracket for the tool
holder and the paper towel holder come pre­attached to the sides of the cart.

WHEELS AND CASTERS

To lock a caster press down on the side of the lever
with the word "OFF" stamped on it until it stops and
the caster will not turn. To unlock, press down on the
side stamped "ON."

Caster in locked position

Fig. 7-1

CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY

Unpack the holder portion, squeeze the open
ends together slightly, and install them into the
mounting bracket (see Fig. 7-2). Next, release
the hanger so that the ends extend out through
the holes in the top and bottom of the mounting
bracket (Fig. 7-3, 7-4).

When not in use, the racks may be folded back
against the wall of the grill (Fig. 7-3, 7-4).

For propane units, read the safety warnings and
follow the instructions at the bottom of the section
SAFE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPANE
GAS CYLINDERS for connecting a portable propane
tank.

For natural gas units, see

HOUSEHOLD GAS SUPPLY under

CONNECTING TO A

CONVERTING

THE GAS TYPE near the end of this manual

for requirements for hookup to a household gas
supply.

Fig. 7-2

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UTILISATION SÛRE ET ENTRETIEN DES CYLINDRES DE GAZ

IMPORTANT POUR VOTRE SÛRETÉ

LISEZ ET SUIVEZ TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS ÉQUIPÉS DE VOTRE CYLINDRE DE GAZ DE PROPANE.

En actionnant cet appareil avec un cylindre de gaz de propane ON DOIT observer ces instructions et avertissements.

LE MANQUE DE FAIRE AINSI PEUT AVOIR COMME CONSÉQUENCE UNE INCENDIE OU UNE EXPLOSION SÉRIEUSE.

CYLINDRE ET CONDITIONS ET
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE CONNECTEUR

a. Des cylindres et les valves de gaz de propane doivent être

maintenus en bon état et doivent être remplacés s’il y a
des dommages évidents au cylindre ou à la valve.

b. Ce gril, une fois utilisé avec un cylindre, devrait être relié à

un gallon de la norme 5 (20lb.) cylindre de gaz de propane
équipé d’un OPD (remplissez au-dessus du niveau le
dispositif d’empêchement). L’OPD a été exigé sur tous les
cylindres vendus depuis octobre 1.1998 pour empêcher le
remplissage excessif.

c. Les dimensions de cylindre devraient être approximativement

12"(30.5cm) de diamètre et 18" (45.7cm) hauts. Des
cylindres doivent être construits et marqués selon les
caractéristiques pour des cylindres de gaz de propane du
département des ETATS-UNIS du transport (D.O.T.) ou
le niveau national du Canada, du CAN/CSA-B339, des
cylindres, des sphères et des tubes pour le transport des
marchandises dangereuses.

d. Le cylindre doit inclure un collier pour protéger la valve

de cylindre et le circuit d’alimentation de cylindre doit être
assuré le retrait de vapeur.

e. Le régulateur de pression et l’ensemble de tuyau (

e. Le régulateur de pression et l’ensemble de tuyau utilisé

1

) fourni avec cet appareil à cuire extérieur de gaz doivent

doivent assortir les spécifi cations pour le type I par ANSI

être utilisés. Les régulateurs d’original et de pression de

Z 21.58-2005/CGA 1.6-2005 (voir la fi gue. 8-1).

remplacement et les ensembles de tuyau doivent être ceux

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indiqués par le fabricant pour le raccordement avec un
dispositif se reliant de cylindre identifi é comme type I par la
norme ANSI Z 21.58-2007/CGA 1.6-2007 avec la norme ANSI
Z 21.58a -1998 d’addenda et CGA 1.6a - M98.

f. La valve de cylindre de gaz de propane doit être équipée

d’un dispositif d’accouplement de raccordement de
cylindre, décrit comme type I dans la norme défi nie dans le
e. de paragraphe ci-dessus. Ce dispositif est généralement
décrit comme coupleur rapide de fi l de point culminant.

g. Si votre cylindre de gaz de propane vient avec une prise

de la poussière, placez le bouchon anti-poussière sur la
sortie de valve de cylindre toutes les fois que le cylindre
n’est pas en service.

OPÉRATION DE COUPLEUR RAPIDE

Pour relier le regulator/hose à l’ajustage de précision de
valve de cylindre de gaz de propane: Serrez l’écrou de main

sur le régulateur au-dessus de l’ajustage de précision de fi l
de point culminant sur la valve de cylindre. Tournez l’écrou de

FIXATION DU CYLINDRE DE GAZ DE PROPANE

main dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre pour engager les
fi ls et pour serrer jusqu’à ce que douillettement. L’utilisation des
pinces ou de la clé ne devrait pas être nécessaire. Seulement
le propane marqué par cylindres doit être employé.

Pour débrancher: Tournez l’écrou de main dans le sens
contraire des aiguilles d’une montre jusqu’à isolé (fi g. 8-1).

Important: Avant d’employer le gril, et ensuite chaque

fois que le cylindre est enlevé et rattaché,
examinez tous les raccordements pour déceler
les fuites. Arrêtez les valves de gril et ouvrez
la valve principale de cylindre, puis vérifi ez
les raccordements avec de l’eau savonneux.
Réparez toutes les fuites avant d’allumer le
gril.

ATTENTION: Tournez toujours la valve principale de cylindre

de propane au loin après chaque utilisation,
et avant de déplacer le gril et le cylindre, ou
débrancher l’accouplement. Cette valve doit
rester fermée et le cylindre a débranché alors
que l’appareil n’est pas en service, quoique
l’écoulement de gaz soit arrêté par un dispositif
de sûreté quand le coupleur est débranché.

Inspectez soigneusement l’ensemble de tuyau chaque fois
avant que le gaz soit allumé. Un tuyau criqué ou frangé devrait
être remplacé immédiatement.

Si l’appareil est stocké à l’intérieur, le cylindre doit être débranché
et enlevé. Des cylindres doivent être stockés hors des portes, hors
de l’extension des enfants, et ne doivent pas être stockés dans un

bâtiment, le garage, ou n’importe quel autre secteur inclus.

POUR VOTRE SÛRETÉ

a. Ne stockez pas un cylindre de gaz disponible de propane

dessous ou ne vous approchez pas de cet appareil.

b. Ne remplissez jamais cylindre au delà de 80 pour cent de

plein.

c. SI L’INFORMATION DANS “A” ET “B” N’EST PAS SUIVIE

EXACTEMENT, UN FEU CAUSANT LA MORT OU DES
DOMMAGES SÉRIEUX PEUT SE PRODUIRE.

Fig. 8-1 type coupleur rapide de fi l de point culminant d’I

Volant de commande

QCC
Type 1

Valve

Valve
de
décompression

1

Ajustage de précision
en laiton de fi l de
point culminant

4

Indicateur
de niveau
de liquide
(facultatif)

3

2

Écrou de main avec le
fi l de point culminant.

Régulateur

Passage

Tuy au

Fig. 8-2

1. Soulevez la poignée de

verrouillage pour ouvrir
le plateau et pour tirer à
l’extérieur.

2. Placez le cylindre de gaz de propane gainent fermement sur

Fig. 8-3

le plateau avec la base insérée dans le trou central et le collier
s’ouvrant au dos. Suivez les instructions de relier ci-dessus
l’approvisionnement.

Ouverture
de Collier

Fig. 8-4

3. Avec le cylindre de gaz en place et relié,

glissez le plateau de nouveau dans la poignée
de verrouillage de chariot et de serrure en
poussant fermement en bas.

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SAFE USE & MAINTENANCE OF PROPANE-GAS CYLINDERS

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS PROVIDED WITH THE PROPANE-GAS CYLINDER.

When operating this appliance with a propane-gas cylinder, these instructions and warnings MUST be observed.

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN A SERIOUS FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

CYLINDER/CONNECTOR REQUIREMENTS

a. Propane-gas cylinders, valves, and hoses must be

maintained in good condition and must be replaced if
there is visible damage to either the cylinder or valve. If the
hose is cut or shows excessive abrasion or wear, it must
be replaced before using the gas appliance (see e.).

b. This outdoor grill, when used with a cylinder, should be

connected to a standard 5-gallon (20 lb.) propane-gas
cylinder equipped with an OPD (Overfill Prevention
Device). The OPD has been required on all cylinders sold
since October 1,1998, to prevent overfi lling.

c. Cylinder dimensions should be approximately 12" (30.5

cm) in diameter and 18" (45.7 cm) high. Cylinders must
be constructed and marked in accordance with the

Specifi cations for Propane Gas Cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National
Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders,
Spheres, and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous
Goods.

d. The cylinder must include a collar to protect the cylinder

valve, and the cylinder supply system must be arranged
for vapor withdrawal.

e. The pressure regulator(s) and hose assembly supplied

with this outdoor-cooking gas appliance must be used.
Original and replacement pressure regulator and hose
assemblies must be those specifi ed by the manufacturer
for connection with a cylinder connecting device identifi ed
as Type I by the latest version of ANSI Z21.58/CGA 1.6
(see PARTS LIST for ordering information).

f. The propane-gas cylinder valve must be equipped with a

cylinder connection coupling device, described as Type
I in the standard defi ned in paragraph e. above. This
device is commonly described as an Acme thread quick
coupler.

g. If the propane-gas cylinder comes with a dust plug, place

the dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not in use.

QUICK COUPLER OPERATION

To connect the regulator/hose assembly to the propane­gas cylinder valve fi tting: Press the hand nut on the regulator

over the Acme thread fi tting on the cylinder valve. Turn the hand
nut clockwise to engage the threads and tighten until snug.

SECURING THE PROPANE-GAS CYLINDER

The use of pliers or a wrench should not be necessary. Only
cylinders marked “propane” may be used.

To disconnect: Turn the hand nut counterclockwise until
detached (Fig. 9-1).

Important: Before using the grill, and after each time the

cylinder is removed and reattached, check
the hose for wear (see a.) and check all
connections for leaks. Turn off the grill valves
and open the main cylinder valve, then check
connections with soapy water. Repair any
leaks before lighting the grill.

CAUTION: Always turn the propane cylinder main valve

off after each use, and before moving the grill
and cylinder or disconnecting the coupling.
This valve must remain closed and the
cylinder disconnected while the appliance
is not in use, even though the gas fl ow is
stopped by a safety feature when the coupler
is disconnected.

Carefully inspect the hose assembly each time before the
gas is turned on. A cracked or frayed hose should be replaced
immediately.

If the appliance is stored indoors, the cylinder must be
disconnected and removed.

Cylinders must be stored out of

doors, out of the reach of children, and must not be stored

in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

a. DO NOT store a spare propane-gas cylinder under or

near this appliance.

b. NEVER fi ll the cylinder beyond 80-percent full.
c. IF THE INFORMATION IN a. AND b. IS NOT FOLLOWED

EXACTLY, A FIRE CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY MAY OCCUR.

Fig. 9-1 Type I Acme thread quick coupler

QCC
Type 1
valve

Pressure
relief
valve

Hand wheel

1

4

Brass Acme
thread fi tting

Liquid level
indicator
(optional)

3

2

Hand nut with Acme
thread

Regulator

Vent

Hose

Fig. 9-2

1. Lift latch handle to unlock

tray and pull outward.

2. Set propane-gas cylinder into the sleeve of the extended tray with

Fig. 9-3

base inserted into center hole and collar opening to back. Follow
instructions above to connect supply.

Collar
Opening

Fig. 9-4

3. With gas cylinder in place and connected, slide

tray back into cart and lock latch handle by

pushing fi rmly downward.

Fig. 9-5

9

INSTALLING THE SIDEBURNER SHELF

Shelf

Venturi tube

This shelf comes separate from the grill for
convenience in shipping. The sideburner
shelf must be installed using the following
instructions before hooking up the grill to a
gas source.

Shelf

Insulator

Ignitor wire

Air-shutter orifi ce placement - under shelf

Air shutter orifi ce placement - under shelf

Electrode
insulator

Female
connector

Screw

Screw

Hole

Fig. 10-1

Fig. 10-1

Air

Air

shutter

shutter

Venturi tube

Ignitor wire

Fig. 10-2

Fig. 10-2

Connecting the ignitor wires

Connecting the ignitor wires

Brass

Brass
orifi ce

orifi ce

Male

Female

INSTALLING THE SIDEBURNER SHELF

1. Remove the protective plastic from the grill,

sideburner, and sideburner lids by carefully
peeling it off with your fingers. Do not use
tools.

2. Hold the sideburner shelf up against the left
side wall of the grill so that the holes in the shelf
line up with the four (4) threaded screw holes
in the side wall and the air-shutter end of the
sideburner venturi tube fi ts around the brass
orifi ce protruding from the side of the cart.

WARNING: It is critical for safety and for the

proper function of the sideburner
that the sideburner venturi tube with
air shutter be centered around and
completely cover the gas orifi ce.

3. Insert and start screws with fi ngers and then
tighten using a nut driver, wrench, or ratchet.

Fig. 10-3

Placing the burner cap

Lid

Cap

Grate

Note: Upon completion, the air shutter must still

fi t around the brass orifi ce.

4. Connect the female connector on the end of

4. Connect the female connectors on the ends

the ignitor wire to the male ignitor connector

of the hot surface ignitor wires to the male
protruding from the bottom of the white

connectors coming from inside the grill.
insulator.

5. Place the burner cap on top of the burner, as
shown in Fig. 10-3.

6. Place the grid so that it rests on the front
and back lips of the sideburner opening (Fig.
10-4).

7. Proceed to the section on AIR SHUTTER
ADJUSTMENT and complete the installation by
adjusting the air shutter. This will also test the
sideburner installation.

Fig. 10-4

Final look

10

IDENTIFICATION OF GRILL CONTROLS

A430s and A530s controls

Sideburner

control knob

Left
main burner
control knob

Ignitor
button

Sideburner
control knob
(if equipped)

Left

main burner

control knob

Digital

thermometer

A540s and A660s controls

Center

main burner

control knob

main burner
control knob

Right

main burner

control knob

Backburner

control knob

(if equipped)

Fig. 11-1

Right

Backburner
control knob
(if equipped)

Digital

thermometer

Ignitor
button

Fig. 11-2

11

ALLUMER DES INSTRUCTIONS (D’ALLUMAGE)

Lisez l’instruction entière avant que s’allumant et suivez ces instructions chaque fois vous lumière le gril.

ÉCLAIRAGE ÉLECTRONIQUE

1. Ouvrez tous les couvercles et enlevez toutes les

Note: Le gril doit être relié au courant électrique pour

couvertures.

l’éclairage électronique.

2. Arrêtez tous les boutons de commande de gaz à leurs

1. Ouvrez tous les couvercles et enlevez toutes les

positions.

couvertures.

3. Allumez le gaz à sa source.

2. Arrêtez tous les boutons de commande de gaz à leurs

positions.

3. Allumez le gaz à sa source.

Arrange-

Read setting

ment lu ici

here

TURN OFF

TO

Pour Tourner OFF

Fig. 12-1 - Bouton de commande de

OFF

LOW

valve

Pour Tourner ON

TO TURN ON

LIGHT

Highà la

HIGH to

HI

lumière

LIGHT

4. Appuyez sur et jugez le bouton d’ignitor le plus proche

le bouton de commande pour que le brûleur soit s’est
allumé. Continuez à se tenir dans le bouton d’ignitor
pendant 5 secondes. Le bout de l’ignitor rougeoiera
orange. Continuez à tenir le bouton d’ignitor tout en
enfonçant le bouton de commande et en tournant le
bouton dans la position HI LIGHT. Une fois que le brûleur

s’allume, libérez le bouton d’ignitor.

ATTENTION: Si les brûleurs ne s’allument pas

dans 5 secondes d’allumer le bouton de
commande, enfoncez le bouton et tournez­l’à la position de repos. ATTENDEZ 5
MINUTES avant de répéter l’étape 4. Si
vous sentez le gaz, suivez les instructions
sur la couverture de ce manuel. Si les
brûleurs ne s’allument toujours pas après
que plusieurs tentatives, se rapportent aux

instructions pour l’éclairage manuel.

5. Répétez l’étape 4 pour que chaque brûleur additionnel soit

s’est allumé.

Note: N’ouvrez
pas plus d’une
valve à la fois
pour l’éclairage

électronique ou

manuel.

ÉCLAIRAGE MANUEL

ATTENTION: Attendez toujours 5 minutes le gaz à l’espace

libre après que n’importe quelle tentative non réussie
d’éclairage.

1. Suivez les étapes 1 à 3 (à gauche).

2. Passez un allumeur brûlant de butane de long-baril

ou une allumette brûlante de long-tige dans les
grilles à cuire au dessus du tube d’éclairage. (Fig.
12-2). Pour des backburners, tenez la flamme
contre le matériel perforé du backburner. Pour des
sideburners, tenez la fl amme contre le brûleur.

3. Tout en tenant l’allumette ou la fl amme plus légère

à côté du brûleur ou le dessus du tube d’éclairage,
enfoncez le bouton approprié de valve et tournez-le
dans le sens contraire des aiguilles d’une montre
dans la position HI LIGHT. Le brûleur s’allumera.

4.

Si le brûleur ne s’allume pas, enfoncez immédiatement

le bouton et tournez le bouton de commande de brûleur
à OFF. ATTENDEZ 5 MINUTES avant de répéter les
étapes 2 à 4 des INSTRUCTIONS MANUELLES
d’ÉCLAIRAGE.

Lighting

tube

Lighter

Fig. 12-2 - Éclairage manuel

EN COUPANT LE GRIL

Pour couper le gril, enfoncez chaque bouton de
commande de valve et tournez-le dans le sens des

aiguilles d’une montre à la position de
toujours la valve à l’offre de gaz après chaque utilisation
du gril.

OFF. Fermez

Important: En allumant le brûleur sous le tiroir

de fl avor/smoker, enlevez d’abord le
tiroir de sorte que le brûleur puisse
être facilement vu. Remplacez alors le
tiroir après que le brûleur soit se soit
allumé.

POUR LE PROPANE SEULEMENT

Les réservoirs de propane sont équipés d’un dispositif
d’arrêt de sûreté qui peut ne pas causer le bas ou aucun gaz
pressure/fl ame aux brûleurs si le fonctionnement et allumer des
instructions ne sont pas suivis exactement.

Pour remplacer la batterie de neuf-volt actionnant
les ignitors, retirez le support de batterie situé sur
l’extérieur à gauche du panneau de commande. Il
peut être nécessaire de soulever le tiroir vers le haut
légèrement avant qu’il
retire. Démontez la
batterie du connecteur
et remplacez-la reliant
la nouvelles batterie
et fermeture le tiroir
(voir la fi gue. 12-3).

Fig. 12-3

12

LIGHTING (IGNITION) INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before lighting, and follow these instructions each time you light the grill.

ELECTRONIC LIGHTING

Note: Electronic lighting requires an installed 9-volt

battery with a good charge.

1. Open lids or remove covers from burners to be lit.

2. Turn all gas control knobs to their OFF positions.

3. Turn on the gas at its source.

Read setting here

Read setting

(OFF position shown)

here

TURN OFF

To Turn OFF

TO

Press
knob in
to turn

Fig. 13-1 - Valve control knob

4. Press and hold the stainless-steel ignitor button. The

4. Press and hold the ignitor button nearest the control

ignitors will produce a clicking sound. Immediately

knob for the burner to be lit. Continue to hold in the

afterward, press in the control knob and turn it to the

ignitor button for fi ve (5) seconds. The tip of the

HI LIGHT position. Keep holding the ignitor button

ignitor will glow orange. Keep holding the ignitor

until the burner lights, then release the button.

button while depressing the control knob and turning

OFF

LOW

To Turn ON

TO TURN ON

LIGHT

HI

HIGH to

Use

LIGHT

HI (high)
to light

the knob to the HI LIGHT position. Once the burner
lights, release the ignitor button.

Note: DO NOT
turn on more
than one valve at
a time for either
electronic or
manual lighting.

MANUAL LIGHTING

CAUTION: Always wait fi ve (5) minutes for gas to

clear after any unsuccessful lighting
attempt.

1. Follow steps 1 through 3 (left).

2. Insert either a burning long-barrel butane lighter or

a burning long-stem match through the cooking grid
opening to the top of the lighting tube. (Fig. 13-2).
For backburners, hold the flame against the
perforated material of the backburner.
For sideburners, hold the flame against the
burner.

3. While holding the match or lighter fl ame at the top

of the lighting tube or next to the burner (sideburner
and backburner only), depress the appropriate valve
knob and turn it counterclockwise to the HI LIGHT
position. The burner will light.

4. If the burner does not light, immediately depress
the knob and turn the valve to OFF. WAIT FIVE

(5) MINUTES before repeating steps 2 through 4
of the MANUAL LIGHTING instructions.

CAUTION: If a burner does not light within fi ve (5)

seconds of turning on the control knob,
depress the knob and turn it to the OFF

position. WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES
before repeating step 4. If you smell
gas, follow the instructions on the cover
of this manual. If the burners still do not
light after several attempts, refer to the

instructions for manual lighting.

5. Repeat step 4 for each additional burner to be lit.

REPLACING IGNITOR BATTERIES

To replace the nine-volt battery powering the ignitors,
To replace the nine-volt battery powering the ignitors,

pull out the battery holder located on the outside left of
remove the meat probe and pull out the battery holder

the control panel. It may be necessary to lift the drawer
located on the outside right of the face. It may be

up slightly before it will pull out. Disconnect the battery
necessary to lift the drawer up slightly before it will pull

from the connector and replace it connecting the new
out. Disconnect the battery from the connector and

battery and closing the drawer (see Fig. 13-3).
replace it connecting the new battery and closing the

drawer.

WHEN USING A PORTABLE PROPANE TANK

Lighting

tube

Lighter

Fig. 13-2 - Manual lighting

SHUTTING OFF THE GRILL

To shut off the grill, push in each valve control knob and
turn it clockwise to the OFF position.

Always close the valve from the gas supply after each
use of the grill.

Propane tanks are equipped with a safety shutdown
device that may cause low or no gas pressure/fl ame
at the burners if operating and lighting instructions
are not followed exactly (See important note in the
TROUBLESHOOTING section for more details.)

Fig. 13-3

13

AURORA DIGITAL THERMOMETER

Your Aurora outdoor gas grill comes with a digital
thermometer, which includes a built-in timer and
alarms.

Fig. 14-1

The thermometer
is located on the
control panel
between the knobs.

Max reported

meat probe tem-

perature shown

Fig. 14-2

212˚F

“P” indicates
meat probe
reading

Auto Off ˚C/˚F

ON/OFF Temp Timer

Press and hold to turn thermometer on or off.

Press any button to turn backlight on for 5 seconds

Displayed when

timer running

P 104.0˚F

Fig. 14-3

932˚F

“1” indicates
oven reading

Auto Off ˚C/˚F

1 212.0˚F

Plug in meat probe
as shown in Fig.
14-6.

Thermometer
battery access
drawer (Fig 14-7).

Alarm set temp.

Actual temp.

(displays as
dashes when
out of range)

Start
/Stop

Set

Set

Max. reported oven

temp. shown

Set alarm temp.

Actual temp.

(displays as
dashes when
out of range)

Start
/Stop

Meat probe

handle

Meat probe

plug

Fig. 14-5

Meat

probe

Battery tray

door

Fig. 14-6

Fig. 14-7

Setting temperature alarm

Start
/Stop

Set

Set

Press

Digit

blinks

or

Press

repeatedly

Until

desired

digit

displayed

Start
/Stop

Set

Set

Press

Return

to temp.

mode

Changing temperature units
(Celcius/Farenheit)

Temp

Hold
3 sec.

Display
shows
C or F

Press

Unit
changes

Temp

Press

Back to
temp.
display

Setting and starting the count-down timer

ON/OFF Temp Timer

Press once to start/stop temp. alternation

between probe and oven or return to temp.

display mode from another mode.

Fig. 14-4

Hours

0:14

Timer is
counting down
when colon is
blinking

Auto Off ˚C/˚F

ON/OFF Temp Timer

Press once to enter timer mode.

Press to enter/exit set time mode.

Set

Set

Timer Mode

Count down

time.

Minutes

Start
/Stop

Set

Set

Timer

Hold
3 sec.

Displays

time
minutes
fl ashing

or

Press

repeatedly

Until

desired

numbers

displayed

Timer

Press

Displays

time

hours

fl ashing

Press

or

repeatedly

Until

desired

numbers

Timer

Press

Numbers

stop

fl ashing

Set

countdown

displayed

Note: Press any key to silence alarm when beeping.

Alarm will not sound if timer is turned off.

Press Temp. to return from timer mode.

14

Press

Colon

blinks

to alarm

starts

ROTISSERIE INSTRUCTIONS

Rotisserie
rod
bracket

B

Fig. 15-1

Fig. 15-4

Backburner
(unlit)

Backburner cover

1. Remove warming

rack, backburner

Rotisserie motor

cover, cooking grids,

Warming rack

A

Rotisserie

motor

1

2

bracket

Rotisserie rod

bracket

Rotisserie

rod

and

knob

and fl avor grids.

2. Slide rotisserie

motor fully onto
motor bracket on
right (Fig. 15-2,
15-3) until the
drive socket rests

Rod drive socket

in the cut-out.

Meat

holders

Rotisserie
motor

Counter­balance

3. Remove rotisserie

rod from rear bracket
(Fig. 15-1) attach
knob if necessary.

4. Slide left meat holder into position on rod as shown

in Fig. 15-4 and
tighten screw.

5. Slide meat onto rod

and into holder (Figs.
15-4, 15-7).

Fig. 15-5

Rotisserie
motor bracket

2

Fig. 15-2

Heavy-duty
Rotisserie
motor

Rod drive socket

Drip
Tra y

Fig. 15-6

Fig. 15-7

Backburner

(lit)

Left support bracket

Important: Turn the backburner to low or off

when stopping the rotisserie, to
prevent overcooking meat.

loosen/
tighten

Thumb
screw

Arm

slide

Weight

Rotisserie
motor slots (4)

1

Rocker
switch

Fig. 15-3

6. Slide right meat holder onto rod and into meat (Fig.

15-4). Tighten thumb screw.

7. Support both ends of the rod so it spins freely. If meat

weight is distributed unevenly, the rod will rotate until
the heavy side of the meat points downward.

8. The counterbalance may then be attached to even

weight distribution. Slide counterbalance onto rod next
to the meat holder. Loosen the arm and point it upward
opposite the heavy side of the meat. Tighten the arm.

9. Slide the counterbalance weight up or down the arm

until the rod rotates most evenly then tighten thumb
screw (Fig. 15-5).

10. Insert the pointed end of the rod into the motor drive

socket and the groove next to the knob into the left
support bracket.

11. To keep drippings off the burners and simplify cleanup,

®

place Fire Magic

drip tray liners under the meat, if

desired.

12. Plug-in the rotisserie motor and press the rocker switch

to start (Fig. 15-6).

13. Light backburner per lighting instructions in this manual

or on drip tray handle and close oven lid.

15

FOLDING SHELF OPERATION

USING THE FOLDING SHELF

A. To lower the shelf fi rst fold the rack beneath out

of the way, then grasp the middle of the shelf

CAUTION: Do NOT place fi ngers near hinge when

closing.

on both sides and lift upward so that the inner
lip of the shelf, along the side of the grill, lifts
out of the locking slot. Then use the handle to
allow the end of the shelf to slowly rotate down
as pictured to the right.

B. To raise the shelf, perform the opposite of A.

above.

Shelf

up & locked

PAPER TOWEL HOLDER

This Fire Magic® grill comes with a fold-away paper towel holder and tool
rack.

To use the paper towel holder:

Being
lowered or
raised

Shelf
down

1. The folding shelf must be extended and locked.

2. Flip the wire holder forward so that it locks into the extended position.

3. Slide a roll of paper towels over the rounded end of the paper towel

holder until the entire roll is on the holder and past the retaining lip.

When not in use, the rack may be folded back against the wall of the cart.

Extend or retract the tool holder on the opposite side of the grill in the same
way (see Fig. 16-4).

CAUTION: The paper towel holder must be folded back against the grill

before lowering the folding shelf (see above). Failure to do so
could result in damage to the grill.

Rounded end

Rounded end

Paper towel holder

(folded back)

Paper towel holder

(folded back)

Fig. 16-2

Paper towel holder (extended & locked)

Paper towel holder (extended & locked)

Fig. 16-3

Drop shelf

Collapsible

(up & locked)

shelf

(up & locked)

Retaining lip

Retaining lip

Fig. 16-4

16

OFF

HI

LIGHT

L

O

W

O

F

F

HI

LIGHT

LOW

OPTIONAL INFRARED BURNER OPERATION

The Fire Magic
cooks with a powerful radiant heat.

®

infrared (IR) searing burner (optional)

Cover

WARNING
Only handle the infrared burner cover when the
grill is cold or with a well-insulated long-handled

tool or heat resistant gloves.

Cut-out for

Flash tube

Flash tube

Ignitor

electrode

Fig. 17-1

Light the infrared burner following the LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS in this manual or printed on the
drip tray. Follow these guidelines when operating the
Infrared burner:

• DO NOT place food on the cooking grid until the
IR burner glows orange (Fig. 17-3). Drippings are
heated and evaporate instead of sticking to and
impairing burner function.

SIDE VIEW (with cover on)

Ignitor

Foreign

objects

Airborne

dust or
grease

Drippings

Cover

and other

liquids

electrode

Food

particles

or debris

Flash

tube

Fig. 17-2

Burner ceramic must be protected with cover when
burner is not in use.

• When not in use, always cover the infrared burner
with the stainless-steel cover. This protects the
burner from drippings (from other cooking), airborne
particles, and foreign objects (Fig. 17-2).

• Do not strike or scratch the burner ceramic as it
may chip, crack, or break (Fig. 17-2).

Note: Digital thermometer does not give accurate

readings for infrared burners.

Important: When grilling with the infrared burner,

always place a cooking grid above it.
The cooking grid must be removed for
rotisserie cooking.

CAUTION: Never attempt to operate the IR burner

with the protective cover in place.

SIDE VIEW
(burner on HI LIGHT
and glowing orange)

Ignitor

electrode

Flash

tube

Fig. 17-3

Drips and particles evaporate before hitting infrared
burner when cooking at the maximum setting.

17

ACCESSORIES

THE GRILL BRUSH (OPTIONAL)

Purchase a Fire Magic® stainless-steel grill brush (sold
separately) to keep your grill cleaner. It comes with
scraper for large particles and a replaceable head with
brass bristles for
overall cleaning.

Fig. 18-1

Grill brush with replacement head

THE COOKING GRID LIFTER

Hold the grid lifter by gripping the center section with the
prongs pointing down (use an oven mitt or heavy glove
if the grill is hot). Insert the notched end of the grid lifter
into the cooking grid, in front of the midway point (front to
back; Fig. 18-3), and central (left to right; Fig. 18-4).
Twist the grill lifter (clockwise or counterclockwise) so
the handle is parallel to the grill rods. This “seats” the
spiked end of the grid lifter between two rods, enabling
you to safely lift out the grid. Lift slowly and adjust the
grid lifter, if necessary, for balance.

THE DRIP PAN

THE WARMING RACK

The warming rack (Fig. 18-2) is packed separately.

To install the warming rack, lift the front of the rack
up slightly and insert the rack hangers into the two
holes in the back of the inner oven hood just above the
backburner. Then lower the front of the rack into a level
position to lock the rack in place.

To remove the warming rack, lift up on the front of the
rack until the rack hangers pull free from their supporting
holes.

Note: Removing the warming rack before using the

rotisserie will leave more clearance for the
meat being cooked.

Fig. 18-2 Warming rack in place inside oven

The drip collection system allows you to brush or scrape
excess dried residue from the grilling area directly into
the drip pan (see PARTS LIST for drip pan location).
To simplify cleanup when using the rotisserie, you may
place a baking pan or foil under the rotisserie on top of
the burners to collect the drippings. Clean the drip pan
after each use.

THE FLAVOR GRID(S)

Place each fl avor grid directly over a burner or burner
pair. Center each grid over the burner, oriented as
shown in Fig. 18-5.

Note: This allows heat from the burners to be evenly

distributed throughout the cooking area. The
fl avor grids heat and cool quickly, making the
grill very responsive to changes in heat from
the burners.

Fig. 18-5

Edges angle upward

Fig. 18-3

Placement of the grid lifter in cooking grid

Fig. 18-6 Optional Rotis-A-Light

Fig. 18-4

THE ROTIS-A-LIGHT (OPTIONAL)

This fl exible grill lighting solution

(sold separately)

will enhance your outdoor cooking experience by
enabling you to continue cooking long after the sun
has set. The Rotis-A-Light has two multi-directional
fl exi-angles, making this a completely versatile
and indispensable light suitable for any grilling
location.

18

Pull out the drip tray

FIRE MAGIC® DRIP TRAY

Drippings from grilling fl ow through specially designed
channels and collect in the drip tray. Check the drip tray
regularly and empty when required.

Fig. 19-2

Your grill includes a pack of four (4) Fire Magic
liners (Fig. 19-1). For your convenience in cleanup,
place a liner into the drip tray before grilling.

Fig. 19-1

®

drip tray

Fig. 19-3

remove a drip tray liner from the package

Place the drip tray liner

Fig. 19-4

To fi t a liner into the drip tray, pull out the tray (Fig. 19-

2) and set it on a fl at, level surface (Fig. 19-3). Place
the liner in the drip tray as shown in Fig. 19-4 and
carefully insert the tray back under the control panel
(Fig. 19-5).

After each use, wait for the grill to cool and carefully
pull out the drip tray to check it. When a liner is nearing
full, carefully lift it out of the drip tray, lifting with both
hands to keep the tray level until it is safely discarded.
Then insert a new drip tray liner.

Order more drip tray liners through your local Fire

®

Magic

dealer.

Note: The foil tray liner is also useful for setting on

burners to cover them and catch drippings
directly during rotisserie only cooking.

Note: There are easy to follow lighting instructions
Note: For models with match holders attached

etched onto the top of the drip tray handle.
inside the drip tray, place the match holder

off to one edge of the pan (Fig. 19-3). If
necessary, mold the foil liner around them
and the other features of the tray to create
enough clearance space to open and close
the tray without catching the liner.

Carefully slide the tray with liner back into the opening

Fig. 19-5

19

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CARE & CLEANING

CARE AND CLEANING

Your new Fire Magic® grill represents the latest
and most advanced technology available. In order
to continue to enjoy the benefi ts of your grill and
to protect your investment, we recommend the
following:

Cover your grill with a Fire Magic

®

cover when not

in use (see section below).

®

Clean it with Fire Magic

stainless-steel grill cleaner

at least once a month (see Fig. 20-1).

Note: Due to the nature of stainless steel,

surface iron oxide deposits may appear.
Do not be alarmed – these deposits are
removable with stainless-steel cleaner
through periodic maintenance.

OPTIONAL COVER

Check and clean the burner ports and carry-over
slits for blockage at least annually by removing
the burner (see orifi ce changing instructions) and
visually inspecting the burner inlet for insects and
nests. A clogged burner can lead to a fi re beneath
the grill.

The inside of the grill may be cleaned periodically
with oven cleaner if desired. Follow the oven cleaner
instructions for
proper use.

By following these
recommendations,
you will enjoy the

Wipe with grain

beauty and power
of your grill for many
years to come.

Fig. 20-1 - Wipe with grain

PROTECTING YOUR GRILL

An optional heavy-duty cover will protect your grill’s
fi nish and preserve your investment. The water­repellent material will protect your grill from the
weather.

Make sure to give the model number of your grill
when ordering a cover.

Important: Allow your grill to cool before

covering.

Important: Always close the gas-supply

shutoff valve to the grill.
If storing the grill for a long period
of time, disconnect the grill from the
gas supply completely.

Always check the burners before using the grill if
it has been unused over a long period. Look for
obstructions that may hamper performance and
safe operation of your grill.

Fig. 20-2

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have trouble with this Fire Magic® Aurora grill, please use this list to identify the problem. By trying one or more of the
solutions to the possible cause, you should be able to solve the problem. If this list does not cover your present problem, or
if you have other technical diffi culties with the grill, please contact your local Fire Magic® dealer or visit our web site at www.

rhpeterson.com.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Low battery.

Ignition system

failure

1. Power not hooked to power supply

2. Improper air shutter adjustment

2. Improper air shutter adjustment

3. Ignition wire disconnected

3. Ignition wire disconnected

4. Low gas pressure

4. Low gas pressure

5. Front carry-over port

5. Front carry-over port

1. Replace ignitor battery.

2. Adjust air shutters.

3. Plug wires back into ignition switches.

4. Have the gas co. check supply pressure.

5. Clean burner ports

Insuffi cient heat

Uneven heating

Thermometer

malfunction

Rotisserie noisy

6. Improper air-shutter adjustment

7. Using propane orifi ce for natural gas

8. Low gas pressure/flame (propane)

6. Adjust air shutters.

7. Check/change orifi ces.

8. Shut off all valves, including propane tank,
and follow lighting instructions exactly.
(See important note* below.)

9. Low gas pressure/fl ame (natural)

10. Burner ports partially blocked by
debris

11. Small spiders or insects in burner

12. Improper air shutter adjustment

13. Battery charge low

9. Have the gas co. check pressure at grill.

10. Remove burners and clean out ports.

11. Inspect burners and orifi ces for spider webs
or other debris that may block fl ow.

12. Adjust air shutter.

13. Replace batteries. Check connections to
batteries.

14. Rotisserie out of balance 14. Adjust rotisserie counterbalance.

Table 2

*

Important: Propane tanks are equipped with a safety shutdown device that may cause low or no

gas/fl ame at the burners if operating and lighting instructions are not followed exactly. If
you suspect the propane tank safety shutoff is in effect, shut off all burner control valves
and the propane tank valve. Then read and follow the LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS exactly.
Lighting instructions are located in your owner’s manual and printed on the grill’s metal
drip tray. If the problem persists, continue troubleshooting, or contact your local dealer
or R. H. Peterson for assistance.

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CONVERTING THE GAS TYPE

REGULATOR CONVERSION

The gas regulator, located behind the control panel,
must be set for the type of gas used to fuel the grill. To
check the regulator setting, remove the cap in the center
of the regulator (Fig. 22-1). Holding the cap vertical
(see Fig. 22-2), the letters at the bottom of the plastic
stalk indicate the gas type for which the regulator is
currently confi gured. If the bottom of the regulator stalk
does not indicate the gas connected to the grill, remove
the stalk from the cap, invert, and replace into center of
cap. Replace cap on the regulator, screwing down until
snug.

Gas Regulator
Note the cap on top.

Read gas
type here.
(LP shown)

Fig. 22-1

GAS ORIFICE CONVERSION

This Fire Magic® grill comes from the factory confi gured
for one type of gas as marked on the label behind the
control panel. When the grill is converted, this label
must be replaced or updated to identify the new gas.

Each burner has a brass orifi ce, which can be replaced
and must match the gas being used. When converting
the grill to a different gas, each burner’s orifi ce must
be replaced with the corresponding orifi ce for the new
gas.

Natural-gas to propane-gas conversions using a
tank internal to a portable grill require installation of
a propane tank holder (not included) for safety and
compliance with the ANSI standards referenced on
the cover of this document. This tank holder must be
purchased separately from the manufacturer.

Consult Table 1 at the beginning of this document to
determine the proper orifi ce sizes for each burner.

It is critical to the operation of each burner that its orifi ce
be fully inserted into the center of its orifi ce opening.

WARNING

Hazardous overheating will occur if a natural-gas

orifi ce is used with propane gas.

CAUTION: Make sure the grill is at a safe

temperature and isolated from gas and
electrical supplies before beginning.

For your safety, exercise caution, and make sure you
have adequate hand protection, such as gloves, when
handling metal parts.

Fig. 22-2

Required tools:

• Phillips-head screwdriver (#2 medium)

• Needle-nose pliers

• 3/8" hex nut driver (deep socket)

• 5/16" hex nut driver

CHANGING THE MAIN BURNER ORIFICES

1. Remove the cooking grid from above the burner you

are working on by lifting it fi rst from the front and set
it aside.

2. Remove the fl avor grid from above the burner you

are working on and set it aside.

3. Remove the cotter pin from the left or right rear

burner anchoring peg by
pulling it straight out of the
cotter pin hole using fi ngers
or needle-nose pliers (Fig.

Cotter pin

22-3).

CAUTION: The burner is

Main burner

heavy.

4. Lift the back end of the burner

out of the anchor peg holes,
then move the burner toward

Fig. 22-3

the back of the grill to clear
the gas inlet and set it aside.

5. Use a

3

/8" hex nut driver to remove the exposed

orifi ce (Fig. 22-4) and replace it with the correct
orifi ce for the new gas. (See
Table 1 at the beginning of this
document for orifi ce sizes.)

6. Replace the burner by first

Orifi ce

sliding the open cylindrical
end of the burner around
the orifice, envloping it and
centering on it, then lower the
back end anchor pegs into the
anchor peg holes.

Fig. 22-4

Note: It is critical to the continued safe functioning

of the burner that the orifi ce is centered and
completely inside the burner gas conduit.

7. Reinsert the cotter pin into the right rear burner

anchor peg using fi ngers or needle-nose pliers.

8. Replace the fl avor grid and then the cooking grid so

that the cutout section of the cooking grid is lined
up with the lighting tube.

Repeat these steps for each main burner.

CHANGING THE BACKBURNER ORIFICE (IF
EQUIPPED)

1.

Remove the warming rack if installed and set it aside.

2. Remove the backburner cover.

3. Unscrew all backburner access plate screws using

a Phillips-head screwdriver and set them aside.

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CONVERTING THE GAS TYPE

4. Remove the backburner plate by pulling the bottom

toward the front of the grill and rotating it upward and
outward until the two top tabs attached to back wall
of the oven can be removed from the slots in the top
of the plate.

5. Remove the backburner

assembly retaining screw on the
lower left of the backburner using
a Phillips-head screwdriver and
set it aside.

6. Pull the wire from the ignitor

6. Pull the backburner assembly

electrode (Fig. 23-2), then

to the left, clear of the orifi ce,

remove the backburner retaining

and then rotate the top forward

screw on the left of the backburner

and downward and lay it face

(Fig. 23-1) using a Phillips

down across the cooking grids

screwdriver.

or main burners.

Retaining
screw

Fig. 23-1

CHANGING THE SIDEBURNER ORIFICE

1. Lift the sideburner lid. Then remove the grill and

sideburner cap and set them aside.

2. Locate and remove the cotter pin from the

sideburner assembly underneath the sideburner
shelf using needle-nose pliers. Set it aside.

3. From the top of the sideburner shelf, lift the

sideburner upward while rotating the attached
tubing underneath away from the orifi ce near the
cart wall. Set it aside.

4. Use the nut driver to remove the exposed orifi ce

and replace it with the correct orifi ce for the gas
being converted to. (See Table 1 for correct orifi ce
sizes based on burner type and gas type.)

CAUTION: Be careful not

to damage the

Fig. 23-2

Electrode wire

(disconnected)

wires connected
to the backburner
assembly.

3

7. Use a

/8" hex nut driver

to remove the exposed

Backburner

air shutter

Backburner

electrode

orifi ce and replace it with
the correct orifi ce for the
gas being converted to

Backburner

orifi ce

(See Table 1 for size).

8. Replace the backburner assembly and reinsert the

retaining screw. Center the backburner assembly so
that the backburner plate will fi t over it. Tighten the
retaining screw using a Phillips-head screwdriver.

9. Replace the backburner plate by fi rst inserting the

tabs above into the slots in the top of the plate and
then rotating the bottom downward and inward.

10. Replace all the backburner plate screws using a

Phillips-head screwdriver.

CHANGING AN INFRARED BURNER ORIFICE
(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Remove the cooking grid from above the burner on

which you are working by lifting it fi rst from the front
and set it aside.

Note: To protect the manifold threads when placing

the new orifi ce, start the threading manually,
and then tighten with the nut driver.

5. Rotate the burner assembly back into place over

the orifi ce and fi rmly seated in the shelf.

6. Reinsert the cotter pin underneath the sideburner

assembly using needle-nose pliers. It may be
necessary to push downward on the burner
assembly from above to fully expose the cotter
pin hole. Rotate the inserted cotter pin so that it
is fl ush with the underside of the shelf.

7. Replace the burner cap by centering it on

the sideburner
assembly and
making sure it drops

Fig. 23-3

Cotter pin

in place.

8. Replace the grill with

the grating running
front to back so
that it drops fully
down onto the shelf,
allowing the lid to
close completely
over it.

2. Unscrew both lighting tube hex head screws with a

3

/8" hex nut driver.

3. Remove the infrared burner by lifting the back of the

burner up so that both tabs are freed from their slots,
then lift the burner toward the back of the fi re box
and upward. Set the burner aside.

4. Use a

3

/8" hex nut driver to remove the exposed orifi ce

and replace it with the proper orifi ce for the new gas
(see Table 1 for sizing).

5. Replace the infrared burner by fi rst sliding it over the

orifi ce, then lowering the two tabs under the back of
the burner into the slots in the back burner rest.

6. Reattach the lighting tube and replace the grill so

that the cut-out section is in front.

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BURNER AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT

AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT

Important: Air shutters are preset at the

factory based on the gas the grill is
built to burn. However, altitude or
other local conditions may require
air shutter adjustment for proper
combustion.

MAIN BURNER

Flames from a properly adjusted main burner with
no wind or breeze present will appear fairly steady,
consistent, and almost entirely blue. The extreme tips
of the fl ames may be light yellow. If the tip of a fl ame
were to turn orange, it should only do so briefl y and
then become blue or light yellow again. The fl ames
will appear to burn while touching the burner ports
(see Figure 24-1).

If the fl ames have orange in them and appear to
undulate slowly from side to side, or if some of them
appear to lift off the burner instead of touching it,
then adjust the air shutter, as instructed below.

Carry-over

slits (on

each lobe)

Bridge

between

burner

lobes

Fig. 24-1

1. Follow the safety precautions and steps for

main burner removal
in the CHANGING
THE MAIN BURNER
ORIFICES section
(steps 1-4).

Adjustment

screw

Adj.
slot

Fig. 24-2

2. Adjust the air shutter

opening by loosening
the adjustment screw

Close

Open

with a screwdriver,
then sliding the air shutter backward or forward
to open or close the air shutter opening (see
Fig. 24-2).

Shutter Setting Flame Condition

Open too far

Flames shorten and
lift off the burner

Blue fl ames just

Ideal setting

touching burner (may
have light-yellow tips)

Closed too far

“Lazy” fl ames with
orange in them

Too large an air shutter opening will allow too much
air into the burner, which will cause the fl ames fi rst
to shorten and then to appear to lift up off the ports.
For the bottom of the fl ames to move closer to the
ports, close the air shutter more.

Ignitor

box

Blue fl ames on

burner ports

Lighting

tube

CAUTION: Turn all burner control knobs to the

OFF position and turn off the gas

supply at the source before removing
or adjusting a burner.

WARNING

Wait for the burner to be cool or use heavily insulated

heat-resistant gloves when handling the burner.

If the air shutter opening is too small or closed, the
fl ames will present consistently orange tips and
become “lazy,” slowly undulating back and forth.

For propane gas, ideal settings tend to be just
slightly open. For natural gas, which generally
requires less primary air than propane, the main
burner air shutter may be nearly closed.

3. Adjust the air shutter opening and then replace

the burner (steps 6-8 in the CHANGING THE
MAIN BURNER ORIFICES section)

4. Follow the lighting instructions in this manual to

light the burner.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 until the fl ames appear to

touch the burner ports, burning fairly steadily
and almost entirely blue with occasional light­yellow tips (see Fig. 24-1).

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BURNER AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT (Continued)

BACKBURNER

The backburner is set at the factory and will not
require adjustment unless this unit is converted or
used at an elevation above 2,000 ft.

Blue fl ames behind burner grating

Fig. 25-1

Back panel

Flames from a properly adjusted backburner will
appear as a horizontal line of even blue fl ames along
the bottom of and behind the backburner grating. The
grating itself will glow red after it heats up.

Note: It is normal for the backburner to smoke

when it is fi rst used. Burning the backburner
on HI LIGHT for approximately 15 minutes
will eliminate the smoking.

If, instead of being blue and even, the backburner
fl ames appear to have orange in them and waver
slowly left and right, or if the fl ames appear to lift
off the burner, adjust the backburner air shutter by
following the steps below.

The backburner air shutter adjustment is located
behind the right side of the access panel in the back
of the oven, above the cooking grid.

Note: It is only necessary to remove the backburner

back panel, not the backburner, when
adjusting the backburner air shutter.

1. Follow the safety precautions and steps for

backburner back panel removal (steps 1-4) in
the CHANGING THE BACKBURNER ORIFICE
section.

CAUTION: The backburner air shutter can be

safely adjusted with the backburner lit
if it is adjusted using a long-handled
screwdriver or well-insulated fi re and
heat-resistant gloves.

2. Adjust the air-shutter opening by loosening the

adjustment screw with a
screwdriver, then sliding

Backburner air shutter
adjustment screw

the air shutter backward
or forward to open or
close the air shutter
opening (see Fig 25-2).
Watch the backburner
flames while adjusting
the air shutter.

Fig. 25-2

Open

Close

Too large an air shutter opening will allow too much
air into the burner, which will cause the fl ames fi rst
to shorten and then to appear to lift up off the ports.
For the bottom of the fl ames to move closer to the
ports, close the air shutter more.

If the air shutter opening is too small or closed, the
fl ames will present consistently orange tips and
become “lazy,” slowly wavering left and right.

3. Continue adjustment until the fl ames appear to

touch the burner ports, burning fairly steadily,
consistently, and almost entirely blue with some
light-yellow tips (see Fig. 25-1), then retighten
the backburner air shutter adjustment screw.

4. Replace the burner access plate (step 8 in the

CHANGING THE BACKBURNER ORIFICE
section).

SIDEBURNER

The sideburner is set at the
factory and will not require
adjustment unless this unit
is converted or used at an
elevation above 2,000 ft.

The flames from a properly

Fig. 25-3

adjusted sideburner will touch the burner ports and
appear mostly blue with light-yellow tips.

If they are orange, “lazy,” or lift off the burner ports,
then adjust the sideburner air shutter using the
following steps.

The sideburner air shutter is located underneath the
sideburner shelf on the left side of the unit, near the
wall of the cart. It can safely and easily be adjusted
while the sideburner is lit.

CAUTION: Do not touch the sideburner or the

shelf around it. They will be hot while
adjusting the sideburner air shutter.

1. Light the sideburner following the lighting

instructions in this manual.

2. Loosen the sideburner air shutter adjustment

screw, then use the
tip of the screwdriver
to open or close the
air shutter until the
flames appear blue
and touch the burner
ports.

Close

Open

3. Retighten the

adjustment screw.

Fig. 25-4

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WARRANTY

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN YOUR REGISTRATION CARD, WHICH IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR FIRE MAGIC® GRILL

LIFETIME WARRANTY - Fire Magic® cast stainless-steel burners, stainless-steel rod cooking grids, and stainless-steel housings are

warranted for as long as you own your Fire Magic® grill.
FIFTEEN-YEAR WARRANTY - Fire Magic® cast brass burners, brass valves, backburner assemblies (except ignition parts), and

manifold assemblies are warranted for 15 years from the date of purchase of your Fire Magic
THREE-YEAR WARRANTY - Fire Magic® sideburners and all other Fire Magic® grill components (except ignition and electronic

parts) are warranted for three (3) years from the date of purchase of your Fire Magic® grill.
Fire Magic® ignition systems (excluding batteries), electronic components (including lights and thermometers), and grill accessories

are warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase.

PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF YOUR SALES SLIP FOR PROOF OF PURCHASE

This warranty applies to the original purchaser and to single family residential use only. It commences from date of purchase, and is valid only with
proof of purchase.

This warranty does not cover parts becoming defective through misuse, accidental damage, electrical damage, improper handling, storage, and/or
installation. Product must be installed (and gas must be connected) as specifi ed in the instructions or operator’s manual, by a qualifi ed professional
installer. Accessories, parts, valves, remotes, etc., when used must be Peterson Co. product.

This warranty does not apply to rust, corrosion, oxidation, or discoloration, unless the affected component becomes inoperable. It does not cover
labor or labor-related charges.

This warranty specifi cally excludes liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi ed legal rights, and you may have
other rights that may vary from state to state.

For additional information regarding this warranty, or to place a warranty claim, contact the R.H. Peterson dealer where the product was purchased.

®

grill.

ROBERT H. PETERSON CO.

Quality Check Date:___________

Orifi ce # (Main):__________
Orifi ce # (Other):__________ Model #: ___________
Leak Test: ___________ Serial #: ___________
Burn Test: ___________ Air Shutter: ___________
Gas Type: NAT. / PROPANE Inspector: ___________

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