Fire Magic Elite 50 User Manual
Since 1937
ELITE 50 GOURMET
UNIBODY SERIES 17
OUTDOOR GAS BARBECUE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with consumer.
CONSUMER: Retain for future reference.
Photo shows Elite 50 Gourmet Slide-In with Hanger
and Oven with Double Backburners.
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
SAFETY WARNINGS & CODES
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Shut off the gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, immediately call
your gas supplier or Fire Department.
2. A Propane cylinder not connected for use
shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
AVERTISSEMENT
S’IL Y UNE ODEUR DE GAZ :
1. Coupez l’admission de gaz l’appareil.
2. Éteindre toute flamme nue.
3. Ouvrir le couvercle.
4. Si l’odeur persiste, appeler
immédiatement votre compagnie de
gaz ou votre département des
incendies.
CODE AND SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS: This
Barbecue must be installed in accordance with local codes
and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, with the
latest National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. IN CANADA:
The Barbecue must include the Canadian Certification
mark and bilingual marking with bilingual instructions to
comply with the Canadian Interprovincial Gas Advisory
Council (IGAC) requirements.
This appliance and its individual shutoff valves must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system when
testing the system at pressures in excess of ½ psig.
This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valves
during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at
pressures up to and including ½ psig.
Robert H. Peterson Co. • 14724 East Proctor Ave. • City of Industry, CA 91746
Rev 1 042804
1. Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de l’essence
ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides
inflammables dans le voisinage do
l’appareil, ni de tout autre appareil.
2. Une bouteille de propane qui n’est pas
raccordée en vue de son utilisation, ne
doit pas être entreposée dans le
voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout
autre appareil.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual. For your safety, this
Barbecue should be installed or inspected by a qualified
installer, technician or the gas supplier.
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AVERTISSEMENT
L-C2-07604
CONTENTS
ELITE 50 SLIDE-IN
SERIES 17-xxxxx-x
141,000 BTU's with Backburners
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Front to Back Depth 23-3/4"
Width 51", Height 12", Open Front
ALSO AVAILABLE IN
Requires Stainless sample
NEW PHOTO REQ'D
Safety Warnings & Codes Pg. 1
Contents Pg. 2
Tools Required-Check List Pg. 3
CABINET MODELS
CONTENTS
Barbecue Parts List Pg. 3
Backburner & Oven Parts List Pg. 4
Planning for Installation of Your Barbecue Pg. 5
Gas Supply Requirements Pg. 5
Safe Use and Maintanence of Propane Gas Cylinders Pg. 6
Connecting Your Barbecue to The Gas Supply Pg. 7
Checking Your Barbecue Pg. 8
Adjusting Your Barbecue Pg. 9
Barbecue Lighting Instructions Pg. 10
Operating Your Barbecue Pg. 11
Features & Accessories Pg. 12
Barbecue Safety Information & Maintenance Pg. 13
Troubleshooting Pg. 13
Care & Cleaning Pg. 14
Cooking Times & Temps Pg. 15
Sample Recipes Pg. 15-16
Warranty Pg. 16
This manual may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or published in any electronic or
machine-readable form in whole or in part without prior written approval of Robert H. Peterson Co.
For Technical Help call your local Fire Magic Dealer first
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SUPPLIED ITEM CHECK LIST
•Elite 50 Barbecue:
•Outer Flavor Grids (4)
•Fire Magic Grilling Chips (1 can)
•Sample Recipe Book (1)
•Grill lifter (1)
•Match holder (1)
•Replacement Barbecue orifices (8)
•Wood chip box (1)*
•Backburner cover (2) *
•Backburner Replacement Barbecue orifices (2)*
*For Elite 50 with Backburners only:
FIRE MAGIC ELITE 50 GOURMET UNIBODY GAS BARBECUE PARTS LIST
TOOLS REQUIRED- CHECK LIST
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR
• Two medium size adjustable wrenches
• One pair of pliers
• One flat blade screwdriver
• * 3/8" wrench or
• Pipe joint compound resistant to all gasses
• C.S.A.Approved Stainless Steel Flex Connector
( See Page 4, paragraph 4-a.)
*Note: 3/8" socket if orifice change is required.
• #2 (medium) Phillips screwdriver
Cooking Grids Part No. by Set (2 sets required)
Stainless Steel 3539-S-2 (22x12)
Cast Iron 3527-4 (22x6)
Porcelain Cast Iron 3539-2 (22x12)
200070, Flavor Grid
3199-60, Electrode Assembly w/Wiring
INST ALLATION
3/8" socket screwdriver
*3270-06, Burner Clips (8)
3199-36
Crossover Box (3)
*3041-01, Air Shutter (8)
*3048-03, Spring, Air Shutter (8)
24185-00, Elite-50
Slide-In Unibody
Burner Manifold Assembly (4)
Natural Gas 3185-10
Propane Gas 3185-10P
Burners Part No.
Stainless Steel *3041-40-2
Cast Brass *3041-25-2
Porcelain Cast Iron *3041-30-2
Cast Iron *3041-10-2
(4 sets required, -2 per set)
3030-01, Flex Tube Assembly (2)
3199-32, Ignitor
Generator Spark Kit (4)
3980-4105, Bolt
3981-0005, Washer
3990-0010, Nut
*3000-12, Fastner Set
3000-65
Bezel w/Pad (6)
(2)
4185-10
Valve Manifold Assembly
Note: Items marked * sold as two per package
Robert H. Peterson Co. • 14724 East Proctor Ave. • City of Industry, CA 91746
24185-07, Elite-50 Face, Stainless
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3012
Valve Knob (6)
Match Holder
3083, Drip Tray
FIRE MAGIC ELITE 50 BACKBURNER & OVEN PARTS LIST
EXPLODED VIEW OF BACKBURNER ASSEMBLY
PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE BACKBURNER ASSEMBLY ARE INSIDE THE BROKEN LINES
Woodchip Box
3001-125-1 Orifice, LP
3001-45-1 Orifice, Nat
Left Backburner Assembly
4732-09
3986-1102
Screw, 6-32 x 1/4 SS
4739-02
Air Shutter
& Adj. Screw
Right Backburner Assembly
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3030-01
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3990-0037
3/4 Pal Nut
EL-34
Elbow (Lid Stop)
IMPORT ANT
Your Fire Magic Barbecue,
Oven and Backburner are
fully Pre-assembled and
tested at the factory.
DO NOT attempt to remove
the oven and Backburner
from the Barbecue prior to
or during installation.
Damage to the connecting
gas line and ignitor wiring
may occur.
The plastic straps which
secure the oven to the
Barbecue unit should be
removed and discarded
prior to lighting.
EXPLODED VIEW OF OVEN ASSEMBLY
IGNITOR
ELECTRODE
WIRE
OVEN
LOCK
NUT
EL-34, ELBOW
& ORIFICE
(LID STOP)
Robert H. Peterson Co. • 14724 East Proctor Ave. • City of Industry, CA 91746
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PLANNING FOR INSTALLA TION OF YOUR ELITE 50 GOURMET BARBECUE
23 3/4"
DEPTH
CONNECT TO GAS LINE
STUB IN THIS AREA
51"
WIDTH
12"
HEIGHT
2
1
7
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Fire Magic Barbecues are designed FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
WARNING: Built-in models must be installed in masonry or other type of fireproof enclosure. The unit is NOT insulated
and therefore must be installed with 18" of side and back clearance from unprotected combustible materials such as
wood, plastic, or stucco with wood framing.
DO NOT install this unit under unprotected flammable surfaces. DO NOT inst all or use this appliance inside a
building, garage, or any other enclosed area including recreational vehicles or boats.
This is a SLIDE-IN TYPE unit designed to fit into open-front
enclosures. The Front Panel (Face) of the unit is removable for
gas hookup, servicing and Burner adjustment, and MUST remain
removable after you install the unit.
INSTALLER NOTE: This unit should be installed so that it can
be removed at a later date if factory service is required. Any
protrusion into the Barbecue enclosure may obstruct the frame
and prevent the unit from sliding into place (see "Gas Supply
Plumbing Requirements" below).
ENSURING PROPER COMBUSTION AIR & COOLING FLOW
Maintaining proper air flow for your Fire Magic Barbecue is
essential if it is to perform as it was designed (Fig 1). If airflow
is blocked, overheating and poor combustion will result. Make
sure not to block the 1" front air inlet along bottom of Barbecue
Face. Note: The front air space allows access to Drip Tray.
Figure 1
Ventilation Diagram
VENTILATION OF ENCLOSURES
When using Propane gas, take EXTREME CAUTION to ensure
ample ventilation of gas vapor. Propane vapor is invisible and
heavier than air. A DANGEROUS EXPLOSION could occur,
resulting in SERIOUS INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE if Propane
gas is allowed to accumulate and then ignite.
Only one Propane gas cylinder may be located in an
enclosure. Extra or spare cylinders must be stored outdoors
out of the reach of children and outside of any building, garage
or other enclosed area. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS
PROVIDED WITH PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS. Never
locate a cylinder under or near Barbecue unless sufficient
ventilation and shielding is provided to prevent any heating of
cylinder, regulator and rubber hose.
PROP ANE CYLINDER ENCLOSURES
To prevent invisible combustible gas from accumulating in
your cylinder enclosure, you must provide adequate ventilation.
This is accomplished by having one side of the enclosure left
completely open to the outside
OR by providing four (4)
ventilation openings. Two openings are to be at the cylinder
valve level (Approx.16” above the floor) and on opposite walls
of the enclosure. Two more openings must be at the floor
level on opposite sides of the enclosure. The floor level
openings must start at the floor and shall extend no higher
than 5” above the floor. Each opening must have a minimum
of 10 square inches (64.5 cm
2
) of free area. To achieve the
proper ventilation, you may drill a series of holes, omit the
grout from masonry joints or replace a brick with a hardware
cloth screen. If the floor in the cabinet is raised and the
space beneath the cabinet is open to the outside, the lower
ventilation openings may be in the floor.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, you must provide these openings for
drainage, replacement air and cross ventilation of any storage
area exposed to possible leakage from gas connections, the
Barbecue or Propane Cylinder.
IMPORTANT: Additional requirements for safe use of Propane
gas and gas cylinders appear on Pg. 6 of this manual.
HOUSEHOLD PROP ANE GAS SERVICE
Consult your gas supplier for ventilation requirements when
connecting to a household Propane supply.
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
All electrical outlets in area of Barbecue must be grounded.
Installer and User Note: Keep electrical supply cords away
from all heated surfaces.
EXHAUST REMOVAL
If installed under a patio roof, the grill area should be fully
covered by a chimney and exhaust hood. An exhaust fan with
a rating of 1000 CFM (cubic feet per minute) or more may be
necessary to efficiently remove smoke and other cooking byproducts from the covered area. Installation in fully-enclosed
patio areas is not recommended.
GAS SUPPL Y PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
Rigid 3/4" or 1” black steel pipe, or local code approved pipe for
temperatures up to 800°F (427°C), is required to conduct gas
supply into enclosure opening for connection to the unit. Do
not use a rubber hose within enclosure for Barbecue unit.
Apply only joint compounds that are resistant to all gasses on
all male pipe fittings. Make sure to tighten every joint securely.
NOTE: Review page 7, prior to connecting unit. If 1/2” Pipe
is used, it should be no longer than five feet and only to conduct
Gas Supply into Barbecue cut out for connection to the Flex
Connector. The gas supply pipe should enter through the floor
at rear of enclosure and terminate near the left end (Figure 2).
Install gas line stub at least 2" away from the left side and back
walls, but within 9" of the back wall and 14” from the left wall,
as illustrated by the shaded area in Figure 2. No Pipe or fittings
should rise higher than 2 1/2” into the bottom of the Barbecue.
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Figure 2 - Gas Stub Diagram
SAFETY NOTE: An external valve (with a removable
key) in the gas line is necessary for safety when your
Barbecue is not in use. It also provides for convenient
maintenance
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