OWNER’S MANUAL
Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill
Model No. PR7000
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
For Outdoor Use Only
(outside any enclosure)
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
1. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage.
2. Read the installation, operation, and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.
3. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire or explosion, which could cause
property damage, personal injury, or death.
Save these instructions for future reference.
If you are assembling this unit for someone else,
give this manual to him or her to read and save
for future reference.
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards ...........................................Page 2
Exploded View & Hardware........................................... 3
Assembly Instructions............................................... 4
Installling LP Gas Tank .............................................. 8
Insert LP Gas Tank................................................ 8
Secure LP Gas Tank............................................... 8
Connect LP Gas Tank.............................................. 8
Operating Instructions............................................... 8
Checking for Leaks ............................................... 8
Operating Main Burners ........................................... 8
Operating Side Burner............................................. 9
Cleaning and Care ................................................. 9
Product Registration ............................................... 10
Limited Warranty ................................................. 10
Troubleshooting .................................................. 11
The use and installation of this product must conform to local codes. In absence of
local codes, use the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, CAN/CGA-B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
Manufactured in China for:
S.R. Potten Ltd
1645, 50th Avenue
Lachine, Québec, Canada H8T 3C8 PR7000-OM-109 EF
Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. PR7000
DANGER
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas -
1. Shut off gas to appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance immediately call your
gas supplier or your fire department.
DANGER: Failure to follow the dangers, warning and cautions in this manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion
WARNING:
This grill is for outdoor use only, and shall not be used in a building,
Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance within 8 feet of walls,
This grill is NOT for commercial use.
This grill is for use with liquid propane (LP) gas only. The conversion to
LP gas Characteristics:
a. LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become
b. LP gas is explosive under pressure, heavier than air, and settles and
c. LP gas in its natural state has no odor. For your safety, an odorant is
d. Contact with LP gas can cause freeze burns to skin.
LP gas tank needed to operate. Only tanks marked “propane” may be
a. The LP gas supply tank must be constructed and marked in accordance
b. LP gas tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
c. The LP gas tank must have a listed overfilling prevention device (OPD).
d. Only use 20-pound cylinders equipped with a cylinder connection
e. The LP gas tank must have a tank collar to protect the tank valve.
f. Never use an LP gas tank with a damaged body, valve, collar, or footing.
g. Dented or rusted LP gas tanks may be hazardous and should be
h. The LP gas tank should not be dropped or handled roughly.
i. Tanks must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and must
j. Never keep a filled LP gas tank in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will cause
k. Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in
l. Do not store a spare LP gas tank under or near this appliance.
m. Never fill the tank beyond 80 percent full.
n. A fire causing, serious injury or damage to property may occur if the
Never attempt to attach this grill to the self-contained LP gas system of a
The use of alcohol, or prescription or non-prescription drugs may
Never use charcoal, lighter fluid, lava rocks, gasoline, kerosene, or
Your grill has been checked at all factory connections for leaks. Recheck
Check for leaks even if your unit was assembled for you by someone
Do not operate if gas leak is present. Gas leaks may cause a fire or
You must follow all leak-checking procedures before operating. To
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within
Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep grill area clear and free
Minimum clearance from sides and back of unit to combustible
causing damage to property.
garage, or any other enclosed area.
structures or buildings.
or attempted use of natural gas in this LP gas grill is dangerous and will
void your warranty.
aware of the characteristics before using any LP gas product.
pools in low areas.
added that smells like rotten cabbage.
used.
with the Specifications for LP gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSAB339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous
Goods; and Commission.
device compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking appliances.
checked by your LP gas supplier prior to use.
not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area. Your
tank must never be stored where temperatures can reach over 125°F.
the gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valve and allow
gas to escape.
use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that
is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may
result in leakage of propane.
above is not followed exactly.
camper trailer, motor home, or house.
impair the consumer’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate the
appliance.
alcohol with this product.
all connections, as movement in shipping can loosen connections.
else.
explosion.
prevent fire or explosion hazard when testing for a leak:
a. Always perform leak test before lighting the grill and each time the
tank is connected for use.
b. No smoking. Do not use or permit sources of ignition in the area while
conducting a leak test.
c. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
d. Do not use matches, lighters, or a flame to check for leaks.
e. Do not use grill until any and all leaks are corrected.
If you are unable to stop a leak, disconnect the LP gas supply. Call a
gas appliance serviceman or your local LP gas supplier.
25 feet (7.62 m) of this appliance.
from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
construction, 21 inches from side and 21 inches from back. Do not use
this appliance under overhead combustible surfaces.
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the
vincinity 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.
It is essential to keep the grill’s valve compartment, burners, and
circulating air passages clean. Inspect grill before each use.
Do not alter grill in any manner.
Do not use the grill unless it is COMPLETELY assembled and all parts are
securely fastened and tightened.
This grill should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected on a regular basis.
Clean and inspect the hose before each use of the appliance. If there
is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts, or leaks, the hose must be replaced
prior to the appliance being put into operation.
Use only the regulator and hose assembly provided. The replacement
regulator and hose assembly shall be that specified by the manufacturer.
Use only S.R. Potten, Ltd. factory authorized parts. The use of any part
that is not factory authorized can be dangerous. This will also void your
warranty.
Do not use this appliance without reading “Operating Instructions” in this
manual.
Do not touch metal parts of grill until it has completely cooled (about 45
min.) to avoid burns, unless you are wearing protective gear (pot holders,
gloves, BBQ mittens, etc.).
When cooking, fire extinguishing materials shall be readily accessible. In
the event of an oil grease fire, do not attempt to extinguish with water.
Use type BC dry chemical fire extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand or
baking soda.
Do not install or use in or on boats or recreational vehicles.
Do not use grill in high winds.
Never lean over the grill when lighting.
Do not leave a lit grill unattended, especially keep children and pets away
from grill at all times.
Do not attempt to move grill when in use. Allow the grill to cool before
moving or storing.
Storage of grill indoors is permissible only if the tank is disconnected,
removed from the grill and properly stored outdoors.
Always open grill lid carefully and slowly as heat and steam trapped
within grill can severely burn you.
Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator from the tank or any gas
fitting while the grill is in use.
Always place your grill on a hard non-combustible, level surface. An
asphalt or blacktop surface may not be acceptable for this purpose.
Move gas hoses as far away as possible from hot surfaces and dripping
hot grease.
Keep all electrical cords away from a hot grill.
Do not use grill for indoor cooking or heating. TOXIC fumes can
accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
After a period of storage and/or nonuse, check for leaks, burner
obstructions and inspect for any abrasion, wear, cuts to the hose.
Failure to open lid while igniting the grill’s burners, or not waiting 5
minutes to allow the gas to clear if the grill does not light, may result in
an explosive flame-up.
If grill is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply tank.
Never operate grill without heat plates installed.
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is cooked to a safe
temperature.
This outdoor gas appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 0.5 psi (3.5 kpa).
This outdoor gas appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less
than 0.5 psi (3.5 kpa).
Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any
heat surface.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord or plugs in water
or other liquid.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning, Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate any outdoor cooking gas appliance with a damaged cord,
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Contact the manufacture for repair.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surface.
Do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than
intended.
When connecting, first connect plug to the outdoor cooking gas appliance
then plug appliance into the outlet.
Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit with this
outdoor cooking gas appliance.
Never remove the grounding plug or use with an adapter of 2 prongs;
and Use only extension cords with a 3 prong grounding plug, rated for
the power of the equipment, and approved for outdoor use with a W-A
marking.