Holland Bh421-464 Owner's Manual

Instruction Manual

READ THIS BOOK FIRST

L.P. NOTICE: This grill shall
be connected only to a 20 lb.
L.P. cylinder that is equipped
with a Sherwood Valve
#PV3349 AND an overfill
protection device (OPD).

L.P. Tank
not included.

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By Holland

BARBECUE INDUSTRY

ASSOCIATION MEMBER

The only Grill

not to flare up!

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©The Holland Grill Co., Inc. V2007 PN SG5-002

ANSI Z21.58b-2006/CSA 1.6b-2006

DANGER

!

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 AND IMMEDIATELY CALL
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER OR YOUR FIRE
DEPARTMENT.

WARNING

!

1. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.

2. AN LP CYLINDER NOT CONNECTED FOR
USE SHALL NOT BE STORED IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

Simply close the lid and cook by time.

It’s guaranteed not to flare-up.

Cutaway Side View

of your patented Holland Grill

No Flare-up System

Stainless Steel

Cooking Grid

Stainless steel grid cleans

easily and prevents small

foods from falling through.

Aluminim
Drip Pan

Catches all the drippings
and prevents them from
catching fire.

Flame Deflector

Stainless Steel shield

distrubutes the heat evenly.

Cast Iron Burner

Guaranteed for life!

Vent Stacks

They provide just the right amount of ventilation
to circulate the heat. Your foods cook evenly
on all sides.

Thank you for purchasing a Holland Grill. This is truly a grill that you, your family and friends
will use and enjoy for many years to come.

Many years of research and new technology have gone into the entire line of Holland grills,
ensuring they are safe, easy to use and grill to perfection. It’s important that you are aware
that the Holland Grill is unlike any other grill on the market today. By design, it
allows you to grill, steam or smoke without the worry of flare-ups associated with competitive
brands. Now you can relax while preparing food without the worry and nuisance of trying to
control flames that will ruin your food.

Not only will you be able to enjoy time with friends and family while you grill worry-free, you’ll
be able to do so for years to come. All Holland grills are made of top quality materials which
give them a sturdiness that will last for years. We use only the best materials to ensure your
new grill will look like new and cook like new well into the future. This grill was designed and
made for trouble-free outdoor cooking.

Please read and follow all the instructions in this manual.

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HOLLAND EPIC GRILL OWNERS MANUAL

Safety Information

Please read carefully.

Gas grills are used SAFELY by millions of people when following sim­ple SAFETY precautions.

The items in the fuel system are designed for operation with the
Holland Grill. They must not be replaced with any other brand.
(See parts list for replacement items.)

GAS BURNER: The gas burner is constructed of heavy cast iron and
should not require maintenance other than inspection for insect nests
inside the venturi. If you remove the burner for
cleaning, it must be reinstalled exactly as removed.

AIR SHUTTER: See item 11 in lighting instructions (see figure 6 for
details.)

BURNER VALVE: The burner valve is operated in only two
positions. The Off position is when the handle is across (perpendicular
to) the burner, which stops the flow of gas.When the valve has been
set in the Off position, it is important to close the valve at the LP gas
cylinder.The LP gas cylinder is the primary valve and must be closed
when the grill is not in use. The On position is when the handle is in
line with the burner (see figure 6 for details. See lighting instructions
for more information.) The burner valve controls the heat allowed in
the grill by means of a plug orifice. This device is set at the factory
and must not be tampered with or replaced. Turn off LP supply at
cylinder when appliance is not in use.

ONLY A FACTORY SUPPLIED VALVE SHOULD BE USED. (See the
parts list for replacement items.)

LP GAS HOSE: The LP gas hose is designed for use with LP gas
only. Use with any other gas is dangerous. The hose is made of a flex­ible material to make it easy to install. This material is subject to con­siderable twisting and turning during installation. It is very important
that the hose be inspected for cracks, cuts, abrasions, wear and loose
fittings before each use of the outdoor cooking gas appliance. The
visual inspection should include leak testing the entire length of hose
and fittings. (See final assembly instructions for more information.)

If the hose shows signs of damage or leakage, it must be replaced
prior to the operation of the grill. Only a factory authorized replace­ment part can be used. (See the parts list for replacement items.)
Failure to properly inspect or replace hose with an authorized replace­ment may result in accident or injury.

LP GAS REGULATOR: CAUTION: Use only the gas pressure regula­tor and hose supplied with this appliance. This regulator and hose is
set for an outlet pressure of 11 inches

water column. Substitution of
regulator and hose by any other device or any other manufacturer's
regulator and hose is dangerous and could result in serious injury.
(See the parts list for replacement items.)

IMPORTANT LP CYLINDER INFORMATION: Failure to follow these
DANGER statements exactly may result in a fire causing death or
serious injury.

The Holland Co. Inc. recommends the use of cylinder manufacturers
Manchester and Worthington, Wolfdale with a 47.6 lb water capacity.
Other cylinders may be acceptable for use with the appliance

The Fuel System

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. SHUT OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE.

2. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.

3. OPEN LID.

4. IF ODOR CONTINUES, IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER
OR FIRE DEPARTMENT.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE 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.

(A) DO NOT STORE A SPARE LP-GAS CYLINDER UNDER OR NEAR

THIS APPLIANCE;
(B) NEVER FILL THE CYLINDER BEYOND 80 PERCENT FULL; AND
(C) IF THE INFORMATION IN “(A)” AND “(B)” IS NOT

FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY MAY OCCUR.

• THIS GRILL IS NOT INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN OR ON RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES AND/OR BOATS.

• KEEP OUTDOOR COOKING GAS APPLIANCE AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
AND LIQUIDS

• THIS GRILL SHALL ONLY BE CONNECTED TO AN LP CYLINDER WITH AN OVERFILL
PROTECTION DEVICE (OPD).

• THE GRILL SHOULD BE LIT AND ALLOWED TO OPERATE FOR AT LEAST 30
MINUTES BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME TO ALLOW PRESERVATIVE TO
BURN OFF. AFTER SMOKE STOPS COMING OUT OF STACKS, GRILL IS READY
FOR YOUR USE AND ENJOYMENT.

• THIS GRILL IS NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE

• THIS COOKING APPLIANCE IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE USED

IN A BUILDING, GARAGE OR ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA.

• EXCESSIVELY WINDY OR COLD CONDITIONS MAY AFFECT GRILL COOKING
PERFORMANCE.

• CHOOSE ONLY A LEVEL LOCATION FOR GRILL OPERATION. THE HOLLAND GRILL
MUST BE SITTING SECURELY ON A LEVEL SURFACE FOR PROPER OPERATION
AND EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION.

• YOUR GRILL IS MADE FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

• THE VENT STACKS AND THE AIR INTAKE OPENINGS SHOULD NEVER BE
BLOCKED OR CLOSED DURING GRILL OPERATION.

• MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM SIDES AND BACK TO COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION, 18 INCHES (50CM) FROM SIDES AND 18 INCHES (50CM) FROM
BACK. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO OBSERVE AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER
CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION.

• DO NOT USE THIS OUTDOOR APPLIANCE UNDER OVERHEAD COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACES.

• DO NOT STORE A SPARE LP GAS CYLINDER UNDER OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING: FOLLOW LOCAL CODES

• THE INSTALLATION OF THIS APPLIANCE MUST CONFORM WITH EITHER
THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI STANDARD REFERENCED WITH
THE FOLLOWING: ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE
INSTALLATION CODE; CSA B149.1, OR PROPANE STORAGE AND
HANDLING CODE, B149.2, OR THE STANDARD FOR RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES, ANSI A 119.2/NFPA 1192, AND CSA Z240 RV SERIES,
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CODE, AS APPLICABLE”.

• INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAN/CGAB149.1
NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE AND LOCAL
CODES WHERE APPLICABLE.

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provided they are compatible with the appliance retention means (see
figure 9 on page E6 for retention means point of contact).

PROPANE FUEL: Warning – propane is a flammable gas. Improper han­dling may result in an explosion and/or fire and serious accident or injury.
Your grill is designed to operate on Propane (LP) gas ONLY and is
equipped with the proper orifice for this gas. Caution: Do not connect this
grill to any gas supply except propane or natural gas. Propane gas is
heavier than air and will settle in low areas. Make certain adequate venti­lation is available when using your grill and that the gas cylinder is stored
outside in a well ventilated area out of the reach of children when the grill
is not in use.

LP GAS CYLINDER: This grill is designed and intended to be used with
an LP gas cylinder with a nominal LP gas capacity of 20 pounds. Such a
cylinder is approximately 12-3/8" in diameter with an overall height of 18­1/16". The Holland Grill does not come with an LP gas cylinder. This
must be purchased separately and is available at most hardware stores.
The cylinder used must be constructed and marked in accordance with
the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) (4BA-240) and the National Standard of Canada
CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the transportation of
dangerous goods. Only a cylinder equipped with an overfill protection
device (OPD) should be used.

The LP gas cylinder shall be used only outdoors in a well ventilated
space and not in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.The LP
gas cylinder is designed to be used, stored, and transported in the
upright position. The Holland Grill may be stored indoors if the LP gas
cylinder is removed and stored outdoors. NEVER turn the cylinder
upside down or on its side. Always transport, store and use your cylinder
in the upright position. Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the
reach of children and must not be stored in a building, garage or any
other enclosed area.

The cylinder must be provided with a Sherwood valve, part #PV3349,
which will connect with (quick connect) the QCC-1 Fitting provided on
each of our LP (propane) grills. Must also have a safety relief device hav­ing a direct communication with the vapor space of the cylinder. The
cylinder supply system must be mounted vertically for proper vapor with­drawal. The cylinder shall include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
The grill must be connected to the gas supply by a hose. Turn off LP
supply at cylinder when appliance is not in use.

DO NOT transport a full or empty gas cylinder in a closed automobile
trunk or in a closed passenger area.

Filling the gas cylinder requires removing it from the grill. The cylinder is
attached to the grill by connecting the regulator assembly to the outlet
portion of the gas cylinder valve. This connection is made by the QCC-1
fitting pictured in Figure 1. The large plastic nut fits on the outside of the
threads and turns right, or clockwise to tighten. No tools are necessary.
Hand tight is sufficient. If a good connection is not achieved, the safety
valve inside will not permit the proper amount of gas to flow. When con­necting the regulator to the cylinder valve, be sure the pressure relief
valve is directed away from the front and away from the grill. If the relief
valve should open, the propane will be directed where it is likely to do the
least harm. To disconnect regulator assembly turn large plastic nut left or

counter-clockwise.
When disconnecting and connecting the gas cylinder, be careful
that the regulator assembly does not strike the grill, the ground, or
any other surface. If any difficulty at all is had in connecting or dis­connecting the regulator assembly to the cylinder valve, contact
your local gas supplier for assistance.

When disconnected from the cylinder, a valve cap must be installed.
(See figure 1.) Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not in 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. Failure to install a
valve cap when the cylinder is disconnected from the fuel system is
dangerous and may result in accident or injury.

When re-connecting the LP gas cylinder, be sure to tighten the fit­ting until snug. This connection, as well as all other fittings and con­nections between the cylinder and burner valve, should be inspect­ed for damage and leak tested after every filling or
re-connection.

Keep any electrical supply cord and fuel supply hose away from any
heated surface.

NATURAL GAS: If natural gas is used, contact your local supplier
to set it up properly. The N.G. Holland Grill is set to operate at 7
inches water column pressure, using an orifice with a #48 drill size.
If your grill seems too hot, first call your local gas company to deter­mine what pressure you have.

Never allow anyone to change orifice size without
authorization from factory.

SPARK IGNITER: This grill is equipped with a rotary Piezo igniter
system. A simple Clockwise rotation of the igniter knob produces a
spark at the burner head, lighting the burner. To check that the
spark igniter is working properly, leave gas supply turned OFF and
observe the spark by looking through the peep hole above the con­trol panel or from below the control panel to the left side of the burn­er in the burner opening. A small blue spark should be visible at the
left side of the burner head every time the igniter “fires”. A loud
“hammer” like sound is produced by the mechanism when sparking.

FIGURE 1

HANDWHEEL

REGULATOR

CAP &

STRAP

COUPLING

NUT

CONNECT
Clockwise

DISCONNECT,

Counter Clockwise

CYLINDER

VALV E

20 LBS

LP GAS CYLINDER

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