MHP MHPLX26G, MHPLX33G, MHPLX26R, MHPLX33R Owner's Manual

LX Owner’s Manual

Assembly, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

Built-In Models:

MHPLX26G without Rear Broiler
MHPLX26R with Rear Broiler and Rotisserie
MHPLX33G without Rear Broiler
MHPLX33R with Rear Broiler and Rotisserie

Portable Cart

 Heavy-duty stainless steel construction

 Stainless steel side shelves

 Easy access to storage and gas cylinder

on LP model

 12-foot hose with quick disconnect

included with natural gas model

• Heavy-duty locking swivel casters

YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL.

Portable Cart Shown

THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE LEFT

WITH THE CUSTOMER. KEEP THESE IN-

STRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

DANGER

Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious

bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property

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, immediately call your gas supplier or your 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.

3. Keep any electrical supply and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Follow all leak-test procedures carefully in this manual before using. Do this even if the grill was dealer assembled. Do not try to light

this appliance without reading the “Lighting” instructions in this manual.

-Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual.

-After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the MHP Grill should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before use.

-Do not operate the MHP Grill if there is a gas leak present.

-Check all gas connections for leaks with soapy water solution and brush. Never use an open flame.

-Minimum clearance of 12 inches from the back and sides of the grill to adjacent combustible construction must be maintained. This
outdoor cooking appliance shall not be located under overhead-unprotected combustible construction.

-Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on, or in the storage area under the grill.

-The utilization of an external electrical source requires that when installed, this outdoor cooking gas appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with the 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. Keep any electrical supply cord, or the rotisserie motor cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.

-Children should never use your MHP Grill. Accessible parts of the grill may be very hot. Keep young children away while it is in use.
You should exercise reasonable care when operating your MHP Grill. It will be hot during cooking or cleaning and should never be left
unattended, or moved while in operation.

-Should the burners go out while in operation, turn all gas valves off. Open lid and wait five minutes before attempting to relight, using the lighting
instructions.

-Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your MHP Gas Grill.

-Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of cooking box.

-Do not enlarge the valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.

-The MHP Grill should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.

-Liquid Propane Gas is not Natural Gas. The conversion or attempted use of Natural Gas in a Liquid Propane unit or Liquid Propane Gas in a
Natural Gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.

-Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your grill is in operation.

-Use heat-resistant grill mitts or gloves when operating grill.

-California Proposition 65-Warning: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the list of substances known by
the State to cause cancer or reproductive harm. California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
To minimize exposure to these substances always operate this unit according to the use and care manual, ensuring you provide good ventilation
when cooking with gas.

WARNINGS

The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANZI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, or CAN/CGA-B149.1,Natural Gas Installation Code or CAN/CGA-B149 2, Propane Installation Code.

In Massachusetts: All gas products must be installed using a “Massachusetts” licensed plumber or gasfitter. A “T” handle type manual gas valve
must be installed in the gas supply line to this appliance. This applies to permanently installed natural gas and propane installations. This does not
apply to propane portable installations using a 20 pound tank.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

-Do not locate the grill under overhead unprotected surfaces. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use in buildings, garages, sheds, breeze­ways, or other such enclosed areas. THIS UNIT IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

-If a cart unit is stored indoors the LP cylinder must be disconnected and the LP cylinder stored outside in a well ventilated area, out of reach of
children.

-Never use the grill during windy conditions. If located in a consistently windy area, oceanfront, mountaintop, etc., a windbreak will be required.
Always adhere to the specified clearances.

-Never use a dented or rusty LP tank.

-Never place paper inside the grill.

-The MHP gas grill is designed for use without lava rock. The use of lava rock or other forms of briquettes may cause a fire hazard.

-Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the grill.

-Keep the ventilation opening of the cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.

Only original factory parts should be used when repairing your grill. The use of unapproved or untested parts will void your warranty
and may cause serious personal harm.

LOCATING YOUR MHP GRILL

This gas appliance is designed and certified for outdoor use only. Do not locate this grill under overhead combustible surfaces. Do not operate the
grill inside a building, garage, recreational vehicle or any enclosed area. When choosing an area, consider exposure to wind, proximity to traffic
paths and length of gas supply line. Keep gas supply lines as short as possible to reduce pressure drop. Keep the grill away from windy areas, but
keep the grill in a well-ventilated area. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the grill. The supporting edges of the grill
must be located level and flat. The counter should also be leveled.

LP GAS CYLINDER VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

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 gas cylinder enclosure left completely open to the outside or by providing four 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 level and shall extend no higher than 5” above the floor. Each open-

ing must have a minimum 10 square inches of free area. To achieve proper ventilation, you must drill a series of holes, omit grout from the 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.

HOUSEHOLD PROPANE SERVICE

It is recommended that the same ventilation requirement be used for household propane service as propane cylinders.

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION

A minimum clearance of 12” from the sides and 12” from the back of the grill to adjacent vertical combustible construction must be main­tained.

CLEARANCE TO NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION

A minimum clearance of 2 1/2” from the back of the grill above cooking surface to non-combustible construction is required to allow the grill
hood to open completely.
A minimum of 6” clearance to the sides of the grill above cooking surface to non-combustible construction is recommended to provide space for
the rotisserie motor and the spit rod. The grill can be installed directly next to non-combustible construction below the cooking surface.

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Your MHP Gas Grill is identified by a model number and a serial number located on the rear of the grill behind the side
burners or on the right side behind the faceplate. Always use both the model and serial numbers when contacting MHP
about your grill. For future reference, take the time now to record the model and serial numbers below:

MODEL NUMBER:__________SERIAL NUMBER:_____________________DATE PURCHASED:_________________

How to contact us: Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], Email: [e-mail] or write: Customer Service,
Modern Home Products Corp., 150 South Ram Road, Antioch, IL 60002

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

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GAS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Each appliance is set and tested at the factory for the type of gas supply to be used. Identify the type of gas, either natural gas or LP gas and make
sure that the marking on the data plate (rating plate) matches the gas being supplied to the grill. The data plate is located on the rear of the grill
behind the side burner or on the right side behind the faceplate. An “X” will be marked next to the type of gas that the unit is equipped for.

All gas connections should be made by a qualified technician and in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: CHECK TO ENSURE THAT THE GAS SUPPLY HOSE DOES NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH ANY HOT SURFACE OF THE
GRILL.

NEVER CONNECT THE GRILL TO AN UNREGULATED GAS SUPPLY.

NATURAL GAS HOOK-UP

• Check with your local gas utility company or with local codes for instructions on installing supply lines. Be sure to check on type and size of run,
and how deep to bury the line. If the line is too small the MHP gas grill will not function properly. Any joint sealant used must be an approved type
and be resistant to actions of LP and Natural gases. Do not forget to place the installer supplied gas valve in an accessible location. Check local
codes, Consult your local gas dealer. In the absences of local codes, installation must conform to the latest edition of the national Fuel Gas Code
ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54, or CAN/CGA-B149.1, Natural Gas Installation Code or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code.

• The grill is designed to operate on Natural Gas at a pressure of 7” water column (WC) (1.75kPa) unregulated. Check with your gas utility for local

gas pressure. Use of your grill at pressures other than approximate 7” water column could affect the performance of your grill and requires installa-
tion of a natural gas regulator set at 7” WC.

• The grill and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at
test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5kPa). The grill must be isolated from the gas by closing its valves during any pressure testing of the supply
system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).

Never use LP gas in a unit designed for natural gas. If you wish to convert your grill from one type of gas to the other you
may order a gas conversion kit from MHP or your dealer.

Connection: 3/8” Flare Male Fitting in Left Rear Corner of Grill.

Operating Pressure: 7.0” W.C.

Front of Grill

Factory Installed

3/8” Male Flare

Adapter

3/8” Flare

To Gas Supply

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GAS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

LP GAS HOOK-UP

• A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your LP Supplier. Never use a cylinder with a damaged valve. Cylinder
dimensions should be approximately 12 inches in diameter and 18 inches high. The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance
with the specifications for LP Gas Cylinders of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods. Only Worthington, Manchester, or Wolfdale brand cylinders should be

used with this appliance.

• The propane gas cylinder valve must be equipped with a cylinder connection coupling device, described as Type 1 in the Harmonized ANSI stan­dard ANSIZ 21.58 and CGA 1.6-M95-1995 with addenda Z 21.58. This device is commonly described as an Acme Thread Quick Coupler (see
Fig. 1 below). The gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder when the unit is not in use. If the appliance is stored indoors the cylinder must be
disconnected and removed from the appliance. Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of reach of children.

• The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve. Disconnected cylinders
must not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area. The grill is designed to operate on Propane gas regulated at a gas pressure
of 10” water column (W.C.) (2.7kPa). A regulator adjusted to this pressure must be installed in the gas supply line before the grill is connected to
the propane source. Use only the type regulator and hose specified by ProFire.

• Only 20 lb. cylinders equipped with an OPD (Overfill Protection Device) should be used with your MHP Grill. Only one propane cylinder may be
located in an enclosure or cart. Extra 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 Cylinders. Never locate a cylinder under or near the barbecue
unless sufficient ventilation and shielding is provided to prevent any heating of the cylinder, regulator and hose.

Do not turn gas valve on unless connection between regu­lator and tank is complete. Before attempting to light grill,

be certain the gas valve knobs are in the “OFF” position,

turn tank on by turning knob on top of the tank counter­clockwise, check all connections for leaks by spraying or
brushing a solution of 50% liquid soap and 50% water. If
bubbles appear there is a leak, turn off gas and have a
certified gas installer repair the leak.

NOTE: Hose and Regulator is preassembled to the grill valve at the factory.

Hand Wheel

Valve

Cylinder

Hand Nut With

Acme Thread

QCC-1

Fitting

Regulator

Hose

Type 1 Acme Thread Quick Coupler

LEAK TEST-CAUTION BEFORE TESTING

• NEVER USE THE GRILL WITHOUT FIRST LEAK TESTING THE GAS CONNECTIONS.

• WARNING: DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. USE OF AN OPEN FLAME COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION AND BODILY HARM.

• DO NOT SMOKE WHILE PERFORMING THE LEAK TEST!

• To prevent fire or explosion hazard, DO NOT use or permit sources of ignition in the area while performing a leak test. Perform leak test outdoors only.

• Check to ensure that flexible hoses do not have any cuts and wear that may affect the safety before each use. Only the factory supplied hose and regulator must be

used. Use only replacement regulator and hose assemblies specified by MHP Grills.

LEAK TEST

1. Prepare a leak testing solution of sudsy water by mixing in a spray bottle with half liquid soap and half water.

2. Confirm that all control knobs are in the “OFF” position.

3. Turn the main gas valve supply “ON”

4. Apply leak testing solution by spraying on the pipe joints, fittings and hose.

5. A gas leak is detected if: A) there is a faint gas smell and/or B) growing bubbles appear on any of the connection points and/or hose, DO NOT
attempt to ignite the grill and IMMEDIATELY turn off the gas supply valve.

6. When there is a gas leak, call a qualified service technician. DO NOT use the grill until the leak is corrected.

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