Napoleon grills PTSS215 INSTRUCTION GUIDE

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GOURMET GRILLS

LE GRILS DU GOURMET

PTSS215

MANUFACTURED BY/FABRIQUÉ PAR: NAPOLEON APPLIANCE CORP., 214 BAYVIEW DR.

BARRIE, ONTARIO, CANADA L4N 4Y8 [phone], FAX [phone]

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GOURMET GRILLS

The PTSS215 has been designed with mobility in mind. With collapsable legs, the PTSS215 can be set up on any

flat surface. The legs fold out and lock into place, folding back into a locked position when on the go or used with

any of our mounting options (see illustrated diagrams on mounting options and accessories).

All NAPOLEON gas grills are manufactured under the strict Standardof the world recognized

ISO 9001-2000 QualityAssurance Certificate.

NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, and are assembled by trained

craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leaktested and test-fired at a

quality test station, and thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging and shipping to ensure

that you, the customer ,receive the quality product you expect from NAPOLEON.

NAPOLEON GAS GRILL PRESIDENT'S LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

NAPOLEON warrants the following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON gas grill against defects
for as long as you own the gas grill. This covers: stainless steel housings, stainless steel burners, stainless steel
rod cooking grids, and stainless steel lids. Subject to the following conditions. During the first ten years
NAPOLEON will provide replacement parts at our option free of charge. From the eleventh year to lifetime NAPO­LEON will provide replacement parts at 50% of the current retail price.

Components such as stainless steel sear plates, and igniter (excluding batteries) are covered and NAPOLEON

will provide parts free of charge during the first three years of the limited warranty.

Components such as regulator, warming rack, hoses and connectors, fasteners and accessories are covered and
NAPOLEON will provide parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

NAPOLEON shall not be liable for any transportation charges, labour costs or export duties.

CONDITIONSAND LIMIT ATIONS

"NAPOLEON warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only (ie., the individual or legal entity (registered customer) whose
name appears on the warranty registration card filed with NAPOLEON), provided that the purchase was made through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer and is
subject to the following conditions and limitations:"

This factory warranty is non-transferable and may not be extended what-so-ever by any of our representatives.

The gas grill must be installed by a licenced, authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance with the installation
instructions included with the product and all local and national building and fire codes.

This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, grease fires, hostile environments, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect
and parts installed from other manufacturers will nullify this warranty.

This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches, dents, painted finishes, corrosion or discolouring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners, nor
chipping on porcelain enamel parts, nor any components used in the installation of the gas grill.

Should deterioration of parts occur to the degree of non-performance within the duration of the warranted coverage, a replacement part will be provided.

In the first year only, this warranty extends to the replacement of warranted parts which are defective in material or workmanship provided that the product has
been operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions.

After the first year, with respect to this President's Limited Lifetime Warranty NAPOLEON may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this
warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but defective part(s).

NAPOLEON will not be responsible for the installation, labour or any other costs or expenses related to the re-installation of a warranted part, and
such expenses are not covered by this warranty.

Notwithstanding any provision contained in this President's Limited Lifetime Warranty NAPOLEON's responsiblity under this warranty is defined as above and it
shall not in any event extend to any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages.

This warranty defines the obligation and liability of NAPOLEON with respect to the NAPOLEON gas grill and any other warranties expressed or implied with
respect to this product, its components or accessories are excluded.

NAPOLEON neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product. NAPOLEON
will not be responsible for: over firing, blow outs caused by environmental conditions such as strong winds, or inadequate ventilation,

Any damages to the gas grill due to weather damage, hail, rough handling, damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON.

The bill of sale or copy will be required together with a serial number and a model number when making any warranty claims from NAPOLEON. The warranty
registration card must be returned within fourteen days to register the warranty or you can register on-line at www.napoleongrills.com.

NAPOLEON reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part prior to honouring any warranty claim.

NAPOLEON shall not be liable for any transportation charges, labour costs, or export duties.

WARNING

Do not try to light this appliance without reading "LIGHTING" instructions section of

this manual.

FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VA-

POURS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. CYLIN-

DERS NOT CONNECTED FOR USE MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR

ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOL­LOWED EXACTLY,A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE,

PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Turn off main gas supply.

• Extinguish any open flame.

• Open lid.

• Immediately call your gas supplier, or your fire department if odour continues.

SAFE OPERATINGPRACTICES

• Thisgasgrill is not intended to be installed in or on recre-

ationalvehicles and/orboats.

• Thisgas grill must only beused outdoorsin a well-ventilated

spaceand must not be used inside a building, garage or
any other enclosed area.

• Keepany electrical supply cord andfuel supplyhose away

from any heated surfaces.

• Inspectthe fuel supplyhose beforeeach use.If there is

evidence of excessive abrasion or wear or the hose is cut, it
must be replaced, prior to usingthe gas grill, with a replace­ment hose assemblyspecified bythe manufacturer.

• Whenthe gas cylinder is not disconnected from the appli-

ance, the gas grill and cylinder must be stored outdoorsin a
wellventilated space.

• Donot locate inwindy settings. Highwinds adversely affect

the cooking performance of the gas grill.

• Turn offthe gas supply at thecylinder after each use.

• Donot move the appliance during use.

• Adultsandespecially childrenshould bealerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures. Keepyoung children
away.

• Underno circumstances should this gas grill bemodified.

• Gasmust be turned off at the propane cylinder or at the
natural gas supply valve when the gas grill is not in use.

• Whenthe gas grill is to be stored indoors, the connection
between the propane cylinder and thegas grill must be
disconnected and the cylinder removed and stored outdoors
in a well ventilated space out of reach of children.Discon­nected cylinders must not be stored in a building, garage or
any other enclosed area. Natural gas units must be discon­nected from the supply when being stored indoors.

• Thetop lid is to be closed during the gas grill preheat period

• Donot use the condiment tray to storelighters, matches or
otherflammable materials.

• Thisgas grill isdesigned foroutdoor use only.

IMPORTANT DO'S AND DON'TS

DO'S

Readthe entire instructionmanual before operating the gas grill.
Maintainproper clearance tocombustibles (6" to rear ofunit, 4" to

sides). Additionalclearance is recommended near vinyl siding or
largepanes of glass.

Leaktest the unit before initial use, annually and and whenever
anygas components arereplaced.

Followlighting instructions carefullywhen operating grill.
Ensure sear plate is positioned properly. Theholes must be

towards the rightside of the gas grill.
Cleangrease tray andsear plates regularlyto avoid build-up

whichmay lead to grease fires.
Inspect the burner tube for spiderwebs and other obstructions

periodically. Clean the tube completelyif you findany such
obstructions.

DON'TS

Donot route hose underneath drippan - proper hose clearance to
bottomof unit must be maintained.

Donot locate unit under unprotected combustible construction.
Donot leave grillunattended when operating.
Do not lightburners with lid closed.
Donot move grill when hotor operating.
Do not usewater,beer,orany other liquids to controlflare-ups.
Donot pinch electrode lead between bottom surface ofgrill and

foldingleg.

GAS CYLINDER

Use only gas cylinders which meetnational and regional codes. Ensure that the cylinder can provideenough fuel to operate the
appliance. Ifin doubt, check with yourlocal gas supplier.

• Alwaysset the cylinder vertically on level ground next to the grill.

• Usecaution when handling the cylinder valve.

• Neverconnecta cylinder which does notmeet local codes.

• Neverstore a spare cylinder in close proximity of an operating appliance. Cylinders mustnot be exposed to extreme heat or direct
sunlight.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the hose is routed to maintain proper clearance to the underside of the unit.

CYLINDER CONNECTION: Ensure thatthe gas regulator hose is kink free. Remove the capor plug from the cylinder fuel

valve. Tightenregulator to cylinder valve.
and each time a cylinder is hooked up, or if a part of the gas system is replaced.

Leak test all joints prior to using the barbecue.

Aleak testmust be performed annually,

GAS HOSE

• Ifthe hose and regulator are not included bythe manufacturer,then only hoses and regulators whichmeet national and regional
codes are to be used.

• Donot connect theappliance to a permanent gas installation.

• Ensurethat the hose does not come into contactwith grease, other hot drippings, or any hot surfaces on the appliance.

• Checkhose regularily. In the case of rips, melting or wear,replace hose before using the appliance.

• Therecommended hose length is 0.7m. The hose must not be longer than 1.5m.

• Ensurethat the hoseis twist and kink free when installed.

• Replacethe hose beforeexpiry dateprinted onthe hose.

REGULATOR

The following tablelists input values for the appliance.

BURNER ORIFICESIZE HEATINPUT GAS USAGE (TOTAL)

I II (TOTAL) PROPANE BUTANE

#60 #64 4.1 kW 293 g/h 298 g/h

Certified Gases / Pressures - Check rating plate to ensure that itcorresponds withfollowing list.

Gas Category I
Orifice Sizes (see above) I I II

Gases / Pressures
Countries DK , FI, N L, NO ,

The regulators for both butane and propane must have a rating of at least 300 g/h. Do not tamper with or modify regulator. Use
only regulators which supply the pressure listed in the table above.

3B/P(30)

Butane 30mbar
Propane 30mbar

SE,GR,IS,LU

I

3+(28-30/37)

Butane 28-30mbar
Propane 37mbar

BE, ES, FR, GB,
IE , IT, P T, CH, G R

I

3B/P(50)

Butane 50mbar
Propane 50mbar

DE, A T

LEAK TESTING INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT USE A FLAME TO LEAK TEST.

LEAK TESTING: This must bedone before initialuse,annually and wheneverany gas components arereplaced or serviced. Nosmoking

whileperforming this test,and remove allsources of ignition. See

LeakTestingDiagram

forareas to check.

1.Connect the cylinderto the grill regulator,turnthe cylinder valve on.

2.Brush a halfand half solution ofliquid soap andwater onto the jointbetween the regulatorandthe cylinder, and where theregulator hose
connectsto the valveon the grill.

3.Bubbles will indicatea gas leak. Eithertighten the loose jointor replace thepartwith one recommendedby the dealer .

4.If the leakcannot be stopped,shutoff the valve onthe cylinder,disconnect it andhave the barbecueinspected by your gassupplier or dealer.
Donot use theappliance until the leakhas been corrected.

5.Turnoff gas supply.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

Open Lid

Turnburner valve onunit to

OFFposition.

Turncylinder valve on.

Turnburner valve toHIGH

position.

Pressand hold igniter until

lit, or light by match.

LIGHTING PORT

HOLE

BURNER

CONTROL

IGNITER

REGULATOR

If ignition is not immediate, turn

regulator control tooff. Wait 5

minutes.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

When lit for the first time, the gas grill will emita slight odour.This is a normal temporary condition caused by the "burn-in" of internal
paintsand lubricants used in the manufacturing process and will not occur again. Simply run the main burners on high with the lid
open for approximately ½ hour. When cooking very lean meats, such as chicken breasts, or lean pork, the grids can be oiled before
pre-heating to reduce sticking. Cookingmeat with a high degree of fat content, may create flare-ups. Either trim some fat or reduce
temperatures to prevent this. Should aflare-up occur,movefood away from flames, reduce heat. Leavethe lidopen. See 'YourAll
Season Grill' cookbook by Napoleon for more detailed instructions.

MAIN BURNER USE: When searing foods, preheating is recommended by operating the main burner in the high position with the
lid closed for approximately 10 minutes. Foodcooked for a shortperiod of time (fish, vegetables) may begrilled with the lid open.
Cooking with the lid closed will ensure higher, more even temperatures that willreduce cookingtime andcook meat more evenly.
When cooking very lean meats, such aschicken breasts, or lean pork, the grids canbe oiled beforepre-heating to reduce sticking.
Cooking meat with a high degreeof fat content, may create flare-ups. Either trim some fat orreduce temperaturesto prevent this.
Should a flare-up occur,move food away fromflames, reduce heat. Leave the lid open. See 'YourAll Season Grill' cookbookby
Napoleon for more detailed instructions.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that theburners are turned off priorto cleaning. Avoidunprotected contactwith hot surfaces. Clean grill in an area where
cleaning solutions will not harm decks, lawns or patios. Donot use oven cleaner to clean any partof this gas grill. Do not use a
self cleaning ovento clean cooking grids or any other partsof the gasgrill. Barbecue sauce and salt can be corrosive and will
cause rapid deterioration of the gasgrill components unless cleaned regularly.

GRIDSAND WARMING RACK - Thegrids and warming rack arebest cleaned during the pre-heatperiod with a soft brass wire brush. Steel

wool can be used for stubbornstains. Stainless gridswill discolour permanentlyfrom normal usage, due tothe high temperature of the
cookingsurface.

CLEANING INSIDE THEGAS GRILL - Remove the cooking grid. Usea soft brasswire brush to clean loosedebris from the insides ofthe
lid. Scrape sear plate witha putty knife or scraper,anduse a wire brush to remove ash. Remove the sear plateand brush debris off of the
burner with abrass wire brush. Brush alldebris from inside the gasgrill into the removable drip pan. Ensurethat the searplate is placed
properly when reinstalled(holestowards the right end ofthe grill), or whenever thegrill is packedaway for transport.

DRIPPAN-Slide the drippan out for easy cleaning.It should becleaned frequently (every 4-5 uses)to avoid greasebuildup. Greaseand
excess drippings accumulatein the drippan located underthe grill. Accumulatedgreasecan cause a fire hazard. Do notline the drip pan
with aluminum foil,as it can prevent theproper amount ofair needed for burner tooperate. Thepanshould be scraped out witha putty knife
orscraper.

CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE GAS GRILL - Donot use abrasive cleaners toclean stainless steel parts. Toclean stainless surfaces,
use a stainlesssteel cleaner ora non-abrasive cleaner. Always wipein the direction of thegrain. Donot use steelwool, as it will scratchthe
finish and leave small particles of ferrous metal whichcan promote rusting. Stainless steel parts willdiscolour when heated, usually toa
golden or browncolour. This discolouration is normaland will not affect the performance of thegrill.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Turn off the gas atthe source and disconnect unit before servicing. Maintenance shouldonly be done when the grill is cool, to avoid
the possibility of burns. Aleak test must be performed annually,and whenever anycomponent of the gas train is replaced.

COMBUSTIONAIRADJUSTMENT: (This must be done bya qualified gasinstaller.) The air shutteris factory setand should nothave to

beadjusted under normalconditions. However, some extreme fieldconditions may existthat require adjustment. Whenthe air shutteris
adjustedcorrectly,the flameswill be darkblue with lightblue tips, and occasionalyellow tips.

BURNER

LIGHT BLUE

YELLOWTIPPING

DARK BLUE

Ifthe burner isgetting too littleair,theflames will belazy yellow,and possibly producesoot. Ifthe burner is getting toomuch air,the flames will
belifting erratically from theburner and maycause difficulties when lighting.

1. Loosen air-shutter lockscrew,located under theregulator/igniter mount, and open or close airshutter as required. The normal setting forthe
tubeburner is 1/8”.

BURNER PORT

APPROXIMATELY 3/8" (10 mm)

2. Light burnerand set tohigh. Visuallyinspect burnerflames. Whenshuttersare set, turnregulator off, tightenlocking screw. Be surethe
airshutter does notmove when tightening thescrew.