Tec Patio Ii Owner's Manual

INFRA-RED

Patio II

TTMM

OWNER’S MANUAL

Thermal Engineering Corporation

P.O. Box 868, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0868

2741 The Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29209

Telephone: [phone] Toll-free [phone]

Fax : [phone] Toll-free fax: [phone]

Website: www.tecinfrared.com

Revised 08/04

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Warnings

Warnings to Consumer

DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE
WITHOUT HAVING CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL.
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, HAVE THIS MANUAL
AVAILABLE WHILE USING THIS APPLIANCE AND
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE CONVERSIONS OR
MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR GRILL WITHOUT FIRST
OBTAINING WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FROM THERMAL
ENGINEERING CORPORATION.

DO NOT STORE A SPARE GAS CYLINDER UNDER OR
WITHIN 15 FEET OF THIS GRILL OR ANY OTHER OPEN
FLAME, HEAT PRODUCING APPLIANCE OR HEAT
SOURCE.

DO NOT ALLOW YOUR LP GAS CYLINDER TO BE
FILLED BEYOND 3/4 FULL.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE CAUSING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Notices

Notice to Consumer

PRIOR TO INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE,
READ THIS MANUAL FULLY AND CAREFULLY. RETAIN
THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND HAVE
AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. ENSURE THAT ALL
PERSONS OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT CAREFULLY
READ AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE
INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.

THIS UNIT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY INSPECTED AND
PACKAGED AT THE FACTORY PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
UPON ARRIVAL, INSPECT THE APPLIANCE CAREFULLY
FOR ANY CONCEALED DAMAGE. IMMEDIATELY
REPORT ANY DAMAGE TO RETAILER.

SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING
OPERATION OR USE OF THIS APPLIANCE CONTACT
THERMAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION AT
803-783-0750 OR 1-800-331-0097.

Notice to Installer

INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES OR
THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
IN CANADA, INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD
BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CAN/CGA-B149.1
NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE.
FOLLOWING INSTALLATION, LEAVE THIS OPERATIONS
MANUAL WITH THE CONSUMER FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND/OR BOATS.

For Your Safety

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors or 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.

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 your fire department.

NATIONALLY REGISTERED TESTING LABORATORY

U.S. Patent # 4886044
U.S. Patent # 4321857
Des. 266,050

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EXPRESS WARRANTIES

Thermal Engineering Corporation (TEC) warrants this grill to be free of defects in material and workmanship when subjected
to normal domestic use and service from the date of purchase as follows:

LIFETIME

Other than cooking grids and stainless burner components, all stainless steel components are warranted indefinitely.

FIVE YEARS

All painted structures, burner boxes, and stainless burner components are warranted against rust-through for five years. Surface
rust, which may occur because of exposure to certain atmospheric conditions and contaminants, is not covered for five years.

ONE YEAR

First year In home service from Authorized TEC Dealer or Service Representative. Maximum one hour per visit.
Exterior painted structures are warranted against surface rust for one year.

TEN YEARS

Burner ceramics and all other components not covered by the warranties above are warranted for ten years.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED OR DESIGN-CERTIFIED FOR

BUILD-IN USE. TEC MAKES NO WARRANTY AGAINST RUST TO ANY DEGREE TO THE EXTERIOR OF PAINTED UNITS
BUILT INTO ENCLOSURES.

UNDER THIS WARRANTY

We will, at our option, repair or replace any component part deemed by TEC to be defective when returned to the TEC
factory, freight prepaid, within the warranty period. Prior to authorization of repair or replacement, you must supply the date
of original purchase and serial number of your grill.

This warranty excludes damage caused by failure to follow the instructions in your Owner’s Manual or alteration of the grill’s
structure or components, or from operator abuse, negligence or accident.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

This warranty excludes incidental and consequential damages. Except as stated above, all other warranties, including implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are excluded.

If you have questions concerning this warranty, please call us at 1-800-331-0097.

Lifetime Limited Warranty

T

HERMALENGINEERINGCORPORATION

P.O. Box 868, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0868
2741 The Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29209
Telephone: [phone] Toll free: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone] Toll free: [phone]
Website: www.tecinfrared.com

MODEL #:______________________________________

SERIAL #:______________________________________

(See rating plate on back panel.)

DEALER NAME:__________________________________

DEALER TELEPHONE:____________________________

(Complete the above information for future reference.)

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Dear TEC Infra-Red Grill Owner:

Thank you for selecting a TEC Infra-Red grill. You’re among a select group who truly appreciate fine
cooking and demand the best and we at TEC appreciate your confidence in our products.

I know you’ll be pleased with your grill’s performance. Over the years, we’ve invested great resources
in developing grills that are truly unique in terms of their sturdy, long-lasting construction, their
cooking versatility and TEC’s innovative infra-red cooking processes.

We’ve developed this manual to give you an overview of your grill and to help you get the most from
it. We’ve included some cooking guidelines for you to use until you develop your own techniques.
We’ve also included vital information about how to set up, operate and maintain your grill safely and
correctly, so I urge you to read it carefully before first using your grill. If, after reviewing this
information, you have any questions whatsoever, please call your Authorized TEC Dealer or our
Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-0097 for help.

As I’m sure you know, we also offer a complete line of accessories that afford you a wide range of
opportunities for new and interesting uses of your grill. Some of them, like our rotisserie, are options
familiar to everyone. Others, like our deep fryer and wok, are truly unique enhancements that allow
you to be adventuresome and inventive with your grill. Appendix A to this owner’s manual explains
the uses of these accessories. Your dealer also can tell you more about all the accessories we offer and
their many uses.

If you have comments, suggestions, or even compliments, please pass them along to us. We are
continually in search of ways we can improve our customers’ experiences with their grills, starting
when they first remove them from the box and continuing as they use them over the years. Hearing
what you feel we could improve, as well as what you especially like about our products and services, is
essential to this effort. To facilitate this feedback, a Product Registration Form is included with your
grill. We would be grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete it and send it to us -- after
you’ve used your new TEC a few times. We’ll send you a free TEC apron as a token of our
appreciation!

Happy grilling!

Best regards,

David O’Kelly

President

THERMAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION
Consumer and Commercial Products Division

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General Overview

WARNING: THIS GRILL IS DESIGNED CERTIFIED

FOR USE OUTDOORS ONLY.

THIS GRILL SHOULD NOT BE USED IN A BUILDING,
GARAGE OR OTHER ENCLOSED AREA AND IS NOT
INTENDED FOR USE ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
OR BOATS.

DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE UNDER OVERHEAD
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION.

Permanent Installation

The installation of your grill must conform to local codes
or, in absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. In Canada, the installation
must conform to local codes and/or the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149.1.

The Post Base is constructed of stainless steel, which is
highly corrosion resistant. However, a suitable means of
corrosion protection should be used, as necessary, due to
corrosive conditions at the installations site.

If you are installing your grill on the optional In-ground
Post Base or the Bolt-down Post Base, it should be
located so the ventilation louvers remain clear of all
obstructions. The louvers are located in the front surface
of the Grill’s Housing and at the rear of the Roll Back
Hood. Any accumulation of debris will restrict the flow
of combustion and/or ventilation air, and may result in
improper burner operation or overheating. (See Table A.1
for clearance specifications.) Installation procedures
relating to gas connections for permanent installations
can be found in the Gas Connection section of this
manual.

Contents Installation

Installation .......................... 4

Assembly ............................ 5

Gas Connection ...................... 7

Operation ............................ 10

Infra-Red Cooking .................. 13

Care, Cleaning and Maintenance.. 15

Protection of burners
Cleaning
Replacement parts
Heat shield removal procedures

Appendix A - Accessories .......... 17

Appendix B - Replacement Parts .. 23

Appendix C - Troubleshooting...... 24

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Table A.1 Clearance Specifications

The Post Base is designed to be installed in a bed of
concrete to a depth of 17 1/2”. The height of the grill
cooking surface should be roughly 38 1/2” from the
ground. The gas connection is located on the left side of
the post. The gas connection is 3/8” SAE 45

0

female flare.

WARNING: THIS OUTDOOR COOKING GAS APPLIANCE

SHALL NOT BE USED UNDER OVERHEAD
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION.

General Overview

The Patio II™ gas grill is designed for easy assembly.
The Patio II™ grill is available with three base mounting
options. Assembly procedures for each of these options
follow.

Tools Required

■ Phillips screwdriver (#2)

Side Shelf

1. Remove the Side Shelf from shipping box.

2. Remove the upper (2) 1/4 - 20 x 5/8 long Phillips­head bolts from the grill housing.

3. Loosen the lower (2) Phillips-head bolts in the grill
housing. Do not remove the lower bolts.

4. Mount the Side Shelf onto the lower bolts loosened
in step 3 above.

5. Insert (2) Phillips-head bolts into the upper holes.

6. Tighten all (4) bolts securely.

Figure 2. Side Shelf (new style)

COMBUSTIBLE

CONSTRUCTION

Sides 12”

Back 12”

Installation

continued Assembly

DRIP TRAY
1/4-20 PHILLIPS
BOLT (TYP. 4
PLACES)

Figure 1. Clearance Specifications

12”

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Pedestal Base

Assemble the Pedestal Base and mount the Grill Housing
as follows. The required hardware is tied to the top

back corner of the Pedestal Base in a plastic bag.

1. Remove the Pedestal Base from the packaging
materials and set it on a level surface.

2. Remove the Gusset from the tank storage cavity and
unpackage it. Place Gusset across front top of
Pedestal Base with top flange facing away from the
front of the Pedestal Base. Align the (6) holes and
insert (6) 1/4”-20 Carriage bolts through the holes
with the threads pointed into the tank storage cavity.
Fasten the bolts with a flat washer followed by a lock
washer, followed by a 1/4” nut.

3. Remove the Drip Tray from the Grill Housing. Place
the Grill Housing on the Pedestal Base and align the
square holes in the Housing with the round holes in
the Base.

4. Fasten the Housing to the Base with the supplied
hardware. Make sure the carriage bolt threads are
on the outside of the grill. (Hardware needed: Six
(6)

1

/

4

”-20 x

1

/

2

”L carriage bolts, twelve (12)

1

/

4

” flat

washers, six (6)

1

/4” lock washers and four (6) 1/4”-20

nuts.)

5. Replace the Drip Tray after tightening the fasteners.
(See Figure 3.)

In-Ground Post Base & Bolt-Down Base

1. Install the In-ground or Bolt-down Post Base in
accordance with the instructions accompanying the
Post Base. (See Figures 4 & 5.)

2. Remove the Drip Tray from the Grill Housing. Place
the Grill Housing on the properly installed Post Base
and align the round mounting holes in the Base with
the square mounting holes in the Housing.

3. Fasten the Housing to the Base with the supplied hard­ware. (Hardware needed: Four (4)

1

/

4

” - 20 x

1

/

2

”L carriage

bolts, eight (8)

1

/

4

” flat washers, four (4)

1

/

4

” lock washers

and four (4)

1

/4”-20 nuts.) (See Figure 4 or Figure 5.)

4. Replace the Drip Tray after tightening the fasteners.

Assembly

continued

17 1/2”

2 1/2”

DRIP TRAY

DRIP TRAY

1/4”-20 CARRIAGE
BOLT W/ FLAT
WASHER AND
NUT (TYP. 6
PLACES)

Figure 4. In-ground Post Base

DRIP TRAY

1/4”-20 CARRIAGE
BOLT W/ FLAT
WASHER AND NUT
(TYP. 4 PLACES)

GROUND

17-1/2”

2-1/2”

26-1/2”

GUSSETT

Figure 3. Pedestal Base

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Cooking Grids and Warming Rack

1. Remove the Cooking Grids and Warming Rack
from the packaging materials.

2. Set the Cooking Grids in place with the open side of
the channels facing up and the holes toward the rear
of the grill. Set the Warming Rack in place inside the
Roll Back Hood.

General Overview

WARNING: WHEN PURCHASED FOR USE WITH LP

GAS, THE PATIO GRILL COMES WITH A REGULATOR
ASSEMBLY THAT USES A MARSHALL BRASS GAS
COUPLING DEVICE. THIS QUICK-CONNECT TYPE
DEVICE SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH A SHERWOOD
TANK VALVE, PART #PV-3349.

WARNING: THE GAS SUPPLY HOSE SHOULD BE

INSPECTED PRIOR TO EACH USE. DO NOT USE A GAS
HOSE THAT HAS ABRASION, CUTS OR EXCESSIVE
WEAR. IF ABRASION, CUTS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR IS
EVIDENT, THE GAS SUPPLY HOSE MUST BE REPLACED
BEFORE USE. REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY MUST BE
SPECIFIED BY TEC.

WARNING: WHEN YOUR GRILL IS STORED

INDOORS, REMOVE AND STORE THE LP GAS
CYLINDER OUTDOORS IN A PROTECTED, COOL AND
DRY LOCATION OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. THE
CYLINDER SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN A BUILDING,
GARAGE OR ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA.

Follow the procedures outlined in this section closely to
ensure safe and proper grill operation. The Patio II™ grill
is offered in one of two gas configurations: LP or Natural
gas. The pressure regulator and hose used for the LP gas
configuration varies depending on the type of base used.
Reference Table A.2 on page 8 for regulator specification.
Grills that do not use LP gas with standard 20 lb. LP
cylinder must be installed by qualified personnel. This
includes all Natural gas and permanently installed units.
Gas regulators specified by TEC should be used at all
times. For gas supply specifications refer to Table A.2 or
see rating plate located on the back of the grill housing.

LP Gas Cylinder Safety

NOTICE: AN LP GAS CYLINDER IS NOT PROVIDED

FROM THE FACTORY WITH THIS GRILL. HOWEVER,
ONLY APPROVED 20 LB. LP GAS CYLINDERS
CONSTRUCTED AND MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE

SPECIFICATIONS FOR LP GAS CYLINDERS

OF
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (D.O.T)
OR NATIONAL STANDARD OF CANADA, CAN/CGA-B339,

CYLINDERS, SPHERES AND TUBES FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS;AND
COMMISSION

, SHOULD BE USED. ALL APPROVED

CYLINDERS MUST HAVE AN INTEGRAL COLLAR

Assembly continued Gas Connection

1/4”-20
CARRIAGE BOLT
W/ FLAT
WASHER AND
NUT (TYP. 4
PLACES)

DRIP TRAY

Figure 5. Bolt-down Post Base