PGS K-40 - Manual (Page 22)

BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR GRILL:
TURN YOUR GAS SUPPLY (LP OR NAT) ON AND
TEST ALL FITTINGS FOR LEAKS. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT GRILL, BE CERTAIN BOTH
VALVES ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. BE CERTAIN
THAT YOUR GAS SUPPLY IS OFF AND YOUR GAS
FEED LINE HAS BEEN BLED OF ANY FUEL. WHEN
REINSTALLING BURNER, BE CERTAIN THAT THE
BURNER VENTURIS ARE ENGAGED ON THE
VALVES AT LEAST 1/4". TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS
TURN GAS SUPPLY ON (leaving both control knobs
in the "OFF" position) AND CHECK ALL
CONNECTIONS WITH A SOLUTION OF 50% LIQUID
SOAP, 50% WATER. SOLUTION CAN BE
SPRAYED ON WITH A SPRAY BOTTLE OR
PAINTED ON ALL CONNECTIONS WITH A BRUSH.
IF BUBBLES APPEAR, TURN OFF GAS, TIGHTEN
FITTINGS AND TRY AGAIN.
Figure 22 Proper electrode adjustment for K-40
NOTE: Replace battery when sparks noticeably slows
down or every six months (depending on usage). If
you are not going to use your grill for 30 days or more,
remove battery.
FLARE-UPS
ELECTRODE ADJUSTMENT When you cook fatty foods over an open flame, you
can expect flare-ups. Natural juices falling on the hot
ceramic rock results in flame and smoke that give
foods cooked on your grill that delicious outdoor flavor
and appearance. Expect and encourage a
MODERATE amount of flare-up. We suggest that you
trim off excess fat before cooking. Excessive flare-ups
occur when cooking extra fatty foods, or if cooking
temperatures are too high. To control flare-ups:
Model K-40 with the "Ultima" burner, the electrode is
attached pre-set at the factory and should not require
adjustment. In the model K-30 the electrode, inside
the collector box, is also adjusted and checked at the
factory for optimum spark. The tip is 1/8" from the
inside surface of the collector box. In the event that
the ceramic insulator should crack and need
replacement, the collector box is easily removed by
removing the large nut holding it to the bottom grill
casting. The grill head must be removed from the
pedestal support to replace the collector box (electrode
and collector box are one unit).
1. Turn your control knob to a lower heat setting.
2. Move the meat to another part of the grill, if
possible. With a dual burner, you can cook on one
side and move food, as necessary to the unlighted
side or lower heat setting.
3. Cook with the lid open to reduce heat inside of grill
head. Periodically flip rock so that it can self clean
residual grease build-up. Check the new part for proper spacing of the electrode
end before installing. Since the feed-through fixture is
threaded its full length, loosening and tightening two
jam nuts will move the electrode tip closer or farther
away from the collector box surface. For best spark,
set at 1/8" (see Fig. 21 & 22).
4. If you need to immediately control any excessive
flare-up, spray the flame with water or throw a small
amount of baking soda directly on briquettes (avoid
baking soda on food).
FOR K-30
ELECTODE
COLLECTOR
BOX
JAM NUTS CERAMIC INSULATOR
GREASE TRAY CLEAN OUT
We recommend periodic inspection and clean out of
the grease tray provided with your PGS gas grill.
GAS GRILL CONVERSION
We strongly recommend having your gas grill
converted by a servicing dealer, your local gas utility or
other trained personnel.
Figure 21 Proper electrode adjustment for K-30
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FOR K-40