Broilmaster BL48G-1 - Manual (Page 16)

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NOTICE: Assemble patio base before assembling grill.
TheSS48G and BL48G In-Ground Posts are only for use with
Broilmaster Gas Grills. Before proceeding with installation read
your Owner’s Manual for the proper location and minimum clear-
ances to combustible materials for your grill and in-ground post.
Verify that all parts listed in the exploded view of this product have
been included before beginning this installation.
Recommended Tools:
•
Drill/Driver
• Two adjustable wrenches or a socket set
• A medium Phillips screwdriver
• Pipe thread sealer or Teflon tape (for gas connections)
• Soapy water solution (to test for leaks)
1. Dig a posthole approximately 12” in diameter and 24” in depth
at the desired grill location.
Note: “Normal Installation” height is achieved when the
top of the 48” post is 25 1/4” above ground. This height
provides a cooking surface height of approximately
34 1/2” above ground when grids are placed in the high lev-
el.
The gas supply line should be trenched at least 10 inches
below the surface of the ground to prevent damage from dig-
ging.
CAUTION: The gas supply line must be regulated
(In the case of Natural gas that means connected after your
gas meter and regulator) and that you have an easily acces-
sible shut-off valve.
At the access door connect a 3/8” flare coupling (not supplied
by Empire) to the gas supply line and stainless steel tubing.
Position the tubing in the top notch of the post. Bend the flex
tube at the top end to match the Feed Line of the grill valve.
See Figure 1.
Note: Use pipe thread sealant or Teflon tape at the threads
of each connection being careful to not allow any of these
materials into the flare seat. Test for gas leaks as directed by
the grill’s Owners Manual
Note: Do not attempt to cut or alter the stainless steel flex
tube assembly in any way.
Note: For R Series Grills, a Cover Plate will be supplied, so
the Flex Line will have to go through the hole on the cover
plate before mounting the Grill bottom.
Carefully lower the in-ground post into the hole using the fol-
lowing guidelines:
•
The rectangular cut-out is located near the TOP of the
post and should be above ground after installation. See
Figure 1.
• The rectangular cut-out must face in the SAME direction
as the front of the grill.
• Hole depth and post measurements should be checked
to ensure desired height.
Note: Make any adjustments at this time.
Figure 1
Prepare concrete or a standard pre-mix according to the man-
ufacturer’s package directions. Position the 48” post in the
center of the hole. A level should be used when aligning the
post to achieve precise vertical alignment. Hold the post in
place while pouring the concrete mixture into the hole around
the post.
2. For Grill Heads other than R3 Series, continue on to
Step 3.
For R3 Series Grill Heads: Bend the tabs on the Post Cover
Plate to 90° as shown in Figure 2.
Note: If using the stainless steel Post Cover Plate, bend the
tabs so they face away from the protective film. Remove the
protective film after bending the tabs.
COVER PLATE
PROTECTIVE
FILM SIDE
Figure 2