Installation requirements (cont.), Correct, Incorrect – Fire Magic Aurora Built-In Combo Grill A830i User Manual
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (cont.)
The control panel MUST remain removable for servicing 
(see PARTS LIST).
THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE LOCATED IN A FULLY 
ENCLOSED AREA OF ANY KIND.
ENSURE PROPER COMBUSTION AIR AND 
COOLING AIRFLOW
Proper airfl ow (Fig. 11-1) MUST be maintained for the 
grill to perform as it was designed. If airfl ow is blocked, 
overheating and poor combustion will result. Do not 
block the 1" (2.5 cm) front air inlet along the bottom 
of the control panel or 
more than 75% of the 
cooking grid surface 
with pans or griddles. 
Note: The 1" (2.5 cm)
front air space 
a l s o a l l o w s 
access to the 
drip tray. 
GAS-SUPPLY PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
For natural gas or a household propane system, rigid
1
/
2
"
(1.3 cm) or
3
/
4
" (1.9 cm) black steel pipe or local code-
approved pipe is required to conduct the gas supply to 
the unit. Contact your local gas supplier. Connect this 
pipe to the required C.S.A.-approved stainless-steel 
fl ex connector (attached). An NPT adapter has been 
provided for 
1
/
2
" pipe. DO NOT use a rubber hose
within the grill enclosure. Apply only joint compounds 
that are resistant to all gasses to all male pipe fi ttings 
except fl are fi ttings. Make sure to tighten every joint 
securely.
Note: If
1
/
2
" (1.3 cm) pipe is used with natural gas,
it should be no longer than 20' (6.1 meters).
Important:
An external valve (with a removable 
key) in the gas line is necessary 
for safety when the grill is not in 
use. It also provides for convenient 
maintenance.
Fig. 11-1
- Ventilation diagram
CAUTION: Wind blowing into or across the rear
oven lid vent (Fig. 11-2) can cause 
poor performance and/or dangerous 
overheating. Orient the grill so that the 
prevailing wind blows toward the front of 
the grill (Fig. 11-3).
Fig. 11-3
CORRECT
PLACE GRILL SO PREVAILING
WIND BLOWS TOWARD FRONT
OF GRILL
YOU MUST PROTECT
REAR OVEN VENT FROM
PREVAILING WIND
Rear oven lid vent
INCORRECT
Fig. 11-2
GAS SUPPLY AND MANIFOLD PRESSURES:
For natural gas - normal 7" (17.78 cm) water column 
(w.c.), minimum 5" (12.7 cm), maximum 10 
1
/
2
" (26.7
cm). For propane gas - normal 11" w.c., minimum 10" 
(25.4 cm), maximum 13" (33 cm).
REV 0 - 1412031335
L-C2-452
