TEC Infra-red Cherokee CH-10SS User manual

INFRA-RED

CherokeeT

TMM

OWNER’S MANUAL

Thermal Engineering Corporation

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

2741 The Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29209

Telephone: (803) 783-0750 Toll-free (800) 331-0097

Fax : (803) 783-0756 Toll-free fax: (888) 581-0286

Website: www.tecinfrared.com

Revised 11/04

-- Z21.89b-2004/CSA 1.18b-2004

Cherokee - Expanded View

Notice to Customer

PRIOR TO OPERATING 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 YOUR

AUTHORIZED DEALER.

SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING

OPERATION OR USE OF THIS APPLIANCE, CONTACT

THERMAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION AT

(803) 783-0750 OR (800) 331-0097.

THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGN-CERTIFIED BY CSA

INTERNATIONAL, AN INTERNATIONALLY

RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY, ONLY WHEN

SPECIFIED CLEARANCES ARE MAINTAINED.

IN THE U.S., OPERATION OF THIS APPLIANCE

SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES.

IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, REFERENCE

THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1/NFPA

54, STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED

PETROLEUM GASES, ANSI/NFPA 58 (LATEST

EDITION) OR IN CANADA, CSA B-149.1, NATURAL

GAS AND PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE.

NATIONALLY REGISTERED TESTING LABORATORY

U.S. Patent # 4886044

U.S. Patent # 4321857

Revised 11/04

-- Z21.89b-2004/CSA 1.18b-2004

DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the

appliance and immediately call your gas

supplier or your fire department.

WARNING

1. Do not store spare LP cylinder within 10 feet

(3 m) of this appliance.

2. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors or liquids within 25 feet (8 m) of this

applicance.

Warnings Notices

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

fire or explosion which could cause property

damage, personal injury or death.

Warnings to Customer

THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL

USE. THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE USED ONLY

OUTDOORS AND SHALL NOT BE USED IN A BUILDING,

GARAGE OR ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA. 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 10 FEET OF THIS GRILL, ANY OTHER OPEN

FLAME, HEAT PRODUCING APPLIANCE OR HEAT

SOURCE. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR LP GAS CYLINDER TO

BE FILLED BEYOND 80% FULL.

THE USE OF ALCOHOL, PRESCRIPTION OR NON-

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS MAY IMPAIR YOUR ABILITY TO

PROPERLY ASSEMBLE OR SAFELY OPERATE THIS

APPLIANCE.

EXPRESS WARRANTIES

Thermal Engineering Corporation (TEC) warrants this, TEC®Cherokee

Portable Gas 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

The entire stainless steel outer structure is warranted indefinitely.

FIVE (5) YEARS

All components not covered by the lifetime warranty above are warranted for five years.

UNDER THIS WARRANTY

We will, at our option, repair or replace any component part deemed by TEC to be defective when

returned to a Authorized TEC Dealer or to our 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 Cherokee.

This warranty excludes damage caused by failure to follow the instructions in your Owner’s Manual or

alteration of the Cherokee’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 your local Authorized TEC Dealer or call us at

1-800-331-0097.

Lifetime Limited Warranty

HERMAL

NGINEERING

ORPORATION

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

2741 The Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29209

Telephone: (803) 783-0750 Toll free: (800) 331-0097

Facsimile: (803) 783-0756 Toll free: (888) 581-0286

Website: www.tecinfrared.com

MODEL #: CH-10SS

SERIAL #:______________________________________

(See rating plate on back panel.)

DEALER NAME:__________________________________

DEALER TELEPHONE:____________________________

(Complete the above information for future reference.)

Dear TEC®Cherokee

Owner:

Congratulations on selecting a TEC®Cherokee

Portable Gas Grill. You’re among a select group who

truly appreciate fine cooking and demand the best. I know you’ll be pleased with the Cherokee’s

performance. Over the years, we’ve invested great resources in developing high quality gas grills that are

truly unique — from their sturdy, long-lasting construction to the unparalleled infra-red burner systems

and the wide array of optional accessories. The Cherokee was designed for those who want to be able to

take these features wherever they go! It is also ideal for those who want the finest gas grill available today

but don’t have enough space for our full-sized grills.

We've put together this manual to give you an overview of your, TEC®Cherokee

and to help you get

the most from it. We've included vital information about how to set up, operate and maintain the grill

safely and correctly, so I urge you to read it carefully before first using your Cherokee. If, after reviewing

this information, you have any questions whatsoever, please call your Authorized TEC Dealer or our

Customer Service Department for assistance.

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 our products, 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.

Thanks for selecting TEC!

Best regards,

THERMAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION

David H. O’Kelly

President

Location ....................................................4

General Overview

Location of Cherokee

Gas Connection ...........................................5

General Overview

LP Gas Cylinder Safety

Connecting Your LP Gas Cylinder

Disposable LP Gas Connection

Quick Disconnect Instructions

Gas Leak Test

Natural Gas Connection

Operation ..................................................9

General Overview

Burner Ignition

Burner Ignition Without Sparker

Extinguishing Burner Flame

Burner Low Heat Adjustment

Hazardous Locations and Conditions

Infra-red Cooking .......................................11

General Overview

Infra-red Searing Method

Helpful Hints In Cooking

Flame Flare-up Control

Sample Cooking Methods

Cleaning and Maintenance ............................13

General Overview

Protection of Burner

Cleaning and Storage

Maintenance

Appendix A. Expanded View of Burner ..............16

Appendix B. Accessories ..............................17

Appendix C. Replacement Parts .....................20

Appendix D. Troubleshooting .........................21

Contents Location

General Overview

Proper location and use is essential to insuring safe and

continued trouble-free operation. Any alterations made

to the appliance without prior written consent from

Thermal Engineering Corporation will void the product's

warranty.

In the U.S., operation of this appliance must conform to

local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Storage and

Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58; or

CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

Location of Cherokee

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE

LOCATED CLOSER THAN 8 INCHES TO ANY

ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE OR UNDER ANY

OVERHEAD UNPROTECTED COMBUSTIBLE

CONSTRUCTION.

WARNING: THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGN-CERTIFIED

FOR USE OUTDOORS ONLY AND NOT INTENDED TO

BE INSTALLED IN OR ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

AND/OR BOATS. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE ON A

LEVEL, STABLE SURFACE IN AN AREA CLEAR OF

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. AN ASPHALT SURFACE

(BLACKTOP) MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS

PURPOSE.

When considering stationary locations for your appliance,

keep these important factors in mind. The TEC®

Cherokee

must be located outdoors only. As with any

gas appliance, harmful carbon monoxide gas is produced

during the combustion process that should not be allowed

to accumulate in a confined space. Also, since hot air

rises above the Cherokee while in operation, covered

locations should be avoided. Do not locate the Cherokee

where an overhang or awning may cover it.

Minimum clearances must be maintained when operating

this appliance. Refer to Table A.1 for clearance

specifications on combustible locations. The

determination of whether a location is combustible or

non-combustible construction is made by the local fire

marshal, building inspector or the local safety authority

having jurisdiction.

The appliance ventilation louvers must remain clean and

clear of debris to avoid any obstruction to the flow of

combustion and ventilation air. Reference Table A.1 for

clearance specifications.

See the section labeled HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

AND CONDITIONS for further information you need

to assure safe location and operation of the

Cherokee.

General Overview

WARNING: WHEN PURCHASED FOR USE WITH

PROPANE GAS, THE CHEROKEE GRILL COMES WITH

A REGULATOR ASSEMBLY THAT USES TYPE I

CYLINDER CONNECTION DEVICE FOR USE WITH A

5-20 LB. CYLINDER. THIS QUICK-CONNECT TYPE

DEVICE SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH A TYPE I

TANK VALVE CYLINDER CONNECTION. A

REGULATOR FOR USE WITH A 16.4 OZ. DISPOSABLE

GAS CYLINDER IS ALSO PROVIDED (SEE

REGULATOR CONNECTION).

WARNING: THE GAS SUPPLY HOSE SHOULD BE

INSPECTED PRIOR TO EACH USE. DO NOT USE A

GAS HOSE THAT HAS ABRASIONS, CUTS OR

EXCESSIVE WEAR. A WORN HOSE MUST BE

REPLACED PRIOR TO USE. THE REPLACEMENT

HOSE 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.

WARNING: THE GAS SUPPLY MUST BE TURNED

OFF AT THE LP-GAS SUPPLY CYLINDER AND THE

LP-GAS SUPPLY CYLINDER MUST BE

DISCONNECTED FROM THE REGULATOR WHEN

THIS OUTDOOR COOKING GAS APPLIANCE IS NOT

IN USE.

LP Gas Cylinder Safety

NOTICE: AN LP GAS CYLINDER IS NOT PROVIDED

FROM THE FACTORY WITH THIS GRILL. HOWEVER,

ONLY C.F.R.49 APPROVED 5-20 LB. 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

Location continued Gas Connection

COMBUSTIBLE AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE

CONSTRUCTION

Sides 8”

Back 8”

Gas, Regulator Supply Pressure Operating Pressure Main Burner Burner Input

(in. WC (kPa)) (in. WC (kPa)) Orifice Size (BTU/HR (W))

(DMS/DIA.)

LP Model 125 PSI (861), Max 11.0 (2.7) 57 (0.0430”) 14,000

HW0266 (4104)

LP Model 125 PSI (861), Max 11.0 (2.7) 57 (0.0430”) 14,000

HW0267

Table A.2. Gas Supply Specifications

Table A.1 Clearance Specifications

Revised 11/04

-- Z21.89b-2004/CSA 1.18b-2004

Gas Connection continued

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS;AND

COMMISSION, SHOULD BE USED. ALL APPROVED

CYLINDERS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH AN INTEGRAL

COLLAR DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE CYLINDER

VALVE FROM DAMAGE, AS WELL AS A LISTED

OVERFILL PROTECTION DEVICE. DO NOT USE OR TRY

TO REPAIR A DAMAGED LP GAS CYLINDER AT ANY

TIME. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LP GAS SUPPLIER FOR

REPLACEMENT. ALSO, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

❚Store spare or extra gas cylinders at least 15 feet from

this grill or other open flame, heat-producing

appliance or heat source.

❚Do not fill your gas cylinder beyond 80% full.

❚Gas cylinders come with a pressure relief valve. If a

cylinder is subjected to excess heat, the relief valve will

open and let highly flammable gas vapor and/or

liquid escape. Therefore, do not store gas cylinders

near an open flame or source of heat. Store cylinders

in well ventilated areas only.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE

PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE CAUSING

DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Connecting Your LP Gas Cylinder

WARNING: A MINIMUM OF 12 INCHES OF

CLEARANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED ON ALL SIDES

OF THE UNIT TO THE LP GAS SUPPLY CYLINDER

WHEN USING THE REGULATOR WITH HOSE

ASSEMBLY. THE LP GAS SUPPLY CYLINDER MUST

BE LOCATED IN A SAFE POSITION TO PREVENT

TRIPPING (SEE FIGURE 2).

NOTICE: FOR YOUR SAFETY, ONLY USE THE

REGULATOR AND HOSE ASSEMBLY PROVIDED AS

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH YOUR GRILL OR THE

OPTIONAL DISPOSABLE CYLINDER REGULATOR

SOLD SEPARATELY BY TEC. REPLACEMENT

ASSEMBLIES MUST ALSO BE SPECIFIED BY TEC.

NOTICE: A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR CLASS A, B, C

AND D FIRES SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE AT

ALL TIMES.

NOTICE: THE GAS MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE

SUPPLY CYLINDER AND THE GAS CYLINDER MUST

BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE REGULATOR WHEN

THE GRILL IS NOT IN USE.

Be sure to set the gas cylinder upright so the

Cylinder Valve is at the top. This will ensure proper

vapor withdrawal.

When you connect your cylinder to the grill, you

will feel the Coupling Nipple seal when there is

slight resistance (See Figure 1). Turn about one-half

to three-quarters further to complete the

connection. Tighten only by hand; do not use tools.

If you cannot complete the final connection,

disconnect the regulator and repeat step 8 below. If

you are still unable to complete the connection,

replace the valve and regulator.

Procedure for LP Gas Cylinder Connection

(5-20 Lbs.)

1. In order to make sure the Cylinder Valve is fully

closed, turn the Handwheel clockwise until it stops.

2. Turn the burner control OFF.

3. Move your grill to an open area that is level.

4. Place the Gas Cylinder in a safe location maintaining

12 inches of clearance on all sides and locating the

cylinder and hose in a position to prevent tripping

(see Figure 2 on pg. 7). Remove the protective caps

from the Cylinder Valve outlet and Nipple as

necessary.

5. Inspect the Coupling Nut, Nipple and Cylinder Valve

for any damage, dirt or debris. Remove any dirt or

debris. Replace any damaged parts prior to use.

6. Inspect Regulator and Hose Assembly for damage, dirt

or debris. Remove any dirt or debris. Replace any

damaged parts prior to use.

7. Remove the protective cover from the appliance

connection. Attach the hose end of the Regulator to

the appliance using the “Quick Disconnect

Instructions” (see Figure 5 on pg. 8).

8. With the Regulator in your hand, insert the Nipple

into the Cylinder Valve Outlet. Make sure the

Nipple is centered in the Cylinder Valve Outlet.

Tighten the Coupling Nut by hand, making sure not

Figure 1. Coupling Assembly

to cross-thread the connection.

9. To disconnect after use, ensure that the Burner Output

Knob is in the OFF position, close the Cylinder

Valve by turning the Handwheel clockwise until it

stops.

10. Loosen the Coupling Nut by turning it

counterclockwise.

11. Disconnect the hose end of the Regulator Assembly

from the appliance using the “Quick Disconnect

Instructions”. Place the cap on the appliance

connection. Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet

whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the

type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is

provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps

or plugs may result in leakage of propane.

Disposable LP Gas Cylinder Connection

(Type No. 600 connection)

WARNING: ONLY 16.4 OZ. DISPOSABLE CYLINDERS,

MARKED “PROPANE” OR “LP-GAS” MUST BE USED.

THE LP-GAS SUPPLY CYLINDER MUST BE

DISCONNECTED FROM THE REGULATOR WHEN

THIS OUTDOOR COOKING GAS APPLIANCE IS NOT

IN USE.

CAUTION: WHEN ATTACHED, THE TOP OF THE 16.4

OZ. DISPOSABLE CYLINDER MUST BE ATTACHED TO

THE REGULATOR AND THE BOTTOM OF THE

CYLINDER MUST REST ON THE SURFACE

SUPPORTING THE APPLIANCE. WHEN PROPERLY

INSTALLED, THE CYLINDER SHOULD REST AT AN

APPROXIMATE ANGLE OF 450FROM AN UPRIGHT

POSITION (SEE FIGURE 4) OR A FULLY UPRIGHT

POSITION (SEE FIGURE 3). THIS WILL ENSURE

PROPER VAPOR WITHDRAWAL.

Procedure for Disposable LP Gas Cylinder

Connection (16.4 oz.)

Insure that the Burner Output Knob is in the

OFF position (see Figure 7 on pg. 10).

2. Inspect the Regulator for damage, dirt or

debris. Remove any dirt or debris. Replace

Regulator if damaged.

3. Remove the protective cover from the appliance

connection. Attach the Regulator to the

appliance using the “Quick Disconnect

Instructions” (see Figure 5 on pg. 8).

Gas Connection continued

12"

Figure 2. LP Gas Cylinder Location

Figure 3. Disposable Cylinder Attachment

Figure 4. Disposable Cylinder Location

4. Remove the protective cover from the 16.4 oz.

disposable supply cylinder (save the protective cover

in order to place it on the cylinder after use).

5. Inspect the 16.4 oz. disposable LP-gas supply cylinder

(especially the threaded connection) for damage, dirt

or debris. Remove any dirt and debris. Replace

cylinder if damaged.

6. Gently thread the 16.4 oz. disposable LP-gas supply

cylinder into the Regulator, making sure not to cross

thread the connection. DO NOT FORCE THE

CYLINDER INTO THE REGULATOR.

7. CAUTION: When installed, the top of the 16.4 oz.

disposable LP-gas supply cylinder must be attached to

the Regulator and the bottom of the cylinder must

rest on the surface supporting the appliance. When

properly installed, the cylinder must rest at an

approximate angle of 45

from an upright position

(see Figure 4). This will ensure proper vapor

withdrawal.

8. To disconnect, ensure that the Burner Output Knob

is in the OFF position, unthread the LP-gas cylinder

from the Regulator. Place the protective cover on the

cylinder.

9. Disconnect the Regulator Assembly using the “Quick

Disconnect Instructions” (see figure 5). Place the

protective cover on the appliance connection.

Quick Disconnect Instructions

Procedure

To connect, push sleeve of socket, toward the

regulator (See Figure A.)

2. Insert plug (See Figure B.), release sleeve.

3. Push plug until sleeve snaps forward locking plug

in socket (See Figure C), (THIS

AUTOMATICALLY OPENS THE

CONNECTION ALLOWING GAS TO

FLOW).

4. To disconnect, push sleeve back and pull out

plug, (THIS AUTOMATICALLY CLOSES

THE CONNECTION TURNING OFF THE

GAS FLOW).

Gas Leak Test

WARNING: DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME TO PERFORM

LEAK TEST.

Open flame should not be used in the area around

the Cherokee during this test. This procedure

should be carried out each time the gas connection

is disconnected.

Ensure that the Burner Output Knob is in the

OFF position (see Figure 6 on pg. 10).

2. Open the appliance’s gas supply cylinder valve

slowly. Apply heavy soapy water or similar

solution to all connections including those made

at the factory.

Ensure that the Burner Output Knob is in the

OFF position (see Figure 6 on pg. 10).

2. Open the appliance’s gas supply cylinder valve

slowly. Apply heavy soapy water or similar

solution to all connections including those made

at the factory

3. Inspect all connections for presence of bubbles. If

bubbles appear, close shut-off valve and tighten

connections. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until

bubbles cease.

Gas Connection continued

Revised 11/04

-- Z21.89b-2004/CSA 1.18b-2004

Figure 5. Quick Disconnect Fittings

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