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		 OUTDOOR GAS BARBEQUE   
					OWNER’S MANUAL   
					This manual is for use with Jackson Grills 3 & 4 Burner Models   
					MODELS JG3 AND JG4   
					Warning: Please read and understand the contents of this manual fully before operating.   
					Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion. Homeowners should retain these   
					instructions.   
					CONTENTS   
					A Message to our Customers..................2   
					Safety ....................................................3   
					Installation............................................3   
					Clearances.............................................4   
					LP Gas Cylinder......................................4   
					Specifications ........................................4   
					OPD Equipped Cylinder ..........................6   
					Hose and Regulator ...............................6   
					Leak Testing ..........................................8   
					Gas Conversion......................................8   
					Maintenance ..........................................9   
					Lighting Instructions ........................... 11   
					Trouble Shooting ................................. 12   
					Warranty ............................................. 13   
					Proudly Manufactured By:   
					Jackson Grills Inc.   
					G2-4970 Polkey Rd.   
					Phone: 1-250-715-0820   
					Fax: 1-250-715-0821   
					Duncan, B.C. V9L 6W3   
					Email: [email protected]   
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				3. This appliance must not be operated   
					unattended.   
					SAFETY   
					Your new Jackson Grill barbeque is a safe,   
					convenient appliance when used and   
					maintained properly. As with all gas-fired   
					appliances, certain safety precautions   
					must be observed. Failure to follow   
					these precautions may result in   
					4. Special care must be taken to keep   
					small children away from heated   
					surfaces.   
					ELECTRICAL CAUTION   
					damage or injury.   
					If you have any   
					questions or concerns regarding the   
					assembly or operation of this appliance,   
					you should contact your dealer, gas   
					appliance technician or your gas company.   
					1. If any accessory is used on this   
					appliance with an external electrical   
					power source, the accessory (when   
					installed)   
					must   
					be   
					electrically   
					grounded in accordance with local   
					codes. In the absence of local codes,   
					the following standards apply:   
					NEVER OPERATE THIS BBQ WITHOUT   
					THE PULL OUT MAIN DRIP TRAY IN   
					PLACE.   
					(Canada)   
					CSA   
					C22.1   
					Canadian   
					Electrical Code, and (USA) ANSI/NFPA   
					No. 70 – Latest Edition.   
					FOR YOUR SAFETY   
					If you smell gas:   
					2. Do not cut or remove the grounding   
					prong from the plug.   
					1. Shut off gas to the appliance.   
					2. Extinguish any open flame.   
					3. Open lid.   
					3. Keep the electrical supply cord and   
					fuel supply hose away from any heater   
					surface.   
					INSTALLATION   
					4. If odor continues, immediately call   
					your supplier or fire department.   
					In Canada, this appliance must be   
					installed in accordance with the local code   
					and relevant CGA standards:   
					DO NOT store or use gasoline or any   
					other flammable liquid in the vicinity   
					of this or any other appliance.   
					CAN/CGA-B149.1   
					LP   
					Gas/Propane   
					Installation Code and latest codes   
					where applicable.   
					An LP Cylinder not connected for use   
					shall not be stored in the vicinity of   
					this or any other appliance.   
					In the USA, this appliance must be   
					installed in accordance with the local   
					code and relevant national code: ANSI   
					Z223.1 – Latest Edition National Fuel   
					Gas Code.   
					CAUTION   
					1. For outdoor use only.   
					2. If stored indoors, detach and leave   
					cylinder outdoors.   
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				QCC-1 Quick Closing Coupling system.   
					The QCC-1 system incorporates new   
					safety features required by the Canadian   
					Standards Steering Committee and the   
					American National Standards Institute   
					(ANSI).   
					CLEARANCES   
					1. The appliance must have a minimum   
					horizontal clearance from sides and   
					back of unit to adjacent vertical   
					combustible construction below and   
					extending above the top of the unit 36   
					inches from sides and 36 inches from   
					back of unit.   
					 
					 
					Gas will not flow until a positive   
					connection has been made.   
					A thermal element will shut off flow of   
					gas between 240 degrees and 300   
					2. Do not locate this appliance under any   
					overhead   
					unprotected   
					combustible   
					degrees F.   
					When activated, a flow-   
					construction.   
					limiting device will limit the flow of gas   
					to 10 cubic feet per hour.   
					3. This appliance is for outdoor use   
					only. Do not operate in garage,   
					shed, balcony or other such enclosed   
					areas.   
					4. Do not restrict or obstruct the flow of   
					combustible and ventilation air to the   
					appliance.   
					5. Keep the area surrounding the   
					appliance   
					free   
					of   
					combustible   
					The LP Gas Cylinder is not included   
					with the Gas Grill. Be sure to purchase   
					one with the QCC valve. This valve is   
					recognized by the external threads on the   
					inlet port of the valve. QCC equipped   
					cylinders are available from your gas grill   
					dealer. Any attempt to connect the   
					regulator, by use of adapters or any   
					other means, to any other valve could   
					result in damage or fire, and may   
					negate the important safety features   
					designed into the QCC-1 system.   
					materials, gasoline and all flammable   
					liquids and vapours.   
					6. This appliance is not intended to be   
					installed in or on recreational vehicles   
					and/or boats.   
					LP GAS CYLINDER PLACEMENT   
					Cylinders must be installed according to   
					assembly instructions.   
					cylinder into the tank hole inside of the   
					Jackson Pedestal.   
					Install the gas   
					SPECIFICATIONS   
					LP GAS CYLINDER   
					1. All LP gas cylinders used with this   
					appliance must be constructed and   
					marked with the specifications for LP   
					cylinders in accordance with the   
					Canadian Transport Commission (CTC)   
					QCC-1 Quick Closing Coupling   
					Your grill is designed to be used with an   
					LP gas cylinder equipped with the new   
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				or the US Department of Transport   
					(DOT) for use in the USA.   
					position.   
					accidental damage.   
					Protect the valve from   
					2. The LP gas cylinder used for this   
					appliance must not have a capacity   
					larger than 20 lb. (9 kg):   
					3. Do not tip the LP gas cylinder while   
					connecting it to the regulator. Fasten   
					the cylinder securely during transport,   
					use and storage.   
					approximately 18” (46cm) high & 12”   
					(30cm) diameter.   
					4. If the cylinder is tipped after it is   
					connected to the regulator, shut off   
					the gas, disconnect the regulator and   
					have it checked before using it again.   
					3. All LP gas cylinders used with this   
					appliance should be inspected at every   
					filling and re-qualified by a licensed   
					service outlet at the expiry date (10   
					years) in accordance with DOT (USA)   
					and CTC (Canada) codes for LP gas   
					cylinders.   
					STORAGE   
					1. Store the LP gas cylinders outdoors in   
					a well-ventilated area.   
					4. All LP gas cylinders used with the   
					appliance must be provided with a   
					shut off valve terminating in a cylinder   
					valve outlet No. 510, specified in the   
					Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder   
					Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections   
					(USA) ANSI / CGA-V-11977 (Canada)   
					CSA B96.   
					2. Do not store the LP gas cylinders in   
					direct sunlight or near a source of heat   
					or combustion.   
					3. If you intend to store your grill   
					indoors, disconnect and remove the LP   
					gas cylinder first.   
					Disconnected   
					cylinders must have plugs installed   
					and must not be stored in a building,   
					garage or any other enclosed area.   
					The cylinder supply system must be   
					arranged for vapor withdrawal.   
					The   
					cylinder must also include a collar to   
					protect the cylinder valve. As well, the   
					cylinder valve must include a safety relief   
					device having direct communication with   
					the vapor space of the cylinder.   
					4. Keep out of reach of small children.   
					5. When the LP gas cylinder is connected   
					to the gas grill, the LP gas cylinder   
					must be stored outside in a well-   
					ventilated area.   
					HANDLING   
					6. Keep the ventilation openings for the   
					LP cylinder enclosure free and clear of   
					debris.   
					1. Government   
					regulations   
					prohibit   
					shipping full LP gas cylinders. You   
					must take your new cylinder to an LP   
					gas dealer for filling.   
					2. A filled LP gas cylinder is under very   
					high pressure.   
					Always handle with   
					care and transport in the upright   
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				OPERATION   
					IDENTIFICATION   
					1. Never connect your gas grill to an LP   
					To identify these cylinders, the new OPD   
					handwheel has been standardized to the   
					shape shown.   
					cylinder   
					without   
					and   
					the   
					regulator   
					to an   
					provided,   
					never   
					unregulated gas supply. The gas   
					regulator supplied with the appliance   
					must be used.   
					2. Always leak test the LP gas cylinder   
					to   
					regulator   
					connection   
					when   
					connecting the LP gas cylinder to the   
					appliance. See “leak testing”.   
					3. Do not operate the appliance if the   
					smell of LP gas is present. Extinguish   
					all flame and determine the source of   
					LP gas before proceeding. Do not   
					ignite the appliance until the LP gas   
					leak has been found and sealed.   
					HOSE AND REGULATOR   
					4. Always shut off the LP gas cylinder   
					valve when the appliance is not in use.   
					1. The QCC coupling contains a magnetic   
					Flow Limiting Device which will limit   
					the flow of gas should there be a leak   
					between the regulator and the   
					OPD EQUIPPED CYLINDER   
					appliance valve.   
					This device will   
					Effective January 1, 1998, the standard   
					activate if the cylinder valve is opened   
					while the appliance valves are open.   
					Be sure the appliance valves are   
					off before the cylinder valve is   
					opened to prevent accidental   
					activation.   
					for   
					outdoor   
					gas   
					CGA-1.6,   
					appliances,   
					requires   
					ANSI   
					that   
					Z21.58/CAN   
					appliances are to be used with cylinders   
					equipped with an Overfill Prevention   
					Device (OPD).   
					The OPD is designed to reduce the   
					potential for the overfilling of propane   
					cylinders, thus reducing the possibility of   
					relief valve discharges of raw propane.   
					The new OPD causes a slower purge /   
					fill operation. Some consumers have   
					been advised by filling stations that these   
					cylinders are “defective”. This is not a   
					2. The QCC coupling incorporates a heat   
					sensitive hand wheel that will cause   
					the back check module in the QCC   
					cylinder valve to close when exposed   
					to temperatures between 240 degrees   
					and 300 degrees F. Should this occur,   
					do not attempt to reconnect the nut.   
					Remove the hose / regulator assembly   
					and replace with a new one.   
					defect.   
					Some propane filling stations   
					may not be aware of this new device and   
					its effects on the purge / fill operation.   
					3. The pressure regulator is set at 11”   
					(water column) and is for use with LP   
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				gas only. The hose and hose couplings   
					comply with CGA Standard CAN 1.83.   
					No modifications or substitutions   
					should be attempted.   
					until there is a positive stop. Do not   
					use tools. Hand tighten only.   
					When making the connection, hold   
					the regulator in a straight line with   
					the cylinder valve, so as not to   
					cross thread the connection.   
					4. Protect the hose from dripping grease   
					and do not allow the hose to touch   
					any hot surface, including the base   
					of the grill.   
					4. Leak test the connection. See “leak   
					test”.   
					5. Inspect the seal in the QCC cylinder   
					valve when replacing the LP gas   
					cylinder or once per year, which ever   
					is more frequent. Replace the seal if   
					there is any indication of cracks,   
					creases or abrasions.   
					5. Refer to lighting instructions. To avoid   
					activating the Flow Limiting Device   
					when lighting, open the cylinder valve   
					slowly with the appliance valves off. If   
					the Flow Limiting Device is accidentally   
					activated, turn off cylinder valve and   
					appliance valves, wait 10 seconds to   
					allow the device to reset, open   
					cylinder valve slowly, then open the   
					appliance valve.   
					6. Inspect the hose before each use of   
					the appliance. If the hose is cracked,   
					cut, damaged or abraded in any way,   
					the appliance must not be operated.   
					IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION   
					7. For repair or replacement of hose /   
					regulator assembly, contact your   
					dealer or approved service center.   
					THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND HOSE   
					ASSEMBLY   
					OUTDOOR COOKING APPLIANCE MUST BE   
					USED. REPLACEMENT PRESSURE   
					SUPPLIED   
					WITH   
					THIS   
					CONNECTION   
					REGULATORS AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES   
					MUST BE THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE   
					1. Be sure the cylinder valve and   
					appliance valves are “off”.   
					OUTDOOR   
					COOKING   
					GAS   
					MANUFACTURER.   
					2. Place full LP gas cylinder on tank ring   
					bracket.   
					1. Do not store a spare LP-gas cylinder   
					under or near this appliance.   
					2. Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full.   
					IF THE INFORMATION IN “A” AND “B”   
					IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE   
					CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY   
					MAY OCCUR.   
					3. Center the nipple in the cylinder valve   
					and hold in place. Using the other   
					hand, turn the hand wheel clockwise   
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				NATURAL GAS INSTALLATIONS   
					The outdoor cooking gas appliance and its’   
					individual shut off valve must be   
					disconnected from the gas supply piping   
					system during any pressure testing of that   
					system at test pressures in excess of ½   
					psi (3.5 kPa).   
					LEAK TEST   
					1. DO NOT USE OR PERMIT SOURCES   
					The outdoor cooking gas appliance must   
					be isolated from the gas supply by closing   
					its’ individual manual shut off valve during   
					any pressure testing of the gas supply   
					piping system at test pressures equal to   
					or less than ½ psi (3.5 kPa).   
					OF IGNITION IN THE AREA WHILE   
					DOING THE LEAK TEST.   
					INCLUDES SMOKING.   
					THIS   
					2. Leak testing should be done once per   
					year or whenever the LP gas cylinder   
					or any other gas system part is   
					replaced, whichever is more frequent.   
					CONVERSION   
					PROPANE (LP) TO NATURAL GAS   
					3. The leak testing solution should be half   
					liquid detergent and half water.   
					All   
					performed by a qualified gas fitter.   
					This appliance should only be   
					gas   
					conversion   
					should   
					be   
					4. Apply the solution to the LP gas   
					delivery system at points shown in the   
					illustration.   
					converted with conversion kit CON-4   
					GAS VALVES AND ORIFICES   
					5. Bubbles in the soap solution indicate   
					that a leak is present.   
					1. Remove gas control knobs by pulling   
					the knobs straight off.   
					6. The leak(s) must be stopped by   
					tightening the loose joints, if possible,   
					or by replacing the faulty parts(s) with   
					the part(s) recommended by the   
					appliance manufacturer.   
					2. Remove   
					the   
					control   
					cover   
					by   
					unscrewing the two screws located on   
					each end of the front control area.   
					3. Lift off the cover and set carefully to   
					one side. Be careful not to disconnect   
					or cut electrode wires.   
					THE APPLIANCE IS NOT TO BE USED   
					UNTIL ANY LEAK IS CORRRECTED.   
					7. A gas appliance repairman or LP gas   
					dealer should be called if attempts to   
					stop the leak(s) are unsuccessful and,   
					in such case, the LP gas supply must   
					be shut off at the cylinder valve or the   
					cylinder must be removed from the   
					appliance until the leak(s) is corrected.   
					4. Remove the manifold bracket screws   
					located on the under side of the   
					control panel area.   
					5. Lift the manifold slightly out of position   
					by pulling it away from the burners.   
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				This will allow the orifices to disengage   
					from the burner venturi.   
					5. Clean the outside of the burners with a   
					wire brush and make sure all gas ports   
					are clear. Use a straight coat hanger   
					to clear any obstructions.   
					6. Unscrew each gas valve and re-install   
					new natural gas valves and orifices.   
					Use teflon tape or pipe dope when   
					installing valves and orifices.   
					6. Use a flashlight to look into the venturi   
					end of the burner to check for   
					blockages. If necessary, use a straight   
					coat hanger to clear any obstructions.   
					GAS LINE   
					7. Inspect and clean the venturi end of   
					the burner by removing the venturi set   
					screw on the end of the burner and   
					removing the venturi shutter. Once   
					removed, make sure the burner is   
					thoroughly cleaned and the venturi   
					shutter is re-installed with an opening   
					of 1/8” for Natural Gas and ¼” for   
					Propane.   
					Remove the 3/8” flare fitting that attaches   
					the propane hose from the fitting block   
					inside of the pedestal and replace with an   
					approved 10’ neopream hose.   
					Make sure when the new gas valves are   
					installed that they have a bright silver   
					face near the stem of the gas valve. This   
					identifies them as Natural Gas valves.   
					REMEMBER TO LEAK CHECK ALL   
					8. Re-install and secure burner.   
					FITTINGS.   
					AFTER ALL OF THE   
					CONVERSION IS COMPLETED, LEAK   
					CHECK ALL FITTINGS AND TEST FIRE   
					ALL BURNERS TO ENSURE PROPER,   
					SAFE OPERATION.   
					9. Re-mount flame tamers and cooking   
					grids.   
					10.Light each burner to ensure they are   
					operating correctly.   
					MAINTENANCE   
					Note: When installing burners, it is very   
					important to center the burner over the   
					gas orifice. You should look under the   
					main control panel with a flashlight once   
					installed to make sure they are in the   
					Burner Inspection   
					We recommend that the gas burners be   
					inspected and cleaned once a year.   
					proper position.   
					install burners correctly could result in fire   
					or explosion.   
					Failure to clean and   
					Burner Removal for Cleaning   
					1. Ensure the gas supply is off and grill is   
					cool.   
					HELPFUL HINTS FOR CLEANING THE   
					COOKING GRILLS   
					2. Remove cooking grates and flame   
					tamers.   
					3. Remove   
					burner   
					mounting   
					screw   
					Do not clean the cooking surface once the   
					located at the very back of burner near   
					the rear of the firebox.   
					grill has cooled down.   
					Allow cooking   
					residues to remain on the surface until the   
					next time you grill, then do a pre-burn for   
					4. Remove burners by lifting up and out   
					of firebox on an angle. Repeat for all   
					burners.   
					10 minutes prior to grilling.   
					Remove   
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				charred remains with a wire brush or   
					scraper.   
					1. Remove the cooking grates and the   
					flame tamers that are over each   
					burner.   
					When used for the first time, the grill will   
					emit a slight odor. This is a normal and   
					temporary condition caused by the burn-in   
					of internal paints and lubricants used in   
					the manufacturing process and should not   
					occur again. Simply run the main burners   
					on high for approximately ½ hour with the   
					lid open.   
					2. Turn the burner you are lighting to   
					high / light and place a long match   
					near the side gas ports of the burner.   
					3. If the burner does not immediately   
					light,   
					turn   
					the   
					valve   
					to   
					OFF.   
					Wait 5 minutes then repeat lighting   
					procedures.   
					MAIN BURNER LIGHTING   
					REAR BURNER LIGHTING   
					Light each burner by turning the control   
					valve to the high / light position and firmly   
					depress the ignition control button. You   
					should hear the “clicking” sound of the   
					ignitor and the burner should light within   
					a few seconds. Light the left-hand burner   
					first, then complete the same steps for   
					lighting the other burners.   
					(If equipped)   
					1. Light the rear burner by placing a long   
					match next to the gas ports on the   
					rear burner then turn on the right   
					hand “rear” control knob to high.   
					2. If the burner does not immediately   
					light, turn valve to OFF.   
					Wait 5   
					lighting   
					minutes   
					then   
					repeat   
					1. Always open the lid when lighting the   
					burners.   
					procedures.   
					MAIN BURNER USE   
					searing foods, preheating   
					When   
					is   
					2. Turn the left burner to high / light.   
					Press and hold ignitor button until the   
					burner lights.   
					recommended by operating all main burners   
					in the high position with the lid closed for   
					approximately 10 minutes. Cooking with   
					the lid closed will ensure a more even   
					temperature that will reduce cooking time   
					and cook more evenly. Food that has a   
					cooking time longer than 30 minutes, such   
					as roasts, may be cooked indirectly (with   
					the burner lit opposite the food placement).   
					When cooking very lean meats, such as   
					chicken breasts or lean pork, the grids can   
					be oiled before cooking to prevent sticking.   
					Cooking meat with a high degree of fat   
					content may create flare-ups. Either trim   
					some fat or reduce temperatures to prevent   
					this. Should a flare up occur, move the   
					food away from the flames, reduce heat and   
					leave the lid open.   
					3. If the burner does not immediately   
					light, turn the valve to OFF. Wait 5   
					minutes   
					then   
					repeat   
					lighting   
					procedures.   
					4. Repeat these steps for lighting each   
					burner.   
					Manual Burner Lighting   
					Main Burner   
					See your local dealer for service if your   
					grill ignitor is not functioning.   
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				LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS   
					OPEN LID   
					Ensuring all burner controls   
					are in the off position, slowly   
					┌ ┐   
					turn on the gas supply valve.   
					MAIN BURNER   
					LIGHTING   
					REAR BURNER   
					LIGHTING   
					Turn any main burner control   
					to high position.   
					Remove warming rack.   
					Depress Igniter button and   
					hold or light with a match.   
					Turn rear burner control to   
					high positionand light with a   
					match.   
					If ignition is not immediate,   
					turn burner control off. Wait   
					5 minutes.   
					If ignition is not immediate,   
					turn burner control off. Wait   
					5 minutes.   
					With left burner operating on   
					high, turn the center and / or   
					└ ┘   
					right burner to high.   
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				TROUBLE SHOOTING   
					PROBLEM   
					POSSIBLE CAUSES   
					SOLUTION   
					Low heat or low flame when For propane – improper lighting Ensure lighting procedure is   
					valve turned to high.   
					procedure.   
					followed carefully. All gas grill   
					valves must be in the off   
					position when the tank valve is   
					turned on. Turn tank on for all   
					pressure to equalize.   
					lighting instructions.   
					See   
					For natural gas – undersized Pipe must be sized according to   
					supply line. installation code.   
					For both gases – improper pre- Pre-heat grill with all main   
					heating.   
					burners on high for 10-15   
					minutes.   
					Excessive flare-ups or   
					un-even heat.   
					Flame   
					incorrectly.   
					tamers   
					installed Ensure flame tamers are located   
					in slots in front firebox and   
					inline with burners.   
					Improper pre-heating.   
					Pre-heat grill with all main   
					burners on high for 10-15   
					minutes.   
					Excessive great on sear plates Clean flame tamers and drip pan   
					and in drip pan.   
					regularly. Do not line pan with   
					aluminum foil. Refer to cleaning   
					instructions.   
					Burners burn with yellow Possible spider web or other Thoroughly clean burner by   
					flame, accompanied by smell debris.   
					removing.   
					See maintenance   
					of gas.   
					instructions.   
					Burner will not light with Dead battery in ignitor.   
					ignitor but will light with   
					match.   
					Change battery by turning   
					ignitor cover clockwise to   
					remove. Install one AA battery.   
					Loose electrode wire.   
					Check electrode wire is firmly   
					pushed onto the terminal on the   
					back of the ignitor.   
					Improper gap at electrode tip.   
					Ensure the collector box is tight   
					and the gap between the   
					electrode end and the collector   
					box is between 1/8” and 3/16”.   
					The gap can be adjusted by   
					bending the box in or out.   
					Humming Regulator.   
					Normal occurrence on hot days.   
					This is not a defect. It is caused   
					by internal vibrations in the   
					regulator and does not effect   
					the performance or safety of the   
					gas grill.   
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