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Oxidation of Aluminum Casting
When aluminum surfaces are exposed to the
atmosphere, a thin invisible oxide skin forms
immediately, which protects the metal from further
oxidation. This self-protecting characteristic gives
aluminum its high resistance to corrosion.
This protective coating, however, can be destroyed
by various substances or conditions. High
temperatures plus humidity, chlorine (especially in
concentrations such as around a pool), industrial
fumes and salt air can all attack this protective
coating especially when combined with the
operation of a gas burner.
If this coating breaks down and further oxidation
and/or corrosion of the aluminum occurs, it may
become visible as a white powdery substance on the
aluminum castings but it will not affect your grill
operation. If this white residue becomes obvious, we
recommend painting the affected areas. With the
burner valves off and the grill cool, steel wool or wire
brush the area and paint it with the high temperature
black spray paint that you can obtain from your local
Ducane dealer. After you have completed painting,
allow the paint to air dry for 30 minutes. After this air
dry period light main burners, close grill hood and
“bake” paint for an additional 30 minutes.
After the paint is “baked” and the casting has cooled,
apply a light coating of cooking oil to the hood and
burner box. This easy maintenance on your casting will
keep your grill in a good looking condition and
increase its life.
Oxidation of your grill castings is not covered by
either the Limited Five Year Warranty or Limited
Lifetime Warranty unless it were to affect the
structural integrity of your castings.
CAUTION:
Do not spray paint your grill when it
is hot or with the burners lit.
After you have cooked on the grill a few times, apply
a light coating of cooking oil to the hood and burner
box. This can be done occasionally to restore luster to
the paint gloss. It is also recommended to keep the
grill covered when not in use.
Console Cabinet Stability
The pre-painted steel console base has been
designed to eliminate the instability inherent in some
other brands of grills that offer post, garden cart or
wooden frame models. In order to take advantage of
this built-in stability, it is important that all screws
be securely tightened. This can be accomplished
with a nutdriver; however, it is recommended to
use a ratchet and a 5/16" and a 3/8" socket.
Securing Patio Base
To secure the console patio base to a wooden deck,
it is recommended to use four (4) 5/16" or 3/8" x 3
1/2" lag screws and four (4) 5/16" or 3/8" washers.
To secure the console patio base to a concrete deck,
it is suggested using four (4) Ackerman-Johnson
anchors or standard lead anchors 5/16" or 3/8" x 3
1/2" long and four (4) 5/16" or 3/8" washers.
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