Lid Parts Replacement - Flatrock 2-Zone

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Replacing a Flat Top Grill Lid

TOOLS NEEDED: 1/2" Wrench

If the Flat Top grill is dirty inside, cleaning the hinges and surrounding area with a degreaser can make the replacement process easier.

1. Move all control knobs to the OFF position. Close the propane tank valve and disconnect the regulator from the propane tank.
2. Open the grill lid and remove the cooktop.
3. While a second person holds the lid, use a 1/2" sized wrench to remove the 4 nuts and washers (2 on each side) holding the lid to the grill's body. 
   
   • There is an inner washer between the hinge bracket and the grill body that can fall when removing the lid.  Make sure to watch for that washer upon removal of the the lid so it does not get lost.
     
4. With the 4 nuts removed, push the lid to one side to free the linkages, and then to the other side to fully remove the lid.
5. Align the new lid to the hinges and reattach the nuts and screw the lid into place. 
   
   • Make sure that the inner washer between the hinge bracket and grill body is in place before reattaching the hinges to the grill body.

Replacing a Flat Top Grill Lid Handle

TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips Screwdriver

1. Move all control knobs are in the OFF position. Unplug the grill from power, close the propane tank valve, and disconnect the regulator from the propane tank.
2. Open the griddle lid.
3. Remove the old handle by unscrewing the 2 Phillip's-head screws holding the handle in place.
4. Install the new handle, placing the washers between the handle and the lid in this order: handle>large washer>lid>small washer>screw)
   • Insert the flat washers and screws from the interior side of the lid. 
      

Replacing a Flat Top Grill Lid Hinges

The lid hinges on flat top grills come in the form of two arms/linkages, seen below.

TOOLS NEEDED: 1/2" Wrench

1. Move all control knobs to the OFF position. Close the propane tank valve and disconnect the regulator from the propane tank.
2. Open the grill lid and remove the cooktop.
3. While a second person holds the lid, use a 1/2" sized wrench to remove the 4 nuts and washers holding the lid to the grill's hinges.
   
   • There is an inner washer between the hinge bracket and the grill lid that can fall when removing the lid.  Make sure to watch for that washer upon removal of the the lid so it does not get lost.
     
4. Push the lid to one side to free the lid from the hinges, and then to the other side to fully remove the lid.
5. With the lid fully removed, remove the other 4 bolts and washers holding the hinges to the grill.
6. Install the 4 new hinges to the grill lid, 2 on each side by screwing them on with the provided nuts and washers.
   • Follow the video below to ensure the hinges are placed on lid correctly (indented side facing the lid).
   • Ensure that the inner washer between the hinge bracket and the grill lid is in place before reattaching the hinges to the grill lid.
     
7. With all 4 linkages attached to the grill lid, align all 4 linkages with the screws on the grill body (you will probably need a second person for this).
   • Ensure that the inner washer between the hinge bracket and the grill body is in place before reattaching the hinges to the grill's body.
8. Install the lid screwing on the 4 remaining nuts and washers to the grill body.