UPDATED – July 22nd

The new Grill Stations have been completed and are just about ready for regular use. Our team has been getting materials situated and will be ordering some supplies including grill sets and fire extinguishers.

As with the mobile grills, reservations can be made with the front desk where there is a form to fill out.

To review the current basic grilling area rules and procedures:

Grill Station Rules and Instructions 2021

The Home Improvement Commission will be considering recommendations for updated policies and procedures now that these are in place and can be operated. In the interim, we’ve put the following set of user instructions together (also included on page 2 of the above document):

Using The New Grill Station Grills

Summerset Builder Grills

Using The Safety Feature

First activate the Safety Timer on the right side of the grill station:

1. Rotate the clear timer dial past 20 minutes. Timer will begin ticking when the dial is turned while the countdown time is set.
2. Turn RED knob clockwise (about ¼ turn) until it pops outward. Gas will now flow to enable you to light the appliance.

To turn off the timer, simply let it expire, or press RED knob inward until it stops. DO NOT FORCE the timer dial to the off position.

Using The Grill

Open the hood before lighting; DO NOT attempt to ignite burners while the hood is closed.

1. Make sure gas supply is turned on.
2. Make sure burner control knobs are in the “OFF” position.
3. Press in the control knob then slightly turn the knob counterclockwise while still pressing in.
4. Hold in the above position for 5 seconds allowing the gas to reach the manifold.
5. Turn the knob counterclockwise past the ignition to the high setting to ignite. You will hear the one time clicking sound of the spark ignition.
6. After ignition, set the knob to the desired setting.

CAUTION: Always wait five (5) minutes for gas to clear after any unsuccessful lighting attempt

Pre-heating

Pre-heating your grill every time you use it is extremely important. Pre-heating allows the grill and metal to properly heat up, providing more even and more consistent cooking results. Preheat your grill by igniting all main burners. Then close the hood and allow the grill to heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Once you’ve reached your desired pre-heat temperature, turn off the burners that you won’t be using to cook your food. Remember, surface temperature can be up to 200° higher.

Shut Off Instructions

1. To shut off the unit, depress each valve control knob and while pressing turn clockwise to the “OFF” position.
2. Always close the valve from the gas supply after each use of the unit.

Cleaning Instructions

1. Burn off excess food debris and marinades for 15 minutes after cooking.
2. Once the unit is cool, turn over the burner covers and burn the top side (the burner covers are reversible and are able to be mounted upside down for cleaning purposes).
3. If excess material remains, a metal grill brush can be used.

UPDATED – June 24th

The contractor hired to complete this product reported that some materials needed for the construction of the grill stations has been delayed.

Installation of the framework and the grills themselves is anticipated, and they will be inspected when the work is done this weekend. However, due to the finishing work needed, and a delay in the arrival of some of the stonework, they probably will not be prepared or stable enough for use.

STAY TUNED – the rest of the materials are expected to be in and installed within the next 3 weeks. Not in time for the July 4th holiday, but still much of the summer remains for their use.

ORIGINAL POST – June 18th

As proposed by the PT Home Improvement Commission, and approved by the Board of Directors, permanent built in grill stations are coming to the 2nd Floor deck.

They are scheduled for installation on June 25th and 26th – Friday and Saturday.

A project about 3 years in the making, and postponed by the pandemic last year, these 7′ islands will be made of (2) 42″ bases, stone exteriors and granite counter tops. One will have an inset grill on the left hand side and one on the right hand side. They will use propane tanks that will be stocked and supplied by the staff as the mobile grills are now.

The grills themselves are commercial grade – not just something for a typical outdoor grill setting. More durable and reliable as we understand it. Also, easier to maintain over time than the grills that get wheeled around the deck.

Here you see a rendering of the location. The actual grills are inset in the island where the red box is located. The stations are closest to the string lights adjacent to the middle planter and along the corner of the building next to The Breakers rear exterior parking lot. The counterspace next to the grill itself  is intended to be closer to the tables for convenience. The string lights will be able to provide some some artificial lighting for grilling later in the evening.

The rules and procedures for use won’t change, but this will ease some of the delay from the existing grills. The team will leave a couple of the old grills accessible, for use at the far east corner of the deck, if necessary.

Our whole team from the Commission to the Board and the staff believe this is a big plus for the deck and a value added amenity for Owners and Residents.

These should be ready for use prior to the 4th of July! ENJOY! 🙂