Fire Magic Echelon Drop In Single Side Burner: a countertop burner for sides while you grill
The Fire Magic Echelon Drop In Single Side Burner is a drop in single side burner. Drop in means it lowers into a small opening in the countertop from above, so it needs no matching control panel. Use it for a sauce pan, a pot of corn, or a skillet of onions while the grill is busy. Fire Magic builds it in the USA from 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors. One 15,000 BTU sealed burner sits under a stainless steel grate.
A stainless steel cover keeps rain and leaves out when you are not cooking. It lights with a spark from a single AAA battery, so it needs no outlet. On the page you pick natural gas or propane, and it comes built for that gas. Need room for two pots? See the Fire Magic Echelon Double Side Burner. The Fire Magic Echelon Drop In Single Side Burner ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Catalog
Installation Manual • 3280 Single Side Burner Manual
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FAQ
What is a drop-in side burner?
It is a compact single burner that drops into a countertop opening from above rather than sliding into a framed cutout, so it can sit next to any Fire Magic grill without matching a control panel. This one has a 15,000 BTU sealed burner, a precise flame control valve and a stainless steel cover for when it is not in use.
What cutout does it need?
The opening is 8 3/4 inches wide by 14 1/4 inches deep in a non-combustible countertop. The manual also allows installation in combustible framing such as wood if a 1/2 inch air space is kept on all sides, and gives an enlarged 9 1/4 by 14 3/4 inch cutout for that case. Keep 18 inches from combustibles above the counter.
How is it lit, and does it need power?
The Specifications tab lists electronic spark ignition. The manual shows the igniter runs on a single AAA battery, so no outlet is required. Press the knob and turn to light; if the burner fails to light within a few seconds, turn it off and wait five minutes before trying again, and never operate it with the cover on.
What can it handle?
A 15,000 BTU burner is right for a sauce pan, a pot of corn or a skillet of onions while the grill is busy. The manual cautions not to cover more than 75 percent of the grid surface with pots or griddles so combustion heat can escape. Other options are in side burners.
Natural gas or propane?
Both. Choose on the Gas Type selector before adding to cart; the Specifications tab lists 3280 for natural gas and 3280P for propane. Order the fuel that matches your island’s supply so no orifice change is needed.
Is a cover included?
Yes, a stainless steel burner lid covers the grid when the burner is not in use and keeps rain and debris out of the sealed burner. Per the manual, remove the cover before lighting and let the burner cool before covering it again.