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Coyote C3HY50 Hybrid Install Guide (Charcoal + Gas on One Grill)
The C3HY50 is a 50-inch built-in that splits its cook box into a gas side and a charcoal side with independent controls. Install follows the C-Series pattern with a wider cutout, dual gas routing (one supply line still serves both burner banks), and a charcoal-side ash management plan before first fire.
By Reed · Updated November 9, 2026
What you need
- Standard C-Series install tools
- Non-combustible insulated jacket (required for the charcoal side on wood-framed surrounds)
- Ash bucket for first-use ash disposal
Step by step
Cut the 50-inch opening to spec
The C3HY50 cutout is wider than any C-Series grill. Measure twice. The front mounting lip and rear ventilation gap both count.
Dry-fit and confirm clearance to combustibles
Especially on the charcoal side. If the surround has any exposed wood framing within 6 inches of the charcoal cavity wall, the insulated jacket is non-negotiable.
Gas hookup serves both sides
One gas inlet, internal manifold splits to the gas-side burners only. The charcoal side has no gas plumbing. Soap-test the manifold internally — it's accessible with the drip tray pulled.
Install the charcoal grate and ash pan on the charcoal side
The charcoal grate drops into dedicated rails; the ash pan slides out from the front for cleaning. Line the ash pan with foil for easier post-cook cleanup.
First burn-off: gas side first, then charcoal
Run gas on high for 30 minutes. Cool. Then light a small charcoal load on the charcoal side and run for 45 minutes to cure that cavity separately.
Common mistakes
- No insulated jacket in a wood-framed surround. Unhit over time the wood dries, then chars, then cracks. The jacket is cheap insurance.
- Using lighter fluid on the charcoal side. The cook box is coated stainless. Lighter fluid residue etches the finish over years. Use a chimney starter instead.
Hands-on tips
- Pre-measure the ash pan slide clearance — some outdoor kitchens install drawers immediately under the grill and the pan can't extract.
- Keep a dedicated ash shovel at the grill. Mixing hot ash with regular tools is a fire-start waiting to happen.
Questions people ask
Can I cook gas and charcoal simultaneously?
Yes — that's the design. Run gas burgers on the gas side while charcoal steaks finish on the other. Both sides have independent temperature probes.
What charcoal is best for the hybrid side?
Lump hardwood runs hotter and cleaner than briquettes. For long low-and-slow cooks, briquettes last longer. Coyote does not restrict either.
Does the hybrid still need a cover?
Yes. The charcoal side especially is vulnerable to rain rust on the grate rails. The 50-inch hybrid cover is model-specific.
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