Infrared Side Burner Screen

Keep Your Sear Station Running Hot.

Replacement protective screen for LEX 485 and Prestige® 450/500/665 Infrared Side Burners. As you grill using the Infrared Side Burner sear station, particulates of food and seasonings may fall through and land on this screen to be vaporized by the intense heat.

What this screen does:

Your Napoleon infrared side burner produces intense, focused heat for restaurant-quality searing. That power comes from an infrared element that needs protection from falling debris. This screen sits between your cooking surface and the infrared element, catching food particles and seasonings before they can damage the burner. When particles land on the screen, the intense heat vaporizes them — it's self-cleaning by design.

Why replacement matters:

Over time, even with self-cleaning action, screens can become damaged, warped, or degraded from constant high-heat exposure. A compromised screen can allow debris to reach your infrared element, potentially causing damage or uneven heating. Replacing the screen when needed keeps your side burner performing at peak efficiency.

Signs you need a new screen:

• Visible holes, tears, or damage to the mesh
• Warping or distortion from heat exposure
• Uneven heating or hot spots on the side burner
• Debris getting through to the infrared element
• Reduced searing performance
• Unusual flame patterns or flare-ups

Compatible with:

• Napoleon LEX 485: Premium gas grill with infrared side burner
• Napoleon Prestige 450: Mid-size Prestige series
• Napoleon Prestige 500: Full-size Prestige flagship
• Napoleon Prestige 665: Large-format Prestige model

Installation:

• Ensure grill is completely cool and gas is off
• Remove the old screen from the side burner assembly
• Clean any debris from the burner area
• Place new screen in position
• Ensure screen sits flat and secure
• Test burner operation before cooking

Maintaining your infrared side burner:

• Let the burner run on high for a few minutes after cooking to burn off residue
• Keep the screen clear of large debris
• Inspect the screen periodically for damage
• Replace promptly when wear is visible
• Don't use abrasive cleaners on the screen

Pro tips:

• Keep a spare screen on hand — you don't want to discover you need one mid-cookout
• The screen is a wear item — budget for periodic replacement
• Proper screen maintenance extends the life of your expensive infrared element
• If searing performance drops, check the screen first
• Original Napoleon parts ensure proper fit and performance

Your Napoleon infrared side burner is a precision searing machine. Keep it running at peak performance with the correct replacement screen.