Vermont Casting 6000 manual

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    Assembly and Owner ’ s Manual Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. An unconnected liquid prop ane cylinder should not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. If you smell gas: Shut ogas to the appliance. Extinguish any open ame. Open lid. If odo[...]

  • Page 2

    Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of your new Great Outdoors grill. W e are pleased that you have recognized the value of the design, function, and quality of components used in this product. We believe it is among the nest on the market. We are committed to producing quality product s that your family will enjoy for years to come.[...]

  • Page 3

    T able of Content s Chapte r 1 - INST ALLA TION Necessary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Safe Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P o r t a b l eL . P .G a sG r i l l s ........................... L.P . Gas Dealer Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S tep 1 [...]

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    · Do not operate this barbecue in garages, breeze ways, sheds or any enclosed area. · · · · · Operating this or any gas-fired appliance in an enclosed area can produce a build-up of carbon-monoxide, which could result in injury or death. or , in the absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, NFP A 45 (USA), o[...]

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    5 The L.P . Fuel Supply System The L.P . Fuel Supply System Hot drippings from cooking food could damage the fuel supply system. Liquid Propane (abbreviated L.P .) gas is stored under high pressure inside a cylinder and will vaporize when released. It is important that there are no leaky connections on the grill fuel supply system. Refer to the Lea[...]

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    V alve Orifice Dual Burner Fuel-Control V alve Fuel Supply Hose T ype 1 Fuel Regulator The L.P . Fuel Supply System (the fuel regulator and hose) 4. The pressure regulator and hose assembly provided is factory set at an outlet pressure of 1 1 inches water column (.4 lb. per sq. Inch). L.P . Cylinders can be obtained at the store where you purchased[...]

  • Page 7

    TRANSPORTING A FULL CYLINDER HEA T SHIELD Y ou should transport only one cylinder at a time. T ransport the cylinder in an upright and secure manner with the control valve turned off and the POL plug in place. Do not transport a cylinder in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. Do not leave cylinder in direct sunlight or in a high-heat area such [...]

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    Example B T ype 1 (cut away to see fitting) Example A CGA-510 POL Filling a T ype 1 Cylinder V alve Example A: shows a CGA-510 POL fitting. Example B: shows using a T ype 1 POL fitting. The L.P . gas cylinder has a T ype 1 cylinder valve with a back-check module in its outlet that will not permit gas to flow until an evacuation device is installed.[...]

  • Page 9

    Getting St arted Unp acking the Grill Part s Liquid Prop ane Models Natural Gas Models 1. Please follow the steps in the order that they are presented. 2. Assemble the grill where you plan to use it. 3. Y ou may want to place an old towel or cloth at the assembly site to prevent nuts and bolts from becoming lost. 4. Have a friend help. An assistant[...]

  • Page 10

    1 0 Assembly S tep 1 - Identifying the Grill Part s handle standof f (2) handle (1) warming rack (1) cast iron cooking grids (1) rock grate (1) side table (2) base (1) 6100 series cylinder retainer wire (1) (2 locking casters and 2 non-locking casters Installed) 8100 series (2) grill lid (1) grill bottom assembly (1) grease pan (1) heat shield (1) [...]

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    T ools Needed: 3/8” wrench 7/16” wrench 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 11 Assembly S tep 2 - Att ach the Base to the Pillar Lock the pre-assembled casters on base by pushing down on the latch. Set the pillar upside down. Set the base upside down onto the pillar bottom as shown, aligning the holes in the base with holes in the pillar . Insert the four bolts thr[...]

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    1. 2. 3. 12 Assembly S tep 3 - Att ach Grill Bottom to Pillar Working from the back (open) side of the pillar , set the heat shield on top of the pillar . Set the grill bottom on top of the heat shield. Line up the burner tubes with the control valve orifices inside the pillar . Adjust the grill bottom and heat shield to line up the bolt holes. Ins[...]

  • Page 13

    (The control valve ends are attached to the pillar; the burner tubes are attached and extend through the grill bottom.) 4. 13 Assembly Step 3 - Continued Improper installation and connection of the burner tubes to the control valves is dangerous and may lead to damaging fire and personal injury . This illustration shows a proper connection. Locate [...]

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    14 Assembly S tep 4 - Att ach the Side T ables 1. 2. 3. USE HARDWARE BAG C : 1/4-20 x 3/4” bolt (8) 1/4-20 hex nut (8) LOCA TE THESE P AR TS: 7/16” wrench T ools Needed: 3/8” wrench side table (2) Insert the 3/4” bolts through the holes in the support brackets of the side table. Attach the side t able to the four holes located in the side o[...]

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    15 Assembly S tep 5 - Assemble the Grill Lid 1. 2. 3. 4. Place the heat indicator onto the front of the grill lid, lining up the 3 prongs with the 3 mounting holes. From the inside of the lid, secure the heat indicator with the 2 push nuts. Position the back of the lid so that the rear holes are in line with the hinge struts on the back of the gril[...]

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    16 Assembly S tep 5 - continued 5 5 3 3 4 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 . 12. Hold the lid to align the hinge holes. Insert a hinge pin through the hinge hole in the lid and into the hole in the bottom hinge strut. After the hinge pin is in place, insert a hair pin through the hole of the hinge pin to secure it. HINT : There is an air sp ace between the [...]

  • Page 17

    17 Assembly S tep 6 - Inst alling the Internal Grill Part s cast iron cooking grids 6000 series (1) 80 (2) 00 series LOCA TE THESE P AR TS: rock grate (1) warming rack (1) ceramic briquettes (1 package) 1. 2. Place the single rock grate into the grill bottom. Open the package cont aining the ceramic briquettes and place them on the rock grate. Plac[...]

  • Page 18

    4. 5. 18 Assembly S tep 6 - continued Set the porcelain coated cooking grids, side by side, on the front and back ledges formed inside the grill bottom for a level cooking surface. Set the warming rack onto the back of the cooking grids. (6000 series grills are equipped with one large single cooking grid in place of the 2 grids) 3. It is important [...]

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    19 Inst alling an L.P . Gas Cylinder Obtain a filled L.P . gas cylinder . Read and follow all directions on the cylinder and fuel hose safety tags. 1. 2. 3. 4. Working from behind the grill, set the cylinder into the large round opening in the grill base. Position the cylinder-retainer wire around the cylinder collar as shown. Insert the right end [...]

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    1. The top knob on the supply cylinder must be closed. See that the top cylinder knob is turned clockwise to a full stop. 2. Check that all the grill burner knobs are turned off. 3. Remove the protective caps from the cylinder valve and coupling nut, if present. 4. Hold the regulator in one hand and insert the nipple into the valve outlet. Be sure [...]

  • Page 21

    A quick-connect coupling sleeve with 3/8” female end is provided. Install the connector socket at the pipe end, after the shut-of f valve. This must be installed where the grill will be in use. It is important to observe the safety guidelines for choosing a safe location. The gas supply must be shut off prior to inst allation of the quick connect[...]

  • Page 22

    5. Push the plug into the connector until the sleeve snaps forward to lock the fitting in place. T urn on the shut-of f valve. The flow of gas to the appliance will be restricted if the plug is not connected properly . 6. T est for gas leaks using an ammonia-free soap and water solution. 1. Pull connector sleeve back and pull plug out of socket. Th[...]

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    Part s Enclosed quantity 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 L.P . Gas Models only Preassembled Component s (see following pages) Replacement part s are available direct from our warehouse. Some components are not available preassembled and may be ordered separately . For convenience, the following part s list is provided along with a representation of the ite[...]

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    Model 6000 Series Component s 6000 Series Part s 1 PILLAR ASSEMBL Y 1 BASE ASSEMBL Y 1 quantity consisting of: Natural Gas Model only: consisting of: 1 1 1 1 pkg 1 1 1 8 1 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 BOTTOM / BURNER ASSEMBL Y consisting of: Grill Lid Rock Grate Cast Iron Cooking Grid Ceramic Briquettes Cast Brass Burner V enturi T ube V enturi Gask[...]

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    Model 8000 Series Component s 32 8000 Series Part s 1 PILLAR ASSEMBL Y 1 BASE ASSEMBL Y 1 quantity consisting of: Natural Gas Model only: consisting of: 1 1 2 1 pkg 1 1 8 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 BOTTOM / BURNER ASSEMBL Y consisting of: 1 2 Grill Lid Rock Grate Cast Iron Cooking Grids Ceramic Briquettes Cast Brass Burner V enturi T ube w/gasket #8[...]