Vermont Casting VC0680P, VC0680N manual

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  • Page 1

    Assembly and Owner ’ s Manual Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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 off gas to the appliance. Extinguish any open flame. Open lid. If odor [...]

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    Sta tement of Commitment 410 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5T 2N6 www .vermontcastings.com For more information about our growing family of barbecue grills, fireplaces, and outdoor products, please visit our website at: - A CFM Company - TM Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of your new V ermont Castings grill. W e are[...]

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    T able of Content s Chapter 1 - INST ALLA TION Necessary Information ........................... Choosing a Safe Location ......................... Portable L.P . Gas Grills ........................... L.P . Gas Dealer Instructions ....................... S tep 1 ( Identifying Parts ) ......................... S tep 2 ( Assemble Pillar to Base ) ..[...]

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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[...]

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    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.[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    (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 space between the b[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    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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    Use and Care Directions 3 Chapter 23 Lighting Instructions Leak T esting the Fuel Supply System Replacement Part s Port able Gas Grill () VC0620P VC0680P VC0680N () 6000, 8000 Series[...]

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    Perform a leak test each time the gas supply cylinder is connected to the regulator . Leak test any time a part of the gas system is replaced. Perform a leak test at least once each year whether the L.P . gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not. Have a dealer check the cylinder for deterioration after 10 years, according to DOT regulations[...]

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    IGNITER LIGHTING SYSTEM LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS The Igniter System consists of an igniter unit, a gas-collector box, one ceramic electrode, and lead wires. Gas is collected in the metal collector box located at the burner . When the igniter knob is turned, an electric spark is created at the ceramic electrode. The gas is then ignited by the spark. T [...]

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    MA TCH LIGHTING Locating the Match Lighting Hole Repeat steps 1 to 4 of “Igniter Lighting Instructions.” STEP 5. T o match light: push down and turn the RIGHT burner control knob counterclockwise to the high setting. STEP 6. IMMEDIA TEL Y strike a long wooden match and position the burning match through match lighting hole in the grill bottom. [...]

  • Page 27

    Holes in Burner Holes in Burner GOOD FLAME BAD FLAME Y ellow Y ellow Blue Blue FLAME CHECK Checking the Burner Flame TO BREAK IN A NEW GRILL BURNER'S FLAME Before using it for the first time; operate the grill with lid closed on a low setting for about 15 minutes. This will help burn away oil and the smell of new paint. After the oil has burne[...]

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    CARING FOR YOUR GRILL REGULAR CLEANING AND UPKEEP Regular care of your grill will help keep it operating properly . Cleaning or maintenance may be done only when the grill is cool and with the fuel supply turned off. Clean grill p arts and tighten loose hardware as needed. Do not put grill part s in a self-cleaning oven as the extreme heat could da[...]

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    Inspect and clean the burner regularly . Remove grill components from the grill bottom necessary to get to the burner inside. Use a wire bristle brush to clean the burner surface. A straightened paper clip is useful to remove debris from the small burner ports. S piders and other insects are known to sometimes build homes inside a burner's ven[...]

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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[...]

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    _______________________________________________________________________________________ insect regulator hose-to-tank connection are heard ______________________________________________ insect _______________________________________________________________________________________ insect Burner Will Not Light Burner Won't S t ay Lit Y ellow Bur[...]

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    Grill Not Hot Enough or Uneven Heat Grill Get s T oo Hot Humming or Whistling Sound Popping Sound or Loud "Poofs" Cause: Cause: Cause: Cause: 1) Improper lighting procedure (if you look closely at the burner flames they'll be only 1/4" long on the high setting when they should be at least 1") 2) Burner venturi clogged with [...]

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    DISAPPEARING SHISH KEBOBS 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak (1-1/2 inches thick), cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes 1/2 fresh pineapple, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 to 3 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms (medium[...]

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    PORK BEST PORK RIBS HMM - HMM HAM STEAK GRILLED HAM & SWISS SANDWICHES 3 pounds country-style pork ribs 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup p acked brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup spicy brown must ard 2 t ablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional 1-pound ham steak, 1/2 inch thick 1 t[...]

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    SIDE DISHES RICE ON THE SIDE AU GRA TIN POT A T O POUCHES GRILLED BREADS 1-1/3 cup s uncooked inst ant rice 1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup ketchup 1 t ablespoon butter or margarine 4 cup s frozen O'Brien pot atoes (16 ounces) 1 t ablespoon veget able[...]

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    DESSERTS CINNAMON APPLES SUMMER MEDLEY MEXICAN SMORES 4 medium t art apples, cored 4 teaspoons brown sugar 1/4 cup red-hot candies V anilla ice cream, optional 3 medium ripe peaches, halved and pitted 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 t ablespoons brown sugar 2 t ablespoons butter or margarine 1 t ablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 4 flour [...]

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    Manufacturer ’ s Limited W arranty The V ermont Castings grill is guaranteed against broken or damaged part s at the time of purchase. Components are guaranteed against defect as follows: All cast-aluminum part s are warranted against burn through, rust, and structural failure excluding paint, neglect, or abuse, for 75 years from the date of purc[...]

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    ©2004 V ermont Castings - a CFM company The V ermont Castings logo, R.O.C. (Rugged Outdoor Composite ) are trademarks of V ermont Castings and not to be used without express permission by the owners and managers of V ermont Castings. Patents Pending USA 1998-2004 Revision A: February , 2004 Part No. AO0001 18 TM TM[...]