Meco Aussie Vantage 6623S8E641 Use, Use Manual

Page 1: ...this product for any other purpose than which it is intended These instructions must be kept with the user SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinquish any open flame 3 Open lid 4 If odor continues keep away from the appli ance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department WARNING DANGER LP Gas Grill Assembly and Use Manual 6623S8E641 Do no...

Page 2: ...USA www aussiegrills com To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from fire or explosion Never use alcohol prescription or non prescription drugs while assembling or safely operating this appliance Do not connect LP Gas Cylinder until assembly is complete WARNING To reduce the risk of a laceration hazard wear protective gloves when handling parts that have sharp edges CAUTION Phillips ...

Page 3: ... Grill Installation Codes 24 Selecting a Location 24 Performing a Leak Test 24 How to Perform a Leak Test 25 Lighting Grill Using the Pulse Spark Ignitor 26 Check the Flame 26 Manually Lighting the Grill 28 Lighting the Side Burner 29 Manually Lighting the Side Burner 29 Cooking on the Gas Grill Grill Cooking Direct Method 30 Roasting Indirect Method 31 Warming Rack 32 End of Cooking Session 32 Ca...

Page 4: ...printed on the black label located on the back of the cart shroud If you need a replacement part under warranty a proof of purchase will be necessary You will be asked to forward your proof of purchase via e mail or to fax your proof of purchase to 423 639 1055 and refer ence your model and serial number It is important to register your grill and retain your receipt 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 1...

Page 5: ...d 2 32 Flavor Activator Support 2 33 Bowl Hinge Half 2 34 Bowl 1 35 Main Burner 1 36 Main Electrode Assembly 2 37 Drip Cup Holder Wire 1 38 Drip Cup 1 39 Right Side Table 1 40 Cylinder Heat Shield 1 41 Rear Crossbrace 1 42 Rear U Leg 1 43 Right Bowl Support 1 44 Control Panel Heat Shield 1 45 Left Bowl Support 1 46 Front U Leg 1 47 Right Side Crossbrace 1 48 Right Back Leg 1 49 Brace Wire 1 50 Sho...

Page 6: ... on the black label located located on the back of the cart shroud If you need a replacement part under warranty a proof of purchase will be necessary You will be asked to forward your proof of purchase via e mail or to fax your proof of purchase to 423 639 1055 and refer ence your model and serial number It is important to register your grill and retain your receipt 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 7: ...2 32 Flavor Activator Support 2 33 Bowl Hinge Half 2 34 Bowl 1 35 Main Burner 1 36 Main Electrode Assembly 2 37 Drip Cup Holder Wire 1 38 Drip Cup 1 39 Right Side Table 1 40 Cylinder Heat Shield 1 41 Rear Crossbrace 1 42 Rear U Leg 1 43 Right Bowl Support 1 44 Control Panel Heat Shield 1 45 Left Bowl Support 1 46 Front U Leg 1 47 Right Side Crossbrace 1 48 Right Back Leg 1 49 Brace Wire 1 50 Short...

Page 8: ...OT tighten completely at this stage Step 2 Rear Leg Frame Assembly Identify parts and lay on floor as shown Parts are named for their assembled position on the grill Note in illustrations holes with threaded inserts are oriented facing up as well as to the center Insert Right and Left Rear Legs into the ends of the Rear U Leg Fasten in place with 2 1 4 20 x 1 50 bolts and 1 4 20 nuts Do NOT tighte...

Page 9: ...lt 4 pc Step 4 Bowl Supports Cylinder Support and Side Crossbrace Assembly Attach the Left and Right Bowl Supports Clyinder Support and Crossbrace to rear leg assembly with 8 1 4 20 x 39 Bolts Note Each part must be oriented as shown for proper assembly Bolts should be snug but do NOT tighten com pletely at this stage Note The flanges on the ends of the crossbrace tube are angled inward toward the...

Page 10: ...t securely Step 6 Side Table Support Assembly Lay Left and Right Side Tables upside down on floor Insert round leg of Side Table Support into C channel on Side Table and align holes Fasten in place with 2 1 4 20 x 39 Bolts for each Support 8 total for all four Supports Rear Leg Frame with Supports Front Leg Frame 1 4 20 x 39 Bolt 8 pc 1 4 20 x 39 Bolt 8 pc Left Side Table Side Table Supports C cha...

Page 11: ... Assembly Attach the Control Panel Heat Shield to the top of the Front U Leg with 2 5 32 30 x 39 Bolts The heat shield will be inside the cart frame The Cylinder Heat Shield is shown here for location reference only and will be attached in a later step at the same time as the Bowl 1 4 20 x 79 Bolt 8 pc Left Side Table Right Side Table Left Side Table Right Side Table Cylinder Heat Shield Shown for...

Page 12: ...together with 8 1 4 20 x 39 Bolts and Nuts B Place the Shroud on the assembled frame and align the holes in the shroud with the holes in the tabs on the frame Fasten the Shroud to the shroud frame with 12 5 x 31 Tapping Screws 5 x 31 Tapping Screw 12 pcs 1 4 20 x 39 Bolt and Nut 8 pc Each A B Control Panel Right Shroud Frame Bottom Shroud Frame Left Shroud Frame Shroud ...

Page 13: ...serts on the inside of the front cart legs Note Shown without Regulator Hose for clarity M4 x 31 Bolt 8 pc Regulator hose this end Step 10 Manifold Assembly NOTE Regulator hose is shipped attached to the Manifold Regulator hose is not shown in some illustrations for clarity Insert valve stems out through front of control panel section of Shroud Assembly so that the holes in the valve brackets alig...

Page 14: ...e 5 32 x 47 Bolt 4 pc To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from fire or explosion Never remove guards or devices to prevent storage of spare or oversize LP Gas Cylinders not recommended for this grill WARNING Step 13 Cylinder Blocking Wires Assembly A B Wheel with pre assembled axle Axle Axle Pin Axle Pin Axle Pin Attach the Cylinder Blocking Wires to the cart with 4 5 32 x 47 Bolt...

Page 15: ...be done before attaching the burner Step 15 Main Burner Assembly A Slide the burner tubes down through the indicated holes in the bowl B Align the holes in the burner brackets with the holes in the Bowl C Turn over and fasten the Main Burner to the Bowl with 2 5 x 31 Tapping Screws Wire in position A B C 5 x 31 Tapping Screw 2 pcs Grill Bowl ...

Page 16: ...in Detail C Illustrates location of bolts extending through Bowl Supports for attachment of Nuts Step 16D Brace Wire Attachment D The short Brace Wire is attached by placing the loop at one end over the front left bowl mounting bolt before threading on the Nut The lower end is attached to the left rear leg by removing the nut holding the lower leg to the U Leg placing the loop of the Brace Wire on...

Page 17: ... x 39 Bolt and 5 32 30 Nut Step 18 Side Burner Assembly A Insert tube of Side Burner down through center hole in Side Table until metal tab with hole is seated over small threaded hole B Before bolt is inserted verify that valve nozzle is properly inserted into the end of the burner tube End of tube will rest loosely against bend in valve C Fasten Burner in place with 2 5 32 x 39 Bolt 5 32 x 39 Bo...

Page 18: ...ten each Electrode collector box to the burner with 1 5 x 31 Tapping screw B Electrode Wire Plug Assembly Route all electrode wires including Side Burner wire away from the burners and bowl then plug ends into the receptacles on the back of the Ignition Box mounted in the control panel Specific plug location is not necessary as all recepticals are common A B 5 x 31 Tapping Screw 2 pcs Ignition Box...

Page 19: ... Fasten in place with 2 M5 Nuts and Washers 1 4 20 x 39 Bolt 2 pc Fiber Washer 2 pc Step 21 Hood Hinge Assembly Place Hood on Bowl and align hinges Hood hinge legs insert between Bowl hinge legs Install Hood Hinge Axle through holes in hinge legs inserting towards the center of the grill Fasten in place by inserting Axle Pin through small hole in Axle Repeat for other Hinge Hood Hinge Axle 2 pc Ax...

Page 20: ...eg 3 insert leg 4 into hole in left side of Hood Last carefully insert leg 3 into hole in Bowl and gently allow it to spring outward into position A B A B 2 1 3 4 Rounded Corners Step 23 Cooking Grid Control Knob Assembly A Place the Cooking Grids onto ledge in Bowl Rounded corners are placed to the outside edge of the Bowl B Align the flat keyed hole in the Control Knob with the keyed stem of the...

Page 21: ...nto the holes in the legs just below the joint Allow wire to drop into position curve toward the center of the cart and parallel to the floor Step 25 Battery in Igniter Installation Unscrew Igniter Cover and insert AA Battery with the negative end going in first Replace the cover and tighten securely Battery AA 1 5v Alkaline 1 pc This Completes the Grill Assembly NOTE Verify ALL hardware is tighte...

Page 22: ...age corrosion leakage exces sive rust or other forms of visual external damage it may be hazardous and should be checked by a liquid propane supplier Do not use an LP Gas Cylinder with a damaged valve Do not store a spare LP Gas Cylinder under or near the LP gas grill When grill is not in use turn off all grill Control Knobs LP Gas Cylinder valve and disconnect LP Gas Cylinder Never fill the LP Ga...

Page 23: ...o 423 639 1055 and reference your model and serial number It is important to register your grill and retain your receipt Connecting LP Gas Cylinder Fill empty OPD LP Gas Cylinder at your local gas supplier 1 Place the LP Gas Cylinder on the Cylinder Support with the nozzle opening facing outward to left Make sure the bottom ring on the cylinder sits in the notches in the Cylinder Support This help...

Page 24: ...le and flammable material Locate your LP gas grill at least 10 feet away from your house or any building Maintain minimum clearances of 36 from back and sides of grill to any combustible construction Do not locate this appliance under overhead unprotected combustible construction This outdoor cooking appliance is not intended to be used in or on boats or installed in or on recreational ve hicles N...

Page 25: ... closed by turning the knob on the LP Gas Cylinder clockwise until it stops 3 Mix one part of water with one part of dish washing liquid 4 With the regulator hose connected to the LP Gas Cylinder turn the knob on the Cylinder counterclockwise Fig 1 Fig 1 Fig 2 Coupling Nut Check for leaks at Cylinder Valve and Regulator Connection and Fittings 5 Check for leaks by brushing the soap solution on all...

Page 26: ...dily injury or death from fire or explosion Open Hood before lighting the grill to prevent an explosion from gas build up During failed lighting attempts or if the Burners go out during operation turn Control Knobs Off to dissipate any accumulation of gas Wait five minutes before repeating lighting procedure Light each burner from the left before lighting the next burning to prevent gas from accum...

Page 27: ...next Your grill has a Crossover Ignition System that allows the Burners to light successively off one another Confirm each Burner is lit before lighting another Burner 7 If the Burner fails to light repeat Step 4 If it still does not light try the next Burner from left to right If a Burner goes out during operation turn all Control Knobs to the Off position and close the LP Gas Cylinder valve to d...

Page 28: ...rossover Ignition System that allows the Burners to light successively off one another Confirm each Burner is lit before lighting another Burner If any or all Burners fail to light after three or four attempts following Steps 3 4 turn all Control Knobs to the Off po sition and close the LP Gas Cylinder valve to dissipate any accumulated gas Wait five minutes then repeat the lighting procedures NOT...

Page 29: ...ollowing Steps 4 5 turn the Side Burner Control Knob to the Off position and close the LP Gas Cylinder valve to dissipate any accumulated gas Wait five minutes then repeat the lighting procedures NOTE If the Burners still fail to light refer to Troubleshooting Section The Burner can be lit manually see Manually Lighting the Side Burner Open Lid Fig 8 Side Burner Control Knob 1 Open the Side Burner...

Page 30: ...y excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the Drip Cup If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from the grill onto the valve hose or regulator turn off the gas supply immediately After the grill has cooled determine the cause and correct it After cleaning the valve hose and regulator assembly perform a leak test before continuing use See Performing a Leak Test Do not operate a gas gril...

Page 31: ...gs from burning The drippings can be used to make gravies or sauces Grill Cooking Direct Method Direct Cooking on the Grids Food is cooked directly over the heat source The Burners heat up the Flame Diffusers under the Cooking Grids which in turn heat the food on the grill The natural food juices from cooking fall onto the hot Flame Diffusers below and vaporize Rising smoke bastes the food giving ...

Page 32: ...fire or burn hazard Allow grill and the grease in the Drip Cup to completely cool before emptying handling parts cleaning moving or storage Empty the Drip Cup after each cooking session so excessive grease does not accumulate Never light the LP gas grill without the Drip Cup in place WARNING 1 After each cooking session close the Hood and turn the Burners to the High position and burn for five min...

Page 33: ...ng For further cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth or nylon bristled brush only Do not immerse the Gas Controls or Manifold in water Avoid getting water in the Burner holes Burners Burning off the residue after cooking will keep the Burners clean with normal usage provided the Burners are op erating correctly Clean the Burners annually or whenever heavy build up is found to ensure that there ...

Page 34: ...burner to the side table under side table Step 18C 5 Use a pipe cleaner to clear insect nests from the inlet hole of Main Burner Fig 10 and Side Burner tube Fig 11 6 Open up the Main Burner holes Fig 10 and the Side Burner holes Fig 11 with a small nail or wire Use a non metallic brush to remove food particles and corrosion from the Burner surfaces In order to prevent flashbacks the Burner s shoul...

Page 35: ... you may wish to clean the rest of the grill See Grill Body and Cabinet 9 After cleaning refit the Burners NOTE When refitting the Burners be sure each Burner is positioned correctly The valves should protrude inside the Venturi ends of the Burner Fig 9 Replace the Screws and Bolt that fasten the Burners in place 10 If the grill is to be stored wrap Burners in a protective cover to keep insects ou...

Page 36: ...t the LP Gas Cylinder valve when the gas grill is not in use WARNING 1 Disconnect LP Gas Cylinder from grill and store outside in a dry well ventilated area away from any sources of heat or ignition Re cap LP Gas Cylinder valve with the Safety Cap 2 Remove Burners and wrap with aluminum foil to prevent insects from entering the Burner holes Store wrapped Burners on top of Cooking Grid 3 You may wr...

Page 37: ...r s and inspect for blockage from spider webs insect nests or rust See How to Clean Burners section Replace any damaged parts Turn off Control Knobs and LP Gas Cylinder valve Once fire is out and grill has cooled off Clean residual food particles and excess grease from inside firebox area grease cup and other surfaces If you can safely reach the Control Panel turn Control Knobs to Off then close t...

Page 38: ... Burners See How to Clean Burners in Care and Maintenance Dry Electrode with clean cloth Air dry or use blow dryer Reconnect the wire Replace Igniter Wire Electrode assembly Call the Customer Service Department See re assembly after cleaning in Care and Maintenance Take LP Gas Cylinder to licensed LP gas supplier to be refilled Turn Control Knobs to Off position and turn LP Gas Cyl inder handle cl...

Page 39: ...ange in atmospheric conditions will eventually stop the vibration If your problem is not resolved from the information provided above please call Customer Service at 1 800 251 7558 If you need a replacement part under warranty a proof of purchase will be necessary The Gas Grill is setup to operate with a LP Gas Cylinder equipped with an OPD Overfill Prevention Device IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not exchan...

Page 40: ...the option of MECO CORPORATION without charge This warranty does not include the cost of any inconvenience or property damage due to failure of the product and does not cover damage due to misuse abuse accident damage arising out of transportation of the product damage incurred through commercial use or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMME...