Assembly Procedures VCS300 Series / VCS400 Series / VCS500
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1. VCS 500 Series Carton Contents Box 1 50004551 Grease Pan Knob Long Stem 4 Knob 2 Battery AA Grease Cup Box 2 50004547 Condiment Tray Left Condiment Tray Right Towel Bar 2 Utensil Hook 3 Hardware Bag Side Shelves Box 3 50004871 Door Accessory Shelf Bracket Spit Rod Storage 2 Box 4 50004557 Heat Plate 5 Box 5 50004559 Cook Grate 4 Box 6 50004990 Shelf Right Assembly Cover Side Burner Side Burner Assembly Box 7 50004993 Shelf Left Assembly Smoker Box Kit VC Light Rotisseries Kit Side Burner Cook Grate CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or moving the grill is recommended 4 20300448 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 2 Attach Skirt Optional Parts Required iao Figure 1 1 Skirt Left Assembly aue 1 Skirt Right Assembly Jak 1 Skirt Front Assembly 2 Skirt Corner Assemblies Skirt Right Assembly 7 10 24 x 3 8 Screws 50004268 Skirt Left Assembly S 4 Adjustable Leveling Glide Za Figures 1 amp 2 q Skirt Front Assembly ZA B157 NOTE Remove protective coating from corner posts before proceeding with this step tn Leveling LEA EG Glide Screw in two 2 adjustable leveling glides into hex threaded insert provided in front skirt assembly Inverted View Screw in one 1 adjustable leveling glide into hex threaded insert provi2. VCS300 Series Carton Contents Box 1 50004544 Grease Pan Knobs 3 Battery AAA Grease Cup Box 2 50004564 Cook Grate 2 Box 3 50004990 Shelf Right Assembly Hardware Bag Side Shelves Condiment Tray Left Condiment Tray Right Towel Bar 2 Utensil Hook 3 Box 4 50004991 Shelf Left Assembly Heat Plate 3 CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or moving the grill is recommended 2 20300448 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 1 Unpack Carton and Verify Contents continued VvCS400 VCS400 Series Carton Contents Box 1 50004562 Grease Pan Knob Long Stem 4 Knob 2 Battery AA Grease Cup Box 2 50004547 Condiment Tray Left Condiment Tray Right Towel Bar 2 Utensil Hook 3 Hardware Bag Side Shelves Box 3 50004871 Door Accessory Shelf Bracket Spit Rod Storage 2 Box 4 50004570 Heat Plate 4 Box 5 50004575 Cook Grate 3 Box 6 50004990 Shelf Right Assembly Cover Side Burner Side Burner Assembly Box 7 50004993 Shelf Light Assembly Smoker Box Kit VC Light Rotisserie Kit Side Burner Cook Grate CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or mov ing the grill is recommended 20300448 3 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 1 Unpack Carton and Verify Contents continued
3. soak the wood chips in a separate bowl of water for at least 20 minutes To add wood chips before cooking fill the smoker box with your choice of flavored chips remove wood chips from water first The amount and type of wood you use is entirely up to you Once the box is filled with the desired amount close the lid and place the cooking grids in the proper position on the grill Tips Small wood chips work best inside the wood chip box Allow grill to heat up before placing your food on the grill This will allow time for the wood chips to begin to smoke Do not use resinous woods such as pine or plywood These will produce an unpleasant flavor Do not try to add more wood chips while cooking It is recommended that you allow grill to cool before replacing wood chips or handling the cooking grates which may still be hot CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or moving the grill is recommended 14 20300448 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 13 Install the Internal Components continued Set the cooking grates side by side on the upper ledge Figure 16 of the grill tub Fig 16 Make sure the finger groove is facing toward the front of the grill Warming Rack Set the warming rack into the supports located on either sae side of the rear lid rates CAUTION Do not attempt to turn the cooking grates over while the grill is in use and the grates are hot Do A ing so c
4. Signature SERIES Assembly Procedures VCS300 Series VCS400 Series VCS500 Series Tools Required Knife or scissors Phillips or Robertson square head screwdriver 7 16 and 3 8 wrench or ratchet The use of a manual screwdriver is strongly recommended A power drill may cause damage to CAUTION This grill is intended ONLY to be used as a cart model this grill cannot be built into an enclosure CAUTION The assembly of this grill requires two 2 people WARNING Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or moving the grill is recommended Protective eyewear and long sleeves are also strongly recommended NOTE Remove the protective plastic coating from the stainless steel failure to do so will void the warranty 20300448 10 09 Rev 1 En VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 1 Unpack Carton and Verify Contents Use a sharp cutting tool to cut the straps on the packaging and then lift off the carton top Remove the box on the top The sleeve surrounding the barbecue can be removed by lifting it straight up and over the top of the unit Compare all contents to the parts list and the carton content lists below Be careful not to scratch or damage the finish of the metal parts when removing the protective plastic Refer to the parts list for fas tener detail CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly is strongly recommended
5. Storage Bracket 1 2 Screws 50000337 Utensil Hooks Rear View Shown with optional skirt CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or moving the grill is recommended 12 20300448 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 10 Attach Side Burner Assembly Follow Side Burner Assembly Instructions to assemble side burner to unit Step 11 Install the Ignitor Battery NOTE VCS300 Series require one 1 AAA bat tery Included VCS400 and VCS500 Series require one 1 AA battery Figure 12 Figure 12 Unscrew the ignition button from the console and insert the appropriate battery into the housing by placing the positive side of the battery first Then screw the ignition button back into the console Check for sparks under each main burner before proceeding Step 12 Install the Backlighting Batteries NOTE Eight 8 AA batteries are required for all grill models Not included Figures 13 Remove the battery case from the battery holder Insert the eight 8 AA batteries Attach battery case to back light wire connection Reinstall battery case in battery holder with back light connector on the top WARNING Replacing the battery incorrectly might result in an explosion Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent ty
6. ded in left and right skirt assem blies Attach left skirt assembly to the unit Loosen one hex bolt from corner post Refer to Corner Post Detail Slide left skirt assembly between bottom panel and side panel Secure left skirt assembly with two 2 10 24 x 3 8 screws Tighten hex bolt at the back of the unit Repeat these steps for right side NOTE If you have any problems sliding the skirt assembly left or right loosen four 4 screws on side panel and lift the side panel to allow more space Slide two 2 skirt corner assemblies into the front skirt assembly Slide above assembly into attached left and right skirt assemblies Secure all skirt assembly parts with three 3 10 24 x 3 8 screws HO j e a 1 Scre 0 24 x 3 8 WS Loosen Outer Bolt at Back Side Corner Post Skirt Detail Skirt Left Assembly Skirt Front Assembly Skirt Corner Assembly CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or mov ing the grill is recommended 20300448 5 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 3 Attach Grease Cup Holder Parts Required 1 Grease Cup Holder 2 10 24 x 1 2 Screws 50000337 Figure 3 Figure 3 10 24 x 1 2 Attach grease cup holder to the bottom of the Screws 50000337 left brace support using screws into the hex serts as shown Grease Cup Ho
7. ent Tray Left 1 Condiment Tray Right 1 Hardware Bag Side Shelves for both right and left side shelves 1 Kit Shelf Right 91D0141 1 Shelf Right Assy w Support Brackets Cover and Side Burner Assembly installed 1 Kit Shelf Left 91D0110 1 Shelf Left Assy w Support Brackets Figure 4 Left Side Shelf Loosen two 2 screws on the support front of the left shelf assembly Slide the front condiment tray into the gap between front support and the side panel as shown Tighten the two 2 screws loosened earlier Repeat for right side shelf Figure 4 Right Side Shelf Assembly Cover and side burner as sembly not shown Left Side Shelf Right Side Shelf Assembly Left Side Shelf Loosen Screws From Inside Loosen Screws From Inside Condiment Tray Right Condiment Tray Left CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or moving the grill is recommended 8 20300448 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 6 Attach Right Shelf Assembly to Grill Parts Required Right Shelf Assembly 1 Right Shelf Assy Step 4 4 1 4 20 x 1 Screws 50001383 2 10 24 x 1 2 Screws 50000337 Figures 5 amp 6 Loosely screw in 4 5 turns four 4 1 4 20 x 11 2 screws to the side of the grill Place right shelf assembly onto screws NOTE Ensure the side burner ignitor wire is not pinched as the shelf assembly is installed into the unit Secu
8. lder lt 7 Step 3a Grease Pan Grease Cup Installation Parts Required 1 Grease Pan 1 Grease Cup Figure 3a Install grease pan from back side of unit NOTE Be sure the grease tray is positioned with the opening in the bottom of the grease tray located over the grease cup Place grease cup into grease cup holder at tached to bottom of left brace support Grease Cup Shown with optional skirt CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or moving the grill is recommended 6 20300448 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Parts Required for Steps 4 5 6 amp 7 Right Side Shelf Left Side Shelf 1 Kit Condiment Tray 50004547 1 Kit Condiment Tray 50004547 1 Kit Shelf Right 91D0141 1 Kit Shelf Left 91D0110 Kit Condiment Tray 50004547 Contents 1 Condiment Tray Left 1 Condiment Tray Right 2 Towel Bars 3 Utensil Hooks Kit Shelf Right 91D0141 Contents 1 Shelf Right Assy w Support Brackets 1 Cover Side Burner Assy 1 Side Burner Assembly Kit Shelf Left 91D0110 Contents 1 Shelf Left Assy w Support Brackets CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or mov ing the grill is recommended 20300448 7 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Steps 4 amp 5 Right amp Left Side Shelf Assembly Parts Required 1 Kit Condiment Tray 50004547 1 Condim
9. m as desired to achieve the best lighting for your task After use allow the light and grill to cool completely Place the light face down on the shelf after use and for storage Fig 23 Replace the grill cover If a grill cover is not used the light should be removed when not in use as rain snow etc could damage the light WARNING The light may get hot when in close proximity to the grill surface Do not touch the light lens when in opera tion Allow it to cool Flexible WARNING Keep the light away from flammable materials Arm CAUTION Do not move the cook light directly over the cooking area when the grill is on as this may damage the cook light Figure 21 To Open Figure 22 NOTE The light will not work until the batteries are installed NOTE For optimum battery life and to avoid damage to the light we recommend you retract and turn off the light when not in use WARNING Replacing the battery incorrectly might result in an explo sion Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recom mended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental guidelines CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or moving the grill is recommended 18 20300448 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly NOTES CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or mov ing the g
10. ould result in severe burns and other injuries Step 14 Attach Tank Retainer All LP Models Parts Required 1 Tank Retainer LP Models Figure 17 Attach the tank retainer to the back panel by pressing it down into the bosses as shown Figure 17 Shown with optional skirt CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or mov ing the grill is recommended 20300448 15 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 15 Install the LP Cylinder LP Models ONLY Parts Required 1 LP Gas Cylinder not included Figures 18 amp 19 NOTE Check your User s Manual for the cylinder filling requirements how to attach the regula tor and how to test for leaks before you try lighting the grill CAUTION Make sure the hose is not touching any hot or sharp surfaces Place the LP Cylinder into the hole in the bottom panel Next secure it from moving by lifting the cylinder retainer wire and latching the bent edge over the lip of the cylinder The final step is to connect the regulator to the cylinder CAUTION Do not turn on ignite the grill until after performing a leak check at all gas connection points and fittings With the main LP cylinder valve OPEN and ALL CONTROL KNOBS FULLY OFF use a spray solution of 50 liquid soap and 50 water onto all gas connection points and fittings The formation of bubbles indicates an air leak that must be repaired and verified with
11. pe recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to your local envi a Figure 13 ronmental guidelines B238 CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or mov ing the grill is recommended 20300448 13 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 13 Install the Internal Components Parts Required VCS300 3 Sear Plates VCS400 Series 2 Cooking Grates Series 1 Warming Rack 4 Sear Plates vcss500 3 Cooking Grates Series 1 Warming Rack 1 Smoker Box Assy 5 Sear Plates 4 Cooking Grates 1 Warming Rack 1 Smoker Box Assy a NNN ma aN NT Figures 14 15 amp 16 Carefully place each of the sear plates side by side inside the barbecue Fig 14 Make sure the semicircu lar finger groove is facing toward the front of the grill Each sear plate rests just above each burner tube NOTE Place the smoker box assembly on any sear plate by laying the bracket over the sear plate so the z ends of the bracket fit into the z slots of the sear plate Slide the smoker box assembly back into the locked position Fig 15 Continue placing the remaining sear plates The smoker box may be left in place when not being used CAUTION Only add wood chips to the smoker box when grill is cool Figure 14 Sear Plate A Figure 15 Smoker Box Sear Plate Cooking Tips Smoker Box e To produce more smoke and prevent fast burning pre
12. re tighten four 4 screws to the grill Secure condiment tray to the console with one 1 10 24 x 1 2 screw From inside grill attach 10 24 x 1 2 screw to the right shelf assy Figure 5 1 4 20 x 1 Screw 50001383 10 24 x 1 2 Screw 50000337 Figure 6 10 24 x 1 2 Screw 50000337 CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or mov ing the grill is recommended 20300448 9 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 7 Attach Left Shelf Assembly to Grill Parts Required Left Shelf Assembly 1 Left Shelf Assy Step 5 4 1 4 20 x 1 Screws 50001383 2 10 24 x 1 2 Screws 50000337 Figure 7 Loosely screw in 4 5 turns four 4 1 4 20 x 1 screws to the side of the grill Place left shelf assembly onto screws Secure tighten four 4 screws to the grill Secure condiment tray to the console with one 1 10 24 x 1 2 screws From inside grill attach 10 24 x 1 2 screw to the left shelf assy Figure 7 10 24 x 1 2 Screws 50000367 CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or moving the grill is recommended 10 20300448 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 8 Attach Knobs Parts Required VCS300 Series 3 Knobs long stem VCS400 Series 5 Knobs 3 long stem 2 short stem VCS500 Series 6 Knobs 4 long stem 2 short
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14. stem Figures 8 amp 9 Align the knobs on the valve stems and push inward until the knob sits snugly on the stem NOTE Place the long stem knobs in the center raised portion of the console The short stem knobs are placed on the right and left sides of the console Figure 8 Center Raised Portion of the Knob with Short Stem Knob with Short Stem Figure 9 Knob CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or mov ing the grill is recommended 20300448 11 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 9 Attach Towel Bars Utensil Hooks and Spit Rod Storage Brackets Parts Required Left Side Right Side 1 Towel Bar 1 Towel Bar 3 Utensil Hooks 4 10 24 x 1 2 Screws 50000337 4 10 24 x 1 2 Screws 50000337 Spit Rod Storage Bracket 2 Brackets 50004310 Towel Bars and Utensil Hooks Figure 10 Slide three 3 utensil hooks into the towel bar Left side only Attach towel bar with utensil hooks to left side condiment tray as shown using four 4 10 24 x 1 2 screws Attach towel bar without utensil hooks to right side condiment tray Spit Rod Storage Brackets Figure 11 The spit rod storage brackets are located on the back upper panel of the grill Tilt the bracket as shown so the larger end of the bracket will fit into the opening Then slide the bracket down Repeat for both brackets Figure 11 Figure 10 Spit Rod
15. this leak test before the grill is ignited NOTE Ensure all plastic coatings have been removed from all stainless steel parts before using the grill Figure 18 Figure 19 CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or moving the grill is recommended 16 20300448 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 16 Install the Natural Gas Hose Natural Gas NG Models ONLY Figure 20 Run natural gas hose through bushing provided in back panel of grill Figure 20 Shown with Op tional Skirt in Place CAUTION Some parts may have sharp edges to avoid injury wearing gloves during assembly lifting or mov ing the grill is recommended 20300448 17 VCS300 400 500 Series Assembly Step 17 Install Shelf Light VCS400 VCS500 Series Only Parts Required 1 Cook Light 3 10 24 x 1 2 Screws 50000337 Figures 21 22 amp 23 Attach the cook light to the side shelf using three 3 screws provided Fig 21 Battery Installation 3 AA alkaline batteries required not included Open the battery cap by turning the cap counterclockwise as shown in Figure 22 Insert the batteries into the battery compartment according to the layout in Figure 22 Replace battery cap Operating Instructions To turn the light ON and OFF press the ON OFF button located on the back of the cook light Fig 22 Screws To adjust the cook light simply move the flexible ar
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