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Because product improvements may have been made since the time our materials were printed, please check with your Authorized PGS Dealer or Distributor, if you have any specific questions concerning our products. AEI is dedicated to producing the finest leisure gas appliances for the home.
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CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased a truly exceptional outdoor cooking appliance with your PGS grill from AEI Corporation. Your outdoor gas grill has been designed and constructed to give you many years of outdoor cooking enjoyment. All PGS grills are designed with quality, dependability, performance and safety features not found in any other gas grills.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION A model number and the serial number on the vertical left hand side of the control panel identify your PGS Grill. TAKE THE TIME NOW TO RECORD THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR GRILL IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW.
VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS AND WARNINGS PGS IS MOST CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFE USE OF OUR PRODUCT. THE FOLLOWING TWO PAGES ARE A SUMMARIZATION OF THE SAFETY TIPS FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO REVIEW THEM, AS THEY ARE CRITICAL IN THE ENJOYABLE USE OF YOUR GRILL. IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, NEGLECT, OR INSUFFICIENT CARE OF YOUR PGS GAS GRILL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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AFTER USE. SPIDERS AND OTHER SMALL INSECTS CAN BUILD NESTS OR WEBS IN THE BURNERS OF YOUR PGS GRILL, WHICH WILL CAUSE GAS TO FLOW OUT FROM THE FRONT OF THE BURNER TUBES. THIS CAN CAUSE A FIRE TO BURN BEHIND YOUR CONTROL PANEL, THEREBY DAMAGING YOUR GRILL AND MAKES THE GRILL UNSAFE TO OPERATE.
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USER SAFETY INFORMATION OF PROPANE MODELS Your PGS grill is designed to operate on Propane Gas regulated at a gas pressure of 11" water column (W.C.) (2.7kPa). If you are hooking your grill into "System LP" which fuels your home, please be certain that you are at this pressure.
18" Connection TYPE QCC1 NATURAL GAS MODELS Your PGS gas grill has been designed and produced for outdoor use only! Every gas-burning appliance produces carbon monoxide and should not be allowed to accumulate in confined areas. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR PGS GAS GRILL INSIDE A HOME, GARAGE, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, BOAT/HOUSE BOAT, OR ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA.
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VALVE: Device used to control amount of gas (and heat) grill produces. YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS TO ASSEMBLE YOUR PGS GAS GRILL: 1 - Mallet or Hammer 2 - 6" Adjustable Wrenches...
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTS MAY NOT COME WITH ALL MOUNTING OPTIONS PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS REF# DESCRIPTION UPPER GRILL CASTING LOWER GRILL CASTING WARMING RACK COOKING GRID ROCK GRATE (porcelean) BURNER ASSEMBLY VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR NG VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR LP GAS CONTROL PANEL ONLY SIDE HANDLES BOLT &...
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3. At the access door connect a 3/8" flare coupling (not supplied by PGS) to the gas supply line and Stainless Steel tubing. Position the tubing in the top notch of the post.
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Stainless Steel and Aluminum Column To Base Kit Assembly Instructions The A30 or A40 grill heads may be mounted on either the Stainless Steel (A-S PED) or Black Aluminum (A-B PED) column. The gas supply may be LP or Natural as determined by the grill head.
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OPTION: For Portable Base Only A-LC & A-NC: (Fig. 12 1. Attach the wheels by slipping the axle through the base, slide the wheels on and secure with the axle clips. Finish by snapping the hubcaps on before standing unit upright.
Grill Head Assembly Instructions Step 1: Control Panel & Heat Shield A. Attaching the Heat Shield and Control Panel Assembly (Fig. 19) 1. Attach the complete control panel assembly to the front of the grill head with 1/4—20 Kep nuts. 2.
(supplied), the propane uses a 16” hose with LP Regulator. The hose IGNTIOR ASSEMBLY PGS uses the finest electronic ignition available. Normal use will need to replace battery every six months, or whenever sparking sound gets weak or stops. To replace battery, simply unscrew cap found on top of control just below the word “Ignitor).
Open the lid. Examine the interior to be appears normal. Turn control knob s to OFF position. Either control knob may be used when lighting your PGS gas grill. Turn gas ON at tank or supply. Turn either knob to Medium and red button on control panel ignitor module.
FIVE MINUTES. After grill housing is WARM apply a small amount of vegetable oil or PGS Stainless Steel Cleaner with a clean lint free cloth and apply evenly to grill housing. This method will keep your grill looking new for many years.
SPIDER WEBS INSIDE VENTURI Figure 35 Spider webs inside venturi Your PGS grill has fine mesh brass screening placed around the burner venturis to minimize this problem. Please DO NOT damage or remove these screens when you clean your burners.
GREASE CUP CLEAN OUT We recommend periodic inspection and clean out of the grease cup with your PGS gas grill. FLAME ADJUSTMENT TIPS Your PGS burner has been designed to operate efficiently under widely varying operating conditions and is adjusted at the factory for proper operation so no adjustments should be required.
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR GRILL. spray AS CONNECTION WILL REQUIRE UPON ASSEMBLY COMPLETION. GAS GRILL CONVERSION inutes We strongly recommend having your gas grill converted by a servicing dealer, your local gas utility or other trained personnel. GRATES VENTURI VALVE...
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PGS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE No Flame Low Flame High Flame Flames out the Control Panel Valve knobs won’t turn Warped or bubbled Lower Casting Stainless Steel rusting Paint peeling Grill won’t light w/module Electrode Missing from Collector box Upper casting tipping or not...
Amount of Item Meat Hamburgers 1/2 lb. T-bone or 1 to 1.5 lb. Porterhouse Steaks Sirloin Steaks 1 1/2 " thick Top Round 1 1/2 " thick Flank 3/4 " thick Poultry, unlike beef, requires that meat be fully cooked. The guide below is only a guide; please use a quality thermometer whenever you are cooking poultry to insure proper doneness.
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Some flare-up should not only be expected but is desirable in most outdoor cooking. The key is to control the level of the flare-up. You PGS Grill has been designed to allow you to control the level of the flare-ups. The stainless steel grids that hold the rock and the ceram rocks themselves have been d oking and flare-up control.
INDIRECT COOKING You can bake or roast foods in your PGS grill just like you would in a conventional oven. Casseroles, whole poultry, breads, and cakes can be cooked using this indirect method. As the name implies, the food i not cooked directly over the heat source.
PLACE. PGS WILL NOT USE WARRANTY INFORMATIO ULLETINS REGARDING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. PGS gas grills are made of the finest materials available. They are designed for use in a residential setting and not intended for commercial installations. r apartment use carry no warranty...
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Proudly Manufactured by PGS BY AEI CORPORATION 2641 DU BRIDGE AVE. IRVINE, CA. 92606-5001 (949) 474-3070 FAX 949 474-0559 E MAIL aeicorp@sbcglobal.net...
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