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Great Outdoors Assembly and Owner’s Manual Portable Gas Grill 6100 Series ASSEMBLER / INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the consumer. CONSUMER / USER: Read all of these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference. FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: Shut o gas to the appliance.
6000,7000,8000 Series Gas Grill Installation Necessary Information to Safely Use a Gas Grill The gas fuel used by this product is highly flammable and must be used in a responsible and cautious manner. It is your responsibility to assemble, operate, and maintain your gas barbecue grill properly.
6. Do Not store a spare L.P. gas cylinder under or near this appliance. Do not store an L.P. cylinder in a building, garage or any other enclosed area. Instead, store the cylinder outdoors in a well ventilated area, away from people and out of the reach of children.
Dual Burner Fuel-Control Valve Type 1 Fuel Regulator The L.P. Fuel Supply System (the fuel regulator and hose) FUEL REGULATOR AND HOSE The fuel regulator supplied is equipped with a Type 1 coupling nut. Do not attempt to connect to any other L.P. cylinder not equipped with a mating Type 1 cylinder valve.
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terminating in a Type 1 L.P. gas-cylinder- valve outlet. A Type 1 compatible cylinder with a Type 1 cylinder valve has a positive seating connection that does not permit gas flow until a positive seal has been obtained. The cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
Take These Instructions to the L.P. Gas Dealer When using a cylinder exchange, be sure the exchanged cylinder is a Type 1 cylinder; a 510 POL cylinder will not fit a Type 1 regulator. FILLING AND PURGING TYPE 1 L.P. GAS CYLINDERS DANGER: Purging and filling of L.P.
6000,7000,8000 Series Gas Grill Assembly Instructions Tools needed to assemble grill: · flat-head screwdriver · phillips-head screwdriver (For side burner equipped grills) · 3/8” open-end wrench* · 7/16” open-end wrench* A socket set or an adjustable wrench may be used in place of the open-end wrenches.
Assembly Step 1 - Identifying the Grill Parts Locate these parts: handle standoff (2) handle (1) warming rack (1) cooking grids 6000 series all other models rock grate (1) side table (2) base (1) (2 locking casters and 2 non-locking casters Installed) cylinder retainer wire (1)
Assembly Step 2 - Attach the Base to the Pillar Tools Needed: 3/8” wrench USE HARDWARE BAG 1/4-20 hex nut (4) 1/4-20 x 3/4” bolt (4) LOCATE THESE PARTS: pillar assembly (1) base assembly (1) locking casters 7/16” wrench back side of base, upside down Lock the pre-assembled casters on base by pushing down on the latch.
Assembly Step 3 - Attach Grill Bottom to Pillar Tools Needed: 3/8” wrench USE HARDWARE BAG 1/4-20 nut (4) 1/4-20 x 1” bolt (4) LOCATE THESE PARTS: grill bottom assembly (1) heat shield (1) 7/16” wrench Working from the back (open) side of the pillar, set the heat shield on top of the pillar.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the control valve ends are properly seated inside the burner tubes as shown. (The control valve ends are attached to the pillar; the burner tubes are attached and extend through the grill bottom.) Locate the two black igniter wires beneath the grill bottom.
Assembly Step 4 - Attach the Side Tables Tools Needed: 3/8” wrench 7/16” wrench NOTE: For grill models equipped with a side burner, only the right side table will be installed. Refer to the instructions on the following pages for side burner installation. Retain 4 nuts and 4 bolts from hardware bag C to be used for the side burner.
Side Burner Installation Only for grills equipped with a side burner LOCATE THESE PARTS: side burner table (1) The side burner installs in place of the left side table - attaching the side burner is the same as attaching a side table. You will use the bolts and nuts from hardware bag C, used in Step 4.
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Side Burner Installation Only for grills equipped with a side burner Tools Needed: Phillips head screwdriver LOCATE THESE PARTS: single burner control valve (attached to hose/valve/regulator inside pillar) Working below the side burner table, loosen the two screws that secure the brass burner.
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Side Burner Installation Only for grills equipped with a side burner 7. Insert the knob stem through the mounting hole in the control panel from the back side. seated into burner tube 9. Replace and tighten the screws that secure the brass burner. igniter electrode has been omitted for clarity 8.
Assembly Step 5 - Assemble the Grill Lid Tools Needed: flat-head screwdriver 7/16” wrench LOCATE THESE PARTS: handle (1) grill lid (1) Position the back of the lid so that the rear holes are in line with the hinge struts on the back of the grill bottom.
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Assembly Step 5 - continued 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.
Assembly Step 6 - Installing the Internal Grill Parts No Tools are Needed. LOCATE THESE PARTS: rock grate ceramic briquettes (1 package) cooking grids 6000 series (1) all other models (2) warming rack Place the single rock grate into the grill Place the single rock grate into the grill bottom.
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Assembly Step 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. (6000 series grills are equipped with one large single cooking grid in place of the 2 grids) Set the warming rack onto the back of the cooking grids.
Installing an L.P. Gas Cylinder Items Needed: L.P. Gas Cylinder (1 FILLED) NOTE: Some L.P. grill models DO NOT include an L.P. gas cylinder LOCATE THESE PARTS: cylinder retainer wire (1) (Back side, under grill bottom) Obtain a filled L.P. gas cylinder. Read and follow all directions on the cylinder and fuel hose safety tags.
Connecting the L.P. Gas Cylinder Connecting the Regulator to Cylinder 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.
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Side Burner Option - Working from behind the grill: 1. For grills equipped with a side burner, connect to an L.P. gas supply cylinder as directed on page 23 and 24 of this manual. 2. Secure a fuel supply cylinder with a tank retainer wire as directed on page 22.
Natural Gas Grills - Connecting to Natural Gas (for specially equipped natural gas grills only) DANGER: EXPLOSIVE AND FLAMMABLE! If the appliance is for connection to natural gas, the gas connections should be made by a qualified installer or a licensed plumber. The gas-supply line must not be installed by the consumer.
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Natural Gas Grills - Connecting to Natural Gas (for specially equipped natural gas grills only) OPERATING THE QUICK-CONNECT Follow all directions on tags attached to hose. 1. To connect the fuel-supply hose to the fuel supply, the shut-off valve must be closed. 2.
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6000,7000,8000 Series Gas Grill Use and Care Directions Chapter Leak Testing the Fuel Supply System Lighting Instructions Replacement Parts...
DANGER To prevent fire or explosion hazard: · Do not smoke while performing a leak test. · Do not permit any sources of ignition in the area when testing for leaks. · Perform leak tests outdoors only. · Never perform a leak test near a fire or lame.
IGNITER LIGHTING SYSTEM 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.
MATCH LIGHTING IMPORTANT: The match lighting hole is found under the front right corner of the grill bottom. When match lighting the grill, use the gas control knob on your RIGHT-HAND side (closest to the match lighting hole). Repeat steps 1 to 4 of “Igniter Lighting Instructions.”...
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Long detachable power-supply cords or extension cords can also be used with care. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3 wire cord.
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Model 6100 Series Components 6000 Series Parts quantity description Grill Lid Rock Grate Cooking Grid 1 pkg Ceramic Briquettes BOTTOM / BURNER ASSEMBLY Bottom / Burner Assembly consisting of: Cast Brass Burner Venturi Tube Venturi Gasket #8-32 x 1/2” Screw...
Sideburner Components For Models with Sideburner Option Only quantity description Sideburner Assembly (Replaces 1 Side Table) LP Valve / Regulator / Hose (Replaces single hose HVR) Variable Components Some models may be alternately equipped the following components ROC SIDE TABLE ASSEMBLIES - Square style (Replaces both aluminum side tables) Right Side Table Assembly Right Side Table...
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