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Grills by AEI Corporation
(949) 474-3070
Please note: We have made our catalogs, specification sheets, and other materials relating to our line of outdoor cooking products as
comprehensive and accurate as possible. We are constantly trying to improve all aspects of our products and therefore, reserve the
right to make changes anytime, without notice. 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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PGS BY AEI CORPORATION
2641 DU BRIDGE AVE.
IRVINE, CA. 92606-5001
FAX (949) 474-0559 E MAIL
Gas Grills
Models A-30 and A-40
ASSEMBLY, OPERATING
& MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
info@aeicorporation.com
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Revised 02/2019
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Summary of Contents for AEI PGS A Series
- Page 1 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. Revised 02/2019 AEI is dedicated to producing the finest leisure gas appliances for the home.
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Responsibilities, Warning Symbol ....................Page 4 Grill Model Identification (Location of Serial Number) ................Page 4 Very Important Safety Tips & Warnings ..................Pages 5 & 6 Liquid Propane Gas Safety, Connections, Handling and Storage ..........Pages 7 & 8 Natural Gas Pressure Requirements ..................... - Page 4 DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER the model number and the serial number when calling FLAMMABLE VAPOR AND LIQUIDS IN THE or writing AEI about your PGS grill. We can be VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE. reached at: PO Box 16097, Irvine, CA 92623-6097 (949) 474-3070 FAX (949) 474-0559.
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Page 5: Very Important Safety Tips & Warnings
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. - Page 6 • NEVER LEAN OVER HOT GRILL SURFACE OR LOOK DIRECTLY INTO GRILL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT. THE GRILL HOOD MUST BE OPENED FULLY WHEN LIGHTING. BE SURE THAT ALL FAMILY MEMBERS ARE AWARE OF SAFE LIGHTING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE GRILL. •...
- Page 7 Check Local Codes. Consult your local LP dealer or grill head. Always turn on the valve at the top of Natural Gas Company listed in your local directory for your tank and then the valves to your grill head to the “ON”...
- Page 8 • DISCONNECTED CYLINDER MUST NOT BE Never allow a tank to be overfilled. 100% full tank STORED IN A BUILDING, GARAGE OR ANY holds only 4.5 gallons of propane. • OTHER ENCLOSED AREA. BEFORE LIGHTING Inspect your grill cabinet often to ensure that YOUR GRILL, INSPECT THE HOSE TO ENSURE ventilation openings in sides and back of pedestal THAT IT IS IN TACT AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS.
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Page 9: Definition Of Key Terms
VALVE: Device used to control amount of gas (and heat) grill produces. DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS GRILL HEAD: Entire BBQ grill (lid & pit) that can be ORIFICES: Openings at end of valve that restrict mounted on a variety of options. amount of gas going to BBQ. -
Page 11: Part Numbers & Descriptions
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTS MAY NOT COME WITH ALL MOUNTING OPTIONS PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS REF# DESCRIPTION MODEL A40 MODEL A30 UPPER GRILL CASTING 140010 130010 LOWER GRILL CASTING 140020 130020 WARMING RACK A140071 A130071 COOKING GRID A140081 A130081 ROCK GRATE (porcelain) A140100 A130100 BURNER ASSEMBLY... - Page 12 Keep in mind that the gas line access hole is on the back of the post and the notch at the top if facing front. Recheck plumb and allow cement to set. 2. Run the gas supply line into the post access hole (just above the cement).
- Page 13 Step 1: Connect the Tank Locking Bar (Fig. 10) Stainless Steel and Aluminum Column 1. From box Column Box locate and attach the Tank Lock To Base Kit Assembly Instructions Bar across the back of the pedestal column. Use the ¾" S.S.
- Page 14 Aluminum Column (A-B PED) 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.
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Page 15: Grill Head Assembly
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. - Page 16 C. For Deck/Patio & In-Ground Mounts using 30" Flexible tubing. (Fig. 24) Connect the 30" flexible tube to the incoming gas supply using a 3/8" flare coupling (not supplied). Attach the other end to the grill valve connection behind the control panel. To tighten securely use two wrenches.
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Page 17: Finish Assembly
On portable models, this shelf, in the upright position, 5. Attach twin lid sides "Stay Cool" handles using is to be used as a handle to move the barbecue 5/16" X 3/4" bolt and star washer, tighten securely. around. It is a sturdy handle properly hinged securely into place (see Fig. -
Page 18: Periodic Cleaning
Light a long match (or other ignitor) and turn the grill housing is heavy rust-free cast aluminum, you are RIGHT hand control knob to HI. Insert the lit match only trying to remove built up grease and debris. (or ignitor) into the hole to the end of the burner and light the grill. -
Page 19: Flashback (Spider Fires)
CERTAIN THAT YOUR GAS SUPPLY IS OFF AND FLASHBACK YOUR GAS FEED LINE HAS BEEN BLED OF ANY In many areas, spiders or small insects have been FUEL. WHEN found to create "flashback" problems. The spiders spin webs and/or insects build nests in the grill's REINSTALLING BURNER, BE CERTAIN THAT THE venturi tube(s). -
Page 20: Grease Cup Clean Out
in an outdoor appliance operates in a different foods cooked on your grill that delicious outdoor flavor and appearance. Expect and encourage a environment than an indoor appliance burner or flame and as a result will visually look different. MODERATE amount of flare-up. We suggest that If you see the flames lifting from the burner, or only you trim off excess fat before cooking. -
Page 21: Orifice Engagement
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR GRILL COVERED WHEN YELLOW TIPPING NOT IN USE. Properly adjusted burner ORIFICE ENGAGEMENT VALVE VENTURI NORMAL HARD FLAMES VALVE Slightly out of adjustment burner LINE IN ORIFICE SHUTTER Figure 38 Proper orifice engagement At the end of each valve there is a tiny gas opening known as an orifice. - Page 22 PGS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE No Flame Gas Shut off Obstruction in Orifice(s) Leak in Gas Train No Gas in Tank or Not Connected to Gas Source Low Flame Leak in Gas Train Obstruction in Orifice(s) or venturi’s Natural Gas valve only turned part way Burner gasket plugging venturis.
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Page 23: Proper Tube Bending
PROPER TUBE BENDING BEEF COOKING GUIDE (Grill Preheated 5-10 Minutes) Cooking Time Amount of Heat for Medium Cooking Tips Item Meat Setting Doneness and Methods Hamburgers 1/2 lb. Medium 8-10 minutes Grill with hood closed, turn once T-bone or 1 to 1.5 lb. Medium 8- 10 minutes Trim off excess fat, cook with hood closed... -
Page 24: Cooking Tips And Temperature Guide
PACIFIC GAS SPECIALTIES COOKING TIPS AND TEMPERATURE GUIDE been designed to heat quickly using minimal amounts of fuel. Cooking Cooking outdoors has truly come of age in America. What was once a on HI with the lid closed is not recommended unless you want to cook frustrating experience, pitting the weekend chef against a raging very quickly for only a short time. - Page 25 When rotissing you may want to put an aluminum tray or drip INDIRECT COOKING pan under the cut of meat to capture the excessive fats and You can bake or roast foods in your PGS grill just like you would in a juices to further reduce flare-up.
- Page 26 $25.00 for handling, we will repair of replace part and ship you replacement parts freight prepaid. PGS BY AEI CORPORATION 2641 DU BRIDGE AVE. IRVINE, CA. 92606-5001 Office (949) 474-3070 FAX 949 474-0559 E MAIL info@aeicorporation.com...
- Page 27 Proudly Manufactured by PGS BY AEI CORPORATION 2641 DU BRIDGE AVE. IRVINE, CA. 92606-5001 Office (949) 474-3070 FAX 949 474-0559 E MAIL: info@aeicorporation.com...