Aussie Vantage 68R5A9SSS1 User Manual

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With the NEW Aussie
FLAVOR ACTIVATOR SYSTEM
(Patent Pending)
Provides:
- More even heat on the cooking surface
- Hotter temperature with the same fuel usage
- Longer cooking for the same amount of fuel
For Outdoor Household Use Only. Not for Commercial Use.
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WARNING
!
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in
fire or explosion which could cause death, serious
personal injury, or property damage.
• Read and follow instructions carefully before
assembly or use.
• Do not use this product for any other purpose than
which it is intended.
• These instructions must be kept with the user.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
!
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be
stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
LP Gas Grill Assembly and Use Manual
68R5A9SSS1
D A N G E R
!
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish 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.

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  • Page 1 - Longer cooking for the same amount of fuel 68R5A9SSS1 For Outdoor Household Use Only. Not for Commercial Use. Need Help? Need to Register Your Grill? Looking for Aussie Parts & Accessories? Visit us online at www.AussieGrills.com Or call Aussie Customer Service at 1-800-251-7558 WARNING D A N G E R •...
  • Page 2 NOTICE Meco Corporation strives to be a quality supplier of consumer products. If we omitted any parts needed for assembly, or you need troubleshooting information, please contact us using our toll free number or visit our web site. It is important to register your grill and retain your receipt. 1-800-251-7558 Consumer Service Department 8 am - 5 pm E.S.T.
  • Page 3: Packing List

    Packing List Description Warming Rack Cooking Grid, 3 pcs. Flavor Activators - 4 large, 3 small Grease Pan Foil Pan Left Side Shelf with Side Burner Side Burner Control Knob Hood/Body Right Side Shelf Bottom Body Panel Cabinet Back Panel Front Crossbar Drawer Tracks, 2 pcs.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Packing List ..............3 Before Using Your Grill Installation Codes ............18 Preparation for Assembly .......... 4 Selecting a Location ........... 18 Assembly Instructions Performing a Leak Test ..........18 Step 1 Caster Assembly ..........5 How to Perform a Leak Test ........19 Step 2 Cabinet Bottom Assembly ......
  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions Step 1 Caster Assembly Lay Cabinet Bottom Panel upside down, so that the flat surface is on the floor. Assemble Fixed Casters to the LEFT Side (the side closest to the cutouts) of Cabinet Bottom Panel and Swivel Lock Casters to the RIGHT Side of Cabinet Bottom Panel.
  • Page 6: Step 3 Side Panel Assembly

    Step 3 Side Panel Assembly Attach Left Side Panel and Right Side Panel to Cabinet Bottom Panel with six 1/4-20 x .50” Bolts and 1/4-20 Nuts. 1/4-20 x .50” Bolt set 6 pc Secure Left and Right Side Panels to Back Panel with four 5/32 x .31” Bolts through the inside of the Back Panel. 5/32 x .31”...
  • Page 7: Step 4 Front Crossbar Assembly

    Step 4 Front Crossbar Assembly Turn cart assembly up on casters. Attach Front Crossbar, with the triangle braces facing down and the flat surface to the front, to Side Panels with six 1/4-20 x .50” Bolts into the threaded holes in the top inside ends of Side Panels. front crossbar 1/4-20 x .50”...
  • Page 8: Step 6A Back Panel Brace Wire Assembly

    WARNING 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. Step 6 A. Back Panel Brace wire Assembly Attach Back Panel Brace wire to Front Crossbar and Back Panel with two 5/32 x .47”...
  • Page 9: Drawer Track Assembly

    Step 8 Model 6805 & 6804 with drawer Drawer Track Assembly and Cylinder Retaining Bolt Installation Attach one Drawer Track to Back Panel and Cabinet Upright using four 5/32 x .31” Bolts. Attach other Drawer Track to Back Panel and Right Side Panel using four 5/32 x .31” Bolts. Install the Cylinder Retainer Bolt through the hole in the back of the Bottom Shelf into the nut welded underneath.
  • Page 10: Step 10 Door Assembly

    Step 10 Door Assembly Install LEFT Door. Drop bottom door pin into Cabinet Bottom Panel hole. Swing top of door toward hole in top of Left Side Panel. Depress spring-loaded pin with thumb while sliding pin into Left Side Panel hole until it snaps into place. Right Door assembly is similar;...
  • Page 11: Step 12 Side Table Assembly

    CAUTION Prior to performing any further assembly, PERFORM “FIRST TIME USE” LEAK TEST as detailed on pages 19-20. If the grill is fully assembled before performing the First Time Use leak test, the side tables will need to be removed in order to perform the leak test on the main burner valves inside the control panel, behind the knobs, .
  • Page 12: Step 13 Side Burner Valve Assembly

    Step 13 Side Burner Valve Assembly NOTE: Side Burner Valve is already attached to the regulator hose. Hose is not shown in some illustrations for clarity. Install the Side Burner Valve from underneath the LEFT Side Table. Remove the screws from the side burner bracket and set aside with bracket.
  • Page 13: Step 15A Side Burner Control Knob Assembly

    CAUTION To avoid possible damage to grill, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT GRILL BY THE SIDE TABLES Step 15 A. Side Burner Control Knob Assembly Align the flat keyed hole in the Control Knob with the keyed stem of the Side Burner Valve. Push the Control Knob onto the Side Burner Valve stem.
  • Page 14: Step 17 Warming Rack Assembly

    CAUTION To reduce the risk of a laceration hazard: • Wear protective gloves when installing warming rack. Hood and Bowl edges could be sharp. Step 17 Warming Rack Assembly Insert Warming Rack leg ends into holes on top edge of firebox. Seat securely. Step 18 Flavor Activator/Cooking Grid Assembly Lay a large Flavor Activator over each Tube Burner on the lower body ridges.
  • Page 15: Step 19 Battery In Igniter Installation

    Step 19 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. Storage WARNING To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death: •...
  • Page 16: Connecting/Disconnecting The Gas

    Connecting/Disconnecting the Gas Using Gas D A N G E R Carbon Monoxide Hazard • This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor. Using it in an enclosed space can kill you. • Never use this appliance indoors, on recreational vehicles, or boats. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from fire or explosion: •...
  • Page 17: Lp Hose & Regulator

    LP Hose and Regulator WARNING To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death NOTE: from fire or explosion: If the hose/regulator assembly is not working properly • Clean and inspect the gas hose/regulator before and you need a replacement, contact Customer Service each use of the outdoor cooking gas appliance.
  • Page 18: Before Using Your Grill

    Before Using Your LP Gas Grill Installation Codes WARNING To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from fire or explosion: • This installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2 or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI A 119.2/NFPA 1192 and CSA Z240 RV Series, recreational Vehicle Code, as applicable.
  • Page 19: How To Perform A Leak Test

    CAUTION To reduce the risk of a laceration hazard: • Wear protective gloves when removing or replacing Control panel, which could have sharp edges. How to Perform A Leak Test “FIRST TIME USE” and as required Supplies Needed for a Leak Test: •...
  • Page 20 6. Check for leaks by brushing the soap solution on all gas valves, hose connections and fittings. (Shown by the heavy arrows in Fig. 3a, 4, 5 and 6a) Make sure you generously brush the locations with the soap solution, completely surrounding the connections and fittings.
  • Page 21: Lighting The Grill Using The Pulse-Spark Ignitor

    8. If “growing” bubbles appear on any of the connection points, you have detected a gas leak. Immediately close the LP Gas Cylinder valve by turning handle clockwise a. If leak appears at either end of hose and regulator assembly, retighten the connection at the leak, but do not over-tighten.
  • Page 22 Lighting the Grill Using the Pulse-Spark Ignitor (continued) WARNING To reduce the risk of serious bodily 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.
  • Page 23: Lighting The Rotisserie Burner

    5. Push the Igniter Button in until the Burner is lit. Listen for the spark ignition, and look to make sure the Burner is lit. If no spark, see Troubleshooting Section on page 33. 3/16” gap Gas Collector Box - If no spark, pinch together or open Gas Collector Box to adjust 3/16”...
  • Page 24: Manually Lighting The Grill

    Manually Lighting the Grill WARNING To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from fire or explosion: • Open Hood before lighting the grill to prevent an explosion from gas build-up. 1. Open the Hood. 2. IMPORTANT: Make sure Control Knobs are turned “Off.” (Fig. 7) 3.
  • Page 25: Lighting The Side Burner

    Lighting the Side Burner WARNING To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from fire or explosion: • Open Side Burner Lid before lighting the grill to prevent an explosion from gas build-up. 1. Open the Side Burner Lid. (Fig. 13) NOTE: Side Burner Lid is to remain open while the Side Burner is on or hot. 2.
  • Page 26: Manually Lighting The Side Burner

    Manually Lighting the Side Burner WARNING To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from fire, explosion or burn hazard: • Open Side Burner Lid before lighting the grill to prevent an explosion from gas build-up. • When manually lighting Side Burner, use Match light Holder. 1.
  • Page 27: Cooking On The Gas Grill

    Cooking On the Gas Grill WARNING To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from fire, explosion or burn hazard: • Never use charcoal or lighter fluid in your gas grill. Keep this outdoor cooking appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
  • Page 28: Roasting (Indirect Method)

    Grill Cooking (Direct Method) continued Direct Cooking on the Grids: Food is cooked directly over the heat source. The Burners heat up the Flavor Activators under the Cooking Grids, which in turn heat the food on the grill. The natural food juices from cooking fall onto the hot Flavor Activators below and vaporize.
  • Page 29: Rotisserie Cooking

    Rotisserie Cooking Rotisserie Cooking: The constant turning of the meat while cooking allows it to self baste with natural juices, making food cooked on the rotisserie exceptionally moist and tender. The best meats for rotisserie cooking are tightly tied, boned or boneless cuts. Cuts with a bone can be cooked on the rotisserie if they are carefully balanced on the spit so that it can turn easily.
  • Page 30: Warming Rack

    Warming Rack WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or flare-up from grease drippings: • When cooking food on the warming rack, make sure no Burners are on directly under the Drip Pan. • Clean grease drippings away from grill after each use. Warming Racks are a convenient way to cook food, keep cooked food warm or to warm items such as bread or rolls.
  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance CAUTION To reduce the risk of a laceration hazard, wear protective gloves when handling parts that have sharp edges. Cleaning the Grill Bottom Panel, Grease Pan, Foil Pan: Remove the two bolts on the sides securing the Bottom Panel. (Step 16A, page 13) Scrape away food and fat residue from the Bottom Panel.
  • Page 32: How To Clean The Burners

    Cleaning the Grill (continued) In order to prevent flashbacks, the Burner(s) should be removed from the grill and cleaned periodically, especially if the grill has been stored for an extended period of time. Valve Control Knob Burner Spider webs or nest inside Venturi Tube Fig.
  • Page 33 5. Use a pipe cleaner to clear insect nests from the inlet hole of Main Burner (Fig. 19) and Side Burner tube. (Fig. 20) 6. Open up the Main Burner holes (Fig. 19) and the Side Burner holes (Fig. 21) with a small nail or wire. Use a non- metallic brush to remove food particles and corrosion from the Burner surfaces.
  • Page 34: Emergencies

    Emergencies Problem Possible Cause Solution Gas leaking from Damaged hose Turn off gas at the LP Gas Cylinder. Replace valve/hose cracked/cut/burned hose regulator before continuing use. Gas leaking from Mechanical failure due to rust Replace LP Gas Cylinder. LP Gas Cylinder or mishandling Gas leaking from LP Gas Failure of valve from mishan-...
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Regulator coupling nut is not Tighten coupling nut by hand about one-half to three quar- fully connected to LP cylinder ters additional turn. Do not use tools. LP-Excess flow valve tripped in Turn Control Knobs to “Off” position and turn LP Gas Cyl- regulator inder handle clockwise until it stops.
  • Page 36: Important Notice- Lp Cylinder With Opd

    Problem Possible Cause Solution Flare up Grease build-up Clean grill. Excessive fat in meat Trim fat from meat before grilling. Persistent grease fire Grease trapped around burner Turn Control Knobs “Off” and turn handle of LP Gas Cylinder system clockwise until it stops. Open Hood carefully and let fire burn out.
  • Page 38: Parts List

    Parts List- Model 6805 Description Quantity Side Burner Cover Large Flavor Activator Main Burner Rotisserie Burner Side Burner Cooking Grid Sear Burner Left Side Table Right Side Table Side Burner Valve Main Electrode Assembly Side Burner Knob Bezel Tool Hooks Control Knob Bottom Body Panel Cast Iron Side Burner...
  • Page 39: Parts Illustrations

    Parts Illustrations- Model 6805 If you need replacement parts, refer to the Parts Illustra- tions to find the exact parts you need. If you have any questions or need help, contact Customer Service at 1-800-251-7558 or go to www.aussiegrills.com. Be sure to have the grill model number and serial number printed on the black label, located inside the left door of the cabinet.
  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty MECO CORPORATION - LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser against defects in material and workmanship under normal outdoor household use and correct assembly (if assembled by the consumer purchaser). Burners are warranted for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. Stainless steel parts are warranted for a period of one (1) year (for rust-through only) from the date of purchase.

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