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Great Outdoors ® Grill Company Assembly and Owner’s Manual Portable Gas Grill 8500 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.
6000,7000,8000 Series Gas Grill Installation Chapter Necessary Information to · Operating this or any gas-fired appliance in an enclosed area can produce a build-up Safely Use a Gas Grill of carbon-monoxide, which could result in injury or death. 2. Installation must conform with local The gas fuel used by this product is codes or, in the absence of local codes, with...
9. Make sure that the heat shield and drip pan are in place under the grill bottom. · Heat and hot drippings from cooking food could damage the fuel supply system. IMPORTANT: NEVER leave a grill unattended when in use. Portable L.P.
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4. The pressure regulator and hose assembly provided is factory set at an outlet Dual Burner pressure of 11 inches water column (.4 lb. Fuel-Control Valve per sq. Inch). WARNING: Any attempt to adjust the Type 1 Fuel Valve regulator is dangerous and could create a Regulator Orifice situation causing personal injury or property...
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terminating in a Type 1 L.P. gas-cylinder- percent full. valve outlet. A Type 1 compatible cylinder c.) If the information in (a.) and (b.) Is not with a Type 1 cylinder valve has a positive followed exactly, a fire causing serious injury seating connection that does not permit gas or death may occur.
Take These Instructions to the L.P. Gas Dealer When using a cylinder exchange, be sure the The L.P. gas cylinder has a Type 1 cylinder exchanged cylinder is a Type 1 cylinder; a 510 valve with a back-check module in its outlet POL cylinder will not fit a Type 1 regulator.
6000,7000,8000 Series Gas Grill Assembly Instructions Chapter Tools needed to assemble grill: Getting Started Getting Started · flat-head screwdriver 1. Please follow the steps in the order that 1. Please follow the steps in the order that · phillips-head screwdriver they are presented.
Assembly Step 1 - Identifying the Grill Parts Locate these parts: handle standoff (2) handle (1) grill lid (1) warming rack (1) grill bottom assembly (1) (burner cooking grids assembly 6000 series Installed) all other models grease pan (1) rock grate (1) heat shield (1) side table (2) pillar (1)
Assembly Step 2 - Attach the Base to the Pillar locking Tools Needed: caster 3/8” wrench 7/16” wrench back side of base, upside down USE HARDWARE BAG 1/4-20 hex nut (4) 1/4-20 x 3/4” bolt (4) LOCATE THESE PARTS: back side of pillar, upside down pillar assembly (1)
Assembly Step 3 - Attach Grill Bottom to Pillar back side of grill Tools Needed: 3/8” wrench 7/16” wrench USE HARDWARE BAG 1/4-20 nut (4) 1/4-20 x 1” bolt (4) LOCATE THESE PARTS: grill bottom assembly (1) Working from the back (open) side of the pillar, set the heat shield on top of the pillar.
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Assembly Step 3 - Continued 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.) Improper installation and connection of the burner tubes to the control valves is dangerous...
Assembly Step 4 - Attach the Side Tables Tools Needed: USE HARDWARE BAG 1/4-20 x 3/4” bolt (8) 3/8” wrench 1/4-20 hex nut (8) LOCATE THESE PARTS: 7/16” side table (2) wrench Insert the 3/4” bolts through the holes in the support brackets of the side table.
Side Burner Installation Only for grills equipped with a side burner LOCATE THESE PARTS: 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 - Continued Only for grills equipped with a side burner Tools Needed: Working below the side burner table, loosen the two screws that secure the brass burner. Phillips head screwdriver The burner tube should move freely - this is to allow space to install the side burner LOCATE THESE PARTS: valve.
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Side Burner Installation - Continued Only for grills equipped with a side burner igniter electrode has been omitted for clarity 7. Insert the knob stem through the 8. Insert the orifice end of the control valve mounting hole in the control panel from into the burner tube.
Assembly Step 5 - Assemble the Grill Lid Tools Needed: USE HARDWARE BAG 1/4” x 1-1/8” 1/4-20 hex flat-head hinge pin (2) nut (4) screwdriver standoff 7/16” gasket (2) wrench 1/4-20 x 5/8” hairpin (2) bolt (4) LOCATE THESE PARTS: handle standoff (2) handle (1)
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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 Place the single rock grate into the grill Place the single rock grate into the grill bottom. bottom. ceramic briquettes (1 package) cooking grids 6000 series (1) all other models (2)
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Assembly Step 6 - continued 3. It is important to properly arrange all the ceramic briquettes onto the rock grate to allow for good air flow during use. NOTICE THE SPACING: The proper amount of briquettes are supplied and there is no need to add more.
Installing an L.P. Gas Cylinder Obtain a filled L.P. gas cylinder. Read and follow all directions on the cylinder and fuel Items Needed: hose safety tags. L.P. Gas Cylinder WARNING: Connect the L.P. cylinder to the (1 FILLED) grill outdoors only. NOTE: Some Working from behind the grill, set the L.P.
Connecting the L.P. Gas Cylinder 7. Make sure the hose has no kinks or sharp bends and clears any areas that will become hot during use. Never put strain on the hose where it joins a fitting. The rubber fuel supply hose must not touch the bottom grill casting during use.
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Side Burner Option - L.P. Gas Only Working from behind the grill: The illustration above shows a side burner with fuel supply system correctly installed. 1. For grills equipped with a side burner, connect to an L.P. gas supply cylinder as Perform a leak test to all connections as directed on page 23 and 24 of this manual.
Natural Gas Grills - Connecting to Natural Gas (for specially equipped natural gas grills only) DANGER: EXPLOSIVE AND FLAMMABLE! A quick-connect coupling sleeve with 3/8” If the appliance is for connection to natural female end is provided. Install the connector gas, the gas connections should be made by a socket at the pipe end, after the shut-off valve.
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Natural Gas Grills - Connecting to Natural Gas (for specially equipped natural gas grills only) OPERATING THE QUICK-CONNECT 5. Push the plug into the connector until the sleeve snaps forward to lock the fitting in Follow all directions on tags attached to hose. place.
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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...
Leak Testing DANGER Perform a leak test each time the gas To prevent fire or explosion hazard: supply cylinder is connected to the regulator. · Do not smoke while performing a leak Leak test any time a part of the gas system test.
Lighting Instructions IGNITER LIGHTING SYSTEM CAUTION: Do not stand with head or arms over the grill. The Igniter System consists of an igniter unit, a gas-collector box, one ceramic electrode, STEP 5. To light using the igniter: and lead wires. Gas is collected in the metal Push in and turn the right burner-control knob collector box located at the burner.
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Lighting Instructions MATCH LIGHTING CAUTION: Do not touch any hot grill parts. The outside of the grill bottom becomes very IMPORTANT: The match lighting hole is hot during use. It may be necessary to use found under the front right corner of the grill protective gloves.
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Long detachable power-supply cords or Keep the connection to an extension cord away extension cords can also be used with care. The from water and o the ground. Arrange the cord marked electrical rating of the cord set or so that it will not drape over the counter top or extension cord should be at least as great as the tabletop where it can be pulled or tripped over.
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Model 8500 Series Components 8500 Series Parts quantity description part no. Grill Lid PX000104 Rock Grate AF000202 Wire Cooking Grid AF000102 Cast Iron Cooking Grid AZ001600 BOTTOM / BURNER ASSEMBLY Bottom / Burner Assembly consisting of: Cast Brass Burner AZ001503...
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Sideburner Components For Models with Sideburner Option Only quantity description part no. Sideburner Assembly AZ001506 (Replaces 1 Side Table) LP Valve / Regulator / Hose 7500 model AL000105 8500 model AL000106 (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...
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