Summary of Contents for Vermont Castings VCS325 Series
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VCS325 Series, VCS425 Series, VCS525 Series Assembly Instructions VCS525 VCS425 VCS325 Tools Required: Knife or scissors, Phillips or Robertson (square head) screwdriver or ratchet. The use of a manual screwdriver is strongly recommended. A power drill may cause damage to the unit or stripping of the protective coating.
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Remove the wood screws that fasten the hold down bracket to the pallet. Discard four (4) wood screws and four (4) hold down brackets. Replace one (1) screw in each corner where hold down bracket was removed. VCS325 Series Carton Contents Box 1 (30006888) Grease Pan...
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 1: Unpack Carton and Verify Contents Remove one (1) screw from each lower corner that fastens the hold down bracket to the barbecue. Retain these screws. Remove the wood screws that fasten the hold down bracket to the pallet. Discard four (4) wood screws and four (4) hold down brackets.
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 1: Unpack Carton and Verify Contents Remove one (1) screw from each lower corner that fastens the hold down bracket to the barbecue. Retain these screws. Remove the wood screws that fasten the hold down bracket to the pallet. Discard four (4) wood screws and four (4) hold down brackets.
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 2: Install the Casters and Anti-tip Support This step requires 2 people. Parts Required: (4) Casters (1 with brake; 3 without brake) (1) Anti-tip Support (1) Block (not included) (2) 10-24 Truss Head Screws (16) 1/4-20 Flange Nut (50001176) (2) 10-24 Hex Nuts Figure 1 NOTE: Casters (wheels) may differ from those shown in the illustration depending on the model you pur-...
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 3: Grease Pan / Grease Cup Installation Parts Required: (1) Grease Tray (1) Grease Cup Figure 2 Install grease pan from back side of unit. NOTE: Be sure the grease tray is positioned with the opening in the bottom of the grease tray located over the grease cup.
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Parts Required for Steps 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Paper Match Holder Assembly Right Side Shelf (1) Kit Condiment Tray* (1) Kit Shelf Right** Left Side Shelf (1) Kit Condiment Tray* (1) Kit Shelf Left*** *Kit Condiment Tray Contents (1) Condiment Tray Left (1) Condiment Tray Right (2) Towel Bars...
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Steps 4 & 5: Right & Left Side Shelf Assembly Parts Required: (1) Kit Condiment Tray (1) Condiment Tray Left (1) Condiment Tray Right (1) Hardware Bag Side Shelves (for both right and left side shelves) (1) Kit Shelf Right (1) Shelf Right Assy w/Support Brackets, Cover and Side burner Assembly installed (1) Kit Shelf Left (1) Shelf Left Assy.
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 6: Attach Paper Match Holder Parts Required: (1) Paper Match Holder Assembly Figure 4 Attach the supplied paper match holder and chain assembly to the inside of the cart door. Secure chain assembly to top screw of door handle. Store chain inside door when not in use. Figure 4 NOTE: Some models may already have the match holder attached.
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 7: Attach Right Shelf Assembly to Grill Parts Required: Right Shelf Assembly (1) Right Shelf Assy. (Step 4) (4) 1/4-20 x 1/2” Screws (30005405) (2) #10-24 x 1/2” Screws (50000337) Figures 5 & 6 Loosely screw in (4-5 turns) four (4) 1/4-20 x 1/2” screws to the side of the grill. Place right shelf assembly onto screws.
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 8: Attach Left Shelf Assembly to Grill Parts Required: Left Shelf Assembly (1) Left Shelf Assy. (Step 5) (4) 1/4-20 x 1/2” Screws (30005405) (2) #10-24 x 1/2” Screw (50000337) Figure 7 Loosely screw in (4-5 turns) four (4) 1/4-20 x 1/2” screws to the side of the grill. Place left shelf assembly onto screws.
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 9: Attach Towel Bars, Utensil Hooks and Spit Rod Storage Brackets Parts Required Left Side Right Side (1) Towel Bar (1) Towel Bar (3) Utensil Hooks (4) #10-24 x 1/2” Screws (50000337) (4) #10-24 x 1/2” Screws (50000337) Spit Rod Storage Bracket (2) Brackets Towel Bars and Utensil Hooks...
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 10: Attach Side Burner Assembly Follow Side Burner Assembly Instructions to assemble Side Burner to unit. Step 11: Install the Ignitor Battery Figure 10 Figure 10 Unscrew the ignition button from the console and insert the appropriate battery into the housing. Then screw the ignition button back into the con- sole.
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 13: Install the Internal Components Parts Required: VCS325 (3) Sear Plates VCS425 (4) Sear Plates VCS525 (5) Sear Plates Series (2) Cooking Grates Series (3) Cooking Grates Series (4) Cooking Grates (1) Warming Rack (1) Warming Rack (1) Warming Rack (1) Smoker Box Assy (Optional) (1) Smoker Box Assy (Optional)
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 13: Install the Internal Components (continued) Set the cooking grates, side by side, on the upper ledge of the grill tub. (Fig. 14) Make sure the fi nger groove is facing toward the front of the grill. Set the warming rack into the supports located on either side of the rear lid.
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 14: Install the LP Cylinder (LP Models ONLY) Parts Required: (1) LP Gas Cylinder (not included) Figures 15, 16 NOTE: Check your User’s Manual for the cylinder fi lling requirements, how to attach the regulator and how to test for leaks before you try lighting the grill.
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 15: Install the Natural Gas Hose (Natural Gas (NG) Models ONLY) Figure 17 Run natural gas hose through bushing provided in back panel of grill. B441 Figure 17 30007228...
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VCS325/425/525 Series Assembly Step 16: Install Shelf Light Parts Required: (1) Cook Light (3) #10-24 x 1/2” Screws (50000337) Figure 18 Figures 18, 19, 20 Attach the cook light to the side shelf using three (3) screws provided with kit. (Fig. 18) Battery Installation (3 “AA”...
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