DANGER ! WARNING ! 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 appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion which could cause property damage, personal injury or death. • This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of this appliance. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury from explosion or fire. • Read and follow all warnings and instructions carefully before assembling or using this appliance. • Follow all warnings and instructions when using this appliance. • Keep this manual for future reference. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Need Help? Need to Register Your Grill? Looking for Aussie Parts & Accessories? Visit us online at Or call Aussie Customer Service at 1 800 251 7558 2 DANGE R ! 2 DANGE R ! CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD This appliance can produce carbon monoxide, an odorless toxic gas. Using it in an enclosed space can kill you. Never use this appliance in an enclosed space, such as a camper, tent, car, boat or home. This appliance is not intended for and should never be used as a heater. WARNING ! To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from fire or explosion: • Never leave grill unattended • Never use alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs while assembling or safely operating this appliance. • Keep children and pets away at all times. • Do not connect to the LP Gas supply until assembly is complete. • 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. • Always have a type BC or ABC fire extinguisher readily available. To reduce the risk of a laceration hazard, wear protective gloves when handling parts that have sharp edges. CAUTION ! 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. Monday - Friday MECO CORPORATION 1-423-639-1171 (Telephone) 1500 Industrial Road 1-423-639-2570 (Fax) Greeneville, TN 37745 USA Register your grill @ Tools Required for Assembly: Phillips Screwdriver Packing List 3 Grill Body Regulator Housing Assembly Warming Rack (inside) Cooking Grid (inside) Flavor Activator (inside) Owner’s Manual and Warranty Card (not pictured) Detailed Parts List and Illustrations may be found on pages 18 and 19. When ordering parts, it is VERY important to have the complete Model Number to receive the correct replacement parts for your grill. The grill model number and serial number are printed on the label located on the inside surface of the rear leg. Contents Packing List ..................................................................3 Preparation for Assembly ..........................................4 Grill Assembly Instructions Regulator-Valve Housing Assembly ..............................4 Drip Tray Access...........................................................5 Table Top Use ...............................................................5 Using Gas LP Gas Cylinder............................................................6 LP Regulator .................................................................6 Connecting LP Gas Cylinder.........................................7 Disconnecting LP Gas Cylinder.....................................7 Before Using Your LP Gas Grill Installation Codes .........................................................8 Selecting a Location .....................................................8 Performing a Leak Test.................................................8 How to Perform a Leak Test..........................................9 Lighting the Grill Lighting Grill Using the Pulse-Spark Ignitor ................10 Manually Lighting the Grill ......................................... 11 Check the Flame ........................................................ 11 Cooking on the Gas Grill Grill Cooking (Direct Method) ..................................... 12 Warming Rack ............................................................ 13 End of Cooking Session ..............................................13 Storage and Transportation ........................................ 13 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Grill .......................................................14 How to Clean the Burners .......................................... 14 Emergencies ............................................................16 Troubleshooting..................................