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Gas Grills
Models A-30 and A-40
ASSEMBLY, OPERATING
Grills by AEI Corporation
& MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
PGS BY AEI CORPORATION
2641 DU BRIDGE AVE.
IRVINE, CA. 92606-5001 (949) 474-3070 FAX 949 474-0559 E MAIL aeicorp@sbcglobal.net
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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. Please read this manual from cover to cover. It will provide great information on the assembly, care, maint
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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, Handlin
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design could cause changes in the grill that may or SPECIAL ATTENTION: may not be included herein. THIS SYMBOL NOTES SAFETY RELATED Please consult your authorized PGS dealer if you ITEMS OR PRODUCT WARNINGS have any questions concerning assembly, installation or operation of your grill. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO: ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, LEAK CHECK, CARE AND OPERATE YOUR GAS GRILL. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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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. GIVE THIS SYMBOL SPECIAL ATTENTION THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL. IT NOTES SAF
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IF A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR DEALER INSTALLS THE GRILL, BE SURE THAT HE SHOWS YOU WHERE YOUR GAS SUPPLY SHUT OFF IS LOCATED. ALL GAS LINES MUST HAVE A SHUT OFF THAT IS READILY AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE. IF YOU SMELL GAS, CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS IMMEDIATELY. CHECK ONLY WITH A SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION. NEVER CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS WITH AN OPEN FLAME. NEVER USE CHARCOAL, VOLCANIC ROCK, WOOD CHIP MATERIALS, OR NON-PGS BRIQUETTES IN YOUR GRILL. KEEP THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE MOTOR AND ELECTR
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regulations. In the absence of local codes, installation and your family the maximum in safety when must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI operating the grill. Z21.58a-1999*CGA 1.62-M99. PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE LP HOSE OR USE WITH A STANDARD 20 LB. P.O.L. NEVER USE NATURAL GAS IN A UNIT CYLINDER. DESIGNED FOR LIQUID PROPANE OR THE REVERSE. IF YOU WISH TO CONVERT TURN VALVE THAT IS LOCATED AT THE YOUR GRILL FROM ONE TYPE OF GAS TO THE TOP OF TANK TO "OFF" WHEN GRILL
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All LP-gas cylinders used with this grill shall be LP Gas is stored under high pressure and must approximately 12" in diameter and about 18" in height. be handled with care. Do not handle a tank The maximum fuel capacity must be 20 lbs. of roughly. propane (47.7 lbs. nominal water capacity or 4.5 Be sure your LP gas dealer checks the cylinder gallons). DO NOT connect your grill to a propane gas with a soapy solution for leaks after filling. cylinder that exceeds this capacity.
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GRILL MOUNT: Supports gas grill head, can be a ORIFICES: Openings at end of valve that restrict post and base mount, a permanent post mounts amount of gas going to BBQ. pedestal mount (stationary or mobile) or built in frame inserted in a masonry enclosure. VENTURI: Banana shaped tube that allows gas to flow from the valve to the burner. COLUMN; Pedestal that support grill head when used with a base kit. Ours are either stainless steel of FEEDLINE: Aluminum gas line from back to g
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PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTS MAY NOT COME WITH ALL MOUNTING OPTIONS PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS QT REF# DESCRIPTION MODEL A40 MODEL A30 Y 1 UPPER GRILL CASTING 1 140010 130010 2 LOWER GRILL CASTING 1 140020 130020 3 WARMING RACK 1 A140071 A130071 4 COOKING GRID 2 A140081 A130081 5 ROCK GRATE (porcelean) 1 A140100 A130100 6 BURNER ASSEMBLY 1 140110 130110 7N VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR NG 1 A140120 A130120 7L VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR LP GAS 1 A140125 A130125 8 CONTROL PANEL ONLY 1 A140150 A130
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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). Make a 90° bend to reach the access door opening. The gas supply line should be trenched at least 18 inches below the surface of the ground to prevent damage from digging. CAUTION: The gas supply line must be regulated (in the case of natural gas that me
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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. Hex bolt, Nylon Lock Bar Spacer and a Kep nut on each side to fasten the Tank Lock Bar in place. This The A30 or A40 grill heads may be mounted on either spreads and holds the correct spacing at the back of the the Stainless Steel (A-S PED) or
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OPTION: For Portable Base Only A-LC & A-NC: (Fig. 12) Aluminum Column (A-B PED) 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. For units with casters, place caster stem into stem opening of the portable base, press and snap into place. (Fig. 12) Fig 13A Step 4: Attaching the Access Panel (Fig. Step 3
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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. Leave the (2) nuts holding the heat shield on, to serve as spacer nuts. 3. Make sure the valve orifices on the control panel aligns with the burner venturi correctly and that the venturi tubes go over the va
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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. Hold valve joint with one wrench and tighten the hose fitting with second wrench. After Tighten leak test both connections. See Leak Testing DO NOT USE COMPOUND OR TEFLON TAPE ON FLARE FITTINGS IGNTIOR ASSEMBLY Stainless (A-S PED) and PGS u
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around. It is a sturdy handle properly hinged securely 6. Be certain that grease cup is secure in back of into place (see Fig. 31). column. 7. Attach two control valve knobs to end of valve stems located in center of control panel. White mark should be pointing up to the OFF position. LIGHTING YOUR GRILL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT YOUR GRILL, INSPECT THE HOSE OR GAS SUPPLY. If it is evident there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prio
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may be necessary to turn the grill or to light the burner 2. DO NOT DAMAGE THE CERAMIC PROBE OR via a vent opening under the grill head. COLLECTOR BOX. DO NOT TOSS A LIT MATCH INTO THE UNIT AND After cleaning burner assembly and the lower casting TURN THE GAS ON! of grill, reinstall burner to lower casting. IF THE GRILL STILL FAILS TO LIGHT, CHECK THE TURN YOUR GAS SUPPLY (LP OR NAT) GAS SUPPLY. YOU COULD BE OUT OF LP GAS ON AND TEST ALL FITTINGS FOR OR THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY FOR N
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In many areas, spiders or small insects have been TEST FOR GAS LEAKS TURN GAS SUPPLY ON found to create "flashback" problems. The spiders (leaving both control knobs in the "OFF" position) spin webs and/or insects build nests in the grill's AND CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS WITH A venturi tube(s). The web and/or nests can lead to gas SOLUTION OF 50% LIQUID SOAP, 50% WATER. flow obstruction, which can damage your grill as it SOLUTION CAN BE SPRAYED ON WITH A SPRAY results in a "flashback" (a fir
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cooking temperatures are too high. To control flare- If you see the flames lifting from the burner, or only ups: parts of the burner are burning, or if you hear excessive noise from the burner, please check the following: valve/orifice engagement in the venturis, 1. Turn your control knob to a lower heat setting. that the burner is level in the casting, and also check 2. Move the meat to another part of the grill, if burner tubes to be certain they are not obstructed with possible. W
