® Aussie by Meco® LP Gas Grill Assembly and Use Manual Bonza 3 Elite Bonza 4 Elite Bonza 6 Elite FOR OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE. For Customer Service, call 1-800-251-7558 or visit our web site at www.aussiegrill.com • 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.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of injuries: · Wear protective gloves when handling parts that have sharp edges to prevent cuts. · Some assembly may require help from another person to prevent handling or lifting injury. Observe where noted. TOOLS: and/or STEP 1) Legs/Side Table Assembly: Attach the Wheel and Caster Legs to the Side Tables with 1/4-20 x 1-3/8” Bolts through the legs into threaded insert in side tables. Position legs exactly as shown. Do not completely tighten bolts.
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, fire or death: · Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near the LP gas grill. · Do not remove guards or devices to prevent storage of spare cylinder under an LP gas grill. STEP 2) Install LP Cylinder Storage Guard: Place the LP Cylinder Wire Guard at an angle through the first and second to last openings of the Bottom Shelf. (FIG. 2A) From the bottom side align the Wire rings with the threaded inserts in the Bottom Shelf. (FIG.
To reduce the risk of injury from handling or lifting: · Assembly may require help from another person. Step 3) Assemble Bottom Shelf to Legs: • Place the Leg/Side Table/LegAssemblies opposite each other with the velcro patches on same side. (FIG. 3) • Place Bottom Shelf upside down inside the Legs. Align the bolt holes of the Bottom Shelf and Legs. Fasten with the 1/4-20 x 1-3/8” bolts, but do not tighten completely. Note: Do not align large hole in bottom shelf with axle holes in legs.
Step 4) Assemble Wheels, Casters, and LP Cylinder Support: • Thread Caster Wheels into the Right Side Legs and tighten securely using a 3/4” wrench or socket. (FIG. 4A) • Place Cylinder Support on bottom side of Cart Assembly with Cylinder Lock Bolt towards the end of the Cart Assembly. (FIG. 4B). Secure with four (8) 1/4”-20 x 1/2” Bolts. • Slide Axle through large holes in the Left Side Wheel Legs. Press the Wheel Assemblies onto each end of the Axle until the spring clip locks into place. (FIG.
To reduce the risk of injuries: · Wear protective gloves when handling parts that have sharp edges to prevent cuts. · This assembly may require help from another person to prevent handling or lifting injury. Step 5) Assemble Grill Body to Cart: • Remove the Bottom panel from the Grill Body. • Lay Grill Body on its back with the control panel facing up. Place Cart Assembly Legs around the Grill Body. (FIG. 5A) • Align slotted holes on sides of Grill Body with holes in edges of legs. (FIG.
Step 6) Install Control Knobs, Fabric Panel, and Hood Handle: • Align the flat keyed hole in the Control Knobs with the keyed stem of the Control valves. Push the Control Knobs onto the Valve stem. (FIG. 6A) • Open the Hood and position the handle with the bolt heads facing up. Align the threaded holes in the handle with the two holes in the hood. Secure using two M6 x 10 Bolts and two M6 Washers. ( FIG.
To reduce the risk of a cut injury: · Wear protective gloves when handling parts that have sharp edges. Step 7) Install Bottom Panel and Grease Tray: Slide the Bottom Panel into the track at the bottom of the grill body. (FIG. 7A) Secure Bottom Panel into Body Assembly with a ST 4.0 x 10 Screw on each side. (FIG. 7B) Insert the Foil Pan into the Grease Tray and slide the Grease Tray into the guides of the Bottom Panel all the way. (FIG. 7C) (25) Screw, ST4.
Step 8) Install Flame Diffuser: Place a Flame Diffuser in the guides over each Burner. (FIG. 8) (28) Flame Diffuser Flame Diffuser Guides FIG. 8 Step 9) Install Cooking Grids: Place Cooking Grids onto the front and back Bowl ridges over the Flame Diffusers and Main Burners. (FIG. 9) (29) Cooking Grid (29) Cooking Grid FIG.
CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING THE GAS USING GAS · Never fill the LP gas cylinder more than 80% of cylinder volume. (20 lb. maximum) Do not ask the propane supplier to over-fill the cylinder. · If you obtain LP gas through a cylinder exchange dealer, make sure you get a safe and adequate O.P.D. cylinder. (See page 23) Use only a licensed LP gas cylinder dealer. · Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use.
OPERATING AND MAINTINING YOUR LP GAS GRILL 4) Turn the adjusting knob clockwise to secure LP cylinder inside support bracket. (FIG. 13A) BEFORE USING YOUR LP GAS GRILL INSTALLATION CODES To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death: · 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.
How to perform a leak test: 8) If “growing” bubbles appear on any of the connection points, you have detected a gas leak. Immediately close the LP 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. (Note: Only hand tighten at coupling nut) Repeat Leak Test.
6. If any of the burners fail to light,repeat Step 4. The burner should light within three or four attempts. If any or all burners fail to light after three or four attempts following Steps 4-6, turn all knobs to the “Off” position and close the LP gas cylinder valve to dissipate any accumulated gas. Wait five minutes; then repeat the lighting procedures. NOTE: If the burner still fails to light, refer to the Troubleshooting Section. The burner can be lit manually, see Manual Lighting of the Grill. 7.
CHECK YOUR FLAME Your burners have been preset by the manufacturer for optimal flame performance. A blue flame, possibly with a small yellow tip, is the result of the optimal air and gas mixture. (FIG. 14) Yellow Tip FIG. 14 Primarily Blue Flame Check the flame before each cooking session and throughout the grilling season. Always check especially after long periods of storing the grill.
· If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from the grill onto the valve, hose, or regulator, turn off the gas supply immediately. After the grill has cooled, determine the cause and correct it. After cleaning the valve and hose and regulator assembly, perform a leak test before continuing use. (See Performing a Leak Test.) · Do not operate a gas grill if you have knowledge of or suspect a gas leak. · Do not wear loose clothing (example: hanging shirt tails, clothing with frills, etc.
CLEANING THE BURNERS How to Clean the Burners: 1) Make sure the LP cylinder grill control knobs are turned OFF; and the grill is completely cooled. 2) Carefully remove Cooking Grids and Flame Diffusers. 3) Remove the Control Knobs. Control Panel To reduce the risk of a fire beneath the grill: · Inspect and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. · Be sure burners are re-installed properly before using grill.
9) Lift Burner up from the back and pull it towards the rear. In Re-assembly of the Burners: order to clear the warming rack, lean the burner to one side 1) After cleaning, refit the Burners. Slide Electrode into keyhole slot and lay aside. (FIG. 15E) and gently pull the burner mouth away from the valve 2) Lift Manifold Shield up so you may see to slide Burner nozzle. (FIG. 15D) Venturi over valve nozzle. (FIG.15G) Be sure the burner is positioned correctly over the nozzle. (FIG.
1) Disconnect LP gas cylinder from grill and store outside, in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from any sources of heat or ignition. Re-cap LP cylinder valve with the Safety Cap. 2) Wrap the burners with aluminum foil to prevent insects from entering the burner holes. 3) You may wrap the Cooking Grid and Flame Diffuser in aluminum foil and place inside the Hood or store inside your dwelling. 4) Place a grill cover over the grill and store the gas grill outdoors if possible.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Possible Cause: Burner will not light using the Igniter Burner is not connected to Valve. Make sure burner tube is over the gas nozzle. Not pausing long enough before clicking the Ignitor Button When lighting the Burner, push-in and turn control panel knob counter-clockwise until you feel resistance. Pause 4 seconds, then continue turning the knob to the high position. No spark Check gap between burner and electrode. Electrode should not touch burner.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d) Problem: Possible Cause: Solution: Low flame or low heat Gas in LP Cylinder is low Check LP gas cylinder. Refill if necessary. OR Natural Gas supply pressure is low Check shut-off valve. Check for leaks supply line pressure. Excess flow valve tripped in regulator Turn control knobs to “off” position and turn LP gas cylinder handle clockwise until it stops. Wait five minutes. Relight LP gas grill. If flame continues to be low, turn off gas at cylinder and grill.
SERVICE PARTS HINGE TEMPERATURE GUAGE HOOD ASSEMBLY HANDLE COOKING GRID FLAME DIFFUSER HOOD STOP IGNITER MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY CROSSOVER BURNER BODY ASSEMBLY CONTROL PANEL CONTROL KNOB REAR WHEEL LEG REAR CASTER LEG BOTTOM PANEL CYLINDER GUARD GREASE PAN FRONT CASTER LEG CASTER BOTTOM SHELF PRIVACY PANEL CYLINDER SUPPORT WHEEL ASSEMBLY AXLE FRONT WHEEL LEG 22
SERVICE PARTS 23
IMPORTANT NOTICE The Gas Grill is setup to operate with a LP Gas Cylinder equipped with an OPD (Overfill Prevention Device). This is a secondary device to prevent the overfill of your LP Gas cylinder. The proper methods for the filling of your LP Gas cylinder are by weight or volume, as described in NFPA 58. Please make sure your filling station fills your LP Gas cylinder by weight or volume. Ask your filling station to read purging and filling instructions on the LP cylinder before attempting to fill.
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). Burner and Cooking Grid are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. All other parts are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
