Gas Grills Models A-30 and A-40 R ASSEMBLY, OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Grills by AEI Corporation PGS BY AEI CORPORATION 2641 DU BRIDGE AVE. IRVINE, CA. 92606-5001 (949) 474-3070 FAX 949 474-0559 E MAIL aeicorp@sbcglobal.net Please note: We have made our catalogs, specification sheets, and other materials relating to our line of outdoor cooking products as comprehensive and accurate as possible.
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.
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, Handling and Storage .......
design could cause changes in the grill that may or may not be included herein. Please consult your authorized PGS dealer if you have any questions concerning assembly, installation or operation of your grill. SPECIAL ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL NOTES SAFETY RELATED ITEMS OR PRODUCT WARNINGS 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: 1. SHUT OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE. 2.
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.
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.
and your family the maximum in safety when operating the grill. PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE LP HOSE OR USE WITH A STANDARD 20 LB. P.O.L. CYLINDER. regulations. In the absence of local codes, installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z21.58a-1999*CGA 1.62-M99. NEVER USE NATURAL GAS IN A UNIT DESIGNED FOR LIQUID PROPANE OR THE REVERSE. IF YOU WISH TO CONVERT YOUR GRILL FROM ONE TYPE OF GAS TO THE OTHER, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR.
All LP-gas cylinders used with this grill shall be approximately 12" in diameter and about 18" in height. The maximum fuel capacity must be 20 lbs. of propane (47.7 lbs. nominal water capacity or 4.5 gallons). DO NOT connect your grill to a propane gas cylinder that exceeds this capacity. LP Gas is stored under high pressure and must be handled with care. Do not handle a tank roughly. Be sure your LP gas dealer checks the cylinder with a soapy solution for leaks after filling.
GRILL MOUNT: Supports gas grill head, can be a post and base mount, a permanent post mounts pedestal mount (stationary or mobile) or built in frame inserted in a masonry enclosure. ORIFICES: Openings at end of valve that restrict amount of gas going to BBQ. 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 aluminum.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTS MAY NOT COME WITH ALL MOUNTING OPTIONS 1 PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS QT DESCRIPTION MODEL A40 Y UPPER GRILL CASTING 1 140010 2 LOWER GRILL CASTING 1 140020 130020 3 4 5 6 7N 7L 8 9 10 WARMING RACK COOKING GRID ROCK GRATE (porcelean) BURNER ASSEMBLY VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR NG VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR LP GAS CONTROL PANEL ONLY SIDE HANDLES BOLT & STAR WASHER F/HANDLE 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 A140071 A140081 A140100 140110 A140120 A140125 A140150 100050 100060 A130071 A130081 A130100 130110
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.
Step 1: Connect the Tank Locking Bar (Fig. 10) Stainless Steel and Aluminum Column To Base Kit Assembly Instructions 1. From box Column Box locate and attach the Tank Lock 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 spreads and holds the correct spacing at the back of the column.
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. 14) Step 3: Connect the Grill Head Bottom to Column (Fig. 13) 1.
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 valve orifices at least 1/4" to 1/2" (see fig. 22 on page 22). C.
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 PGS uses the finest electronic ignition available.
around. It is a sturdy handle properly hinged securely into place (see Fig. 31). 6. Be certain that grease cup is secure in back of 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 prior to the grill being operated.
may be necessary to turn the grill or to light the burner via a vent opening under the grill head. DO NOT TOSS A LIT MATCH INTO THE UNIT AND TURN THE GAS ON! 2. DO NOT DAMAGE THE CERAMIC PROBE OR COLLECTOR BOX. After cleaning burner assembly and the lower casting of grill, reinstall burner to lower casting. IF THE GRILL STILL FAILS TO LIGHT, CHECK THE GAS SUPPLY. YOU COULD BE OUT OF LP GAS OR THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY FOR NATURAL GAS MAY HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF.
TEST FOR GAS LEAKS TURN GAS SUPPLY ON (leaving both control knobs in the "OFF" position) AND CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS WITH A SOLUTION OF 50% LIQUID SOAP, 50% WATER. SOLUTION CAN BE SPRAYED ON WITH A SPRAY BOTTLE OR PAINTED ON ALL CONNECTIONS WITH A BRUSH. IF BUBBLES APPEAR, TURN OFF GAS, TIGHTEN FITTINGS AND TRY AGAIN. In many areas, spiders or small insects have been found to create "flashback" problems. The spiders spin webs and/or insects build nests in the grill's venturi tube(s).
If you see the flames lifting from the burner, or only 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, that the burner is level in the casting, and also check burner tubes to be certain they are not obstructed with debris or spider webs. These conditions will more often be the case than the burner being out of adjustment.
NORMAL HARD FLAMES VALVE VENTURI GAS LINE IN Slightly out of adjustment burner VALVE ORIFICE AIR SHUTTER Figure 38 Proper orifice engagement At the end of each valve there is a tiny gas opening known as an orifice. Gas exits the orifice and enters the venturis where it mixes with air. The proper mixture of gas and air produces a clean blue flame with slight yellow tips from the burner.
No Flame PGS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Gas Shut off Obstruction in Orifice(s) Leak in Gas Train No Gas in Tank or Not Connected to Gas Source Low Flame Leak in Gas Train Obstruction in Orifice(s) or venturi’s Natural Gas valve only turned part way Burner gasket plugging venturis.
PROPER TUBE BENDING Item Hamburgers T-bone or Porterhouse Steaks Amount of Meat 1/2 lb. BEEF COOKING GUIDE (Grill Preheated 5-10 Minutes) Cooking Time Heat for Medium Setting Doneness Medium 8-10 minutes Cooking Tips and Methods Grill with hood closed, turn once 1 to 1.5 lb.
PACIFIC GAS SPECIALTIES COOKING TIPS AND TEMPATURE GUIDE been designed to heat quickly using minimal amounts of fuel. Cooking Cooking outdoors has truly come of age in America. What was once a on HI with the lid closed is not recommended unless you want to cook frustrating experience, pitting the weekend chef against a raging very quickly for only a short time. With the lid closed, cooking charcoal inferno has evolved into an enjoyable culinary experience. temperatures will exceed 700 degrees F...
When rotissing you may want to put an aluminum tray or drip INDIRECT COOKING pan under the cut of meat to capture the excessive fats and You can bake or roast foods in your PGS grill just like you would in a juices to further reduce flare-up. Again, flare-up is desirable conventional oven. Casseroles, whole poultry, breads, and cakes can when it is under your control. be cooked using this indirect method.
3 Warranty PLEASE NOTE: ENCLOSED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD MUST BE RETURNED TO PGS FOR WARRANTY TO BE IN PLACE. PGS WILL NOT USE WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN INTERNAL REGISTRATION OR BULLETINS REGARDING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. PGS gas grills are made of the finest materials available. They are designed for use in a residential setting and not intended for commercial installations. Warranty information below applies to residential use.
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