OWNERS MANUAL LEGACY SERIES GRILLS PACIFICA SERIES (S36&S36R) NEWPORT SERIES (S27&S27R) LP OR NATURAL GAS PORTABLE OR MASONRY Assembly, Operating & Maintenance Instructions Revised January 1, 2005 WARNING: Read this Owner’s Manual carefully and be sure your grill has been properly assembled, installed and maintained. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased a truly exceptional outdoor cooking appliance with your Legacy Series grill from PGS. 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 Recap of Safety Tips, Warnings and Recommendations ................................................. Page 4 & 5 Grill Model Identification ...................................................................................................Page 6 Liquid Propane Gas Safety, Connections, Handling and Storage ..................................... Page 6 & 7 Natural Gas Pressure Requirements....................................................................................Page 7 Parts Listing .
VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS AND WARNINGS At PGS, we are 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 and safe use of your grill. Improper assembly, neglect, use 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.
VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS AND WARNINGS CONTINUED • Never move your gas grill when operating. • Use an insulated glove when opening and operating the grill. smoke to escape before fully opening. • Never lean over hot grill surface or look directly into grill when attempting to light. The grill hood must be opened fully when lighting. Be sure that all family members are aware of safe lighting and operating procedures of grill.
lighting, or trouble-shooting. your local dealer. If you have questions that are not answered in this manual, please call PLEASE NOTE THIS SYMBOL IT DEALS WITH PRODUCT SAFETY ISSUES AND WARNINGS TYPE OF GAS IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO: ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, LEAK CHECK, CARE AND OPERATE YOUR GAS GRILL. SAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. _______ NAT GAS______ PROPANE SERIAL NUMBER _____________________________ FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. SHUT OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE. 2.
TANK VALVE ON BY TURNING KNOB ON TOP OF TANK, COUNTER CLOCKWISE. 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 THERE IS A LEAK, TURN OFF GAS, TIGHTEN FITTINGS AND REPEAT THIS CHECK. Operating your grill at pressure higher or lower than recommended may damage the grill or result in a hazard or poor performance.
the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5kPa). your gas utility for local gas pressure. Use of your gas grill at pressures other than approximate 5 1/2" water column could affect the performance of your grill and requires installation of a natural gas regulator set at 5 1/2” W.C.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Insect Warning. Spiders and insects can nest in the burner of this and any other grill, and cause the gas to flow from the front of the burner. This is a very dangerous condition, which can cause a fire to occur behind the valve assembly, thereby damaging the grill and making it unsafe to operate. IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flames. 3. Open lid. 4. If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier.
optional accessory gas supply cap, and swivel connector) to the 3/8” male flare found below the knobs on the right hand side of the control panel. 15. Tighten all gas connections. be tightened with an Allen-wrench, vice grips on channel locks. 6. Attach the two non-locking wheels to the other side of the cart. 7.
BUBBLES APPEAR THERE IS A LEAK, TURN OFF GAS, TIGHTEN FITTINGS AND REPEAT THIS CHECK. Manual Lighting of Grill PLEASE NOTE!!! ABOVE PROCEDURE IN IMPERATIVE FOR SAFE OPERATION ON YOUR GRILL. NOTE: If grill is hot, manual lighting tube may not work. Allow grill to fully cool before relighting. LIGHTING YOUR GRILL ELECTRODE ADJUSTMENT ALWAYS OPEN THE LID COMPLETELY BEFORE LIGHTING THE BURNER. This is to avoid trapping gas fumes, which could explode.
BE CERTAIN THAT THE BURNER VENTURI’S ARE ENGAGED ON VALVES AT LEAST 1/4”. (See Flashback Section). Since the grill housing is heavy rust-free stainless steel, you are only trying to remove built up grease and debris. DO NOT BEND OR DAMAGE THE IGNITION PROBE. If you live in an area where spiders are plentiful, you should make it a point to clean the venturis often. You may want to spray around the bottom of your cart or masonry enclosure with an insect repellent on a regular basis.
1. The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing Yellow. 2. When you light the grill, sound is significantly different than normal. 3. The Grill does not reach temperature. 4. The Grill heats unevenly. 5. The burners make popping noises. 4. Your PGS Grill has a directional polished grain, any cleaning with abrasives should be carried out along this grain and not across it 5. If required, dry the Grill after use with a soft dry cloth or towel.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND MUST BE AT LEAST 30” AWAY FROM ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. When using Infra-Broil back burner, we suggest that you remove the cooking grid and place a metal pan directly on the rock. Masonry Cutouts that you regularly check pan to ensure liquid remains during the entire Model Height Depth Newport 9 ½” 23” Newport Gourmet 9 ½” 23” Pacifica 9 ½” 23” Pacifica Gourmet 9 ½” 23” Side Burner Kit 9” 18 ½” MDS (door kit) 16 ¾” INFRA-BROIL REAR BURNER rotisserie cooking.
Install battery with “+” side facing out. GAS LEAK TEST AFTER SIDE BURNER KIT IS ATTACHED TO CART, TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS, FITTINGS AND SCREWS. PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING TRANSPORT, CONNECTIONS AND SCREWS MAY BECOME LOOSE CHECK ALL. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT GRILL, BE CERTAIN THE GAS VALVE KNOBS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. TURN GAS SUPPLY ON 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.
PACIFIC GAS SPECIALTIES COOKING TIPS AND TEMPATURE GUIDE Cooking outdoors has truly come of age in America. setting should also be used for about ten minutes after using the grill to self-clean the cooking grids and ceramic briquettes. Cooking on HI with the lid closed is not recommended unless you want to cook very quickly for only a short time. What was once charcoal inferno has evolved into an enjoyable culinary experience.
pan under the cut of meat to capture the excessive fats and INDIRECT COOKING juices to further reduce flare-up. You can bake or roast foods in your PGS grill just like you would in a Again, flare-up is desirable when it is under your control. conventional oven. HEAT OUTPUT VARIATIONS can be cooked using this indirect method. No two gas grills will perform exactly the same way.
Salt or sugar substitutes can also be used. Keep in mind that sugar substitutes will add flavor but will not glaze. control, and flexibility of your PGS grill. Any calories contained Bear in mind, there's no single right way or wrong way to use your grill... have fun, get creative, in wine or alcohol cooks away and evaporates leaving only natural and experiment. The more you use your PGS grill the more creative flavors.
steaks two inches apart on the grill. Sear the steaks QUICKLY on HI or the use of an optional PGS rotisserie and meat thermometer with MEDIUM heat and then finish them on LO for best results. If you probe. experience excessive flare-up from the fats and juices reduce the heat to LO immediately. Mount the roast as evenly as possible on the spit rod before cooking to minimize strain on the motor and to insure even turning.
Salt and Pepper Olive Oil Remove one or both cooking grids depending on chicken size. Wash the whole chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the cavity with salt and pepper. Put one rotis fork on spit and tighten securely. Run rotis rod through the chicken parallel to backbone, from a point inside the neck to just inside the tail and legs. For best results, tie the wings and legs. Secure with second fork and tighten thumbscrew securely so that it will not loosen during cooking process.
BEEF COOKING GUIDE (Grill Preheated 5-10 Minutes) Amount of Meat 1/2 lb. Heat Setting Medium Cooking Time for Medium Doneness 8-10 minutes 1 to 1.5 lb. Medium 8- 10 minutes Trim off excess fat, cook with hood closed minimize flare up, turn steaks once Sirloin Steaks 1 1/2 " thick Medium 15-18 minutes Same as above, sear meat quickly on HI then reduce heat Top Round 1 1/2 " thick Medium 18-22 minutes Marinate first, cook with lid closed turn only once.
POULTRY COOKING GUIDE Poultry, unlike beef, requires that meat be fully cooked. poultry to insure proper doneness. The guide below is only a guide; please use a quality thermometer whenever you are cooking Amount of Meat Heat Setting Cooking Time for Medium Doneness Chicken Pieces 2 1/2 lb. to 5 lb. Serves 4 to 8 people. LO 34-45 minutes Preheat grill for ten minutes, grill chicken until juices run clear, turn frequently, brush with sauce during last 15 minutes if desired.
PACIFIC GAS SPECIALTIES Legacy Grill Series 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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