Assembly Procedures VCS300SSBI Series / VCS500SSBI Series Tools Required: Knife or scissors, Phillips or Robertson (square head) screwdriver. "UILT )N COVER CAUTION: This grill is intended ONLY to be built into an enclosure. CAUTION: The assembly of this grill requires two (2) people. WARNING: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or moving the grill is recommended. Protective eyewear and long sleeves are also strongly recommended.
VCS300SSBI/500SSBI Series Assembly Step 1: Unpack Carton and Verify Contents Use a sharp cutting tool to cut the straps on the packaging and then lift off the carton top. The sleeve surrounding the barbecue can be removed by lifting it straight up and over the top of the unit. Remove the protective plastic coverings from the metal parts. Be careful not to scratch or damage the finish of the metal parts when removing the protective plastic.
VCS300SSBI/500SSBI Series Assembly Step 1: Unpack Carton and Verify Contents (continued) 6 7 5 3 8 2 10 4 1 9 VCS500SSBI Carton Contents 1. Spit Rod 2. Front Grease Tray Assy 3. Cover Rear Burner 4. Grease Tray 5. Firebox Assy 6.
VCS300SSBI/500SSBI Series Assembly VCS300SSBI / VCS5008 BI Framing Dimensions When Using Noncombustible Materials Drain Holes A O J B K L M Drain Holes P F C E D G H I N B332 Ref. VCS300SSBI B332 VCS500SSBI built in noncombustible A 31Z\x” (800 mm) 43Z\x” specs (1105 mm) 3/09 B 24” (610 mm) 24” (610 mm) C 9C\,” (239 mm) 9C\,” (239 mm) D 3Z\zn” (78 mm) 3Z\zn” (78 mm) E 3” (76 mm) 3” (76 mm) F 2” (51 mm) 2” (51 mm) G 4C\v” (120 mm) 4C\v” (120 mm) H 18C\v” (476 mm) 18C\v” (476 mm) I 31C\,” 797 mm
VCS300SSBI/500SSBI Series Assembly VCS300SSBI / VCS5008 BI Framing Dimensions When Using Combustible Materials (ZC Insulated Jacket Required for Installation) Drain Holes O A J V B K L V M V P T U C S S E D G F CL H I N Ref. VCS300SSBI VCS500SSBI A 33B\zn” (846 mm)B333 45B\zn” (1153 mm) built in combustible specs B 24B\,” (626 mm) 24B\,” (626 mm) 3/09 C 11Z\,” (283 mm) 11Z\,” (283 mm) D 3Z\zn” (78 mm) 3Z\zn” (78 mm) E 3” (76 mm) 3” (76 mm) F 2” (51 mm) 2” (51 mm) G 3” (76 mm) 3” (76 mm
VCS300SSBI/500SSBI Series Assembly NOTE: Ensure your grill enclosure has been constructed according to the exact specifications shown in Figure 2. If the enclosure is constructed of wood or other similar combustible materials, the use of the insulated jacket Model VCS3008IJ or VCS5008IJ is required. If you have an LP model with a 20lb cylinder stored in the enclosure, ensure there are at least two (2) air ventilation openings of 10 sq. inches (64.
VCS300SSBI/500SSBI Series Assembly Step 2: Assemble Fascia Brackets Parts Required: (1) Main Grill Unit (1) Left Fascia Bracket (1) Right Fascia Bracket (4) #10 x 1/2” Bolts (4) #10 Lock Nuts Figure 1 Prop up the front of the grill unit on a 2” or 3” block of wood or some other similar item. Remove the two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/8” bolts located at the top, right corner on the left and right side of the base assembly and loosen the two (2) front 1/4-20 x 3/8” bolts as shown.
VCS300SSBI/500SSBI Series Assembly Step 3: Assemble the Rear Panel Parts Required: (1) Rear Panel (1) Back Flange (4) Self-tapping Screws Figure 2 Attach the back flange of the rear panel to the grill base with two (2) self-tapping screws. Fasten the ends of the rear panel to the left and right fascia brackets with two (2) self-tapping screws.
VCS300SSBI/500SSBI Series Assembly Step 4: Assemble the Grease Tray Front and Handle Parts Required: (1) Grease Tray Front (1) Handle (with screws) (2) #10 Bolts (2) #10 Nuts Figure 3 Remove the grease tray from the front of the grill base (below the control console). Remove the protective plastic from the grease tray front. Attach the grease tray front to the front lip of the grease tray with two (2) #10 bolts and tighten using two (2) #10 nuts.
VCS300SSBI/500SSBI Series Assembly Step 5: Assemble the Grill Unit to the Enclosure NOTE: This step should be performed by two (2) persons wearing gloves. Figure 4 Before positioning the grill unit into the prepared enclosure or insulated jacket, depending on the available access, it may be necessary to temporarily disconnect the LP regulator or Natural Gas connector hose from the steel flex line.
VCS300SSBI/500SSBI Series Assembly Step 6: Install Internal Components and Knobs Parts Required: VCS300SSBI VCS500SSBI (3) Sear Plates (5) Sear Plates (2) Cooking Grates (4) Cooking Grates (1) Warming Rack (1) Warming Rack (4) Knobs (6) Knobs (1) Smoker Box (1) Smoker Box Figure 5 Carefully place each of the sear plates side by side inside the grill by making sure the semicircular finger groove is facing toward the front of the grill.
Cooking Tips - Smoker Box • To produce more smoke and prevent fast burning, pre-soak the wood chips in a separate bowl of water for at least 20 minutes. • To add wood chips before cooking, fill the smoker box with your choice of flavored chips • • • • (remove wood chips from water first). The amount and type of wood you use is entirely up to you. Once the box is filled with the desired amount, close the lid and place the cooking grids in the proper position on the grill.
