Meco Bonza Deluxe Series manual

Aussie LP Gas/ Charcoal Grill FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. Open lid. 4. If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department. FOR YOUR SAFETY 1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appl[...]

2 IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS F AILURE T O FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS COULD RESUL T IN DEA TH, SERIOUS BODIL Y INJUR Y , AND/OR PROPERTY LOSS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y BEFORE ASSEMBL Y OR USE OF THE LP GAS GRILL. 1. W ARNING! Read and follow all instructions. 2. For Household Outdoor Use Only - Do Not Use Indoors or on recreational vehic[...]

7. W ARNING! If your grill catches on fire: • If the fire is in the grill portion and you can safely reach the control knobs, then turn them off by turning knobs clockwise. If you cannot safely reach the control knobs, call the fire department. • If the fire involves one of the hoses, and you can safely reach the propane cylinder valve, shut th[...]

1-(800)-251-7558 8 am - 6 pm E.S.T Mon. - Fri. 1-(423)-639-1 171 (TELEPHONE) 1-(423)-639-2570 (F AX) CONSUMER SER VICE DEP ARTMENT MECO CORPORA TION 1500 INDUSTRIAL ROAD GREENEVILLE, TN 37745 USA www .meco.net 30. Use of this LP gas grill other than for the intended use, or alteration of this LP gas grill in any way may not be safe and will void an[...]

ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS for BONZA and BONZA DELUXE MODELS PREP ARA TION FOR ASSEMBL Y : Removing parts from carton and some assembly will require two people. Before starting assembly , read the instructions and your manual. This manual covers several Aussie Grill models. Use only the steps that pertain to your model. Remove all the parts from the ca[...]

1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Part# *See Bottom Page Note 03.6091.03 03.6092.03 *See Bottom Page Note *See Bottom Page Note 03.5989.00 03.6093.00 03.5990.00 03.5991.00 03.5992.00 03.5993.00 03.5994.00 QTY . 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 2 2 2 BONZA Birch Kempas Birch Kempas Birch Kempas BONZA DELUXE Sterling Sterling Birch Kempas 03.504[...]

26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 P ART# 03.5996.00 03.5998.00 03.5999.00 03.4074.00 03.4066.00 03.6003.00 *See Bottom Page Note *See Bottom Page Note 03.6039.00 03.5012.00 03.6010.00 03.6012.00 QTY . 4 1 1 8 8 8 1 1 1 1 3 4 3 4 1 1 BONZA 3-Burner 4-Burner 3-Burner 4-Burner 3-Burner 4-Burner 3-Burner 4-Burner BONZA DELUXE 3-Burner 4-Burn[...]

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 P ART# 03.6023.00 03.4070.00 03.5033.00 03.5034.00 03.5035.00 03.5866.00 03.5854.00 03.5031.01 03.6027.01 03.5918.00 3-Burner 4-Burner QTY . 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 or 4 1 1 BONZA 3-Burner 4-Burner 03.5053.00 03.6031.00 BONZA DELUXE 03.5053.00 03.6031.00 Handle Spacer Locknut 6mm Heat Indicator Lockwasher 10-24 Hex Nut LP[...]

STEP 1- WHEEL LEG/ SIDE T ABLE ASSEMBL Y TOOLS: •Note: There are two side table designs used depending on the model: Left and Right T eardrop Side T ables (Item 1 & 2), or Deluxe Side T ables (Item 3). •Lay Left Side T able (depending on your model you have either 2 or 4) upside down on flat surface as shown. Locate the two Wheel Legs which[...]

STEP 2- FIXED LEG/SIDE T ABLE ASSEMBL Y TOOLS : •In the same way , attach the Front and Rear Fixed Legs to the remaining Side T able using 1/4” x 1” Bolts (1/4” x 1 3/8” for Metal Legs.) •On models with wooden legs, be sure to position Fixed Legs with the four large recessed holes facing away from Side T able (Fig. C) and the two thread[...]

STEP 3- LEG BRACE ASSEMBL Y •Attach Leg Braces onto each Side T able assembly using 1/4” x 1” Bolts. Do not tighten bolts completely . TOOLS: AXLE HOLES VELCRO P A TCHES F ACE INSIDE 1/4” X 1” BOL T WHEEL LEG SIDE T ABLE ASSEMBL Y FIXED LEG SIDE T ABLE ASSEMBL Y 1/4” X 1” BOL T NOTE: Bonza Deluxe Model with metal legs does not use the[...]

1/4” x 1” BOL T - WOOD LEG 1/4” x 1 3/8” BOL T - MET AL LEG STEP 4-BOTTOM SHELF/LEG & CASTER ASSEMBL Y •Place Leg/Side T able assemblies opposite each other as shown with the velcro patches on same side. •Place Bottom Shelf inside of Wheel Leg assembly and align large axle holes. Insert Axle through axle holes in both sides of legs [...]

STEP 5-WHEEL/CYLINDER BRACKET ASSEMBL Y •Slide Axle out. With the notched side of Cylinder Bracket down, secure the Cylinder Bracket to wheel end of Bottom Shelf using 1/4” x 1/2” Bolts and tighten. •Slide Axle back into position and push a Wheel Assembly onto each end of axle until the spring clip locks into place. 13 1/4” x 1/2” BOL T[...]

STEP 6-GRILL BODY/CART ASSEMBL Y - BONZA & BONZA DELUXE MODELS Note: Assembly of Grill Body will require two people. CAUTION: Some parts inside of Grill Body may have sharp edges or corners. Remove Bottom Body Panel from underneath of Grill Body . Handle the Grill carefully to protect the Body and its finish. Install Adjusting Knob as shown bel[...]

STEP 6-(CONTINUED) GRILL BODY/CART ASSEMBL Y - BONZA MODELS •Lay Grill Body on its back side with control panel up. Place Grill Body between legs and Side T ables with Hose and Regulator on Wheel Leg end. Do not lay Grill Body on, or step on Hose and Regulator . •Align slotted holes on sides of Grill Body with holes through edges of legs. Hold [...]

STEP 7-A TT ACH DECORA TIVE PRIV ACY P ANEL TO CART - (ALL MODELS) STEP 8-INST ALL BURNER •Remove plastic covering from Burner and remove Cotter Pin from Burner Peg. CAUTION: Some parts inside of Grill Body may have sharp edges or corners. (ITEM 32) DECORA TIVE PRIV ACY P ANEL VELCRO P A TCHES ALIGN BOTT OM EDGE OF P ANEL TO CURVED EDGE OF BOTT O[...]

. •Fit venturi end of Burner through hole in the inside firewall (behind control panel) and onto Gas Control V alve Nozzle (Fig. E & Fig. F). Be careful not to bend or force gas collector plates. •Place other end of burner on lower shoulder of rear firewall so Burner Peg rests in Burner Locator Hole as shown (Fig. G). •Using Pliers, inser[...]

STEP 9-INST ALL BOTT OM BODY P ANEL/GREASE TRA Y - (ALL MODELS) •In upright position and drain hole toward the rear , slide Bottom Body Panel into guides (See Arrows) at bottom of Grill Body . Insert two #8 x 1/2” screws through the holes in guides and Bottom Body Panel; then tighten. Slide Foil Pan and Grease T ray all the way into Bottom Body[...]

19 •Insert Heat Indicator studs into Hood holes and secure using two Lockwashers and two 10-24 Hexnuts. Do not overtighten or you may crack Hood finish. STEP 1 1-A TT ACH HANDLE AND HEA T INDICA TOR TO HOOD - BONZA MODELS •Insert two 6mm x 90mm Bolts through recessed holes of Hood Handle, through Handle Spacers, into front of hood and secure wi[...]

STEP 12-A TT ACH LP CYLINDER TO GRILL - (ALL MODELS) •Obtain a filled LP Cylinder at your local LP gas supplier or exchange center . •Set bottom ring of LP Cylinder into Cylinder Bracket through round hole in Bottom Shelf (Fig. H). T urn Adjusting Knob clockwise to secure LP Cylinder inside Cylinder Bracket(Fig. H). •T urn all control knobs a[...]

STEP 13-LEAK TESTING (T O BE PERFORMED IN A WELL-VENTILA TED AREA.) Supplies Needed for a Leak T est Clean paint brush, water , and dishwashing liquid How to perform a leak test W ARNING! Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. 1) Mix one cup of water with one cup of dish washing liquid. 2) Confirm that all control knobs on the control panel[...]

OPERA TING AND MAINT AINING YOUR GAS GRILL GAS, CYLINDER, HOSE AND REGULA TOR INFORMA TION This LP gas grill was designed to use propane gas. Propane cylinders will supply gas all year round, even on cold winter days. LP HOSE AND REGULA TOR ASSEMBL Y · Using a hose and regulator assembly that has not been supplied by the manufacturer of this LP ga[...]

· Never connect or disconnect LP gas cylinder or fittings while grill is in use or is hot. · When the LP gas cylinder is connected, the grill must be kept outside in a well-ventilated space. Turn off all of the grill control knobs and the LP cylinder valve when grill is not in use. · Move gas hose as far away as possible from hot surfaces. How t[...]

· Always perform a leak test before each use. · Leak test must be performed in a well ventilated area. · Never perform a leak test on a grill while in use or hot. · If you detect a gas leak that cannot be corrected by using the leak test procedures below , do not use the LP gas grill. · Never smoke or have an open flame near the grill during a[...]

· W ash the porcelain coated Cooking Grids (37) with a mixture of hot water and baking soda. · Empty the foil pan and grease tray after each cooking session so excessive grease does not accumulate. Failure to remove grease may result in grease dripping onto the cart and/or a grease fire in · Open Hood before lighting the grill to prevent an expl[...]

COOKING MODE: LP GAS WITH WOOD CHUNKS FOR FLA VOR How to light your LP Gas grill when planning to cook using primarily LP Gas and supplementing with wood chunks for flavor . 2. Open Hood. COOKING MODE: CHARCOAL ONL Y How to light your grill when planning to cook using only charcoal: 1. Open Hood. A standard size high quality hardwood charcoal (2 7/[...]

· Open Hood before lighting the grill to prevent an explosion from gas build-up. · Always inspect the gas hose and regulator as- sembly before each use. If the hose is cut, dam- aged, or showing signs of excessive abrasion or wear , do not use the LP gas grill. Contact the manufacturer , as the hose must be replaced with an assembly specified by [...]

Y our 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 LP gas mixture. (See diagram below) The flame should be checked before the initial cooking ses- sion and periodically throughout the grilling season, espe- cially after storing the gr[...]

Regularly clean your LP gas grill between uses and espe- cially after extended periods of storage. Ensure the grill and its components are cool before cleaning. In order to extend the life and maintain the condition of your grill, we strongly recommend that the unit be covered when stored outside for any length of time, especially during the winter[...]

It is not necessary to remove and wash the Flavor Activators in order to keep them clean. Burning off the residue after each cooking should be sufficient. Heavy grease deposits can be cleaned with a baking soda and water solution. · Always turn the LP gas cylinder valve “Off” when not in use. Allow grill to cool before handling parts or cleani[...]

Bottom Panel Drip Pan 31 6. Close the hood and remove the drip pan and bottom panel to dispose of ashes. The bottom panel can be removed by first removing the screw on each side of the grill. For easier cleaning of charcoal ashes the bot - tom panel can be lined with aluminum foil. Make sure all openings are left unobstructed and cut a hole for the[...]

Problem Possible Cause Solution Burners will not light using the igniter Burners not assembled cor- rectly Not pausing long enough before clicking the control panel knob No spark LP gas cylinder is empty Coupling nut is not fully con- nected to regulator Excess flow valve tripped in regulator Obstructions in burners Electrodes and burners are wet W[...]

Problem Flames blow out Flare up Persistent grease fire Unable to fill LP tank Humming or whistling from the regulator Possible Cause High or gusting winds Gas in LP cylinder is low Excess flow valve tripped Grease build up Excessive fat in meat Grease trapped around burn- er system Some dealers have older fill nozzles with worn threads. Outside te[...]

Raises up while filling then stops when full. IMPORT ANT NO TICE The gas grill is setup to operate with a LP Gas Cylinder equipped with an OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device). This is a secondary device to prevent the overfilling of your LP Gas cylinder . The proper methods for the filling of your LP Gas cylinder are by weight or volume, as describ[...]

Meco Corporation LIMITED W ARRANTY This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser against defects in material and workman- ship under normal outdoor household use and correct assembly (if assembled by the consumer-pur- chaser). Cast iron burners and porcelain grids are warranted for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase[...]