Meco 8452-5-SS1 manual

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3 P ARTS ILLUSTRA TIONS If you need replacement part s, refer to the Parts Illustrations and the Parts List to find the exact p arts you need. If you have any questions which require help, contact Customer Service and be sure to mention the model number of your grill. (2) SIL VER BACK P ANEL (5) BOTTOM P ANEL SIL VER (6) BOTTOM P ANEL BLACK (8) M6 [...]

(53) DRIP TRA Y (51) FOIL P AN (54) FLAME DIFFUSER (63) MANIFOLD ASSEMBL Y (LP) (60) HEA T INDICA TOR PA RTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION PA RT # QTY. 1 Owner's Manual 03.6538.00 1 2 Back Panel-Silver 03.6508.00 1 3 Back Panel-Black 03.6508.01 1 4 LP Cylinder Clamp 03.6510.00 1 5 Bottom Panel- Silver 03.6511.00 1 6 Bottom Panel- Black 03.6511. 01 1 7[...]

PA RTS LIST (Cont'd) 31 Bowl Assembly SS/Black 03.6523.00 1 32 Hood Assembly 430 SS/Silver 03.6524.00 1 33 Hood Assembly 430 SS/Black 03.6524.01 1 34 Spring Pin, Hood Hing e 03.6525.00 2 35 Clevis Pin, Hood Hinge 03.6526.00 2 36 Side Table, Lef t Burner SS/ Silver 03.6527.00 1 37 Side Table, Lef t Burner SS/ Black 03.6527.01 1 38 Screw, M4x 15[...]

6 FIG . 2 STEP 3) Front Crossbar Assembly: T urn cart assembly right side up. Att ach Front Crossbar (21/22) to side p anels with two M6 x 15 screws into the threaded insert s in the ends of Side Panels. (FIG . 3A) Att ach Bottom Panel Brace (9/10) to Crossbar (21/22) with two Screws and Nut s. On top inside of Crossbar , attach three M6 x 15 Screw[...]

7 STEP 4) CASTER ASSEMBL Y : Lay cart on the floor with Back Panel side down. Assemble Fixed Casters (23) to the LEFT Side of Bottom Panel and Swivel Lock Casters (24) to the RIGHT Side of Bottom Panel. Insert eight M6x15 Bolt s (7) through the caster bracket holes into the threaded holes in the Bottom Panel. (FIG . 4A & 4B) Tighten the screws.[...]

STEP 6) HOOD/BOWL T O CART ASSEMBL Y : Lif t the Hood/Bowl Assembly (30) over the cart assembly and set it down until it rests on the inside top flanges of the cart. (FIG . 6A) Align the holes in the side of the Hood/Bowl with the holes in the cart bracket s. Insert eight M6x15 (7) Bolt s through the holes and tighten after all are inst alled. (FIG[...]

9 STEP 7) BURNER SIDE T ABLE ASSEMBL Y : Align the four holes of the LEFT Side Burner T able (36/37) bracket with the threaded insert s in the side of the Bowl. Insert four M6x15 Bolt s (7) into the holes and screw them in with a screwdriver , but do not tighten. (Fig. 7A & 7B). Inst all an M4 x15 Screw (38) at the front of the side T able. Rep[...]

10 STEP 9) SIDE BURNER ASSEMBL Y : Insert the Side Burner (44) and the Electrode Wire through the front of the large hole in the Side T able. (FIG . 9A) Install the burner tube end over the valve nozzle. (FIG . 9B) Secure the Burner to the bracket with two M4x8mm Screws (45). (FIG . 9B) Pass the Electrode W ire through the opening at the top lef t [...]

11 STEP 1 1) BURNER REMOV AL/RE-ASSEMBL Y : The Burners (49) are already inst alled in the grill. There is some cardboard p acking underneath each burner; it will burn off the first time of use. If you wish to remove it: 1. Remove the burner pin. (FIG . 1 1A) 2. Lif t the burner upwards. (FIG . 1 1B) 3. Gently pull the burner mouth away from the va[...]

12 STEP 13) FLAME DIFFUSER/GRID/ W ARMING RACK ASSEMBL Y : Lay a Flame Diffuser (54) over each Burner on the lower Body ridges from front to back. Place each Flame Diffuser in the individual guides to keep from sliding. (FIG . 13A) Place the Cooking Grids (55) over the Burner Diffusers on the upper Body ridges. (FIG . 13B) Insert the ends of the W [...]

13 T o reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death: · Use only prop ane gas in this LP gas grill. · Do not attempt to convert an LP unit to natural gas. · Any use or alteration of this unit not intended could be unsafe and will void your warranty . · Always use a gas appliance outdoors in an open area with good ventilation to avoid breath[...]

14 FIG . 15B Hand tighten coupling nut in clockwise direction Disconnecting LP gas cylinder: 1) T urn all control knobs to the “off” position and turn the handle on the LP gas cylinder clockwise until it stops. 2) T urn coupling nut on regulator counterclockwise until regulator is released from the threaded LP cylinder gas nozzle. 3) Place the [...]

How to perform a leak test: Supplies Needed for a Leak T est: Clean paint brush, water , and dish washing liquid. 1) Use an LP Cylinder equipped with an OPD (Overfill Prevention Device) and have it filled at an authorized LP gas dealer by a qualified attendant. 2) Make sure all of the grill control panel knobs are turned to the “off” position a[...]

1. Open the Hood. 2. Import ant: Make sure control knobs are turned “Off”. (FIG . 17B) 3. T urn the LP Gas Cylinder valve open counter clockwise until it stop s. (FIG . 17A) 4. Push far lef t control knob in and turn counter clockwise to the High position. (FIG . 17C &17D) 5. Pause 4 seconds and push the ignitor button in for 2-3 seconds to[...]

17 FIG . 18A FIG . 18B Check the flame before each cooking session and throughout the grilling season. Also check especially after long periods of storing the grill. If the flame is significantly yellow in color , the appropriate amount of LP gas in the air/LP gas mixture is not correct. This could be due to a blocked burner from grease drippings o[...]

T o reduce the risk of serious bodily injury , death or grill damage: · Do not cover more than half (50%) the cooking area if using griddle plates. Full coverage of cooking area will cause overheating below the plates. · Always make sure the Foil Pan, Grease Pan and Grease T ray are empty and are properly inst alled under the Bowl before each coo[...]

CARE AND MAINTENANCE A) Drip T ray , Grease Pan, Foil Pan- Loosen the two screws on the sides holding the Drip T ray . Remove and scrape away food and fat residue from the drip tray . Empty and wash the Foil Pan and Grease Pan with hot soapy water and a cloth. The Foil Pan can be replaced with a st andard size foil pan (approx. 5-1/2” W x 8-1/2?[...]

20 Open up main burner holes with a small nail or wire. Wire Brush FIG . 20D T o reduce the risk of a fire beneath the grill: · Inspect and clean burner/venturi tubes for insect s and insect nests. · Be sure burners are re-inst alled properly before using grill. 3/16” Gap FIG . 20E Side Burner V entilation Hole on each side. FIG . 20F Open up b[...]

21 Problem Possible Cause Solution Burners will not light using the ignitor Burners not assembled correctly Not holding ignitor switch long enough for pulse spark No spark LP- gas cylinder is empty LP-Coupling nut is not fully connected to regulator LP-Excess flow valve tripped in regulator Obstructions in burners Electrodes and burners are wet Wir[...]

22 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 burner system Some dealers have older fill nozzles with worn threads. Outside t[...]

IMPORT ANT 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 NFP A 58. Please make sure your filling station[...]

P/N 03.6538.00 REV . 4/06 24 MECO CORPORA TION 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 purchas- er). Burners are warranted for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase[...]