PGS A-30 manual

R Grills by AEI Corporation Gas Grills Models A-30 and A-40 ASSEMBL Y , OPERA TING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1 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, s pecification sheets, and other materials relating to our line of [...]

CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased a tr uly 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 f eatures not found in any other ga[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Responsibilities, Warning Symbol ................................................................................................ Page 4 Grill Model Identification (Location of Serial Number) ............................................................................. Page 4 Very Important Safety Tips & Warnings ......[...]

SPECIAL ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL NOTES SAFETY RELATED ITEMS OR PRODUCT WARNINGS 4 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. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME. 3. OPEN LID. 4. IF ODOR CONTINUE[...]

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 YO UR GRILL. IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, NEGLECT, OR INSUFFICIENT CARE OF YOUR PGS GAS [...]

6  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 LIN ES MUST HAVE A SHUT OFF T HAT 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. ?[...]

regulations. In the absence of local codes, installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z21.58a-1999*CGA 1.62-M99. 7 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 . Never connect an unr[...]

 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.  Do not turn gas valve on unless connection between regulator and coupler is complete.  Storage of your gas grill indoors is permissible only if[...]

9 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. COLUMN; Pedestal that support grill head when used with a base kit. Ours ar e either stainless steel of aluminum. GRILL UPPER CASTING: Top (lid) of gas grill head, ma[...]

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PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTS MAY NOT COME WITH ALL MOUNTING OPTIONS PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS REF# DESCRIPTION QT Y MODEL A40 MODEL A30 1 UPPER GRILL CASTING 1 140010 130010 2 LOWER GRILL CASTING 1 140020 130020 3 WARMING RACK 1 A140071 A130071 4 COOKING GRID 2 A140081 A130081 5 ROCK GRATE (porcelean) 1 A140100 A130100 6 BURNER ASSEMBLY 1 140110 1301[...]

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 su[...]

Step 1: Connect the Tank Locking Bar (Fig. 10) 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 . Stainless Stee[...]

14 Stainless Steel Column (A-S PED) Step 3: Connect the Grill Head Bottom to Aluminum Column (A-B PED) (Fig. 13A) 1. Attach the grill head bottom to the pedestal column top with four ¼ - 20 x1 ½" Hex bolts, washers under the bolt head, reinforcing bar and Kep nuts. Note Reinforcing Bar used on the A-B PED Aluminum Column. OPTION: For Portabl[...]

15 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 [...]

Connect the 30" flexible tube to the incoming gas supply using a 3/8" flare coupling (not suppli ed). 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.[...]

around. It is a sturdy handle properly hinged securely into place (see Fig. 31). 17 Figure 31 FINISH ASSEMBLY 1. Be sure to remove all plastic protective film. Place rock grate in the bottom of the casting. 2. Place ceramic "Moon Rok II" on rock grate by evenly placing side by side. See figure 32 4 Figure 32 Proper placement of rock grate[...]

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 18 UNIT AND THE GRILL STILL FAILS TO LIGHT, CHECK THE E TURN THE GAS ON! IF GAS SUPPLY. YOU COULD BE OUT OF LP GAS OR THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY FOR NATURAL GAS MAY HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF. IF THE LP TANK HAS GAS OR THE NATURAL [...]

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). The web and/ or nests can lead to gas flow obstruction, which c an damage your grill as it results in a "flashback" (a fi re in the venturi tube(s). The gri[...]

cooking temperatures are t oo high. To control flare- ups: 1. Turn your control knob to a lower heat setting. 2. Move the meat to another part of the grill, if possible. With a dual burner, you can cook on one side and move food, as necessary to the unlighted side or lower heat setting. 3. Cook with the lid open to reduce heat inside of grill head.[...]

21 NORMAL HARD FLAMES YELLOW FLAMES Extremely out of adjustment burner Slightly out of adjustment burner HELPFUL TIPS 1. Before using your grill for the first time, please l and turn both burners on HI heat for ten to fifteen minutes. This will burn off any oils that are on new surfaces. Before grilling, we suggest putting a ligh coat of vegetable [...]

PGS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE No Flame 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. High Flame Wrong Orifice Size for style Gas Venturi Air shutter needs a[...]

PROPER TUBE BENDING BEEF COOKING GUIDE (Grill Preheated 5-10 M inutes) Cooking Time Amount of Heat for Medium Cooking Tips Item Meat Setting Doneness and Methods Hamburgers 1/2 lb. Medium 8-10 minutes Grill with hood clos ed, turn once T-bone or 1 to 1.5 lb. Medium 8- 10 minutes Trim off excess fat , cook with hood closed Porterhouse Steaks minimiz[...]

24 PACIFIC GAS SPECIALTIES COOKING TIPS AND TEMPATURE GUIDE Cooking outdoors has truly come of age in America. What was once a frustrating experience, pitting th e weekend chef against a raging charcoal inferno has evolved into an enjoyable culinary experience. Outdoor cooking has no equal in terms of flexibility, flavor, creativity or exciting pre[...]

25 When rotissing you may want to put an aluminum tray or drip pan under the cut of meat to ca pture the excessive fats and -up. Again, flare-up is desirable urce, ute to influe ncing heat output and control. respective of the cooking appliance cooking will alw a ys b e m ore art h the grids without the use of additional add -on accessory rates or [...]

26 3 Warranty N FOR AN Y PURPOSE OTHER THAN INTERNAL REGISTRATION OR ULLETINS REGARDING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. Warranty information below applies to resi dential use. Commercial, common areas r apartment use carry no warranty PLEASE NOTE: ENCLOSED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD MUST BE RETURNED TO PGS FOR WARRANTY TO BE IN PLACE. PGS WILL NOT USE WARRAN[...]

27 R Proudly Manufactured b y PGS BY AEI CORPORATION 2641 DU BRIDGE AVE. IRVINE, CA. 92606-5001 (949) 474-3070 FAX 949 474-0559 E MAIL aeicorp@sbcglobal.net[...]