Vermont Castings Signature VCS501 Series User manual

Assembly Procedures
VCS501 Series
Tools Required: Knife or scissors, Phillips or Robertson (square head) screwdriver, 7/16” and 3/8” wrench
or ratchet. The use of a manual screwdriver is strongly recommended. A power drill may cause damage to
the unit.
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CAUTION: This grill is intended ONLY to be used as a cart model, this grill cannot 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.
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VCS501 Users guide cover
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CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or
moving the grill is recommended.
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. Remove the box
on the top. The sleeve surrounding the barbecue can be removed by lifting it straight up and over the top of
the unit. Compare all contents to the parts list and the carton content lists below. Refer to the parts list for
fastener detail.
CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly is strongly
recommended.
CAR240
VCS501 2011 cartons
6
5
4
1
2
3
VCS501 Series Carton Contents
Box 1 (030911)
Grease Pan
Grease Cup
Warming Rack
Spit Rod
Bracket Spit Rod Storage ()
Box 2 (03091)
Condiment Tray Left
Condiment Tray Right
Towel Bar ()
Utensil Hook (3)
Hardware Bag Side Shelves
Door Accessory Shelf
Box 3 (50004557)
Heat Plate (5)
Box 4 (30005363, 4 boxes)
Cook Grate
Box 5
(030913LP for VCS501SSP)
Shelf Right Assembly
Cover Side Burner
Side Burner Assembly LP
Side Burner Cook Grate
OR
Box 5
(3000553NG for VCS501SSN)
Shelf Right Assembly
Cover Side Burner
Side Burner Assembly NG
Side Burner Cook Grate
VC Grill
Cover 5-Burner,
Bagged
Box 6 (030914)
Shelf Left Assembly
Smoker Kit
Kit VC Light
Rotisseries Motor Kit
Caster Swivel ()
Caster Swivel w/ Brakes ()
Hardware Bag, Casters
Bag 1: Instruction Bag Assembly
(3000559)
User’s Guide Manual
Assembly Instructions
Parts List
Battery “AA”
Bag 1

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ing the grill is recommended.
Step 2a: Install the Casters
This step requires  people.
Parts Required:
(4) Casters ( with brake, rear;  without brake, front)
(1) Block (not included)
(16) 1/4-0 Flange Nut (30005406)
Figure 1
NOTE: Casters (wheels) may differ from those shown in the illustration depend-
ing on the model you purchased.
Select a side to begin installing the casters. Place a block of wood, thick tele-
phone book or anything else available - approximately 6 inches thick - under the
side to support the weight of the barbecue. Insert the four (4) bolts attached on
the casters into their respective holes located on the bottom, near the front. If you
have any difculty snapping them into place, try rotating the casters in a circular
motion.
As one person holds the front caster in place, the other opens the front
door and installs four (4) ange nuts. Tighten the ange nuts on
the front caster. Repeat this process with the rear caster.
When both casters are in place on one side, repeat the
same procedure on the opposite side.
B346
install casters
Figure 1
Rear Caster
w/Brake
Blocking
Front Caster
without Brake
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moving the grill is recommended.
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attach skirt assy
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Step 2b: Attach Skirt (Optional)
Parts Required:
(1) Skirt Left Assembly
(1) Skirt Right Assembly
(1) Skirt Front Assembly
() Skirt Corner Assemblies
(7) #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337)
(4) Adjustable Leveling Glide
Figures 2 & 3
NOTE: Remove protective coating from corner posts
before proceeding with this step.
Screw-in two () adjustable leveling glides into hex
threaded insert provided in front skirt assembly.
Screw-in one (1) adjustable leveling glide into hex
threaded insert provided in left and right skirt assem-
blies.
Attach left skirt assembly to the unit:
– Loosen one hex bolt from corner post. (Refer to Corner Post
Detail)
– Slide left skirt assembly between bottom panel and
side panel.
– Secure left skirt assembly with two () #10-
4 x 1/” screws.
– Tighten hex bolt at the back of the
unit.
Repeat these steps for right side.
NOTE: If you have any problems sliding the
skirt assembly (left or right), loosen four (4)
screws on side panel and lift the side panel to
allow more space.
Slide two () skirt corner assemblies into the
front skirt assembly. Slide above assembly
into attached left and right skirt assemblies.
Secure all skirt assembly parts with three (3)
#10-4 x 1/”
screws.
Skirt Left
Assembly
Skirt Corner Assembly
Skirt Front
Assembly
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#10-4 x 1/”
Screws
Figure 3
Corner Post/Skirt Detail
Loosen Outer Bolt
at Back Side
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ATTACHLEVELINGGLIDE

Leveling
Glide
Skirt Right Assembly
Skirt Front Assembly
Skirt Left Assembly
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Figure 2
Leveling
Glide
Inverted View

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ing the grill is recommended.
Step 3: Grease Pan / Grease Cup Installation
Parts Required:
(1) Grease Pan
(1) Grease Cup
Figure 4
Install grease pan from back side of unit. NOTE: Be sure the grease tray is posi-
tioned with the opening in the bottom of the grease tray located over the grease
cup.
Place grease cup into grease cup holder attached to bottom of left brace support.
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INSTALLGREASETRAYCUP

Grease
Tray
Grease
Cup
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Figure 4
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Parts Required for Steps 4, 5, 6 & 7
Right Side Shelf Left Side Shelf
(1) Kit Condiment Tray* (1) Kit Condiment Tray*
(1) Kit Shelf Right** (1) Kit Shelf Left***
*Kit Condiment Tray Contents
(1) Condiment Tray Left
(1) Condiment Tray Right
() Towel Bars
(3) Utensil Hooks
**Kit Shelf Right Contents
(1) Shelf Right Assy w/Support Brackets
(1) Cover Side Burner Assy
(1) Side Burner Assembly
***Kit Shelf Left Contents
(1) Shelf Left Assy w/Support Brackets

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SHELFASSY

Left Side Shelf
Right Side Shelf
Condiment Tray Right
Condiment Tray Left
Loosen
Screws
From Inside
Loosen Screws
From Inside
B17
Steps 4 & 5: Right & Left Side Shelf Assembly
Parts Required:
(1) Kit Condiment Tray
(1) Condiment Tray Left
(1) Condiment Tray Right
(1) Hardware Bag Side Shelves (for both right and left side shelves)
(1) Kit Shelf Right
(1) Shelf Right Assy w/Support Brackets, Cover and Side Burner Assembly installed
(1) Kit Shelf Left
(1) Shelf Left Assy. w/Support Brackets
Figure 5
Left Side Shelf
Loosen two () screws on the support front of the left shelf assembly.
Slide the front condiment tray into the gap between front support and the side panel as
shown.
Tighten the two () screws loosened earlier.
Repeat for right side shelf.
Left Side Shelf
Assembly
Right Side Shelf Assembly
(Cover and side burner as-
sembly not shown)
Figure 5

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CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or
moving the grill is recommended.
Step 6: Attach Right Shelf Assembly to Grill
Parts Required:
Right Shelf Assembly
(1) Right Shelf Assy. (Step 4)
(4) 1/4-0 x 1Z\x” Screws (50001383)
() #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337)
Figures 6 & 7
Loosely screw in (4-5 turns) four (4) 1/4-0 x 1Z\x” screws to the side of the grill.
Place right shelf assembly onto screws.
NOTE: Ensure the side burner ignitor wire is not pinched as the shelf assembly is installed into the unit.
Secure (tighten) four (4) screws to the grill.
Secure condiment tray to the console with one (1) #10-4 x 1/” screw.
From inside grill, attach 10-4 x 1/” screw to the right shelf assembly.
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attach right shelf
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1/4-0 x 1Z\x” Screw
(50001383)
B348
Figure 6
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B349
secure right shelf
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10-4 x 1/” Screw
(50000337)
10-4 x 1/” Screw
(50000337
Figure 7
NOTE: Shown without
side burner.

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ing the grill is recommended.
Step 7: Attach Left Shelf Assembly to Grill
Parts Required:
Left Shelf Assembly
(1) Left Shelf Assy. (Step 5)
(4) 1/4-0 x 1Z\x” Screws (50001383)
() #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337)
Figure 8
Loosely screw in (4-5 turns) four (4) 1/4-0 x 1Z\x” screws to the side of the grill.
Place left shelf assembly onto screws.
Secure (tighten) four (4) screws to the grill.
Secure condiment tray to the console with one (1) #10-4 x 1/” screws.
From inside grill, attach 10-4 x 1/” screw to the left shelf assy.
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attach left shelf
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#10-4 x 1/” Screws
(50000367)
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Figure 8

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CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or
moving the grill is recommended.
Step 8: Attach Towel Bars, Utensil Hooks and Spit Rod Storage Brackets
Parts Required
Left Side Right Side
(1) Towel Bar (1) Towel Bar
(3) Utensil Hooks (4) #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337)
(4) #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337)
Spit Rod Storage Bracket
() Brackets (3000547)
Towel Bars and Utensil Hooks
Figure 9
Slide three (3) utensil hooks into the towel bar. (Left side only)
Attach towel bar with utensil hooks to left side condiment tray as shown using four (4)
#10-4 x 1/” screws.
Attach towel bar without utensil hooks to right side condiment tray.
Spit Rod Storage Brackets
Figure 10
The spit rod storage brackets are located on the back upper panel of the grill.
Tilt the bracket as shown, so the larger end of the bracket will t
into the opening. Then slide the bracket down. Repeat for both
brackets.
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towel bars
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Towel
Bar
#10-4 x
1/” Screws
(50000337
Utensil Hooks B351
Figure 9
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SPITRODSTORAGE

Spit Rod Storage
Bracket
B4
Figure 10
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SPITRODSTORAGE
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Spit Rod
Storage
Rear View
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Shown with optional skirt