Vermont Castings VANGUARD User manual

VERMONT CASTINGS VANGUARDTM/MC
4–BURNER BARBECUE
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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LAST UPDATE: NOV 09, 2018
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BARBECUE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR
BARBECUE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WELCOME TO VERMONT CASTINGS
Founded in 1975, Vermont Castings has always stood for
uncompromising commitment to quality craftsmanship and
meaningful design. Our wood stoves and hearth products deliver
more than heat – they create a warmth that unites.
Lit with purpose, our line of Vermont Castings barbecues are
designed to deliver your best grilling experience. With a durable,
robust construction built to last through the years, thoughtfully
constructed components that stand up to grilling in any season,
and a simplified system to make maintaining your investment
easier, Vermont Castings continues the promise of unwavering
quality and purposeful design.
Vermont Castings barbecues do more than just grill. They let you
create enduring connections around food and flame.

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MODEL No. 085-3156-0/G54001
TOOLS REQUIRED
Mallet Screwdrivers Wrench 4 People
SYMBOLS
HARDWARE PACK
PART NO. DESCRIPTION PHOTO QTY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
¼"-20UNC x 38 Screw
¼"-20UNC x 13 Screw
NO.10-24UNC x 13 Screw
ST4.8 x 10 Tapping Screw
Wheel Bushing
Pin, Wheel
Spacer, Door Handle
Pin, Main Burner
Wing Nut, Side Burner
NO.10-24UNC x 18 Screw
6
29
33
2
3
1
4
4
1
4
SYMBOLS: THESE SYMBOLS ARE USED THROUGHOUT THIS ASSEMBLY MANUAL TO EMPHASIZE CRITICAL
AND IMPORTANT PART INFORMATION.
HEAVIEST END STOP
PARTS

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PARTS
ITEM
NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
AA 1 Top Lid Assembly G540-1800-02
AB 1 Lid Handle G540-0017-01
AC 1 Thermometer G366-0035-01
AD 2 Top Lid screw & hitch pin G539-0024-02
AE 2 Lid Bumper, Top Lid G366-0050-01
AF 2 Lid Bumper, Burner Box G527-0002-02
BA 1 Burner Box Assembly G540-1700-01
BB 1 Top Frame G540-0100-01
BC 4 Main Burners G366-0400-01
BD 2 Electrode Set 600mm, Main Burner G366-0030-01
BE 4 Electrode Set 800mm, Main Burner G539-0028-01
BF 4 Heat plate G366-0031-01
BG 3 Cooking Grate, Main Burner G366-0032-01
BH 2 Heat Shield, Burner Box G366-0048-01
BI 1 Warming Rack G540-0015-01
BJ 1 Match Holder G570-0035-01
CA 1 Control Panel G540-0005-01
CB 1 Heat Shield, Control Panel G540-0023-01
CC 4 Control Knob, Main Burner G366-1500-01
CD 4 Control Knob Bezel, Main Burner G366-0010-01
CE1 1 Electronic Ignition Module G540-0002-01
CE2 1 Battery Cover G540-0002-02
CE3 1 Ignition Switch G366-0011-01
CF 1 Ground Wire G602-0024-03
CG 1 Manifold Assembly G540-1200-01
CH 1 Regulator G312-1004-01
CI 1 Regulator Bracket G366-0046-01
CJ 1 Front Brace with Door Magnet G540-1300-01
CK 2 Metal Hose G508-0024-01
CL 1 Hose Connector G466-0085-01
DA 1 Grease Drawer Assembly G540-1600-01
DB 1 Replacement Liner G366-0022-01
DC 1 Grease Pan G366-0021-01
EA 1 Side Shelf Table, Left G539-0025-01
EB 1 Side Shelf Fascia, Left G540-0500-01
EC 1 Side Burner Table, Right G540-0600-01
ITEM
NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
ED 3 Tool Hooks G366-0041-01
EE 1 Side Burner Fascia, Right G540-0700-01
EF 1 Side Burner Drip Pan G515-0083-01
EG 1 Side Burner Lid G518-0036-01
EH 1 Side Burner Valve G540-0006-01
EI 1 Side Burner G540-2100-01
EJ 1 Electrode Set, Side Burner G515-0039-02
EK 1 Cooking Grate, Side Burner G540-0020-01
EL 1 Control Knob, Side Burner G540-2200-01
EM 1 Control Knob Bezel, Side Burner G540-0019-01
EN 4 Side Shelf Support Brace G539-0500-01
FA 1 Front Leg, Left (F1) G366-1001-01
FB 1 Back Leg, Left (F1) G366-1002-01
FC 1 Cart Side Panel, Left (F1) G366-1003-01
FD 1 Front Leg, Right (F2) G366-1101-01
FE 1 Back Leg, Right (F2) G366-1102-01
FF 1 Upper Cart Side Panel, Right (F2) G366-1103-01
FG 1 Lower Cart Side Panel, Right (F2) G366-1104-01
FH 1 Cylinder support G539-0017-02
FI 1 Tank Base Support G539-0016-01
FJ 1 Upper Back Panel G540-0004-01
FK 1 Lower Back Panel G540-0003-01
FL 1 Door Assembly, Left G540-1400-01
FM 1 Door Assembly, Right G540-1500-01
FN 1 Lower Door Brace G366-0015-01
FO 2 Door Handle G539-0010-01
FP 1 Bottom Panel G540-0001-01
FQ 2 Tank Exclusion Brace G366-0014-01
GA 2 Feet G539-0002-01
GB 2 Wheel G366-1200-01
GC 1 Wheel Axle G366-0003-01
H1 1 Hardware Pack G540-B001-01
H2 1 Assembly Manual G540-M001-01
H3 1 User Manual G540-M001-02
PARTS

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MODEL No. 085-3156-0/G54001
EXPLODED PARTS
F1 F2
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
AF
BA
BB
BC
BD
BE
BF
BG
BI
BH
BJ
CA
CD
CC
CG
CE1
CE2
CE3 CF
CH
CL
CI
CK
CJ
DA
DC
DB
EA
EC
EB
EN
FB
FA
FC
FE
FD
FF
FG
FH
FI
FJ
FK
FL
FM
FN
FO
FP
FQ
GA GB
GC
ED
EF
EE
EG
EH
EI
EJ
EK
EL
EM
CB
H1
Hardware
Pack
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STEP 1A
BUILD IT
Assemble on a FLAT and SOFT surface
to avoid damage.
2x4
BUILD IT
FH
F2

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BUILD IT
STEP 1B 4x2
BUILD IT
F2
AA
CE1
CE1
CE2
BATTERY NOT INCLUDED.
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STEP 2A
BUILD IT
2x4
FP
F1
BUILD IT

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BUILD IT
BUILD IT
STEP 2B 2x4
F2
F1

STEP 3B 5 6
x3 x1
STEP 3A
BUILD IT
GA
F1
GB GC
F2
Mallet
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BUILD IT

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BUILD IT
STEP 4A 3x4
BUILD IT
F1 F2

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BUILD IT
STEP 4B
BUILD IT
FJ
FK

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BUILD IT
STEP 4C 3x4
BUILD IT
FJ
FK

STEP 4D
BUILD IT
3x4
CF
CE1
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BUILD IT
CJ

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BUILD IT
STEP 5
BUILD IT
3x2
CJ
FN
VIEW FROM INSIDE

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BUILD IT
Locate the switch screw circled in the diagram.
Using the screwdriver supplied with this kit, turn
the screw COUNTER–CLOCKWISE 3-5 TURNS
until it stops, to complete the valve conversion.
Turn the orifice removal tool
COUNTER–CLOCKWISE
to remove the LP orifice.
x 3-5
STEP 6A
STEP 6B
BUILD IT
STOP
CA
CA
FOR NATURAL GAS CONVERSION CUSTOMERS ONLY
You will need a Convertible Valve System Kit (Model 085-2261-4) in this step.
See Steps 3 and 4B in manual included with this kit.
Once complete proceed to the next step.

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STEP 6C
BUILD IT
BUILD IT
CA
CE3
CC

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BUILD IT
BUILD IT
STEP 6D 3x2 FA
FD

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BUILD IT
BUILD IT
STEP 6E 3x2
CH