Vermont Castings VC0620P, VC0680P, VC0680N User manual

Assembly and
Owner’s Manual
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
An unconnected liquid propane
cylinder should not be stored in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
If you smell gas:
Shut off gas to the appliance.
Extinguish any open flame.
Open lid.
If odor continues, immediately call
your gas supplier or fire department.
Read all of these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
Leave these instructions with the consumer.
Portable
Gas Grill
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Never leave a grill unattended when in use.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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CONSUMER / USER:
ASSEMBLER / INSTALLER:
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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VC0620P
VC0680P
VC0680N

Statement of Commitment
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Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5T 2N6
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recognized the value of the design, function, and quality
of components used in this product. We believe it is
among the finest on the market.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - INSTALLATION
Necessary Information ...........................
Choosing a Safe Location .........................
Portable L.P. Gas Grills ...........................
L.P. Gas Dealer Instructions .......................
Step 1 ( Identifying Parts ) .........................
Step 2 ( Assemble Pillar to Base ) ...................
Step 3 ( Attach Grill Bottom ).......................
Step 4 ( Side Tables ) ............................
Step 5 ( Assemble Grill Lid ) .......................
Step 6 ( Internal Parts ) ...........................
Installing an L.P. Gas Cylinder .....................
Connecting an L.P. Gas Cylinder . . . ................
Connecting to Natural Gas ........................
Leak Testing ...................................
Lighting Instructions .............................
Using Your Grill .................................
Caring for Your Gas Grill ..........................
Cleaning and Maintenance ........................
Replacement Parts ..............................
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . ..................
Recipes .......................................
Warranty ......................................
Chapter 2 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 3 - USE and CARE
Chapter 4 - OUTDOOR COOKING / RECIPES
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·Do not operate this barbecue in garages,
breeze ways, sheds or any enclosed area.
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Operating this or any gas-fired appliance
in an enclosed area can produce a build-up
of carbon-monoxide, which could result in
injury or death.
or, in the absence of local codes, with
either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1, NFPA 45 (USA), or CAN/CGA-B
149.2, Propane Installation Code (Canada)
and CAN/CGA-B 149.1 Natural Gas
Installation Code.
To check local codes, contact your local gas
dealer or gas company listed in the Yellow
Pages for recommended installation
procedures and regulations.
Do not use a grill under a ceiling or cover
where the heat or flame could cause
damage.
Choose a level surface where the grill is
not facing directly into the wind.
Avoid moving the grill during use.
Do not use lighter fluid or charcoal
briquettes in a gas grill. The flow of
combustion and ventilation air is not to be
obstructed. The ventilation openings of the
cylinder enclosure must be kept free and
clear from other debris. Do not store grill
covers or other items in the cylinder area.
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Installation 1Chapter
Choosing a Safe Location
for a Gas Barbecue Grill
Necessary Information to
Safely Use a Gas Grill
Portable Gas Grill
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VC0620P
VC0680P
VC0680N
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6000,
8000
Series
1. The gas barbecue grill may only be used
for cooking out-of-doors.
2. Installation must conform with local
codes
3. This appliance is not intended to be
installed in or on a recreational vehicle
and/or boat.
4. Keep the barbecue grill at least 24
inches (61 cm) away from any combustible
construction.
5. The grill area must be clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and any
other flammable liquids or vapors.
The gas fuel used by this product is
highly flammable and must be used in
a responsible and cautious manner.
It is your responsibility to assemble,
operate, and maintain your gas
barbecue grill properly.
If these instructions are ignored, there
is a possibility of a hazardous fire or
explosion which could result in proper-
ty damage, physical injury or death.

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The L.P. Fuel Supply System
The L.P. Fuel Supply System
Hot drippings from cooking food could
damage the fuel supply system.
Liquid Propane (abbreviated L.P.) gas is
stored under high pressure inside a cylinder
and will vaporize when released. It is
important that there are no leaky connections
on the grill fuel supply system. Refer to the
Leak Testing section of this manual.
An L.P. gas grill requires a fuel delivery
system made up of a L.P. gas supply
cylinder, a fuel regulator with hose and a
gas-control valve.
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L.P. Gas
The L.P. Fuel Supply System
Do not store an L.P. cylinder in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area. Instead,
store the cylinder outdoors in a well
ventilated area, away from people and out of
the reach of children.
Place your barbecue grill in a location
away from children and pets.
Do not leave grill unattended when in use.
To avoid burns, do not touch any hot grill
surface. If necessary, use a protective glove
when operating control knobs, tank shut-off
valve, or lid handle.
Do not place combustible material, such
as cloth or plastic, on grill surface during
use.
Do not lean on side tables or place more
than 15 pounds of weight on a side table.
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Portable L.P. Gas
Barbecue Grills
9. Make sure that the drip pan is in place
under the grill bottom.
Do not use natural gas in an
appliance designed for L.P. gas. Use only
liquid propane (L.P.) gas in an appliance
designed for L.P. gas.
NEVER leave a grill
unattended when in use.
IMPORTANT:
WARNING:
6. Do Not store a spare L.P. gas cylinder
under or near this appliance.
7. NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN.
8. The outside of the barbecue grill will
become hot during use.

Valve
Orifice
Dual Burner
Fuel-Control Valve
Fuel Supply
Hose
Type 1 Fuel
Regulator
The L.P. Fuel Supply System
(the fuel regulator and hose)
4. The pressure regulator and hose
assembly provided is factory set at an outlet
pressure of 11 inches water column (.4 lb.
per sq. Inch).
L.P. Cylinders can be obtained at the store
where you purchased your grill or from an
authorized L.P. gas dealer.
Any L.P. gas-supply cylinder used with this
grill must be approximately 12 inches
diameter and 18 inches high.
L.P. GAS SUPPLY CYLINDER
L.P. GAS CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS
The maximum
fuel capacity must be 20 pounds of propane.
Full-cylinder weight should be approximately
38 pounds (43.7 lbs. Nominal water
capacity).
The L.P. cylinder must have a shut-off valve
FUEL REGULATOR AND HOSE
The fuel regulator supplied is equipped with
a Type 1 coupling nut. Do not attempt to
connect to any other L.P. cylinder not
equipped with a mating Type 1 cylinder
valve. This grill is not to be used with any
other cylinder connection device.
The fuel regulator and hose assembly with
the Type 1 fitting supplied must be used with
the appliance. Do not use a hose and
regulator assembly other than the one
supplied with the grill or a manufacturer’s
replacement fuel pressure regulator
assembly.
The Type 1 connection system has the
following features:
1. The system will not allow gas to flow until
a positive connection has been made.
2. The system has a thermal element that
will shut off the flow of gas between 240°F
and 300°F.
3. The system has a flow-limiting device
which, when activated, will limit the flow of
gas to 10 cubic feet per hour.
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Cylinder Control
Valve
The L.P. Fuel Supply System
(L.P. gas cylinder)
L.P. Gas
Cylinder
Any attempt to adjust the
regulator is dangerous and could create a
situation causing personal injury or property
damage. Consult your L.P. gas dealer if you
think the regulator is not working properly.
WARNING:
NOTE:
Some L.P.
grill models
DO NOT
include an
L.P. gas
cylinder

TRANSPORTING A FULL CYLINDER
HEAT SHIELD
You should transport only one cylinder at a
time. Transport the cylinder in an upright and
secure manner with the control valve turned
off and the POL plug in place.
Do not transport a cylinder in the passenger
compartment of a vehicle.
Do not leave cylinder in direct sunlight or in
a high-heat area such as a closed car trunk.
High-heat areas could cause the relief valve
to vent gas.
Use a cylinder cap on the cylinder-valve
outlet during transport and when the cylinder
is not connected to the grill. Keep cylinder
valve closed when not in use.
Operating this grill without the heat shield
attached to the grill bottom would result in a
hazardous situation which could cause
serious property damage and possible
physical injury.
terminating in a Type 1 L.P. gas-cylinder-
valve outlet. A Type 1 compatible cylinder
with a Type 1 cylinder valve has a positive
seating connection that does not permit gas
flow until a positive seal has been obtained.
The cylinder must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal. It must also include a collar to
protect the cylinder valve. A safety-relief
device having direct communication with the
vapor space of cylinder must be provided.
This will expel high-pressure gas if the
cylinder is overfilled or overheated.
All L.P. gas cylinders used with this
appliance shall be constructed and marked
in accordance with the specifications for L.P.
gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or the National
Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for
Transportation of Dangerous Goods and
Commission, as applicable; and shall be
provided with a listed overfilling-prevention
device. Read labels on the L.P. gas-supply
cylinder.
Inform the gas dealer if it is a new or used
cylinder to be filled. Caution the gas dealer
not to overfill the fuel cylinder.
After filling, have the gas dealer check for
leaks and that the relief valve remains free to
function.
Have the gas dealer weigh the cylinder
after filling to ensure that the cylinder is not
overfilled.
Allow only a qualified L.P. gas dealer to
fill or repair an L.P. gas-supply cylinder.
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The heat shield in place
The heat shield in place
percent full.
c.) If the information in (a.) and (b.) Is not
followed exactly, a fire causing serious injury
or death may occur.
Handle a full cylinder with care.
Gas is under high pressure.
The heat shield must be
installed between the grill bottom and the
pillar.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not insert any foreign objects
into the valve outlet. You may damage the
back check, A damaged back check can
cause a leak, which could result in explosion,
fire, severe personal injury or death.
DANGER:
a.) Do not store a spare L.P. gas cylinder
under or near this appliance.
b.) Never fill the gas cylinder beyond 80
DANGER:

Example B
Type 1
(cut away to see fitting)
Example A
CGA-510 POL
Filling a Type 1 Cylinder Valve
Example A: shows a CGA-510 POL fitting.
Example B: shows using a Type 1 POL fitting.
The L.P. gas cylinder has a Type 1 cylinder
valve with a back-check module in its outlet
that will not permit gas to flow until an
evacuation device is installed. To purge the
L.P. gas cylinder, the back-check module must
be opened with an evacuation device.
A. Hose-end valve with a bleed port: Purging
can be accomplished using a hose-end valve
containing a bleed port, which also allows for
evacuation without the use of an adapter.
B. Hose-end valve without a bleed port:
When a hose-end valve does not have a bleed
port, a separate device must be used for
evacuation.
C. Purging using a Type 1 connection: L.P.
gas cylinder evacuation can be accomplished
during each purging by using a Type 1
connection. The Type 1 valve outlet has 1-
5/16” external ACME right-hand thread that will
accept this connection.
After purging or filling an L.P. gas
cylinder, do not insert a POL plug into the
valve outlet. Insertion of this plug will prevent
the back-check from closing. Use ONLY the
provided cap and strap attached to the outlet.
Close the cylinder valve knob before returning
the cylinder to the customer.
For proper purging procedures in the USA,
refer to: Safety Bulletin NPGA # 133, “Purging
L.P. Gas Cylinders,” and Safety Bulletin NPGA
#130, “Recommended Procedures for Filling
Cylinders.”
PURGING AND EVACUATION DEVICES
FOR L.P. GAS CYLINDER WITH TYPE 1
CYLINDER VALVES
CAUTION:
When using a cylinder exchange, be sure the
exchanged cylinder is a Type 1 cylinder; a 510
POL cylinder will not fit a Type 1 regulator.
Purge new cylinders before
filling. This tank is easily filled with a standard
CGA 510 POL filling connection.
FILLING AND PURGING
TYPE 1 L.P. GAS CYLINDERS
IMPORTANT:
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Take These Instructions to the L.P. Gas Dealer
Do not fill an L.P. gas cylinder
beyond 80% full. If this information is not
followed exactly, a fire causing serious injury
or death may occur.
DANGER:
Purging and filling of L.P. gas
cylinders must be performed by personnel who
have been thoroughly trained in accepted L.P.
gas industry procedures. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in explosion, fire, severe
personal injury or death.
DANGER:

Getting Started
Unpacking the Grill Parts
Liquid Propane Models
Natural Gas Models
1. Please follow the steps in the order that
they are presented.
2. Assemble the grill where you plan to use it.
3. You may want to place an old towel or
cloth at the assembly site to prevent nuts and
bolts from becoming lost.
4. Have a friend help. An assistant can make
the assembly easier by holding the parts in
place while you fasten the nuts and bolts.
5. To be ready to barbecue immediately, have
the L.P. gas cylinder filled by an authorized
L.P. dealer or cylinder exchange center.
1. Remove and set aside all inner boxes and
parts from the master carton.
2. Remove and set aside all wrapping paper
and additional packaging from the parts.
3. Do not destroy carton or packing until your
grill is completely assembled and operating to
your satisfaction.
If a L.P. gas cylinder has been included with
your L.P. gas grill, it has been shipped empty
for safety reasons. To be ready to grill
immediately, please have the fuel cylinder
filled with L.P. gas by an authorized L.P. gas
dealer. Some L.P. gas grill models do not
include a L.P. gas cylinder.
Natural gas grills require a connection to a
natural gas supply. The gas connection should
be made only by a qualified installer or a
licensed plumber. The gas supply line must
not be installed by the consumer.
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Assembly Instructions 2Chapter
3/8
7/16
flat-head screwdriver
7/16” open-end wrench*
*
Tools needed to assemble grill:
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A socket set or an adjustable
of the open-end wrenches.
wrench may be used in place
phillips-head screwdriver
3/8” open-end wrench*
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(For side burner equipped grills)
Note: You may notice during assembly that hardware
bag “B” is used before hardware bag “A”. The
assembly procedure has been improved from the
original sequence to make assembly easier. However,
hardware packaging has not been changed.
Getting Started
Unpacking the Grill Parts
Liquid Propane Models
Natural Gas Models
1. Please follow the steps in the order that
they are presented.
2. Assemble the grill where you plan to use it.
3. You may want to place an old towel or
cloth at the assembly site to prevent nuts and
bolts from becoming lost.
4. Have a friend help. An assistant can make
the assembly easier by holding the parts in
place while you fasten the nuts and bolts.
5. To be ready to barbecue immediately, have
the L.P. gas cylinder filled by an authorized
L.P. dealer or cylinder exchange center.
1. Remove and set aside all inner boxes and
parts from the master carton.
2. Remove and set aside all wrapping paper
and additional packaging from the parts.
3. Do not destroy carton or packing until your
grill is completely assembled and operating to
your satisfaction.
If a L.P. gas cylinder has been included with
your L.P. gas grill, it has been shipped empty
for safety reasons. To be ready to grill
immediately, please have the fuel cylinder
filled with L.P. gas by an authorized L.P. gas
dealer. Some L.P. gas grill models do not
include a L.P. gas cylinder.
Natural gas grills require a connection to a
natural gas supply. The gas connection should
be made only by a qualified installer or a
licensed plumber. The gas supply line must
not be installed by the consumer.
Portable Gas Grill
()
VC0620P
VC0680P
VC0680N
()
6000,
8000
Series

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Assembly Step 1 - Identifying the Grill Parts
handle
standoff (2)
handle (1)
warming rack (1)
cast iron
cooking grids
(1)
rock grate (1)
side table (2)
base (1)
6100 series
cylinder retainer
wire (1)
(2 locking casters and
2 non-locking casters
Installed)
8100 series (2)
grill lid (1)
grill bottom
assembly (1)
grease pan (1)
heat shield (1)
pillar (1)
(burner
(knobs, ignitor,
assembly
Installed)
valve, hose with
regulator installed)
Locate these parts:
Not Pictured:
(consisting of 1 each of A,B,C,D bags)
ceramic briquettes (1 pkg)
master hardware bag (1)
NOTE:
Not all models feature identical parts. Some components may differ,
but the functions and assembly are similar. Refer to the replacement
part listing in Chapter 3 for your model’s components.
Heat Indicator (1)