Vermont Castings VCS325 Series User manual

VCS325 Series, VCS425 Series, VCS525
Series Assembly Instructions
Tools Required: Knife or scissors, Phillips or Robertson (square head) screwdriver or ratchet. The use of a manual
screwdriver is strongly recommended. A power drill may cause damage to the unit or stripping of the protective
coating.
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WARNING! Some parts may have sharp edges. To avoid injury, wearing gloves during
assembly, lifting or moving is recommended. Protective eyewear and long sleeves are also
strongly recommended.
VCS325
VCS425
VCS525
CAUTION: The assembly of this grill requires two (2) people. Be careful when opening boxes packed in-
side the grill to avoid scratching the stainless steel parts.
CAUTION: This grill is intended ONLY to be used as a cart model, this grill cannot be built into an enclosure.
NOTE: Remove the protective plastic coating from the stainless steel. Failure to do so will void the warranty.

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Step 1: Unpack Carton and Verify Contents
Remove one (1) screw from each lower corner that fastens the hold down bracket to the barbecue. Retain
these screws. Remove the wood screws that fasten the hold down bracket to the pallet. Discard four (4)
wood screws and four (4) hold down brackets. Replace one (1) screw in each corner where hold down
bracket was removed.
VCS325 Series Carton Contents
Box 1 (30006888)
Grease Pan
Grease Cup
Warming Rack
Bracket, Spit Rod Storage (2)
Spit Rod (26")
Box 2 (30007238)
Condiment Tray Left
Condiment Tray Right
Towel Bar (2)
Utensil Hook (3)
Heat Plate (3)
Box 3
Cook Grates (2) (30006527)
Box 4
(LP - 30006872)
(NG - 30006874)
Shelf Right Assembly
Shelf Right Assembly Cover Side Burner
Side Burner Assembly
Box 5 (20304920)
Shelf Left Assembly
Caster Swivel (3)
Caster Swivel w/ Brakes (1)
Anti-tip Support
Rotisserie Kit
Light kit
Bag 1 Instruction Package (30007233)
User’s Guide
Assembly Instructions
Parts List
Paper Match Holder Assy.
Battery ‘AAA’
Lid Bumper Set
Hardware Bag Side Shelves
Hardware Bag – Anti-tip Support
Hardware Bag, Casters
VCS325
Bag 1
Hold Down
Bracket
Wood
Screw
VC Grill Cover
CAUTION: Be careful when opening boxes
packed inside the grill to avoid scratching the
stainless steel parts.

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VCS425
VCS425 Series Carton Contents
Box 1 (30005770)
Grease Pan
Warming Rack
Grease Cup
Bracket Spit Rod Storage (2)
Spit Rod 29”
Box 2 (20304957)
Condiment Tray Left
Condiment Tray Right
Towel Bar (2)
Utensil Hook (3)
Heat Plates (4)
Box 3 (30006525)
Cook Grates (3)
Box 4
(LP - 30006872)
(NG - 30006874)
Shelf Right Assembly
Shelf Right Assembly Cover Side Burner
Side Burner Assembly
Box 5 (20304920)
Shelf Left Assembly
Kit VC Light
Rotisserie Kit
Caster Swivel (3)
Caster Swivel w/ Brakes (1)
Anti-tip Support
Bag 1 Instruction Package (30007232)
User’s Guide
Assembly Instructions
Parts List
Paper Match Holder Assy.
Battery ‘AA’
Lid Bumper Set
Hardware Bag Side Shelves
Hardware Bag Anti-tip Support
Hardware Bag, Casters
Step 1: Unpack Carton and Verify Contents
Remove one (1) screw from each lower corner that fastens the hold down bracket to the barbecue. Retain
these screws. Remove the wood screws that fasten the hold down bracket to the pallet. Discard four (4) wood
screws and four (4) hold down brackets. Replace one (1) screw in each corner where hold down bracket was
removed.
Bag 1
CAUTION: Be careful when opening boxes
packed inside the grill to avoid scratching the
stainless steel parts.
Hold Down
Bracket
Wood
Screw
VC Grill Cover

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Step 1: Unpack Carton and Verify Contents
Remove one (1) screw from each lower corner that fastens the hold down bracket to the barbecue. Retain
these screws. Remove the wood screws that fasten the hold down bracket to the pallet. Discard four (4) wood
screws and four (4) hold down brackets. Replace one (1) screw in each corner where hold down bracket was
removed.
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.
VCS525 Series Carton Contents
Box 1 (20302911)
Grease Pan
Grease Cup
Warming Rack
Spit Rod
Bracket Spit Rod Storage (2)
Box 2 (20304956)
Condiment Tray Left
Condiment Tray Right
Towel Bar (2)
Utensil Hook (3)
Heat Plate (5)
Box 3 (30006526)
Cook Grate (4)
Box 4
(LP - 30006872)
(NG - 30006874)
Shelf Right Assembly
Cover Side Burner
Side Burner Assembly LP
Side Burner Cook Grate
Box 5 (20304920)
Shelf Left Assembly
Kit VC Light
Rotisseries Motor Kit
Caster Swivel (3)
Caster Swivel w/ Brakes (1)
Anti-tip Support
Bag 1: Instruction Package (30007232)
User’s Guide
Assembly Instructions
Parts List
Paper Match Holder Assy.
Battery “AA”
Lid Bumper Set
Hardware Bag Side Shelves
Hardware Bag Anti-tip Support
Hardware Bag, Casters
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2
3
Bag 1
CAUTION: Be careful when opening boxes packed
inside the grill to avoid scratching the stainless steel
parts.
Hold Down
Bracket
Wood
Screw
VCS525
VC Grill Cover

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Step 2: Install the Casters and Anti-tip Support
This step requires 2 people.
Parts Required:
(4) Casters (1 with brake; 3 without brake) (1) Anti-tip Support
(1) Block (not included) (2) 10-24 Truss Head Screws
(16) 1/4-20 Flange Nut (50001176) (2) 10-24 Hex Nuts
Figure 1
NOTE: Casters (wheels) may differ from those shown in the illustration depending on the model you pur-
chased.
Select a side to begin installing the casters. Place a block of wood, thick telephone 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 difficulty 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)
flange nuts. Tighten the flange nuts on the front
caster. Repeat this process with the rear caster.
When both casters are in place on one side, re-
peat the same procedure on the opposite side.
After installing the casters, the corner supports
must be repositioned. Do this by removing the
two (2) screws securing the support, rotate the
support 180° and reinstall using the same screws.
(Fig. 1a)
After installing the casters, install the anti-tip sup-
port. Position the support under the bottom, slight-
ly to the rear where the front doors meet. Fasten
the support using the 10-24 screws and hex nuts
supplied.
Figure 1
Rear Caster
w/Brake
Blocking
Front Caster
without Brake
B511
Anti-tip Support
10-24 Truss Head
Screw
10-24 Hex Nut
NOTE: Tank pull out not shown.

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Step 3: Grease Pan / Grease Cup Installation
Parts Required:
(1) Grease Tray
(1) Grease Cup
Figure 2
Install grease pan from back side of unit. NOTE: Be sure the grease tray is positioned 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.
Grease
Tray
Grease
Cup
B389
Figure 2

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Parts Required for Steps 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
Paper Match Holder Assembly
Right Side Shelf
(1) Kit Condiment Tray*
(1) Kit Shelf Right**
Left Side Shelf
(1) Kit Condiment Tray*
(1) Kit Shelf Left***
*Kit Condiment Tray Contents
(1) Condiment Tray Left
(1) Condiment Tray Right
(2) 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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Left Side Shelf
Right Side Shelf
Condiment Tray Right
Condiment Tray Left
Loosen
Screws
From Inside
Loosen Screws
From Inside
B217
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 3
Left Side Shelf
Loosen two (2) 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 (2) 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 3

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Step 6: Attach Paper Match Holder
Parts Required:
(1) Paper Match Holder Assembly
Figure 4
Attach the supplied paper match holder and chain assembly to the inside of the cart door.
Secure chain assembly to top screw of door handle. Store chain inside door when not in use.
Figure 4
B506
NOTE: Some models may already
have the match holder attached.

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Step 7: Attach Right Shelf Assembly to Grill
Parts Required:
Right Shelf Assembly
(1) Right Shelf Assy. (Step 4)
(4) 1/4-20 x 1/2” Screws (30005405)
(2) #10-24 x 1/2” Screws (50000337)
Figures 5 & 6
Loosely screw in (4-5 turns) four (4) 1/4-20 x 1/2” 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) #10-24 x 1/2” screw.
From inside grill, attach 10-24 x 1/2” screw to the right shelf assembly.
1/4-20 x 1/2” Screw
(30005405)
B438
Figure 5
B410
10-24 x 1/2” Screw
(50000337)
10-24 x 1/2” Screw
(50000337)
Figure 6
NOTE: Shown without
Side burner.