Vermont Castings VM508K Manual

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VM508K / VM658K Assembly Procedures
Knock Down Models
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 or stripping of the protective coating.
50004825 12/07 Rev. 3 En
Model VM508K Shown
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 assem-
bly, lifting or moving the grill is recommended. Protective eyewear and long sleeves are also
strongly recommended.
NOTE: Remove the protective plastic coating from the stainless steel, failure to do so will void the
warranty.

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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.
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50004825
VM508K / VM658K Assembly
CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or mov-
ing the grill is recommended.
Step 1: Unpack Carton and Verify Contents
Use a sharp cutting tool to cut the straps on the packaging and open the carton top. Remove top layers of
reinforced cardboard. Remove four (4) corner posts from main box. CAUTION: Heavy cook grates are lo-
cated: For VM508K - inside front left corner post. For VM658K - inside rear left and rear right corner posts.
For both models, the gas line is located inside the front right side corner post. Remove the sleeve and
protective plastic coverings. Be careful not to scratch or damage the finish of the metal parts when remov-
ing the protective plastic. Refer to parts list for fastener detail. Open grill lid and remove the boxes. Unpack
all parts and compare all contents to the parts list and the carton contents list 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.
VM508K Carton Contents
Condiment Tray Left (1)
Condiment Tray Right (1)
Box 1 (50004673)
Sear Plates (4)
Box 2 (50004862)
Shelf Right (1)
Cover Side Burner (1)
Support Shelf Front Right (1)
Support Shelf Front Left (1)
Support Shelf Rear Right (1)
Support Shelf Rear Left (1)
Heat Shield Marinating Tray (1)
Shelf Left (1)
Cutting Board (1)
Box 3 (50004815)
Marinating Tray (1)
Caster (2)
Caster w/Brake (2)
Grease Cup (1)
Battery Holder (1)
Battery Case (1)
Handle Curved (2)
Hardware Bag (1)
Battery “AA” (1)
Box 4 (50004181)
Side Burner Assy
Box 5 (50004274)
Rotisserie Kit
Box 6
Box 4
Box 3
Box 10
Box 7
Box 2
Box 1
Box 9
Box 8
Condiment Left
Condiment Right
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contents
11/07
Box 5
VM508K
Box 6
(50004852 - LP) (50004854 - NG)
Panel Bottom (1)
Cylinder Retainer (1) (LP Model)
Back Panel (1)
Side Panel (2)
Door Upper Brace (1)
Magnet Snap-in (2)
Brace Support Left (1)
Brace Support Right (1)
Spit Rod (1)
Box 7 (50004869)
Door Assembly Right (1)
Box 8 (50004860)
Door Assembly Left (!)
Box 9 (50004672)
Cook Grates (3)
Box 10 (50004851)
Corner Post (4)
Cabinet Skirt Front (1)
Cabinet Skirt Left (1)
Cabinet Skirt Right (1)
Cabinet Skirt Corner (2)
Adjustable Leveling Glide (4)
Grease Tray (1)
Grease Cup Holder (1)
Warming Rack (1)
Knobs (5)

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moving the grill is recommended.
Box 6
Box 4
Box 3
Box 10
Box 7
Box 2
Box 1
Box 9
Box 8
Condiment Left
Condiment Right
Box 5 Box 9
Box 11
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VM658K
VM658K Carton Contents
Condiment Tray Right (1)
Condiment Tray Left (1)
Box 1 (50004815)
Marinating Tray (1)
Caster (2)
Caster w/Brake (2)
Grease Cup (1)
Battery Holder (1)
Battery Case (1)
Handle Curved (2)
Hardware Bag (1)
Battery “AA” (1)
Box 2 (50004274)
Rotisserie Kit
Box 3 (50003669)
Shelf Light Kit
Box 4 (50004181)
Side Burner Assembly
Box 5 (LP Model) (50004650)
Pull Out Tank Kit
Box 6 (50004794)
Shelf Right (1)
Cover Side Burner (1)
Support Shelf Front Right (1)
Support Shelf Front Left (1)
Support Shelf Rear Right (1)
Support Shelf Rear Left (1)
Heat Shield Marinating Tray (1)
Shelf Left (1)
Cutting Board (1)
Box 7 (50004792)
Sear Plates (5)
Box 8 (50004763)
Door Assembly (2)
Box 9 (2) (50004657)
Cook Grates (2)
Box 10
(50004802 - LP) (50004881 - NG)
Panel Bottom (1)
Internal Shelf (1)
Hardware - Internal Shelf (1)
Back Panel (1)
Side Panel (2)
Door Upper Brace (1)
Magnet Snap-in (2)
Brace Support Left (1)
Brace Support Right (1)
Spit Rod (1)
Box 11 (50004796)
Corner Post (4)
Cabinet Skirt Front (1)
Cabinet Skirt Left (1)
Cabinet Skirt Right (1)
Cabinet Skirt Corner (2)
Adjustable Leveling Glide (4)
Grease Tray (1)
Grease Cup Holder (1)
Warming Rack (1)
Knobs (6)
Step 1: Unpack Carton and Verify Contents (continued)

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50004825
VM508K / VM658K Assembly
CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or mov-
ing the grill is recommended.
Step 2: Attach Casters to Bottom Panel
Step 3: Attach Four Metal Corner Posts to the Bottom Panel
Parts Required:
(4) Corner Posts
(16) 1/4-20 x 5/8” Bolts (50000181)
NOTE: Remove protective layer from
corner posts.
Figure 2
Loosely attach each corner post to the
corner of the bottom panel using four (4)
bolts each.
NOTE: Do not tighten all bolts at this
point.
Parts Required:
(1) Bottom Panel
(2) Front Casters
(2) Rear Casters (w/Brake)
(16) 1/4-20 Nuts (50001176)
Figure 1
Use top layer cardboard to protect floor and
parts from being scratched. Attach two (2) rear
casters (w/brake) to the back of the bottom
panel. (Fig. 5) Use four (4) nuts to secure each
caster to the bottom panel.
Attach two (2) front casters using four (4) nuts
to secure each caster to the bottom panel. Use
a 7/16” wrench or ratchet to tighten all nuts.
B142
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Front Caster
Rear Casters
w/Brake
1/4-20 Nuts
(50001176)
B141
Figure 1
Flange Down
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Corner Post
1/4-20 x 5/8” Bolts
(50000181)
Figure 2
Flange Down

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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 4: Attach Brace Support to Metal Corner Post
Parts Required:
(1) Brace Support Left
(1) Brace Support Right
(8) #10-24 x 3/8” Screws (50004268)
Step 5: Attach Door Upper Brace to the Front of the Unit
Figure 3
Attach brace support left to the top of the
metal corner post.
Attach brace support right to the top of the
metal corner post.
NOTE: Be sure to attach the brace sup-
ports to the correct side. Refer to Figure 3.
NOTE: Do not tighten all screws at this
point.
Parts Required:
(1) Door Upper Brace
(w/ two (2) magnets already attached)
(4) #10-24 x 3/8” Screws (50004268)
NOTE: Remove protective layer from door up-
per brace.
Figure 4
Attach brace fascia to the front of the unit.
Make sure the brace fascia and front of the
metal corner posts are flush.
NOTE: Do not tighten all screws at this point.
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Door Upper Brace
#10-24 x 3/8”
Screws
(50004268)
B144
Figure 4
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Brace Support
Right
#10-24 x 3/8” Screws
(50004268)
B143
Figure 3
Brace
Support Left
Rear
Front
Front

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50004825
VM508K / VM658K Assembly
CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or mov-
ing the grill is recommended.
Step 6: Attach Back Panel & Tank
Support
Parts Required:
(1) Back Panel
(4) #10-24 x 3/8” Screws (50004268)
(1) Tank Retainer (LP Model) (VM508K Model)
(1) 1¹⁄₂” OD Bushing (NG Model)
(1) Pull Out Tank (LP Model) (VM658K Model)
Figure 5
Attach back panel to the back of the unit using
four (4) #10-24 x 3/8” screws.
NOTE: For VM508K LP models, attach tank re-
tainer. For VM658K LP models attach pull out tank
assembly. (Follow Pull Out Tank assembly instruci-
tons) For all NG models, attach 1¹⁄₂” OD bushing.
Step 7: Attach Door Assembly and Door Handle
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Back Panel
Tank Retainer
(LP Models)
#10-24 x
3/8” Scres
(50004268)
1¹⁄₂” OD Bushing
(Natural Gas
Models)
B145
Figure 5
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CAUTION
MISE EN GARDECUIDADO
Door Assembly
#10-24 x 3/8” Screws
(50004268)
Handle
w/Screws
B146
Figure 6
Parts Required:
(2) Door Assemblies
(2) Door Handles (w/ Mounting Screws)
(8) #10-24 x 3/8” Screws (50004268)
Figure 6
Attach one (1) door handle to each door as-
sembly using two (2) screws provided with
the handle.
NOTE: Door with caution label - right side.
Attach door assembly with door handle to
the front left and front right cabinet corner
posts.
Make sure the unit is on a level surface.
Align top and bottom of the doors.
NOTE: Fully tighten all bolts and screws
from Steps 3 through 7.
Back
Panel
Routing for
Natural Gas
Supply Hose
to House
Caution Label

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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 Grease Cup Holder
Parts Required:
(1) Grease Cup Holder
(2) #10-24 x 3/8” Screws (50004268)
Figure 7
Attach grease cup holder to the bottom of the left brace support.
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#10-24 x 3/8” Screws
(50004268)
Grease Cup
Holder
Figure 7
B147

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50004825
VM508K / VM658K Assembly
CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or mov-
ing the grill is recommended.
Attach left skirt assembly to the unit:
– Loosen one hex bolt from corner post. (Refer to Corner Post Detail)
– Place left skirt assembly on the top of the bottom panel,
– Secure left skirt assembly with two (2) #10-24 x 3/8” screws.
– Tighten hex bolt at the back of the unit.
Repeat these steps for right side.
Slide two (2) skirt corner assemblies into the front
skirt assembly. Slide above assembly into at-
tached left and right skirt assemblies. Secure
all skirt assembly parts with three (3) #10-24 x
3/8” screws.
Step 9: Attach Skirt
Parts Required:
(1) Skirt Left Assembly
(1) Skirt Right Assembly
(1) Skirt Front Assembly
(2) Skirt Corner Assemblies
(7) #10-24 x 3/8” Screws (50004268)
(4) Adjustable Leveling Glide
Figures 8 & 9
Screw-in two (2) adjustable leveling glides into
hex threaded insert provided in front skirt assem-
bly.
Screw-in one (1) adjustable leveling glide into
hex threaded insert provided in left and right skirt
assemblies.
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Leveling Glide
Skirt Left Assembly
Skirt Right Assembly
Skirt Front Assembly
B148
Figure 8
Inverted View
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Skirt Left
Assembly
Skirt Front Assembly
Skirt Corner Assembly
Skirt Right
Assembly
B149
Figure 9
#10-24 x
3/8” Screw
(50004268)
Corner Post Detail
Loosen Outer
Bolt at Back Side

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VM508K / VM658K Assembly
CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or
moving the grill is recommended.
Step 10: Attach Side Panels
Parts Required:
(2) Side Panels
(8) #10-24 x 3/8” Screws (50004268)
NOTE: Remove protective layer from side panels.
Figure 10
Place side panel, with cutout at bottom, against two
(2) corner posts.
Secure side panel using four (4) screws.
Repeat for opposite side.
Make sure the two (2) openings (cut-outs) are at the
bottom.
Step 11:
Attach Grease Catching Components
Parts Required:
(1) Grease Cup
(1) Grease Tray
Figure 11
Place grease cup into provided grease
cup holder.
Place grease tray into provided channels
and slide above grease cup until grease
tray locks into grooves inside left and right
brace.
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#10-24 x 3/8”
Screws
(50004268)
Side Panel
B150
Figure 10
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Grease Tray
Grease Cup
B151
Figure 11