PGS Gas Grill A 30 User Manual

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Gas Grills  
Models A-30 and A-40  
ASSEMBLY, OPERATING  
& MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS  
Grills by AEI Corporation  
PGS BY AEI CORPORATION  
2641 DU BRIDGE AVE.  
IRVINE, CA. 92606-5001 (949) 474-3070 FAX 949 474-0559 E MAIL [email protected]  
Please note: We have made our catalogs, specification sheets, and other materials relating to our line of outdoor cooking products as  
comprehensive and accurate as possible. We are constantly trying to improve all aspects of our products and therefore, reserve the  
right to make changes anytime, without notice. Because product improvements may have been made since the time our materials were  
printed, please check with your Authorized PGS Dealer or Distributor, if you have any specific questions concerning our products. AEI  
is dedicated to producing the finest leisure gas appliances for the home.  
Revised 02/2009  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Safety Responsibilities, Warning Symbol ................................................................................................ Page 4  
Grill Model Identification (Location of Serial Number) ............................................................................. Page 4  
Very Important Safety Tips & Warnings........................................................................................... Pages 5 & 6  
Liquid Propane Gas Safety, Connections, Handling and Storage................................................... Pages 7 & 8  
Natural Gas Pressure Requirements............................................................................................... Pages 8 & 9  
Definition of Key Terms ........................................................................................................................... Page 9  
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................................... Page 10  
Part Numbers & Descriptions ................................................................................................................ Page 10  
Parts Breakdown ................................................................................................................................... Page 11  
Post and Base (MPB) Assembly Instructions .............................................................................. Pages 12 & 13  
Permanent Post Installation (48PP) ...................................................................................................... Page 13  
Column to Base Kit Assembly Instructions (A-NB,A-LC and A-NC)............................................ Pages 14 & 15  
Grill Head Assembly .................................................................................................................... Pages 16 & 17  
Connecting the Gas Supply......................................................................................................... Pages 16 & 17  
Ignitor Assembly .................................................................................................................................... Page 17  
Side Shelf Installation .................................................................................................................. Pages 17 & 18  
Finish Assembly..................................................................................................................................... Page 18  
Lighting Your Grill / If Burner Fails to Light.................................................................................. Pages 18 & 19  
Periodic Cleaning......................................................................................................................... Pages 19 & 20  
Flashback (Spider Fires)........................................................................................................................ Page 20  
Electrode Adjustment............................................................................................................................. Page 20  
Flare Ups ............................................................................................................................................... Page 21  
Grease Cup Clean Out .......................................................................................................................... Page 21  
Flame Adjustment........................................................................................................................ Pages 21 & 22  
Helpful Hints .......................................................................................................................................... Page 22  
Orifice Engagement............................................................................................................................... Page 22  
Gas Grill Conversion.............................................................................................................................. Page 22  
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................................................................... Page 23  
Proper Tube Bending............................................................................................................................. Page 24  
Cooking Tips and Temperature Guide................................................................................... Pages 24, 25 & 26  
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................. Page 27  
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design could cause changes in the grill that may or  
may not be included herein.  
Please consult your authorized PGS dealer if you  
have any questions concerning assembly, installation  
or operation of your grill.  
SPECIAL ATTENTION:  
THIS SYMBOL NOTES SAFETY RELATED  
ITEMS OR PRODUCT WARNINGS  
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO:  
ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, LEAK CHECK, CARE AND  
OPERATE YOUR GAS GRILL. SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS:  
1. SHUT OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE.  
2. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.  
3. OPEN LID.  
4. IF ODOR CONTINUES, IMMEDIATELY  
CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.  
The display of a test agency certification seal on the  
product label indicates that the unit is constructed  
according to the certified testing agency.  
MODEL IDENTIFICATION  
THIS GAS GRILL IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR  
USE ONLY  
A model number and the serial number on the vertical  
left hand side of the control panel identify your PGS  
Grill. TAKE THE TIME NOW TO RECORD THE  
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR GRILL IN  
THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW. Always use both  
the model number and the serial number when calling  
or writing AEI about your PGS grill. We can be  
reached at: PO Box 16097, Irvine, CA 92623-6097  
(949) 474-3070 FAX (949) 474-0559. Email:  
FOR YOUR SAFETY:  
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER  
FLAMMABLE VAPOR AND LIQUIDS IN THE  
VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE.  
THIS GRILL IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE ON A  
BOAT/HOUSE BOAT OR RECREATION VEHICLE  
PLEASE RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE  
REFERENCE, AND RETURN THE OWNERS  
REGISTRATION CARD IMMEDIATELY. RETURN  
OF WARRANTY CARD INSURES WARRANTY  
REGISTRATION. MAINTAINING YOUR SALES  
RECEIPT WILL EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS.  
STORE THE LP GAS (PROPANE) CYLINDER  
OUTDOORS IN A WELL-VENTILATED SPACE.  
DO NOT STORE A PROPANE GAS CYLINDER IN  
DIRECT SUNLIGHT. DO NOT STORE EXTRA  
CYLINDERS IN CART OR NEAR GRILL. DO NOT  
STORE THE PROPANE CYLINDER ON IT S SIDE.  
DATE PURCHASE: _______________________  
Teflon tape or pipe joint compound will  
be required on all steel pipe connections.  
Never use a sealer when your connection  
is brass to brass. Brass to brass is self-sealing.  
Using a sealant on a brass-to-brass connection  
may cause a leak!  
DEALERSHIP:  
_________________________  
CITY, STATE: ___________________________  
MODEL NUMBER: ________________________  
TYPE OF GAS: NATURAL GAS___PROPANE___  
SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________  
The grill itself is partially assembled, with the burner,  
venturi, ignitor, collector box, and ignitor lead wire  
installed. Take your time in assembly. Please read  
instructions thoroughly before starting assembly.  
The grill must be located no closer than 30" from  
any combustible surface above, behind or to the  
sides. The grill should not be located  
under overhead-unprotected combustible  
materials.  
This manual is based on information available when  
the manual was printed. Continued improvements in  
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VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS AND WARNINGS  
PGS IS MOST CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFE USE OF OUR PRODUCT. THE FOLLOWING TWO PAGES  
ARE A SUMMARIZATION OF THE SAFETY TIPS FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL. PLEASE TAKE THE  
TIME TO REVIEW THEM, AS THEY ARE CRITICAL IN THE ENJOYABLE USE OF YOUR GRILL. IMPROPER  
ASSEMBLY, NEGLECT, OR INSUFFICIENT CARE OF YOUR PGS GAS GRILL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS  
BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.  
GIVE THIS SYMBOL SPECIAL ATTENTION THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL. IT NOTES SAFETY  
RELATED ITEMS OR PRODUCT WARNINGS  
OUR GRILLS ARE TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI Z21.58A-2002*CGA 1.6A-M99 STANDARD FOR OUTDOOR GAS  
COOKING APPLIANCES. CHECK YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODES FOR THE PROPER METHODS OF INSTALLATION. IN  
THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, THIS GRILL SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL  
CODE NO. Z223.1-2002 AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-2002. GAS GRILLS ARE NOT AGA  
DESIGN CERTIFIED OR RECOMMENDED FOR USE ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, PORTABLE TRAILERS,  
BOATS/HOUSE BOATS, OR ANY OTHER MOVING INSTALLATION.  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: THE BURNING OF GAS COOKING FUEL GENERATES SOME BY-  
PRODUCTS WHICH ARE ON THE LIST OF SUBSTANCES AND ARE KNOWN BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE  
CANCER OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM. CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES THAT BUSINESSES WARN CONSUMERS OF  
POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO SUCH SUBSTANCES. TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO THESE SUBSTANCES, ALWAYS  
OPERATE THIS GAS GRILL ACCORDING TO THE USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN THIS MANUAL. BE  
CERTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN COOKING.  
WARNING: DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FIRST READING: THE "LIGHTING YOUR GRILL"  
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOUND ON PAGE 21.  
DO NOT MODIFY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. YOUR GRILL HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO OPERATE  
SAFELY AS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL. ONLY REPLACE COMPONENTS WITH GENUINE PGS REPLACEMENT PARTS,  
WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR. USE OF NON-GENUINE PARTS MAY  
RESULT IN INFERIOR PERFORMANCE AND/OR SAFETY HAZARDS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.  
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE LEFT ALONE OR UNATTENDED IN AN AREA WHERE THE GRILL IS IN OPERATION.  
WE SUGGEST PLACEMENT OF YOUR GRILL WELL AWAY FROM AREAS WHERE CHILDREN PLAY. DO NOT STORE  
ITEMS THAT MAY INTEREST CHILDREN IN OR AROUND THE GRILL, IN THE CART, OR IN THE MASONRY ENCLOSURE.  
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO CRAWL OR PLAY INSIDE A MASONRY ENCLOSURE.  
NEVER STORE ADDITIONAL OR EMPTY PROPANE CYLINDERS IN GRILL CABINET OR AROUND THE GRILL. DO  
NOT STORE A PROPANE CYLINDER INDOORS OR ON ITS SIDE. NEVER ALLOW A PROPANE CYLINDER TO BE  
OVERFILLED. NEVER USE A DENTED, RUSTY OR DAMAGED PROPANE CYLINDER. NEVER REPLACE THE SAFETY  
COUPLER FITTINGS ON THE GRILL WITH ANY OTHER CONNECTIONS.  
NEVER STORE POOL CHEMICALS OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN ANY CABINET BELOW OR NEAR THE  
GRILL. NEVER ALLOW LOOSE CLOTHING, POTHOLDERS, SYNTHETIC MATERIALS, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE  
MATERIALS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE GRILL AND/OR ITS PARTS. FLAMMABLE MATERIALS COULD IGNITE  
AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.  
NEVER MOVE YOUR GAS GRILL WHEN OPERATING. NEVER MOVE GRILL WHEN HOT. NEVER COVER GRILL  
WHEN HOT.  
DO NOT HEAT UP UNOPENED FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE GRILL AS A BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE  
CONTAINER TO BURST.  
THE LP CYLINDER THAT YOU USE WITH YOUR GRILL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AN OVERFILL PROTECTION  
DEVICE (OPD). IF YOU USE A TANK EXCHANGE SYSTEM, BE SURE TO EXCHANGE THIS TANK FOR ANOTHER TANK  
WITH THE SAME SAFETY SYSTEM.  
USE AN INSULATED GLOVE WHEN OPENING AND OPERATING THE GRILL. OPEN GRILL LID SLOWLY TO ALLOW  
HEAT AND SMOKE TO ESCAPE BEFORE FULLY OPENING.  
NEVER LEAN OVER HOT GRILL SURFACE OR LOOK DIRECTLY INTO GRILL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT. THE  
GRILL HOOD MUST BE OPENED FULLY WHEN LIGHTING. BE SURE THAT ALL FAMILY MEMBERS ARE AWARE OF  
SAFE LIGHTING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE GRILL.  
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IF A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR DEALER INSTALLS THE GRILL, BE SURE THAT HE SHOWS YOU WHERE  
YOUR GAS SUPPLY SHUT OFF IS LOCATED. ALL GAS LINES MUST HAVE A SHUT OFF THAT IS READILY AND EASILY  
ACCESSIBLE. IF YOU SMELL GAS, CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS IMMEDIATELY. CHECK ONLY WITH A SOAP AND WATER  
SOLUTION. NEVER CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS WITH AN OPEN FLAME.  
NEVER USE CHARCOAL, VOLCANIC ROCK, WOOD CHIP MATERIALS, OR NON-PGS BRIQUETTES IN YOUR GRILL.  
KEEP THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE MOTOR AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CORD AWAY FROM HEATED CASTING,  
COOKING GRIDS, OTHER HOT PARTS OR WATER. STORE ROTISSERIE MOTOR AND PARTS IN A DRY PLACE WHEN  
NOT IS USE.  
NEVER USE GRILL IN A WINDY AREA AND NEVER USE THE GRILL DURING AN EXTREMELY WINDY DAY.  
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS WILL IMPACT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GRILL. IN CONSISTENTLY WINDY CONDITIONS,  
WE SUGGEST INSTALLING A SUITABLE WINDBREAK.  
ALWAYS ADHERE TO THE REQUIRED CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLES. THE GRILL IS DESIGNED FOR USE  
OUTDOORS ONLY; NEVER OPERATE IN GARAGE, BUILDINGS, SHED, BREEZEWAYS OR OTHER ENCLOSED AREAS.  
STORE YOUR GRILL IN A WELL-VENTED AREA. REMOVE THE LP CYLINDER, IF EQUIPPED WITH ONE, AND  
STORE IT OUTDOORS IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT AND WHERE CHILDREN MAY POSSIBLY  
TAMPER WITH IT.  
WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL SIDE BURNER KIT, USE POTS THAT HAVE FLAT BOTTOMS AND ARE LARGE  
ENOUGH TO COVER THE ENTIRE BURNER. ADJUST THE FLAME SO THAT IT ONLY HEATS THE BOTTOM OF THE POT  
OR PAN TO AVOID THE POSSIBLE LIGHTING OF CLOTHING. POSITION HANDLE IN A WAY THAT IT DOES NOT  
CONFLICT WITH THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF GRILL LID. YOU CANNOT OPERATE YOUR SIDE BURNER KIT AND  
ROTISSERIE MOTOR SIMULTANEOUSLY.  
GREASE IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. LET HOT GREASE COOL DOWN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE OR  
DISPOSE. PLEASE CLEAN OUT YOUR GREASE TRAY OR GREASE CAN ON A REGULAR BASIS.  
NEVER COVER COOKING GRID WITH A MATERIAL THAT WILL TRAP HEAT BENEATH COOKING GRIDS, SUCH AS  
LARGE PANS OR ALUMINUM FOIL. HEAT REFLECTED BELOW MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO ROCK GRATES, BURNERS,  
GAS VALVE ASSEMBLY AND POSSIBLY TO GAS TRAIN. YOU NEED ONLY TO “PRE-HEAT” YOUR GRILL FIVE TO  
SEVEN MINUTES BEFORE COOKING. YOU DO NOT NEED TO “BURN-OFF” YOUR GAS GRILL FOR EXTENDED TIMES  
AFTER USE.  
SPIDERS AND OTHER SMALL INSECTS CAN BUILD NESTS OR WEBS IN THE BURNERS OF YOUR PGS GRILL,  
WHICH WILL CAUSE GAS TO FLOW OUT FROM THE FRONT OF THE BURNER TUBES. THIS CAN CAUSE A FIRE TO  
BURN BEHIND YOUR CONTROL PANEL, THEREBY DAMAGING YOUR GRILL AND MAKES THE GRILL UNSAFE TO  
OPERATE. INSPECT YOUR GRILL TWICE A YEAR OR IMMEDIATELY WHEN SYMPTOMS APPEAR. SEE "FLASHBACK"  
ON PAGE 22.  
PLEASE REFER TO SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS) IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS  
REGARDING DIFFERENT TYPES OF FUELS, LIGHTING, OR TROUBLE-SHOOTING. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS THAT  
ARE NOT ANSWERED IN THIS MANUAL PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL DEALER.  
THE GRILL MUST BE LOCATED NO CLOSER THAN 30" FROM ANY COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE ABOVE, BEHIND OR  
TO THE SIDES. THE GRILL SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED UNDER OVERHEAD-UNPROTECTED COMBUSTIBLE  
MATERIALS.  
KEEP THE AREA AROUND THE GRILL CLEAR OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR  
LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE. THE GRILL SURFACES BECOME VERY HOT DURING USE. KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS  
AWAY. USE HOT PADS OR OVEN MITTS,  
GAS  
Check Local Codes. Consult your local LP dealer or  
Both natural gas (NG) and propane gas (LP) have a  
Natural Gas Company listed in your local directory for  
long history of safe use when simple rules are  
recommended installation procedures and  
followed. If not, there is danger of fire or explosion.  
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regulations. In the absence of local codes, installation  
must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI  
Z21.58a-1999*CGA 1.62-M99.  
and your family the maximum in safety when  
operating the grill.  
PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE LP HOSE OR USE  
WITH A STANDARD 20 LB. P.O.L.  
CYLINDER.  
NEVER USE NATURAL GAS IN A UNIT  
DESIGNED FOR LIQUID PROPANE OR THE  
REVERSE. IF YOU WISH TO CONVERT  
YOUR GRILL FROM ONE TYPE OF GAS TO THE  
OTHER, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER  
OR DISTRIBUTOR.  
TURN VALVE THAT IS LOCATED AT THE  
TOP OF TANK TO "OFF" WHEN GRILL IS  
NOT IN USE.  
DO NOT CONNECT THE GRILL TO A PROPANE GAS  
CYLINDER GREATER THAN 20 LB. CAPACITY.  
Never connect an unregulated propane gas cylinder  
or unregulated natural gas to your gas grill (Note:  
most homes equipped with natural gas have a  
regulator near the gas meter.  
PROPANE CYLINDER FILLING  
Federal Law requires any tank used for a gas grill  
must include an overfill protection device. If you  
are uncertain whether your tank complies, check with  
selling dealer. Please do not allow a fueling station  
operator to change or modify this safety system on  
your propane cylinder.  
USER SAFETY INFORMATION OF PROPANE  
MODELS  
Your PGS grill is designed to operate on Propane  
Gas regulated at a gas pressure of 11" water column  
(W.C.) (2.7kPa). If you are hooking your grill into  
"System LP" which fuels your home, please be certain  
that you are at this pressure.  
When the hose is disconnected from the tank, the  
flow of gas is safely shut off. You must still shut off  
the main tank valve located at the top of the tank  
when transporting your tank or when the unit is not in  
use.  
Operating your grill at pressure higher  
or lower than recommended may  
damage the grill or result in a hazard or  
poor performance.  
PROPANE CYLINDER FILLING AND HANDLING  
SAFETY TIPS  
A regulator adjusted to this pressure must be installed  
in the gas supply line before the grill is connected to  
the propane source. PGS propane gas grills include  
an 11" W.C. regulator and a "TYPE II" Cylinder  
Connection Device. This system complies with the  
specifications and requirements of ANSI Z21.58a-  
1999*CGA 1.62-M99 standards. This system can  
only be used with a "quick couple" type of tank. Our  
regulated hoses include an excess flow safety system  
that will limit the flow of gas to your grill in the event of  
leaking gas or a damaged hose.  
Be certain tank is equipped with an overfill  
protection device.  
Do not modify hose or LP fittings. Contact a local  
dealer or distributor if tank, hose or fittings need  
replacement.  
If it is evident there is excessive abrasion or wear,  
or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to the  
grill being operated. Please see your local PGS  
dealer/distributor or call PGS for an exact  
replacement.  
Store propane tank outdoors in a cool, well-  
ventilated area. Never store extra tanks in, on, or  
around your grill.  
Turn off tank when not in use.  
Transport tanks upright ONLY.  
Never allow a tank to be overfilled. 100% full tank  
holds only 4.5 gallons of propane.  
Inspect your grill cabinet often to ensure that  
ventilation openings in sides and back of pedestal  
are free from debris and have proper air  
circulation.  
Never paint LP cylinder a dark color. This may  
cause OVERHEATING. Do not apply heat  
directly to tank.  
PLEASE NOTE. In the event that you  
inadvertently have the valves of your grill turned  
to the "ON" position, and then open the valve on  
top of your tank, the excess flow device will  
activate and shut off the flow of gas. If this  
should occur, turn the valves to the “OFF”  
position on your grill head, then the valve on the  
tank. Wait two minutes and then open the valve  
on the tank BEFORE turning the valves of your  
grill head. Always turn on the valve at the top of  
your tank and then the valves to your grill head to  
the “ON” position.  
The safety system detailed above has been  
incorporated into your PGS gas grill to provide you  
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All LP-gas cylinders used with this grill shall be  
approximately 12" in diameter and about 18" in height.  
The maximum fuel capacity must be 20 lbs. of  
propane (47.7 lbs. nominal water capacity or 4.5  
gallons). DO NOT connect your grill to a propane gas  
cylinder that exceeds this capacity.  
LP Gas is stored under high pressure and must  
be handled with care. Do not handle a tank  
roughly.  
Be sure your LP gas dealer checks the cylinder  
with a soapy solution for leaks after filling.  
Do not turn gas valve on unless connection  
between regulator and coupler is complete.  
Storage of your gas grill indoors is permissible  
only if the cylinder is disconnected, removed from  
grill and cylinder stored outdoors.  
All propane-gas cylinders used with the grill must be  
constructed and marked in accordance with the  
specifications for propane-gas cylinders of the U.S.  
Department of Transportation (DOT). In Canada, gas  
cylinders must meet CTC specs. Federal Law  
requires any tank used for a gas grill must include an  
overfill protection device.  
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT GRILL,  
BE CERTAIN THE GAS VALVE KNOBS  
ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. TURN TANK  
VALVE ON BY TURNING KNOB ON TOP OF TANK,  
COUNTER CLOCKWISE. CHECK ALL  
All refillable propane-gas cylinders used with the gas  
grill must be inspected at every filling and must be re-  
qualified by a licensed LP-gas cylinder filler in  
accordance with DOT (US) or CTC (Canadian)  
requirements for LP-cylinders.  
CONNECTIONS WITH A SOLUTION OF 50%  
LIQUID SOAP, 50% WATER. SOLUTION CAN BE  
SPRAYED ON WITH A SPRAY BOTTLE OR  
PAINTED ON ALL CONNECTIONS WITH A BRUSH.  
IF BUBBLES APPEAR THERE IS A LEAK, TURN  
OFF GAS, TIGHTEN FITTINGS AND REPEAT THIS  
CHECK.  
LP-Gas Tank Specifications:  
Weight (filled)  
Capacity  
Diameter (outside)  
Height  
40 lbs.  
4.5 gallons  
12 1/8"  
(18.14 kg)  
(30.8 cm)  
(45.7 cm)  
The cylinder must be provided with a shut-off valve  
terminating in an LP-gas supply cylinder, valve outlet  
specified, as applicable, for Connection No. 510 in the  
Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet  
and Inlet Connections, ANSI/CGA-V-1, or Connection  
No. 600 in the Compressed Gas Association’s Limited  
Standard Cylinder Valve Outlet Connection for  
Propane Small Valve Series or a combination LP-gas  
cylinder valve and quick-disconnect assembly  
complying with 1.5.5-c and a safety relief device  
making a direct connection with the vapor space of  
the cylinder.  
18"  
Connection  
TYPE QCC1  
NATURAL GAS MODELS  
Your PGS gas grill has been designed and produced  
for outdoor use only! Every gas-burning appliance  
produces carbon monoxide and should not be allowed  
to accumulate in confined areas. DO NOT OPERATE  
YOUR PGS GAS GRILL INSIDE A HOME, GARAGE,  
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, BOAT/HOUSE BOAT, OR  
ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA.  
The cylinder supply system must be arranged for  
vapor withdrawal and must include a collar to protect  
the cylinder valve. Special Note** All new tanks are  
filled with air, not propane. Air must be purged before  
the tank is filled. When purchasing an LP gas tank,  
be certain it meets all standards, and allow only a  
qualified LP-gas dealer to fill the propane gas  
cylinder.  
When choosing a location for your grill, you must  
locate it at least 30" away from any combustible  
material and out of traffic paths. The grill and its  
individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from  
the gas supply piping system during any pressure  
testing of that system at test pressures in excess of  
1/2 psig (3.5kPa).  
The grill must be isolated from the gas by closing its  
valves during any pressure testing of the gas supply  
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than  
1/2 psig (3.5kPa). Piping system at test pressures  
equal to or less than 1/2  
PROPANE GAS CYLINDER  
DISCONNECTED CYLINDER MUST NOT  
BE STORED IN A BUILDING, GARAGE OR  
ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA. BEFORE  
LIGHTING YOUR GRILL, INSPECT THE HOSE TO  
ENSURE THAT IT IS IN TACT AND THERE ARE  
NO LEAKS.  
DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS  
GRILL HEAD: Entire BBQ grill (lid & pit) that can be  
mounted on a variety of options.  
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GRILL MOUNT: Supports gas grill head, can be a  
post and base mount, a permanent post mounts  
pedestal mount (stationary or mobile) or built in frame  
inserted in a masonry enclosure.  
ORIFICES: Openings at end of valve that restrict  
amount of gas going to BBQ.  
VENTURI: Banana shaped tube that allows gas to  
flow from the valve to the burner.  
COLUMN; Pedestal that support grill head when  
used with a base kit. Ours are either stainless steel of  
aluminum.  
FEEDLINE: Aluminum gas line from back to grill  
mount to bottom of valve. Used only on models that  
include pedestal.  
GRILL UPPER CASTING: Top (lid) of gas grill head,  
made of aluminum and powder coated black.  
HINGE PINS AND COTTER PINS: Hinge pin goes  
through lower and upper casting with cotter pins  
permanently holding.  
GRILL LOWER CASTING: Bottom (pit) of gas grill  
head made of aluminum and powder coated black.  
GASKET: Insulator between pedestal and base.  
BASE: Stationary or designed to be used with wheels  
made of aluminum and powder coated black.  
WATER COLUMN (W.C.): A measurement of gas  
pressure.  
VALVE: Device used to control amount of gas (and  
heat) grill produces.  
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS TO ASSEMBLE YOUR PGS GAS GRILL:  
1 - Mallet or Hammer  
2 - 6" Adjustable Wrenches  
50% Soap and Water Solution  
1 - Med. Phillips Head Screw Driver  
1 - Small Roll of Teflon Tape (Natural Gas Only)  
1 - Spray bottle or brush  
Having these additional tools on hand will make assembly easier:  
1 - 1/2" Socket and Drive 1 - 7/16" Socket and Drive  
REF#  
MISC HARDWARE  
QTY  
PART NUMBER  
AA  
AB  
AC  
AD  
AE  
AF  
BB  
BC  
CA  
CB  
SIDE SHELF BOLTS 7/16 x 1/4/20 x .75"  
CONTROL PANEL HEX BOLTS 7/16 x 1/4/20 x .75"  
HEAD HEX BOLTS 7/16 x 1/4/20 x 1.25"  
BASE HEX BOLTS 1/2 x 5/16 x 3/4  
STIFF BRKT / HEAD BOLT 1/4 x 20 x 1.25"  
STIFF BRKT / PANEL BOLT 1/4 x 20 x .5"  
FLAT WASHER 5/16"  
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190170  
190170  
190050  
190010  
190050  
B1401  
4
6
2
2
6
6
10  
6
190020  
190030  
N1404  
LOCK WASHER 5/16"  
NUT 1/4 LOCKING KEP  
NUT 5/16  
190040  
Hardware is not pictured  
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PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTS MAY NOT COME WITH ALL MOUNTING OPTIONS  
PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS  
QT  
REF#  
DESCRIPTION  
MODEL A40  
MODEL A30  
Y
1
2
UPPER GRILL CASTING  
1
140010  
140020  
130010  
130020  
LOWER GRILL CASTING  
1
3
4
5
WARMING RACK  
COOKING GRID  
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
A140071  
A140081  
A140100  
140110  
A140120  
A140125  
A140150  
100050  
A130071  
A130081  
A130100  
130110  
A130120  
A130125  
A130150  
ROCK GRATE (porcelean)  
BURNER ASSEMBLY  
VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR NG  
VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR LP GAS  
CONTROL PANEL ONLY  
SIDE HANDLES  
6
7N  
7L  
8
9
10  
BOLT & STAR WASHER F/HANDLE  
100060  
AROCK30 /  
MR56  
11  
CERAMIC ROCK  
1
AROCK40 / MR84  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18R  
18L  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
CONTROL KNOBS  
IGNITOR MODULE  
IGNITOR WIRE (For A30 OR A40)  
COLLAR BOX  
STAINLESS STEEL COLUMN  
BLACK COLUMN  
RIGHT SIDE SHELF A30, A40  
LEFT SIDE SHELF A40 (A30 option)  
ALUMINUM BASE FOR PORTABLE (ALC ANC)  
ALUMINUM BASE FOR PATIO (ANB)  
AXLE CAP COVERS  
1/2"X 20.75" ALUMINUM AXLE  
DEEP TREAD 7 5/8” POLY WHEEL  
LP HOSE & REGULATOR ASSY (HR 4B)  
12" NATURAL GAS HOSE KIT  
HINGE PIN (CLEVIS)  
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
A100130  
A100140  
A100145  
A100301  
A100270  
A100275  
ASHELF RH  
ASHELF LH  
A100030  
A100035  
A100230  
A100240  
A100250  
A100510  
QD12  
190090  
109925  
A100235  
190100  
A100137  
109972  
109971  
100300  
100310  
CASTER SWIVEL LOCKING  
TANK STRAP – STAINLESS STEEL  
COTTER PIN HAIR PIN CLIP  
COLLECTOR BOX FOR IGNITOR  
POST ONLY 4" x 24" FOR AMPB  
ALUMINUM BASE ONLY SQUARE (AMPB)  
48" POST ONLY FOR GROUND INSTALL  
FEEDLINE FOR PERMANENT POST or AMPB  
STIFFENING BRACKET SET F/ CONTROL  
PANEL  
35  
1
100305  
37  
38  
GREASE TRAY/ GREASE CUP  
RUBBER GASKET (PAIR) PEDESTAL/BASE N/P  
1
1
100837  
100269  
MPB 24”Post and Patio Base Mount  
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Keep in mind that the gas line access hole is on  
the back of the post and the notch at the top if facing front.  
Recheck plumb and allow cement to set.  
2. Run the gas supply line into the post access hole (just  
above the cement). Make a 90° bend to reach the  
access door opening.  
The gas supply line should be trenched at least 18  
inches below the surface of the ground to prevent  
damage from digging. CAUTION: The gas supply line  
must be regulated (in the case of natural gas that  
means connected after your gas meter and regulator)  
and that you have an easily accessible shut-off valve.  
3. At the access door connect a 3/8" flare coupling (not  
supplied by PGS) to the gas supply line and Stainless  
Steel tubing. Position the tubing in the top notch of the  
post. Bend the tubing at the top end to match the Feed  
Line of the grill valve. Do not kink the tubing.  
3. Mount the grease cup holder to the rear flange hole with  
a ¼ - 20 x ¾" bolt and ¼-20 Kep nut. The grease cup  
holder is supplied with the grill head.  
When you complete the mounting assembly go to the  
Grill Assembly Section and assemble the grill head.  
In-Ground Mounting  
Assembly Instructions (48PP)  
Either the A30 or A40 may be mounted on a  
permanent post (48PP). The gas supply can be  
natural gas or system LP gas. The grill head should  
not be attached to the post until the post is  
permanently cemented in the ground.  
Please check to be sure that all parts are included before  
proceeding. Contact your dealer if any parts are missing.  
Step 2: Attaching The Grill Head Bottom To The In-  
Ground Post (Fig. 7 & 8)  
Note: For Tube Bending see Page 24 Fig 47 in instructions.  
To attach the grill head to the post please refer to Step 3 of  
the Deck/Patio installation procedures on page 14 and  
follow instructions.  
Parts  
4' Post  
Post access door  
28” Stainless Steel Tubing  
Stainless Steel Grease Cup  
Stainless Grease Cup Holder  
¼ - 20 x ¾" Hex Head Bolts  
¼ - 20 Kep Nuts  
Quantity  
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDINIG TUBE  
BENDING: Tubing is made of a material that  
is easily bent to correct position. If you are  
doing this for the first time, you may wish to  
loosely pack the tubing with sand to give the  
sidewalls the rigidity to bend without kinking  
(see page 24 figure 49)  
Step 1: In-Ground Mounting Installation (Fig. 9)  
1. Dig a posthole about 8 inches wide by 2 feet deep.  
Caution: Locate the hole so that the mounted grill  
head has a clearance of 18 inches away from any  
combustible object or surface; back, left or right.  
Center the post in the hole and plumb it. Pour in  
cement (gravel) up to the gas line access hole.  
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Step 1: Connect the Tank Locking Bar (Fig. 10)  
Stainless Steel and Aluminum Column  
To Base Kit Assembly Instructions  
1. From box Column Box locate and attach the Tank Lock  
Bar across the back of the pedestal column. Use the ¾"  
S.S. Hex bolt, Nylon Lock Bar Spacer and a Kep nut on  
each side to fasten the Tank Lock Bar in place. This  
spreads and holds the correct spacing at the back of the  
column.  
The A30 or A40 grill heads may be mounted on either  
the Stainless Steel (A-S PED) or Black Aluminum (A-B  
PED) column.  
The gas supply may be LP or Natural as determined  
by the grill head.  
The grill head should not be attached to the column  
until the column and the base kit (A-NB, A-LC or A-NC)  
is assembled together.  
Please check to be sure that all parts are included before  
proceeding. Contact your dealer if any parts are missing.  
Parts  
Quantity  
Column Box  
Stainless Steel Front Panel  
Stainless Steel or Aluminum Column  
Stainless Grease Cup  
1
1
1
1
Tank Lock Bar  
Step 2: Attach the Base to the Pedestal (Fig. 11)  
Hardware Kit  
Nylon Lock Bar Spacers  
¼ - 20x1¼" S.S. Hex Head Bolts  
¼ - 20 S.S. KEP Nuts  
¼ S. S. Washers  
¼ - 20 x ¾" S.S. Hex Bolts  
Rectangular Washers  
2
4
12  
10  
8
4
1
2
1. Before bolting the pedestal column to the base, the 2-  
piece gasket (stainless steel column only) must be installed to  
create a barrier between the two metals. Remove the  
backing strips from the gasket to expose the adhesive  
and stick the gasket to the bottom lip of the pedestal  
column. Make sure to align the holes.  
2. Attaching the pedestal column to the base will be easier to  
handle by laying the pedestal column face down and  
matching the holes on the pedestal column lip to the  
holes on the base. Use six ¾” bolts, four large  
rectangular washers, and on the underside six round  
washers and KEP nuts. IMPORTANT: the large  
rectangular washers are used at the sides on top of the  
pedestal column lip. The round washers and KEP nuts  
are used under the base. Tighten securely and stand unit  
upright.  
2-piece Gasket (Stainless Steel Column Only)  
Aluminum Reinforcing Bar (Alum. Column Only)  
Parts  
Base Box  
Quantity  
Cast Aluminum Base  
12’ Nat. Gas Hose/Quick Disconnect Hose  
Above In A-NC Base Kit Only  
16” Hose & LP Regulator (In A30 or A40 LP Head)  
Stainless Steel Flexible Tubing, 28”  
Above In A-NB Base Kit Only  
1
1
1
Axle  
Axle Clips  
6 " Wheels  
Hub Caps  
1
2
2
2
2
Rotating Casters  
Above 5 items in A-NC or A-LC Base Kit Only  
Note: While assembling, peel the thin white protective  
film covering from the stainless steel surfaces,  
especially in areas, which will be partially hidden after  
assembled. Do Not Scrape off.  
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OPTION: For Portable Base Only A-LC & A-NC: (Fig. 12)  
1. Attach the wheels by slipping the axle through the base,  
slide the wheels on and secure with the axle clips.  
Finish by snapping the hubcaps on before standing unit  
upright. For units with casters, place caster stem into  
stem opening of the portable base, press and snap into  
place. (Fig. 12)  
Aluminum Column (A-B PED)  
Fig 13A  
Step 4: Attaching the Access Panel (Fig.  
14)  
Step 3: Connect the Grill Head Bottom to Column  
(Fig. 13)  
1. Attach the grill head bottom to the pedestal column top  
with four  
Note: Do not attach the front access panel until the control  
panel has been attached to the grill head bottom  
and the gas supply line has been properly  
connected and leak tested.  
¼ - 20 x1 ½" Hex bolts, washers under the bolt head and Kep  
nuts. Peel the remaining protective coating off the pedestal  
column.  
1. The front access panel attaches directly under the  
control panel and hides the access opening. Lift the  
access panel up behind the lip of the control panel,  
then slip the bottom double edge of the access panel  
(upward pressure may be needed) over the edge of the  
access opening.  
Stainless Steel Column (A-S PED)  
Step 3: Connect the Grill Head Bottom to  
Aluminum Column (A-B PED) (Fig. 13A)  
1. Attach the grill head bottom to the pedestal  
column top with four ¼ - 20 x1 ½" Hex bolts,  
washers under the bolt head, reinforcing bar and  
Kep nuts. Note Reinforcing Bar used on the A-B  
PED Aluminum Column.  
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Grill Head Assembly  
Instructions  
Step 1: Control Panel & Heat Shield  
A. Attaching the Heat Shield and Control Panel Assembly  
(Fig. 19)  
1. Attach the complete control panel assembly to the front of the  
grill head with 1/420 Kep nuts.  
2. Leave the (2) nuts holding the heat shield on, to serve as spacer  
nuts.  
3. Make sure the valve orifices on the control panel aligns with the  
burner venturi correctly and that the venturi tubes go over the  
valve orifices at least 1/4" to 1/2" (see fig. 22 on page 22).  
C. Ignitor Wire Connection (Fig. 21)  
1. Tip the grill on its back (or upside down) and attach  
the control panel ignitor wire to the terminal sticking  
out from the bottom of the grill. Be careful not to  
crack the delicate porcelain insulator.  
1.Connect Ignitor  
Wire to Bottom  
Of Grill Head  
B. Connecting the Control Panel Support Brackets (Fig. 20)  
1. Two support brackets are connected beneath the control  
panel to the grill head for added support. Push a ¼ - 20 x  
1¼" Phillips head bolt through the grill head from the  
inside.  
Fig. 21  
2. Slip the support bracket in position, fasten with a ¼ - 20  
Kep nut.  
3. Attach the control panel to the support bracket by pushing  
up a ¼ - 20 x ½" Phillips head bolt through the support  
bracket and through the lower lip of the control panel,  
fasten with a ¼ - 20 Kep nut.  
Step 2: Connect the gas supply line  
A. For LP Column Model A-LC:  
1. Pass the 16” Hose and Regulator through the hose  
clamp ring and screw the ring to the front of the left  
leg.  
2. Connect the regulator end of the hose to the LP-Gas  
Tank. Tighten securely and leak test both connections.  
See Leak Testing.  
B. For Natural Gas Cart, Deck/Patio and In-Ground  
Mounts Using 12 foot Hose:  
Connect one end of the supplied 12-foot hose to the grill  
valve connection behind the control panel. Then, connect  
the quick disconnect valve on the hose to the gas supply  
line connection. Tighten securely and leak test both  
connections. See Leak Testing.  
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Connect the 30" flexible tube to the incoming gas supply using  
a 3/8" flare coupling (not supplied). Attach the other end to the  
grill valve connection behind the control panel. To tighten  
securely use two wrenches. Hold valve joint with one wrench  
and tighten the hose fitting with second wrench. After Tighten  
leak test both connections. See Leak Testing  
DO NOT USE COMPOUND  
OR TEFLON TAPE ON  
FLARE FITTINGS  
IGNTIOR ASSEMBLY  
Stainless (A-S PED) and  
Aluminum (A-S PEDB)  
Column Mounts:  
PGS uses the finest electronic ignition available.  
Normal use will need to replace battery every six  
months, or whenever sparking sound gets weak or  
stops. To replace battery, simply unscrew cap found  
on top of control just below the word “Ignitor).  
Replace with a fresh AAA battery.  
The supply line connection  
passes beneath the heat  
shield and through the front  
slot with the protected edge  
and attaches to the valve.  
Don’t forget to attach the front  
Access Panel to the Column.  
(Fig. 25)  
If ignitor does not produce a spark with a fresh  
battery, make sure that ignitor wire is plugged into  
back of ignitor as shown in Figure 21 on page 16 and  
also wire in securely plugged into ignitor box in figure  
37 on page 20. NOTE: Replace battery when  
sparking sound either stops or noticeably slows down  
or every six months, whichever occurs first. If you are  
not going to use your grill for more than 30 days,  
remove the battery. Reinstall when you are ready to  
use your grill again.  
LP Propane for portable base and  
deck/patio mounts:  
The hose connection from the  
Regulator passes out the front  
access opening; resting on the  
protected slot edge beneath the  
control panel. The LP tank-locking  
bar will press against the tank as it  
is lowered into place to prevent  
tank movement.  
SIDE SHELF ASSEMBLY  
Install the left and right shelf brackets to the lower  
casting of your barbecue, using the four 1/4 X 20 X  
3/4" hex bolts, secure with four 1/4" lock washes and  
four 1/4" hex nuts to hold each bracket (see Fig. 9).  
Attach shelf to the brackets by inserting the threaded  
screws on the shelf through the lower slots on the  
brackets. Let the shelf hang down. Attach the 10-32  
Hex Nuts (see Fig. 30).  
(Fig. 26)  
Natural gas for deck/patio mount:  
The gas line enters at the rear of the  
base curving up through the base  
opening. The stainless steel flexible  
tubing line must be connected to the  
incoming gas line using a 3/8" flare  
coupling (not supplied by PGS). The  
flexible tubing then passes beneath the  
heat shield and through the front access  
opening and attaches to the control  
valve. (Fig. 27)  
Figure 30 Installing Shelf Bracket  
On portable models, this shelf, in the upright position,  
is to be used as a handle to move the barbecue  
See tube-bending instructions  
Page 24 Figure 49.  
Natural gas or LP portable base  
mount:  
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around. It is a sturdy handle properly hinged securely  
into place (see Fig. 31).  
6. Be certain that grease cup is secure in back of  
column.  
7. Attach two control valve knobs to end of valve  
stems located in center of control panel. White mark  
should be pointing up to the OFF position.  
LIGHTING YOUR GRILL  
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT YOUR  
GRILL, INSPECT THE HOSE OR GAS  
SUPPLY. If it is evident there is excessive  
abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be  
replaced prior to the grill being operated. Please  
contact your local dealer/distributor for an exact  
replacement hose.  
Figure 31  
FINISH ASSEMBLY  
ALWAYS OPEN THE LID COMPLETELY BEFORE  
LIGHTING THE BURNER. This is to avoid trapping  
gas fumes, which could ignite. Do not stand with your  
head over the grill when lighting the burner.  
Open the lid. Examine the interior to be sure it  
appears normal.  
1. Be sure to remove all plastic protective film.  
Place rock grate in the bottom of the casting.  
2. Place ceramic "Moon Rok II" on rock grate by  
evenly placing side by side. See figure 32  
Turn control knobs to OFF position. Either control  
knob may be used when lighting your PGS gas  
grill.  
Turn gas ON at tank or supply.  
Turn either knob to Medium and gently push the  
red button on control panel ignitor module. You  
should hear the ignitor clicking and one half of the  
burner should be lit within four seconds. Turn the  
other control knob on “HI” and the other burner  
will cross light automatically.  
Visually verify that the burner lights and the flame  
is acceptable. Close the grill top and let the  
ceramic rocks get hot. Pre-heat the grill on HI  
with the lid down for five to seven minutes. This  
will ensure even heat and allow cooking at  
MEDIUM, for the most part.  
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Figure 32 Proper placement of rock grates and "Moon  
ROK” and Cooking Grids  
3. Place lid on lower casting. Insert hinge pins  
through top lid casting, then through pre-drilled hole in  
lower casting and attach cotter pins through hole in  
hinge pins to secure top to bottom casting  
(see Fig. 33).  
WE STRONGLY SUGGEST OBSERVING GRILL  
FOR TWO MINUTES BEFORE LEAVING. SMALL  
LEAKS AND OR SPIDER FIRES CAN EASILY BE  
REMEDIED IF CAUGHT IMMEDIATELY.  
IF THE BURNER FAILS TO LIGHT  
Immediately turn controls OFF to prevent gas build-  
up. Wait five minutes for gas to clear and try the  
above procedure again. If the burner does not light  
with the electronic ignition, light the burner with a  
match or other hand held ignitor. On the right hand  
side of the lower grill casting, near the bottom, there is  
a match lighting hole (see Fig. 34). Raise the grill lid.  
Light a long match (or other ignitor) and turn the  
RIGHT hand control knob to HI. Insert the lit match  
(or ignitor) into the hole to the end of the burner and  
light the grill. Under some adverse wind conditions it  
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Figure 33 Hinge Pins/Cotter Pins  
5. Attach twin lid sides "Stay Cool" handles using  
5/16" X 3/4" bolt and star washer, tighten securely.  
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may be necessary to turn the grill or to light the burner  
via a vent opening under the grill head.  
DO NOT TOSS A LIT MATCH INTO THE UNIT AND  
TURN THE GAS ON!  
2. DO NOT DAMAGE THE CERAMIC PROBE OR  
COLLECTOR BOX.  
After cleaning burner assembly and the lower casting  
of grill, reinstall burner to lower casting.  
IF THE GRILL STILL FAILS TO LIGHT, CHECK THE  
GAS SUPPLY. YOU COULD BE OUT OF LP GAS  
OR THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY FOR NATURAL GAS  
MAY HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF. IF THE LP TANK  
HAS GAS OR THE NATURAL GAS IS TURNED ON  
AND THE GRILL STILL WILL NOT LIGHT: CHECK  
THE ELECTRONIC IGNITOR TO MAKE SURE IT IS  
SPARKING. IF NOT, CHECK THE BATTERY IN  
THE MODULE AND ALSO MAKE SURE THE  
IGNITOR WIRE IS CONNECTED BOTH TO THE  
MODULE AND TO THE BOTTOM OF THE  
ELECTRODE.  
TURN YOUR GAS SUPPLY (LP OR NAT)  
ON AND TEST ALL FITTINGS FOR  
LEAKS. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO  
LIGHT GRILL, BE CERTAIN BOTH VALVES ARE  
IN THE OFF POSITION. TURN GAS SUPPLY ON  
(leaving both control knobs in the "OFF"  
position). CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS WITH A  
SOLUTION OF 50% LIQUID SOAP, 50% WATER.  
SOLUTION CAN BE SPRAYED ON WITH A SPRAY  
BOTTLE OR PAINTED ON ALL CONNECTIONS  
WITH A BRUSH. IF BUBBLES APPEAR, TURN  
OFF GAS, TIGHTEN FITTINGS AND TRY AGAIN.  
BE SURE ORIFICES ARE ENGAGED INTO THE  
BURNER VENTURIS.  
3. The exterior of your grill has been powder coated  
and baked with a special high temperature powder  
process that seals the paint to the grill housing. The  
grill will retain its appearance with a little care.  
Occasional white oxidation may be washed off with a  
mild soap and warm water. Once oxidation is  
removed, turn your grill burners to low heat, close lid  
and allow to heat up for FIVE MINUTES. After grill  
housing is WARM apply a small amount of vegetable  
oil or PGS Stainless Steel Cleaner with a clean lint  
free cloth and apply evenly to grill housing. This  
method will keep your grill looking new for many  
years.  
HOLE  
TURN ON  
RIGHT KNOB  
LIGHT  
LONG MATCH  
Figure 34 Manual Lighting of Grill  
PERIODIC CLEANING  
Knowing how to remove and replace the burner  
allows you to easily and thoroughly clean your grill.  
Even though "Burning Off" the grill after every cookout  
will keep it ready for instant use, once or twice a year  
you should perform basic maintenance to keep your  
grill in top operating condition.  
We also recommend keeping your grill covered at  
all times, when not in use.  
For stubborn cases, high temperature touch up paint  
can make an old grill appear new. Allow 24 hours for  
paint to dry before using grill.  
BE SURE THAT YOUR BARBECUE IS COLD, GAS  
SUPPLY IS OFF AND THAT YOUR FEEDLINE IS  
BLED OF ANY GAS.  
4. If your pedestal is black aluminum you can protect  
this with a car finish protectorate. If you have a  
stainless support use a good grade of stainless  
cleaner such as our PGS "SSC" (Stainless Steel  
Cleaner).  
1. After removing cooking grids, ceramic rock and  
rock grates, remove your burner assembly by first  
carefully disconnecting the lead wire from your ignitor  
module. Gently pull the burner forward to release the  
spring clip, then pull the burner assembly forward and  
up. Cover the valve orifices with a small piece of  
aluminum foil to keep out dirt. Brush both sides and  
the bottom of the burner with a stiff wire brush. Any  
clogged flame holes may be opened using a thin wire.  
Use a venturi brush (or bottlebrush), pipe cleaner or  
long flexible wire to clean out the venturis. Since the  
grill housing is heavy rust-free cast aluminum, you are  
only trying to remove built up grease and debris.  
5. To maintain cooking grids, we recommend  
brushing with a grill cleaning brass brush after grill  
has completely cooled. A light vegetable oil on grids  
just before cooking will prevent food from sticking to  
the surface. NEVER PLACE COOKING GRIDS IN A  
SELF-CLEANING OVEN. If grids are very dirty, you  
may want to see your PGS Dealer for a commercial  
quality grid cleaner. Be sure to oil before using.  
FLASHBACK  
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In many areas, spiders or small insects have been  
found to create "flashback" problems. The spiders  
spin webs and/or insects build nests in the grill's  
venturi tube(s). The web and/or nests can lead to gas  
flow obstruction, which can damage your grill as it  
results in a "flashback" (a fire in the venturi tube(s).  
The grill may still light, but the obstruction does not  
allow full gas flow to the burner. Therefore, some gas  
will back up and escape at the venturi air shutter.  
This will ignite, causing flashback, which could also  
damage your grill (see Fig. 35 & 36).  
TEST FOR GAS LEAKS TURN GAS SUPPLY ON  
(leaving both control knobs in the "OFF" position)  
AND CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS WITH A  
SOLUTION OF 50% LIQUID SOAP, 50% WATER.  
SOLUTION CAN BE SPRAYED ON WITH A SPRAY  
BOTTLE OR PAINTED ON ALL CONNECTIONS  
WITH A BRUSH. IF BUBBLES APPEAR, TURN OFF  
GAS, TIGHTEN FITTINGS AND TRY AGAIN.  
ELECTRODE ADJUSTMENT  
On model A30 & A40 there is an electrode, inside the  
collector box, it is adjusted and checked at the factory  
for optimum spark. The tip is 1/8" from the inside  
surface of the collector box. In the event that the  
ceramic insulator should crack and need replacement,  
the collector box is easily removed by removing the  
large nut holding it to the bottom grill casting. The grill  
head must be removed from the pedestal support to  
replace the collector box (electrode and collector box  
are one unit).  
SPIDER WEBS  
INSIDE VENTURI  
Check the new part for proper spacing of the  
electrode end before installing. Since the feed-  
through fixture is threaded its full length, loosening  
and tightening two jam nuts will move the electrode tip  
closer or farther away from the collector box surface.  
For best spark, set at 1/8" (see Fig. 37).  
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Figure 35 Spider webs inside venturi  
Your PGS grill has fine mesh brass screening placed  
around the burner venturis to minimize this problem.  
Please DO NOT damage or remove these screens  
when you clean your burners.  
ELECTODE  
If you live in an area where spiders are plentiful, you  
should make it a point to clean the venturis often.  
You may want to spray around the bottom of your  
base with an insect repellent on a regular basis.  
PLEASE BE CERTAIN TO KEEP THEM AWAY  
FROM ANIMALS AND CHILDREN.  
COLLECTOR  
BOX  
CERAMIC INSULATOR  
JAM NUTS  
TO CLEAN BURNERS OF SPIDER WEBS SEE  
INSTRUCTION #1 OF PERIODIC CLEANING.  
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Figure 37 Proper electrode adjustment  
NOTE: Replace battery when sparks noticeably  
slows down or every six months (depending on  
usage). If you are not going to use your grill for 30  
days or more, remove battery.  
SPIDER WEBS CLEAN OUT  
Figure 36 Venturi cleaning out  
FLARE-UPS  
BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR GRILL:  
TURN YOUR GAS SUPPLY (LP OR NAT) ON AND  
TEST ALL FITTINGS FOR LEAKS. BEFORE  
ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT GRILL, BE CERTAIN  
BOTH VALVES ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. BE  
CERTAIN THAT YOUR GAS SUPPLY IS OFF AND  
YOUR GAS FEED LINE HAS BEEN BLED OF ANY  
FUEL. WHEN REINSTALLING BURNER, BE  
CERTAIN THAT THE BURNER VENTURIS ARE  
ENGAGED ON THE VALVES AT LEAST 1/4". TO  
When you cook fatty foods over an open flame, you  
can expect flare-ups. Natural juices falling on the hot  
ceramic rock results in flame and smoke that give  
foods cooked on your grill that delicious outdoor flavor  
and appearance. Expect and encourage a  
MODERATE amount of flare-up. We suggest that  
you trim off excess fat before cooking. Excessive  
flare-ups occur when cooking extra fatty foods, or if  
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cooking temperatures are too high. To control flare-  
ups:  
If you see the flames lifting from the burner, or only  
parts of the burner are burning, or if you hear  
excessive noise from the burner, please check the  
following: valve/orifice engagement in the venturis,  
that the burner is level in the casting, and also check  
burner tubes to be certain they are not obstructed with  
debris or spider webs. These conditions will more  
often be the case than the burner being out of  
adjustment. If you feel that you do need to adjust the  
burners please follow directions below when burners  
are cool to the touch:  
1. Turn your control knob to a lower heat setting.  
2. Move the meat to another part of the grill, if  
possible. With a dual burner, you can cook on one  
side and move food, as necessary to the unlighted  
side or lower heat setting.  
3. Cook with the lid open to reduce heat inside of  
grill head. Periodically flip rock so that it will self clean  
residual grease build-up.  
4. If you need to immediately control any excessive  
flare-up, spray the flame with water or throw a small  
amount of baking soda directly on briquettes (avoid  
baking soda on food).  
1. Disconnect ignition wire at module. Disengage  
your burner by unclipping it from the rear and lifting  
forward and up.  
2. At the end of each of the burner venturis you will  
see an air mixer secured by a small setscrew.  
When the screw is loosened the air shutter can be  
rotated to allow more or less air.  
GREASE CUP CLEAN OUT  
We recommend periodic inspection and clean out of  
the grease cup with your PGS gas grill.  
3. If the flame is extremely yellow this indicates the  
burner is getting insufficient air. Turn the air mixer to  
the open position to allow more air to the burner.  
Tighten screw to insure mixer stays in this position.  
FLAME ADJUSTMENT TIPS  
Your PGS burner has been designed to operate  
efficiently under widely varying operating conditions  
and is adjusted at the factory for proper operation so  
no adjustments should be required. Occasionally,  
vibration during transport or variations in local fuels  
and gas pressure, altitude, or other external  
conditions might require minor burner adjustments.  
Sometimes your burner will burn differently if your  
propane cylinder has been recently filled or it is near  
empty. Sometimes air will need to be purged from  
your natural gas line.  
4. If the flame is noisy and tends to lift away from the  
burner tube there is too much air being fed to the  
burner. Turn the air mixer to reduce the opening and  
air volume to the burner. Tighten screw to insure air  
mixture does not move.  
5. Reinstall burner and light as normal and inspect  
flame. If burner requires additional adjustment repeat  
above procedure. There is not a significant degree of  
adjustment required to these burners.  
A qualified technician should make burner  
adjustments at the time of installation. Extreme care  
should be exercised if adjustments are required after  
installation. If you need to inspect and adjust burners  
while unit is operating:  
Differences in altitude, operating conditions, weather  
conditions; gas pressures, odorants and stabilizers  
used in both natural gas and propane will often cause  
burners to burn differently. As long as you are getting  
good ignition, even cooking performance, and the  
burner flame is blue with yellow tips and operating  
consistently, you should not have to adjust the  
burners.  
Carefully remove rock grates, cooking grids, and rock  
from bottom casting. Burner adjustments can be best  
performed in low light and in non-windy conditions  
so you can properly view burner operation and make  
proper flame adjustments. Turn gas supply on and  
light grill as usual.  
Inspect the burner when it is on low. Flames should  
be mostly blue and stable. The flame tips will be  
yellow at the ends and this is normal. When you re-  
install the rock grates the burner flames impinging on  
the rock grates will also cause the flame pattern to  
appear more yellow, this is normal and does not in  
any way affect the performance of your grill. A burner  
in an outdoor appliance operates in a different  
environment than an indoor appliance burner or flame  
and as a result will visually look different.  
YELLOW TIPPING  
Properly adjusted burner  
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VALVE  
VENTURI  
GAS  
LINE IN  
VALVE  
AIR  
Slightly out of adjustment burner  
ORIFICE SHUTTER  
Figure 38 Proper orifice engagement  
At the end of each valve there is a tiny gas opening  
known as an orifice. Gas exits the orifice and enters  
the venturis where it mixes with air. The proper  
mixture of gas and air produces a clean blue flame  
with slight yellow tips from the burner.  
YELLOW FLAMES  
Extremely out of adjustment burner  
HELPFUL TIPS  
BE CERTAIN THAT ORIFICES ARE ENGAGED  
INTO THE BURNER VENTURIS (see Fig. 38).  
Proper orifice engagement should be 1/4" to 3/8" into  
the venturis.  
1. Before using your grill for the first time, please light  
and turn both burners on HI heat for ten to fifteen  
minutes. This will burn off any oils that are on new  
surfaces. Before grilling, we suggest putting a light  
coat of vegetable oil on your cooking grids. This  
should be done before you turn on your grill. A spray  
on oil, safflower or similar oil will work just fine.  
FAILURE TO PROPERLY ALIGN THIS  
CONNECTION MAY CAUSE A FIRE AND  
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR GRILL.  
GAS CONNECTION WILL REQUIRE LEAK CHECK  
UPON ASSEMBLY COMPLETION.  
2. Burning unit after each use is not required or  
recommended. Extended burning may cause  
premature wear on components or may damage your  
unit if left unattended. Pre-heating grill 5-7 minutes  
before each use will burn off most residue.  
GAS GRILL CONVERSION  
We strongly recommend having your gas grill  
converted by a servicing dealer, your local gas utility  
or other trained personnel.  
After the cooking grid has cooled, we recommend that  
you lightly rub the cooking grid with a nylon cleaning  
pad or similar material to remove any baked on foods.  
Please remember to lightly oil the cooking grid with a  
spray on oil, vegetable or safflower oil before using  
the next time.  
If your grids have a lot of food on them, you may want  
to put them in a plastic bag with a cup of ammonia  
and leave them in the sun for a day... be sure to wash  
them thoroughly before using.  
YOU MAY CLEAN YOUR STAINLESS STEEL  
COOKING GRIDS WITH A BRASS WIRE BRUSH.  
DO NOT PLACE COOKING GRIDS, ROCK GRATES  
OR ROCK IN A SELF-CLEANING OVEN.  
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR GRILL COVERED WHEN  
NOT IN USE.  
ORIFICE ENGAGEMENT  
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PGS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
No Flame  
Gas Shut off  
Obstruction in Orifice(s)  
Leak in Gas Train  
No Gas in Tank or Not Connected to Gas Source  
Low Flame  
High Flame  
Leak in Gas Train  
Obstruction in Orifice(s) or venturi’s  
Natural Gas valve only turned part way  
Burner gasket plugging venturis.  
Wrong Orifice Size for style Gas  
Venturi Air shutter needs adjustment  
Burner split  
Flames out the Control Panel  
Valve knobs won’t turn  
Spider webs in Venturi tubes see page 20  
Spider fire burnt out lubrication in valve  
Lubrication dried out  
Warped or bubbled Lower  
Casting  
Burner burnt out and emitting too much flame in  
one area melting casting.  
Burner left on for extended period of time  
Wrong rock in casting causing build up of heat and  
melting casting  
Venturi tubes not lined up with gas valves  
Stainless Steel rusting  
Paint peeling  
Grill placed near pool chemicals  
Aluminum Base – sprinkler/animal urine/chemicals  
Grill won’t light w/module  
No sound from Module – replace battery  
Slight sound – cracked electrode or crack in wire -  
After dark – look for spark  
Electrode Missing from  
Collector box  
Electrode clip gave way and electrode fell out  
Upper casting tipping or not  
fitting  
Holes for hinge pins are uneven, casting rear edge  
bowed or uneven  
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PROPER TUBE BENDING  
BEEF COOKING GUIDE (Grill Preheated 5-10 Minutes)  
Cooking Time  
for Medium  
Doneness  
Amount of  
Meat  
Heat  
Setting  
Medium  
Cooking Tips  
and Methods  
Grill with hood closed, turn once  
Item  
Hamburgers  
1/2 lb.  
8-10 minutes  
T-bone or  
Porterhouse Steaks  
1 to 1.5 lb.  
1 1/2 " thick  
1 1/2 " thick  
3/4 " thick  
Medium  
Medium  
Medium  
High  
8- 10 minutes  
Trim off excess fat, cook with hood closed  
minimize flare up, turn steaks once  
Sirloin Steaks  
Top Round  
Flank  
15-18 minutes  
Same as above, sear meat quickly on HI  
then reduce heat  
18-22 minutes  
Marinate first, cook with lid closed  
turn only once.  
10-13 minutes  
Marinate or tenderize, score with diamond  
pattern, cook with lid closed, turn once.  
POULTRY COOKING GUIDE  
Poultry, unlike beef, requires that meat be fully cooked. The guide below is only a guide; please use a quality thermometer whenever you are cooking  
poultry to insure proper doneness.  
Cooking Time  
Amount of  
Meat  
Heat  
Setting  
for Medium  
Doneness  
Cooking Tips  
and Methods  
Item  
Chicken Pieces  
2 1/2 lb. to  
5 lb. Serves  
4 to 8 people.  
LO  
34-45 minutes  
Preheat grill for ten minutes,  
grill chicken until juices run clear,  
turn frequently, brush with sauce  
during last 15 minutes if d  
Whole Chicken  
2 1/2 to 3 lb.  
(broiler-fryer)  
Medium  
60-75 minutes  
Remove cooking grid, center chicken on  
rotis spit. Place drip pan on rocks. Balance  
chicken on spit rod, tie legs and wings close  
to body, rotis until internal temp. reaches 185  
degrees. ALWAYS USE A MEAT  
THERMOMETER (ask you dealer about our  
"INFRA BROIL" rear burner kit... there is  
nothing like it for rotis cooking)  
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COOKING TIPS AND  
TEMPATURE GUIDE  
been designed to heat quickly using minimal amounts of fuel. Cooking  
Cooking outdoors has truly come of age in America. What was once a  
frustrating experience, pitting the weekend chef against a raging  
charcoal inferno has evolved into an enjoyable culinary experience.  
Outdoor cooking has no equal in terms of flexibility, flavor, creativity or  
exciting presentations. "Cooking with gas" makes your outdoor  
cooking easier and more fun than ever! Unlike cooking with charcoal,  
YOU control the process rather than the process controlling YOU. Your  
PGS Legacy Gas grill has modern, safe, and convenient continuous  
spark ignition for safe lighting. Our "Performance Grilling System" has  
been designed to give you excellent cooking results with a minimum of  
hassle. You can cook outdoors year 'round!  
on HI with the lid closed is not recommended unless you want to cook  
very quickly for only a short time. With the lid closed, cooking  
temperatures will exceed 700 degrees F... that's HOT!  
The "MEDIUM " Setting  
The medium setting between "HI" and "LO" can be used for most  
meals including steaks, chops, burgers, fish, etc. The medium setting  
may also be used to sear foods that have been cooked initially on the  
"LO" setting. Cooking with the lid open or closed is a matter of  
personal preference and will often be dictated by wind conditions on  
your patio. Cooking with the lid closed will create internal casting  
cooking temperatures of approximately 550 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.  
Experiment with cooking with the lid open or closed and you'll quickly  
choose a preference. Half the fun of outdoor cooking is the  
experimentation. The other half will be the great cooking results you  
will get time and time again!  
Clean up is a snap with your grill. No charcoal mess, ashes, or  
bothersome clean-up procedures! Since you'll be cooking outdoors,  
you will save energy by keeping the heat outdoors. After only a short  
time you will be able to cook all parts of your meal outdoors on the  
grill.  
The "LO" Setting  
SOME BASICS  
Your PGS has an "infinite" heat control which allows you to control the  
heat output on one or both burners on "HI", "LO” or medium or  
anywhere in between. The "LO" setting is the preferred setting for  
most foods. Even thicker cuts of steak which have been seared on  
both sides on the "HI" setting will cook with a better texture and retain  
the juices better when cooked on the "LO" setting.  
What makes outdoor barbecuing truly unique is the cook! Your PGS  
grill will provide you with control and flexibility beyond your  
expectations. There are a few basics that will help you maximize the  
design features of your grill. The truly masterful outdoor chef is one  
that masters the art of heat control. The outdoors temperature, wind  
conditions, gas pressure, location, and other factors all play a part in  
the outdoors cooking experience. On cold, windy days the heat setting  
specified in our recipes might be a bit low. Just turn your heat controls  
to a slightly higher setting to compensate. The opposite will hold true  
in warmer climates or on windless days. Your own personal tastes in  
terms of "doneness" will also allow you to make adjustments in the  
cooking process.  
Operating the grill with both burners on the "LO" setting will create a  
temperature between 350 to 400 degrees F. This is perfect for  
roasting, baking, and rotissing. Depending on the draft or wind  
conditions, propping the lid up slightly will change the heat level  
slightly for even greater control. Again, the only limit to the flexibility  
of your grill is your imagination.  
HOW ABOUT THE FUEL SOURCE?  
HOW ABOUT FLARE-UPS?  
Your PGS outdoor gas grill operates equally well on either propane or  
natural gas fuel sources. If you have any questions about your fuel  
source please call your local LP or natural gas utility company BEFORE  
operating your appliance. Our assembly instructions also discuss the  
differences between the two gases. Both sources of fuel are  
environmentally positive, safe, convenient, clean burning, and efficient.  
Some flare-up should not only be expected but is desirable in most  
outdoor cooking. The key is to control the level of the flare-up. Your  
PGS Grill has been designed to allow you to control the level of the  
flare-ups. The stainless steel grids that hold the rock and the ceramic  
rocks themselves have been designed to give you unequaled even  
cooking and flare-up control.  
These two materials will become super-heated and when the fats and  
juices drop on the rocks and grates the majority will be vaporized and  
create that "outdoor" taste. When you notice the flare-up becoming  
excessive turn the heat setting to the low position. If the flare-up  
persists a hand held water sprayer may be used to dampen excessive  
flare-up.  
ADJUSTING THE FLAME  
Every PGS grill is factory set and pre-checked to operate efficiently at  
sea level. If you live in a high altitude area you might have to adjust  
your grill slightly. Perhaps the most frustrating experience is to over  
cook your meat, poultry, fish, or vegetables because of excess heat.  
Only experience and getting to learn to use your grill will eliminate this  
from happening. Let's discuss the various heat settings.  
The lower casting of your PGS grill has been specially designed to  
channel excessive fats and juices out of the bottom casting and into  
the grease collection tray. Please be sure to check the grease tray on  
occasion and clean when required. If you find that you are getting too  
much flare-up it is generally the result of cooking with the grill too  
hot... the solution is to reduce the heat output.  
The "HI" Setting  
Pre-heat the ceramic briquettes and cooking grids in your grill. This  
setting may also be used for quick searing of meats. The "HI" setting  
should also be used for about ten minutes after using the grill to self-  
clean the cooking grids and ceramic briquettes. Your PGS grill has  
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When rotissing you may want to put an aluminum tray or drip  
pan under the cut of meat to capture the excessive fats and  
juices to further reduce flare-up. Again, flare-up is desirable  
when it is under your control.  
INDIRECT COOKING  
You can bake or roast foods in your PGS grill just like you would in a  
conventional oven. Casseroles, whole poultry, breads, and cakes can  
be cooked using this indirect method. As the name implies, the food is  
not cooked directly over the heat source. Instead it cooks by heated  
air circulating inside the grill casting. Just fire the grill on one burner  
and put the food on the opposite grid.  
HEAT OUTPUT VARIATIONS  
No two gas grills will perform exactly the same way. The fuel source,  
line pressure or volume, method of installation, wind and weather  
conditions all contribute to influencing heat output and control.  
Irrespective of the cooking appliance cooking will always be more art  
than pure science.  
Place an oven thermometer on the unlit side of the grill while cooking  
indirectly. Regulate the temperature control to the desired cooking  
temperature. Your grill is an ideal alternate cooking source during the  
busy Holiday Season. Always keep the lid closed when cooking via the  
indirect method.  
Even slight breezes across the cooking grids will cause a temperature  
variation of 25 to 50 degrees. Your unit should be positioned so the  
wind is at the back of the grill-cooking surface. The top casting will  
help shield the unit from the wind. Even though your PGS grill has  
been designed to cook extremely evenly you might experience slight  
variations in heat at the cooking grids. Your variably spaced cooking  
grids will give you increased flexibility in this area. You should cook  
smaller more delicate foods like shrimp, fish, vegetables etc. on either  
side of your grill over the grids that have been spaced closer together.  
These grids allow fewer flare-ups and will prevent smaller items from  
falling through the grids without the use of additional add-on accessory  
grates or griddles. Experiment with these areas, we're sure you'll like  
the results!  
Use the following chart as a basic guide to cooking indirectly with the  
lid closed. If you are grilling on a very hot or cold day you will have to  
adjust the temperature setting up or down as required.  
TEMP. GUIDE (INDIRECT COOKING)  
GRILL  
TEMP.  
CONTROL  
SETTING  
LO  
ITEM  
275-350  
350-425  
Smokes Foods, rolls, leftovers  
Roasts, Ribs, Fish,  
MED  
Poultry, Meat Loaf, Cakes  
Pies, Cookies, Casseroles  
Biscuits, Pizza, Rolls  
COOKING DIRECTLY  
425-450  
HI  
Cooking directly on the cooking grids is by far the most frequently used  
outdoor cooking method. This method is ideal for chicken, fish,  
burgers, shish-ka-bobs, and the list goes on and on. Meats get that  
great outdoor taste when the meat's natural juices drip down on the  
hot ceramic briquettes, caramelize, and impart that great outdoor  
taste. As we discussed earlier, flare-up is to be expected and is  
actually desirable. If you get a bit too much during the cooking  
process, rearrange the foods and just turn down the heat.  
THE MICROWAVE GRILL COMBO  
Your PGS Gas Grill and indoor microwave are a great combination.  
Many meals that require long cooking times or defrost times may be  
started in the microwave and finished up on the grill. The convenience  
of the microwave and great taste of the outdoor grill are an unbeatable  
combination for those with busy schedules. Using the microwave to  
defrost means that you can literally go from the freezer to the grill in a  
matter of minutes.  
When the hood is closed your grill will cook faster, remain at a more  
controlled temperature, and use less energy. A great way to determine  
doneness, especially on thicker cuts of meat or poultry, is to use a  
meat thermometer with a probe. You can also use accessory items  
such as grill baskets, shish-ka-bob skewers, woks, griddles, skillets,  
casserole and baking dishes directly on your cooking grids. Get  
creative, experiment, and have lots of fun!  
Poultry, ribs, and other foods that normally take between 45 minutes  
and one hour to grill may be cooked by microwave for ten minutes (or  
to your taste) and then finished on the grill. The opposite method may  
also be used. Foods may be partially cooked on the grill and then  
frozen to be thoroughly cooked in the microwave at a later date.  
When you rotis a chicken do two instead and freeze one for a later  
meal.... this will be a real hit!  
COOKING WITH A ROTISSERIE  
One of the most flexible accessory items for your grill is the motor-  
driven rotisserie. Use the rotis to thoroughly cook larger cuts of meat  
and whole poultry. A turkey cooked to golden perfection on the grill is  
a real treat. You can keep the lid closed when using your rotisserie.  
As the rotis slowly turns, the meat will self-baste in its’ own juices or  
you can add your own favorite sauce or marinade. The rotis will give  
you moist and flavorful results with just a little practice. Just remove  
your cooking grid or grids to accommodate the cut of meat. Insert a  
shallow drip pan directly on the lava rock to catch the juices and  
drippings. You can use these in a gravy or sauce later if desired. A  
meat thermometer with a probe will give you an exact indication of  
proper cooking times and temperatures.  
Large amounts of food for a large party may be pre-cooked in the  
microwave then quickly seared on the grill. Get creative with these  
two outstanding cooking appliances to get more enjoyment and  
flexibility out of each appliance.  
THE CALORIE/CHOLESTEROL PICTURE  
It is beyond the scope of this guide to be an authority on the latest in  
calorie counting or cholesterol reduction. However, there are some  
basics that should be remembered. Outdoor cooking can be done with  
no added cooking oils or fats. Marinades and sauces may be made oil-  
free and salt free and still do an excellent job of flavoring meats,  
poultry, and seafood.  
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Warranty  
PLEASE NOTE: ENCLOSED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD MUST BE RETURNED TO PGS FOR WARRANTY TO BE IN  
PLACE. PGS WILL NOT USE WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN INTERNAL REGISTRATION OR  
BULLETINS REGARDING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS.  
PGS gas grills are made of the finest materials available. They are designed for use in a residential setting and not  
intended for commercial installations. Warranty information below applies to residential use. Commercial, common areas  
or apartment use carry no warranty  
LIFETIME WARRANTY  
Pacific Gas Specialties warrants to the original consumer that the upper, lower, housings, stainless steel cooking grids,  
stainless steel warming rack will be free from defects in material and workmanship (excluding normal discoloration) when  
subjected to normal domestic use and service for the life of the grill.  
10-YEAR WARRANTY  
Pacific Gas Specialties warrants to the original consumer that the stainless steel cart, stainless steel side shelves, “Flare  
Guard” radiant shields, stainless steel Burner assembly and brass valve assembly will be free from defects in material and  
workmanship when subjected to normal domestic use and service for a period of ten years from date of original  
purchase. Please note, these materials will discolor. The finish will change with long-term use. The warranty does not  
cover rust or oxidation of these materials.  
1-YEAR WARRANTY  
Pacific Gas Specialties warrants to the original consumer that the electronic "Sure Start" ignitor, all galvanized steel  
components, and all other parts not previously noted will be free from defects in material and workmanship when  
subjected to normal domestic use and service for a period of one year from date of original purchase.  
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE A PGS GRILL COVER TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR GRILL  
WHEN NOT IN USE. This warranty does not include the cost of any inconvenience or property damage due to failure of  
the product, and does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, accident, damage arising out of transportation of the  
product, or damage incurred through commercial use of the product. This express warranty is the sole warranty given by  
the manufacturer and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including implied warranty of merchantability  
or fitness for a particular purpose. If you experience a warranty problem, please contact your local dealer who can  
exchange warranty parts. Please note that proof of purchase such as copy of sales receipt will be required. If you wish  
to handle your warranty claim directly with the factory, please call us at the phone numbers listed below. Upon receipt of  
the defective part, proof of purchase, and a check in the amount of $25.00 for handling, we will repair of replace part and  
ship you replacement parts freight prepaid.  
PGS BY AEI CORPORATION  
2641 DU BRIDGE AVE.  
IRVINE, CA. 92606-5001 (949) 474-3070 FAX 949 474-0559 E MAIL [email protected]  
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Proudly  
Manufactured by  
PGS BY AEI CORPORATION  
2641 DU BRIDGE AVE.  
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