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FOR OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE.

For Customer Service, call 1-800-251-7558 or visit our web site at www.meco.net

• Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion which could cause death,
serious personal injury, or property damage.

• Read and follow instructions carefully before assembly or use.

• Do not

• These instructions must be kept with the user. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the

appliance and immediately call your gas
supplier or your fire department.

use this product for any other purpose than which it is intended.

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

2. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall

not be stored in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

— NOTICE —

MECO CORPORATION STRIVES TO BE A QUALITY SUPPLIER OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IF
WE OMITTED ANY PARTS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY, OR YOU NEED TROUBLESHOOTING
INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US USING OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER. THANK YOU FOR
PURCHASING A MECO CORPORATION PRODUCT.

1-(800)-251-7558
8 am - 6 pm E.S.T Mon. - Fri.
1-(423)-639-1171 (TELEPHONE)
1-(423)-639-2570 (FAX)

www.meco.net

CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
MECO CORPORATION
1500 INDUSTRIAL ROAD
GREENEVILLE, TN. 37745 USA

CONTENTS

I. Assembly Instructions.......................................................2

Parts Illustrations................................................................3

Parts List............................................................................4

Step 1) Cart Assembly.........................................................6

Step 2) Assemble Axle, Wheels, & Wheel Covers...............7

Step 3) Assemble Hood/Bowl to Cart..................................7

Step 4) Install Grease Cup..................................................8

Step 5) Assemble Sidebraces and Rear Crossbrace..........8

Step 6) Assemble Side Tables.............................................9

Step 7) Assemble Side Burner Valve and Knob...................9

Step 8) Assemble Side Burner & Electrode........................10

Step 9) Attach Hood Handle & Shield...............................11

Step 10) Install Flame Diffuser...........................................12

Step 11) Install Warming Rack and Cooking Grid..............12

Step 12) Attach Fabric Panel.............................................12

II. Connecting/Disconnecting the Gas..................................13

A) Using Gas....................................................................13

B) LP Gas Cylinder..........................................................13

C) LP Hose & Regulator..................................................13

1) Connecting LP Gas Cylinder...................................13

2) Disconnecting LP Gas Cylinder..............................14

III. Operating and Maintaining Your LP Gas Grill.,...............14

A) Before Using Your Grill...............................................14

B) Installation Codes.......................................................14

C) Selecting a Location...................................................15

D) Performing a Leak Test..............................................15

E) Lighting Using the Ignitor...........................................16

F) Manual Lighting the Grill..........................................17

G) Lighting the Side Burner.............................................17

H) Check your Flame......................................................17

I) Manual Lighting the Side Burner.................................18

IV. Grill Cooking...................................................................18

A) Warming Rack............................................................18

B) Roasting Cooking.......................................................18

C) Operating the Gas Grill...............................................18

D) End of Cooking Session............................................19

V. Care and Maintenance....................................................19

A) Cleaning the Grill........................................................19

B) Storage.......................................................................21

VI. Troubleshooting..............................................................21

VII. Important Notice-LP Cylinder with OPD...................... 23

VIII. Limited Warranty...........................................................24

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
This appliance can produce carbon monoxide
which has no odor.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:

·The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription

drugs could impair the consumer’s ability to properly
assemble or safely operate this appliance.

·Do not connect LP cylinders until assembly is complete.

©Meco Corporation

®

2006

Using it in an enclosed space can kill you.

Never use this appliance in an enclosed space,
such as a camper, tent, car or home.

PREPARATION FOR ASSEMBLY: Remove Grill and all the

packaging from carton and place on floor. Make sure there
are no loose parts. Note: Before using your grill, read the
instructions and your manual. For easier set-up and
assembly, follow instructions of each step in the order they
are written as you look at the diagrams. If accessories
mentioned in certain assembly steps do not come with your
model, skip that step and proceed to the next step that
applies to your model.

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PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS

If you need replacement parts, refer to the Parts Illustrations and the Parts List to find the exact parts you need. If you have
any questions which require help, contact Customer Service and be sure to mention the model number of your grill.

(3) Cylinder

Retainer Clip

(1) Owner’s Manual

(8) Screw, M5x35mm

(9) Axlewith Item (11) installed

(10) Wheel

(19) Right Sidebrace

(2) Bottom Shelf

(11) Axle Nut

(18) Drip Cup

Holder

(4) Left Front Wheel Leg

(7) Right Rear Fixed Leg

(12) Wheel Cover

(17) Drip Cup

(5) Left Rear Wheel Leg

(6) Right Front Fixed Leg

(13) Hood

(14) Hood/Bowl Assembly

(15) Screw, M6x35mm

(16) M6 Locknut

(21) Screw,

(20) Left Sidebrace

(28) Screw, M6x15mm

(30) Screw,

6-32 x 3/8”

(29) Side Burner Valve

ST4.0 x 10mm

(27) Left Side Table

(31) Control Knob

(22) Screw,
M4x 10mm

(26) Right Side Table

(32) Side Burner Electrode

(23) Wingnut, M4

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(24) Rear

Crossbrace (Black)

(25) Screw, M6x70MM

(33) Side Burner

(34) Side Burner Pan

(Installed in Left

Side Table)

(35) Side Burner Grid

(36) Bolt, M6x75

2 pc

(37) Heat Shield

(38) Handle Spacer

(39) Hood Handle

(41) Cooking Grid

(42) Warming Rack

(47) Control Panel

w/Manifold and

Regulator

(40) Flame Diffuser

(43) Fabric Panel

(46) Main Burner

Electrode

(44) Main Burner

(45) LP Cylinder

Heat Shield

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To reduce the risk of a cut injury:

· Wear protective gloves when handling parts that have sharp edges.

· Some assembly may require help from another person. Observe where noted.

TOOLS:

or

STEP 1) Cart Assembly:

Attach the Legs to the Bottom Shelf with
M5 x 35 Bolts threaded into the Bottom
Shelf holes. Position legs with the holes
exactly as indicated .

(4) LEFT FRONT

WHEEL LEG

(6) RIGHT FRONT

FIXED LEG

(8) M5 X 35

SCREW

and/or

3

(8) M5 X 35 SCREW

8 pcs

(2) BOTTOM SHELF

(3) LP CYLINDER CLIP

(5) LEFT REAR

WHEEL LEG

(7) RIGHT REAR

FIXED LEG

VELCRO PATCHES

INSIDE FRONT

FIXED LEG AND

WHEEL LEG

FIG. 1A

FIG. 1B

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STEP 2) Assemble Axle, Wheels & Wheel Covers:

(9) with Item (11) installed

(10) WHEEL

2 PCS

(11) Nut, M8

2 PCS

(12) WHEEL COVER

2 PCS

(9) AXLE

WHEEL LEGS

Push Axle through holes in Wheel Legs. Place Wheels
on both ends of Axle, then tighten with two M8 Nuts
with wrench or pliers. Align Wheel Cover pins with
3-holes in Wheel and snap flush against wheel.

FIG. 2

Step 3) Assemble Hood/Bowl to Cart:

Bowl Bracket Legs

(10) WHEEL

(15) Screw, M6X35

4 pcs

(11) Nut, M8

(12) WHEEL

COVER

(16) M6 Locknut

4 pcs

(14) Hood/Bowl Assembly

· With Cart upright, align Bowl
Bracket legs with Cart legs. (FIG. 3A)
NOTE: REQUIRES 2-PERSONS

· Lower Hood/Bowl to allow ends of
Cart legs to insert into Bowl Bracket
legs.

· Press downward until leg screw holes
align.

· Insert M6x35 Screws and tighten
with M6 Locknuts. (FIG. 3B)

FIG. 3A

(15) M6 Nut

(16) Screw, M6X35

FIG. 3B

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Step 4) Install Drip Cup:

Align groove

with vertical

wire

Insert Drip Cup into Drip Cup Holder ring until
the cup flange is flush with the ring and the
notch in the lip of the cup fits the vertical
hanger wire.

(17) Drip Cup

Step 5) Assemble Sidebraces and Rear Crossbrace:

· Attach Right and Left Sidebraces (19 & 20) to legs with ST4.0 x 10 Screws. (FIG. 5A) Secure
Bottom Heat Shield to Left Sidebrace with M4x10 Screws and M4 Wingnuts. (FIG. 5B) Allow Heat
Shield Edge to overlap Sidebrace edge.

(21) Screw, ST4.0x10

6 pcs

(21) Screw,

ST4.0x10

(22) Screw,

M4x10

2 pcs

(23) Wingnut, M4

2 pcs

(20 Left Sidebrace

(23) M4 Wingnut

(22) Screw,

M4x10

Heat Shield

edge over

Crossbrace

edge

FIG. 5B

(24) Rear CrossBrace

(Pre-assembled)

(19) Right Sidebrace

FIG. 5A

View Inside Bowl

Bowl/Leg Screws

FIG. 5C

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