Aussie Koala 7900 Service Manual

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LP Gas Grill
Assembly and Use Manual

Koala

TM

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

FOR OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE.

• 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

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

• 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.

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.

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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 Dif fuser...........................................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

©Meco Corporation

®

2006

— 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
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MECO CORPORATION
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GREENEVILLE, TN. 37745 USA

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CONTENTS

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.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

(14) Hood/Bowl Assembly

(13) Hood

(21) Screw,

ST4.0 x 10mm

(19) Right Sidebrace

(20) Left Sidebrace

(22) Screw,
M4x 10mm

(1) Owner’s Manual

(2) Bottom Shelf

(3) Cylinder

Retainer Clip

(4) Left Front Wheel Leg

(5) Left Rear Wheel Leg

(6) Right Front Fixed Leg

(8) Screw, M5x35mm

(10) Wheel

(11) Axle Nut

(12) Wheel Cover

(15) Screw, M6x35mm

(17) Drip Cup

(16) M6 Locknut

(24) Rear

Crossbrace (Black)

(26) Right Side Table

(27) Left Side Table

(29) Side Burner Valve

(23) Wingnut, M4

(31) Control Knob

(28) Screw, M6x15mm

(7) Right Rear Fixed Leg

(25) Screw, M6x70MM

(18) Drip Cup

Holder

(32) Side Burner Electrode

(33) Side Burner

(34) Side Burner Pan

(Installed in Left

Side Table)

(30) Screw,

6-32 x 3/8”

(9) Axlewith Item (11) installed

(37) Heat Shield

(38) Handle Spacer

(39) Hood Handle

(40) Flame Diffuser

(41) Cooking Grid

(43) Fabric Panel

(45) LP Cylinder

Heat Shield

(44) Main Burner

(46) Main Burner

Electrode

(47) Control Panel

w/Manifold and

Regulator

(35) Side Burner Grid

(42) Warming Rack

DESCRIPTION PART # QTY.

ITEM

1 Owner's Manual 03.6577.00 1
2 Bottom Shelf 03.6165.00

1

3 Clip, Cylinder Retainer 03.6205.01 1
4 Left Front Wheel Leg (with Velcro and screws)

03.6578.00

1

5 Left Rear Wheel Leg

03.6579.00

1

6 Right Front Fixed Leg (with Velcro and screws)

03.6580.00

1
7 Right Rear Fixed Leg 03.6581.00 1
8 Screw, M5x35 03.4099.00 8
9 Axle 03.6215.01 1

10 Wheel 03.6214.00 2
11 Nut, Axle M8 03.6216.00 2
12 Wheel Cover 03.6217.01 2
13 Hood, Black 03.6582.00 1
14 Hood/Bowl Assembly Black (w/Side Table-Leg Brkt) 03.6167.01 1
15 Screw, M6 x 35 03.6219.01 4
16 Locknut, M6 03.4098.00 4
17 Drip Cup 03.6238.00 1
18 Drip Cup Holder 03.6220.00 1

PARTS LIST

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(36) Bolt, M6x75

2 pc

5

19 Sidebrace, Right 03.6584.00 1
20 Sidebrace, Left 03.6585.00 1
21 Screw, ST 4.0 x 10 03.6583.00 6
22 Screw, M4 x 10 Black 03.6267.00 2
23 Wingnut, M4 Solid (Left Sidebrace) 03.6313.00 2
24 Crossbrace, Rear 03.6166.00 1
25 Screw, M6x70 03.4097.00 2
26 Right Side Table Black 03.6586.00 1
27 Left Side Table Black 03.6587.00 1
28 Screw, M6x15 03.6208.00 8
29 Side Burner Valve 03.6588.00 1
30 Screw, 6-32 x 3/8" (Side Burner Valve) 03.0199.00 2
31 Knob, Control 03.6589.00 3
32 Side Burner Electrode 03.6590.00 1
33 Side Burner 03.6591.00 1
34 Side Burner Pan 03.6592.00 1
35 Side Burner Grid 03.6252.00 1
36 Bolt, M6x75mm (Hood Handle Assy) 03.4094.00 2
37 Hood Heat Shield 03.6289.00 1
38 Handle Spacer 03.6023.00 2
39 Hood Handle 03.6593.00 1
40 Flame Diffuser 03.6250.00 1
41 Warming Rack 03.6253.00 1
42 Cooking Grid, Porcelain 03.6255.00 1
43 Fabric Panel 03.6594.00 1
44 Main Burner 03.6222.01 1
45 Heat Shield, LP Cylinder 03.6595.00 1
46 Main Burner Electrode 03.6225.00 1
47 Control Panel Assy (w/Manifold/Regulator) 03.6596.00 1

PARTS LIST (cont'd)

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STEP 1) Cart Assembly:

Attach the Legs to the Bottom Shelf with
M5 x 40 Bolts threaded into the Bottom
Shelf holes. Position legs with the holes
exactly as indicated .

VELCRO PATCHES

INSIDE FRONT

FIXED LEG AND

WHEEL LEG

(4) LEFT FRONT

WHEEL LEG

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.

T

OOLS:

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(5) LEFT REAR

WHEEL LEG

(6) RIGHT FRONT

FIXED LEG

(7) RIGHT REAR

FIXED LEG

(8) M5 X 35

SCREW

FIG. 1A

FIG. 1B

(8) M5 X 35 SCREW

8 pcs

(2) BOTTOM SHELF

(3) LP CYLINDER CLIP

and/or

or

STEP

2) Assemble Axle, Wheels & Wheel Covers:

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Step 3)

Assemble Hood/Bowl to Cart:

· 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)

(15) Screw, M6X35

4 pcs

(16) M6 Locknut

4 pcs

(11) Nut, M8

2 PCS

(10) WHEEL

2 PCS

(12) WHEEL COVER

2 PCS

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.

(10) WHEEL

(12) WHEEL

COVER

(9) AXLE

(11) Nut, M8

WHEEL LEGS

FIG. 2

FIG. 3A

FIG. 3B

(16) Screw, M6X35

(15) M6 Nut

(14) Hood/Bowl Assembly

Bowl Bracket Legs

(9) with Item (11) installed

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Step 4) Install Drip Cup:

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.

(24) Rear CrossBrace

(Pre-assembled)

FIG. 5A

(21) Screw, ST4.0x10

6 pcs

FIG. 5B

(22) Screw,

M4x10

2 pcs

(23) M4 Wingnut

Heat Shield

edge over

Crossbrace

edge

(22) Screw,

M4x10

(19) Right Sidebrace

(20 Left Sidebrace

(21) Screw,

ST4.0x10

Bowl/Leg Screws

FIG. 5C

View Inside Bowl

(23) Wingnut, M4

2 pcs

Align groove

with vertical

wire