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Assembly Procedures
VCS501 Series
Tools Required: Knife or scissors, Phillips or Robertson (square head) screwdriver, 7/16” and 3/8” wrench
or ratchet. The use of a manual screwdriver is strongly recommended. A power drill may cause damage to
the unit.
CAUTION: This grill is intended ONLY to be used as a cart model, this grill cannot be built into an
enclosure.
CAUTION: The assembly of this grill requires two (2) people.
WARNING: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing glove
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 1: Unpack Carton and Verify Contents Use a sharp cutting tool to cut the straps on the packaging and then lift off the carton top. Remove the box on the top. The sleeve surrounding the barbecue can be removed by lifting it straight up and over the top of the unit. Compare all contents to the parts list and the carton content lists below. Refer to the parts list for fastener detail. CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during as
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 2a: Install the Casters This step requires people. Parts Required: (4) Casters ( with brake, rear; without brake, front) (1) Block (not included) (16) 1/4-0 Flange Nut (30005406) Figure 1 NOTE: Casters (wheels) may differ from those shown in the illustration depend- ing on the model you purchased. Select a side to begin installing the casters. Place a block of wood, thick tele- phone book or anything else available - approximately 6 inches thick - under the
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 2b: Attach Skirt (Optional) Figure 2 Parts Required: Leveling Glide (1) Skirt Left Assembly (1) Skirt Right Assembly (1) Skirt Front Assembly () Skirt Corner Assemblies Skirt Right Assembly (7) #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337) Skirt Left Assembly (4) Adjustable Leveling Glide Skirt Front Assembly B157 Figures 2 & 3 NOTE: Remove protective coating from corner posts before proceeding with this step. Leveling Screw-in two () adjustable leveling glides into hex
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 3: Grease Pan / Grease Cup Installation Parts Required: (1) Grease Pan (1) Grease Cup Figure 4 Install grease pan from back side of unit. NOTE: Be sure the grease tray is posi- tioned with the opening in the bottom of the grease tray located over the grease cup. Place grease cup into grease cup holder attached to bottom of left brace support. Figure 4 Grease Shown with optional skirt Tray Grease Cup B159 CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid i
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VCS501 Series Assembly Parts Required for Steps 4, 5, 6 & 7 Right Side Shelf Left Side Shelf (1) Kit Condiment Tray* (1) Kit Condiment Tray* (1) Kit Shelf Right** (1) Kit Shelf Left*** *Kit Condiment Tray Contents (1) Condiment Tray Left (1) Condiment Tray Right () Towel Bars (3) Utensil Hooks **Kit Shelf Right Contents (1) Shelf Right Assy w/Support Brackets (1) Cover Side Burner Assy (1) Side Burner Assembly ***Kit Shelf Left Contents (1) Shelf Left Assy w/Support Brackets
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VCS501 Series Assembly Steps 4 & 5: Right & Left Side Shelf Assembly Parts Required: (1) Kit Condiment Tray (1) Condiment Tray Left (1) Condiment Tray Right (1) Hardware Bag Side Shelves (for both right and left side shelves) (1) Kit Shelf Right (1) Shelf Right Assy w/Support Brackets, Cover and Side Burner Assembly installed (1) Kit Shelf Left (1) Shelf Left Assy. w/Support Brackets Figure 5 Left Side Shelf Loosen two () screws on the support front of the left shelf assembly. Sli
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 6: Attach Right Shelf Assembly to Grill Parts Required: Right Shelf Assembly (1) Right Shelf Assy. (Step 4) (4) 1/4-0 x 1 Z\x” Screws (50001383) () #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337) Figures 6 & 7 Loosely screw in (4-5 turns) four (4) 1/4-0 x 1 Z\x” screws to the side of the grill. Place right shelf assembly onto screws. NOTE: Ensure the side burner ignitor wire is not pinched as the shelf assembly is installed into the unit. Secure (tighten) four (4) screws to t
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 7: Attach Left Shelf Assembly to Grill Parts Required: Left Shelf Assembly (1) Left Shelf Assy. (Step 5) (4) 1/4-0 x 1 Z\x” Screws (50001383) () #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337) Figure 8 Loosely screw in (4-5 turns) four (4) 1/4-0 x 1 Z\x” screws to the side of the grill. Place left shelf assembly onto screws. Secure (tighten) four (4) screws to the grill. Secure condiment tray to the console with one (1) #10-4 x 1/” screws. From inside grill, attach 10-4 x
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 8: Attach Towel Bars, Utensil Hooks and Spit Rod Storage Brackets Parts Required Left Side Right Side (1) Towel Bar (1) Towel Bar (3) Utensil Hooks (4) #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337) (4) #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337) Spit Rod Storage Bracket () Brackets (3000547) Towel Bars and Utensil Hooks Figure 9 Slide three (3) utensil hooks into the towel bar. (Left side only) Attach towel bar with utensil hooks to left side condiment tray as shown using four (4)
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 9: Attach Side Burner Assembly Follow Side Burner Assembly Instructions to assemble side burner to unit. Step 10: Install the Ignitor Battery Figure 11 NOTE: VCS501 Series require one (1) “AA” bat- tery. Figure 11 Unscrew the ignition button from the console and insert the appropriate battery into the housing by placing the positive side of the battery first. Then screw the ignition button back into the console. Check for sparks under each main burner before pr
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 12: Install the Internal Components Parts Required: (5) Sear Plates (4) Cooking Grates (1) Warming Rack (1) Smoker Box Assy Figures 13, 14 & 15 Carefully place each of the sear plates side by side inside the barbecue. (Fig. 13) Make sure the semicircu- lar finger groove is facing toward the front of the grill. Each sear plate rests just above each burner tube. NOTE: Place the smoker box assembly on any sear plate by laying the bracket over the sear plate so the
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 12: Install the Internal Components (continued) Set the cooking grates, side by side, on the upper ledge of the grill tub. (Fig. 15) Make sure the finger groove is facing toward the front of the grill. Set the warming rack into the supports located on either side of the rear lid. CAUTION: Do not attempt to turn the cooking grates over while the grill is in use and the grates are hot. Doing so could result in severe burns and other injuries. Figure 15 Warming Rack C
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 13: Install the LP Cylinder (LP Models ONLY) Parts Required: (1) LP Gas Cylinder (not included) Figures 16 & 17 NOTE: Check your User’s Manual for the cylinder filling requirements, how to attach the regula- tor and how to test for leaks before you try lighting the grill. CAUTION: Make sure the hose is not touching any hot or sharp surfaces. Place the LP Cylinder into the hole in the bottom panel. Next secure it from moving by lifting the cylinder retainer wire an
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 14: Install the Natural Gas Hose (Natural Gas (NG) Models ONLY) Figure 18 Run natural gas hose through bushing provided in back panel of grill. Figure 18 B40a Shown with Op- tional Skirt in Place B240a natural gas hose 12/08 CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or mov- ing the grill is recommended. 30005436 15
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VCS501 Series Assembly Step 15: Install Shelf Light Parts Required: (1) Cook Light (3) #10-4 x 1/” Screws (50000337) Figures 19, 20 & 21 Figure 19 Attach the cook light to the side shelf using three (3) screws provided. (Fig. 19) Battery Installation (3 “AA” alkaline batteries required, not included.) Open the battery cap by turning the cap counterclockwise as shown in Figure 0. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment according to the layout in Figure 0. Replace battery cap.
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VCS501 Series Assembly CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or mov- ing the grill is recommended. 30005436 17
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VCS501 Series Assembly MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com CAUTION: Some parts may have sharp edges; to avoid injury, wearing gloves during assembly, lifting or moving the grill is recommended. 18 30005436
