Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Bonza Series Meco
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Aussie LP Gas/ Charcoal Grill 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 or your fire department.
2 IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS F AILURE T O FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS COULD RESUL T IN DEA TH, SERIOUS BODIL Y INJUR Y , AND/OR PROPERTY LOSS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y BEFORE ASSEMBL Y OR USE OF THE LP GAS GRILL. 1. W ARNING! Read and follow all instructions.
7. W ARNING! If your grill catches on fire: • If the fire is in the grill portion and you can safely reach the control knobs, then turn them off by turning knobs clockwise.
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ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS for BONZA and BONZA DELUXE MODELS PREP ARA TION FOR ASSEMBL Y : Removing parts from carton and some assembly will require two people. Before starting assembly , read the instructions and your manual. This manual covers several Aussie Grill models.
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26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 P ART# 03.5996.00 03.5998.00 03.5999.00 03.4074.00 03.4066.00 03.6003.00 *See Bottom Page Note *See Bottom Page Note 03.
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 P ART# 03.6023.00 03.4070.00 03.5033.00 03.5034.00 03.5035.00 03.5866.00 03.5854.00 03.5031.01 03.6027.01 03.5918.00 3-Burner 4-Burner QTY . 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 or 4 1 1 BONZA 3-Burner 4-Burner 03.5053.00 03.6031.00 BONZA DELUXE 03.
STEP 1- WHEEL LEG/ SIDE T ABLE ASSEMBL Y TOOLS: •Note: There are two side table designs used depending on the model: Left and Right T eardrop Side T ables (Item 1 & 2), or Deluxe Side T ables (Item 3). •Lay Left Side T able (depending on your model you have either 2 or 4) upside down on flat surface as shown.
STEP 2- FIXED LEG/SIDE T ABLE ASSEMBL Y TOOLS : •In the same way , attach the Front and Rear Fixed Legs to the remaining Side T able using 1/4” x 1” Bolts (1/4” x 1 3/8” for Metal Legs.) •On models with wooden legs, be sure to position Fixed Legs with the four large recessed holes facing away from Side T able (Fig.
STEP 3- LEG BRACE ASSEMBL Y •Attach Leg Braces onto each Side T able assembly using 1/4” x 1” Bolts. Do not tighten bolts completely . TOOLS: AXLE HOLES VELCRO P A TCHES F ACE INSIDE 1/4” X 1.
1/4” x 1” BOL T - WOOD LEG 1/4” x 1 3/8” BOL T - MET AL LEG STEP 4-BOTTOM SHELF/LEG & CASTER ASSEMBL Y •Place Leg/Side T able assemblies opposite each other as shown with the velcro patches on same side. •Place Bottom Shelf inside of Wheel Leg assembly and align large axle holes.
STEP 5-WHEEL/CYLINDER BRACKET ASSEMBL Y •Slide Axle out. With the notched side of Cylinder Bracket down, secure the Cylinder Bracket to wheel end of Bottom Shelf using 1/4” x 1/2” Bolts and tighten. •Slide Axle back into position and push a Wheel Assembly onto each end of axle until the spring clip locks into place.
STEP 6-GRILL BODY/CART ASSEMBL Y - BONZA & BONZA DELUXE MODELS Note: Assembly of Grill Body will require two people. CAUTION: Some parts inside of Grill Body may have sharp edges or corners. Remove Bottom Body Panel from underneath of Grill Body .
STEP 6-(CONTINUED) GRILL BODY/CART ASSEMBL Y - BONZA MODELS •Lay Grill Body on its back side with control panel up. Place Grill Body between legs and Side T ables with Hose and Regulator on Wheel Leg end. Do not lay Grill Body on, or step on Hose and Regulator .
STEP 7-A TT ACH DECORA TIVE PRIV ACY P ANEL TO CART - (ALL MODELS) STEP 8-INST ALL BURNER •Remove plastic covering from Burner and remove Cotter Pin from Burner Peg.
. •Fit venturi end of Burner through hole in the inside firewall (behind control panel) and onto Gas Control V alve Nozzle (Fig. E & Fig. F). Be careful not to bend or force gas collector plates. •Place other end of burner on lower shoulder of rear firewall so Burner Peg rests in Burner Locator Hole as shown (Fig.
STEP 9-INST ALL BOTT OM BODY P ANEL/GREASE TRA Y - (ALL MODELS) •In upright position and drain hole toward the rear , slide Bottom Body Panel into guides (See Arrows) at bottom of Grill Body . Insert two #8 x 1/2” screws through the holes in guides and Bottom Body Panel; then tighten.
19 •Insert Heat Indicator studs into Hood holes and secure using two Lockwashers and two 10-24 Hexnuts. Do not overtighten or you may crack Hood finish.
STEP 12-A TT ACH LP CYLINDER TO GRILL - (ALL MODELS) •Obtain a filled LP Cylinder at your local LP gas supplier or exchange center . •Set bottom ring of LP Cylinder into Cylinder Bracket through round hole in Bottom Shelf (Fig. H). T urn Adjusting Knob clockwise to secure LP Cylinder inside Cylinder Bracket(Fig.
STEP 13-LEAK TESTING (T O BE PERFORMED IN A WELL-VENTILA TED AREA.) Supplies Needed for a Leak T est Clean paint brush, water , and dishwashing liquid How to perform a leak test W ARNING! Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. 1) Mix one cup of water with one cup of dish washing liquid.
OPERA TING AND MAINT AINING YOUR GAS GRILL GAS, CYLINDER, HOSE AND REGULA TOR INFORMA TION This LP gas grill was designed to use propane gas. Propane cylinders will supply gas all year round, even on cold winter days.
· Never connect or disconnect LP gas cylinder or fittings while grill is in use or is hot. · When the LP gas cylinder is connected, the grill must be kept outside in a well-ventilated space. Turn off all of the grill control knobs and the LP cylinder valve when grill is not in use.
· Always perform a leak test before each use. · Leak test must be performed in a well ventilated area. · Never perform a leak test on a grill while in use or hot. · If you detect a gas leak that cannot be corrected by using the leak test procedures below , do not use the LP gas grill.
· W ash the porcelain coated Cooking Grids (37) with a mixture of hot water and baking soda. · Empty the foil pan and grease tray after each cooking session so excessive grease does not accumulate.
COOKING MODE: LP GAS WITH WOOD CHUNKS FOR FLA VOR How to light your LP Gas grill when planning to cook using primarily LP Gas and supplementing with wood chunks for flavor . 2. Open Hood. COOKING MODE: CHARCOAL ONL Y How to light your grill when planning to cook using only charcoal: 1.
· Open Hood before lighting the grill to prevent an explosion from gas build-up. · Always inspect the gas hose and regulator as- sembly before each use. If the hose is cut, dam- aged, or showing signs of excessive abrasion or wear , do not use the LP gas grill.
Y our burners have been preset by the manufacturer for optimal flame performance. A blue flame, possibly with a small yellow tip, is the result of the optimal air and LP gas mixture.
Regularly clean your LP gas grill between uses and espe- cially after extended periods of storage. Ensure the grill and its components are cool before cleaning.
It is not necessary to remove and wash the Flavor Activators in order to keep them clean. Burning off the residue after each cooking should be sufficient. Heavy grease deposits can be cleaned with a baking soda and water solution. · Always turn the LP gas cylinder valve “Off” when not in use.
Bottom Panel Drip Pan 31 6. Close the hood and remove the drip pan and bottom panel to dispose of ashes. The bottom panel can be removed by first removing the screw on each side of the grill. For easier cleaning of charcoal ashes the bot - tom panel can be lined with aluminum foil.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Burners will not light using the igniter Burners not assembled cor- rectly Not pausing long enough before clicking the control panel knob No spark LP gas cylinder is em.
Problem Flames blow out Flare up Persistent grease fire Unable to fill LP tank Humming or whistling from the regulator Possible Cause High or gusting winds Gas in LP cylinder is low Excess flow valve tripped Grease build up Excessive fat in meat Grease trapped around burn- er system Some dealers have older fill nozzles with worn threads.
Raises up while filling then stops when full. IMPORT ANT NO TICE The gas grill is setup to operate with a LP Gas Cylinder equipped with an OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device). This is a secondary device to prevent the overfilling of your LP Gas cylinder .
Meco Corporation LIMITED W ARRANTY This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser against defects in material and workman- ship under normal outdoor household use and correct assembly (if assembled by the consumer-pur- chaser).
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