Vermont Casting VCS3008B Series, VCS3008BI Series, VCS4008 Series, VCS5008 Series, VCS5008I

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Troubleshooting Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POTENTIAL CAUSE

 

ACTION REQUIRED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner will not light

Gas supply turned off

Turn on fuel supply and retry.

 

 

Out of propane

Confirm the flow of gas by smell or by listening for

 

 

 

the hiss of gas being emitted. Allow gas to clear be-

 

 

 

fore attempting to relight.

 

 

 

Weigh your propane cylinder. A standard 20 lb. cylin-

 

 

 

der will weigh about 19 lbs. when it is empty and 39

 

 

 

lbs. when it is 80% full.

 

 

 

 

 

Never take a propane cylinder in-

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

Blockage in the gas system

 

 

doors for any purpose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm the venturi tubes are not blocked by insects

 

 

 

or other debris. Use a special venturi brush to clean.

 

 

 

(Fig. 16)

 

 

 

Use a wire brush or toothpick to carefully probe the

 

 

 

orifice in the gas valve. Never enlarge the orifice.

 

 

 

(Fig. 18)

 

 

Misalignment of the gas valve to

Look under the front control panel and reinsert the

 

 

the venturi tubes of the burner.

gas injector into the venturi tube, if required. (Fig. 21)

 

 

Improper attachment of the pro-

Tighten the regulator’s plastic collar onto the cylinder

 

 

pane hose and regulator

valve. Hand-tighten only. (Fig. 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit won’t heat up

Control knob left open at star-

For safety, the regulator coupling on your barbecue is

 

(LP)

tup,

equipped with a flow control mechanism. This device

 

 

or

limits gas flow in the event of a sudden change in the

 

 

turning gas on too quickly

demand for gas. This may be engaged inadvertently,

 

 

or

if a burner control knob should be left ON when you

 

 

cold climate or windy conditions

open the propane cylinder valve. Rapidly opening the

 

 

 

valve can also engage flow control. To resolve the

 

 

 

problem, close your cylinder valve. Confirm that all

 

 

 

burner control knobs are in the OFF position. Open

 

 

 

the cylinder valve slowly (about 1 to 2 turns) and wait

 

 

 

5 seconds. Finally, turn a single burner ON and try

 

 

 

relighting it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit won’t stay lit

Wind

Always shelter your Grill from strong winds.

 

 

Running out of fuel

Confirm the flow of gas by smell, or by listening for

 

 

 

the hiss of gas being emitted.

 

 

 

Weigh your propane cylinder. A standard 20 lb. cylin-

 

 

 

der will weigh about 19 lb. when it is empty and 39 lb.

 

 

 

when it is 80% full.

 

 

 

 

 

Never take a propane cylinder in-

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

doors for any purpose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Manual Model VCS5008 Parts IdentificationImportant Warnings Signal WordsSafe Locations for USE of this Outdoor Grill B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation CodeSafe USE of Natural NG GAS Safe USE of Propane LP GASPrevention of Burns SafetySafe USE of Natural NG GAS Battery Handling Electrical SafetyTable of Contents Propane GAS Fuel Always keep cylinders out of reach of children Propane GAS FuelHooking Up to the Propane LP Gas Supply Connecting the Grill to a Propane LP GAS CylinderGas Hookup Hooking Up the Grill to the Natural NG Gas Supply Connecting the Grill to the Main GAS SupplyTo Connect To DisconnectControl Functions OperationPropane Tank Valve Burner Control Valves FigErs, to avoid exposure to possible flare-ups Lighting the Main BurnersIf the Selected Burner does not Light Clear and then repeat the precedingMatch Lighting the Main Burners Turning the Burners OffFLARE-UPS To Start the Rotisserie Burner Lighting the Rotisserie Burner if applicableMatch Lighting the Rotisserie Burner GrillRotisserie Setup if equipped Shutting the Burner OFF Rotisserie SetupLighting the Side Burner if applicable Hard boiling soups, lobsters or corn on the cob. c CookingMethods of Cooking Preparing Food for the Grill Grilling Tips Type of Food Weight Cooking Cooking Time Cooking Time ChartType of Food Weight Type of Food Care & Cleaning Care & MaintenanceCooking Grids Rotisserie Burner if applicableSide Burner if applicable Porcelain Enamel Castings Drip TrayStainless Steel Panels Burner Adjustment MaintenanceProblem Potential Cause Action Required Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Year Warranty Limited Lifetime WarrantyPorcelain Coated Firebox and Rear Lid Assembly Cast Iron Cooking Grates Side Burner All Remaining Parts