Vermont Casting VCS3505, VCS6005, VCS5005BI Troubleshooting Guide, Potential Action Required Cause

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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

POTENTIAL

 

ACTION REQUIRED

 

CAUSE

 

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 before attempting to

 

 

 

relight.

 

 

 

Weigh your propane cylinder. A standard 20 lb. cylinder will

 

 

 

weigh about 18 lb. when it is empty and 38 lb. when it is 80 %

 

 

 

full.

 

 

 

WARNING: Never take a propane cylinder indoors for any

 

 

 

purpose.

 

Blockage in the gas

 

Confirm that the venturi tubes are not blocked by insects or

 

system

 

other debris. Use a special venturi brush to clean (Fig. 16).

 

 

 

Use a pin or needle to carefully probe the orifice in the gas

 

 

 

valve. Never enlarge the orifice (Fig. 18).

 

Misalignment of the gas

 

Look under the front control panel and reinsert the gas injector

 

valve to the venturi tubes

 

into the venturi tube, if required (Fig. 22).

 

of the burner.

 

 

 

Improper attachment of

 

Tighten the regulator’s plastic collar onto the cylinder valve.

 

the propane hose and

 

Hand-tighten only (Fig. 4).

 

regulator

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit won’t heat up

Control knob left open at

 

For safety, the regulator coupling on your barbecue is

(LP)

startup,

 

equipped with a flow control mechanism. This device limits

 

or

 

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

 

turning gas on too

 

for gas. This may be engaged inadvertently, if a burner

 

quickly

 

control knob should be left ON when you 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. cylinder will with

 

 

 

about 18 lb. when it is empty ad 38 lb. when it is 80% full.

 

 

 

WARNING: Never take a propane cylinder indoors for any pur-

 

 

 

pose.

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Manual for Models For Your Safety Signal Words Important WarningsSafe Locations for USE of this Outdoor Grill Safe USE of LP Propane GAS Safe USE of Natural GASElectrical Safety SafetyPrevention of Burns Table of Contents Fuels Additional Warnings An 18 height. Always use a propane cylinder that hasSafety Gas Hookup For Your SafetyHooking Up to the LP Propane Gas Supply Natural Gas Supply Connection To ConnectControl Functions OperationActivating the Igniter Lighting the Main Burners Turning the Burners Off Match Lighting the Main BurnersMatch Lighting the Rotisserie Burner To Start the Rotisserie BurnerRotisserie Setup if applicable Lighting the Side Burner if applicable Shutting the Burner OFFCooking Methods of CookingPreparing Food for the Grill Grilling Tips Cooking Time Chart BeefSausage PorkLamb Cooking Type of Food Temperature Cooking Time Comments VegetablesBurners Care & MaintenanceMain Burner Rotisserie Burner if applicable Cooking GridsStainless Steel Panels Drip TrayPorcelain Enamel Castings Maintenance Burner AdjustmentTroubleshooting Guide Potential Action Required CauseProblem Potential Action Required Cause Lifetime Warranty

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