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CONGRATULATIONS!    You have purchased a truly exceptional outdoor cooking appliance 
with your Legacy Series grill from PGS.    Your outdoor gas grill has been designed and 

constructed to give you many years of outdoor cooking enjoyment.    All PGS grills are 
designed with quality, dependability, performance and safety features not found in any other 
gas grills. 

 
Please read this manual from cover to cover.    It will provide great information on the 
assembly, care, maintenance and most important safe use of your “outdoor grilling 
machine”.     

 
Your grill will become one of the most versatile, exciting, and often used appliances that you 
own!    We would like to thank you for selecting one of our fine products.    If we can be of 

any help or can answer any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.    We also 
welcome any and all comments you might have about your grill and how we might improve 
it in the future. 

 
Bon Appetit! 
 

George Speicher                             

Pete Arnold

 

 
George Speicher 

Pete Arnold 

Chairman 

President 

 
 
 

Please note:    We have made our catalogs, specification sheets, and other materials relating to our 

fine line of outdoor cooking products as comprehensive and accurate as possible.    We are 

constantly trying to improve all aspects of our products and therefore, reserve the right to make 

changes in them at any time, without notice.    Because product improvements may have been made 

since the time our materials were printed, please check with your Authorized PGS Dealer or 

Distributor if you have any specific questions concerning our products.    AEI is dedicated to 
producing the finest leisure gas appliances for the home

 

 

AEI CORPORATION 2641 Du Bridge Ave.      PO Box 16097      Irvine      CA      92623-6097 (949) 474-3070 

FAX (949) 474-0559        e-mail: 

[email protected]

 

WEBSITE:   

www.aeicorporation.com

 

Summary of Contents for BIG SUR Series

Page 1: ...ing Noncombustible materials would include brick masonry stone cement and steel Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air Keep ventilation openings on cart or island free from obstruction or debris NOTE TO INSTALLER Leave this Owner s Manual with the consumer after delivery and or installation NOTE TO CONSUMER Leave this Owner s Manual in a convenient place for future reference Nuts b...

Page 2: ...ct us We also welcome any and all comments you might have about your grill and how we might improve it in the future Bon Appetit George Speicher Pete Arnold George Speicher Pete Arnold Chairman President Please note We have made our catalogs specification sheets and other materials relating to our fine line of outdoor cooking products as comprehensive and accurate as possible We are constantly try...

Page 3: ...nd Electrode Adjustment Page 10 Grease Tray Clean Out Page 10 Periodic Cleaning Page 10 11 Flare Ups Page 11 Flash Back Spider Fires Page 11 Gas Grill Conversion Page 11 Troubleshooting Page 11 12 14 Timer Care of Stainless Steel Page 12 Masonry Cut Out Dimensions Page 12 13 Infra Broil Rear Burner Use Page 13 Flame Adjustment Page 13 14 Grill Cover Page 14 Replacement Parts Page 14 T SERIES GRILL...

Page 4: ... INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual found on page 11 Inspect hose before each use of appliance if signs of wear replace before operating If it is evident there is excessive abrasion or wear or the hose is cut it must be replaced prior to the outdoor cooking appliance being put into operation USE only OEM replacement Do not modify original equipment Your grill has been designed and engineered to o...

Page 5: ... shed breezeways or other enclosed areas Store your grill in a well vented area with gas supply OFF If grill is stored INDOORS LP cylinder MUST be removed if equipped with one and store cylinder outdoors in a well ventilated area away from heat and where children may possibly tamper with it When using the optional side burner kit use pots that have flat bottoms and are large enough to cover entire...

Page 6: ...ROPANE SERIAL NUMBER _____________________________ DATE PURCHASED____________________________ DEALER NAME_______________________________ CITY STATE_________________________________ PLEASE RETURN REGISTRATION CARD TODAY pages 23 24 SAFETY YOUR GRILL IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY Please thoroughly review all safety statements recapped on pages four and five on this manual and found throughout The...

Page 7: ...erminating in an LP gas supply cylinder valve outlet specified as applicable for Connection No 510 in the Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections ANSI CGA V 1 or Connection No 600 in the Compressed Gas Association s Limited Standard Cylinder Valve Outlet Connection for Propane Small Valve Series or a combination LP gas cylinder valve and QCC1 assembly complying with...

Page 8: ...us condition which can cause a fire to occur behind the valve assembly thereby damaging the grill and making it unsafe to operate DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL UNDER UNPROTECTED COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION Use only in well ventilated areas Do not use in buildings garages tents sheds breezeways or any enclosed areas Keep the area surrounding the grill free from combustible materials trash or combustible fl...

Page 9: ...ined hose that is shown below attached see image for location Be certain hose is sufficiently tightened prior to connecting to propane cylinder Be sure to check the connection from the LP hose to the manifold with a soapy solution if you see bubbles tighten this fitting and check again LP HOSE AND REGULATOR CONNECTION TO MANIFOLD NATURAL GAS CONNECTION TO GRILL MANIFOLD NATURAL GAS REGULATOR ASSEM...

Page 10: ...STILL FAILS TO LIGHT CHECK THE GAS SUPPLY YOU COULD BE OUT OF LP GAS OR THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY FOR NATURAL GAS MAY HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF The lower lighting port will not light the rear burner This must be lit with the ignition system or a hand held ignitor Manual Lighting of Grill NOTE If grill is hot manual lighting tube may not work Allow grill to fully cool before relighting ELECTRODE ADJUSTMENT Th...

Page 11: ...sing flashback which could also damage your grill see illustration To remove spider webs and or other obstructions you must remove the burner and clean out the venturi with a long narrow bottlebrush Spider webs inside venturi THIS SHOULD BE DONE ROUTINELY AFTER THE GRILL HAS SET IDLE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS Your PGS grill has fine mesh brass screening placed inside the burner venturis to minimize thi...

Page 12: ...rust marks are more likely to be the result of small particles of ordinary steel which have become attached to the surface these have subsequently rusted in the damp environment The most common source of such particles is from wire wool scouring pads but contamination may also occur from carbon steel utensils and cast iron water supply pipes These brown marks are only superficial stains which will...

Page 13: ...er operation so no adjustments should be required Occasionally vibration during transport or variations in local fuels and gas pressure altitude or other external conditions might require minor burner adjustments Sometimes your burner will burn differently if your propane cylinder has been recently filled or it is near empty Sometimes air will need to be purged from your natural gas line A qualifi...

Page 14: ...oud to offer a full series of grills equipped with one hour gas timers built right into the controls This insures that the gas flow to the grill stops at one hour or less This prevents wasting a precious resource prevents damage done if grills are left on for hours or days at a time and provides peace of mind so you don t have to worry did I leave the grill on Below is an image of our S27T on a st...

Page 15: ...and long lasting use of timer The timer knob should turn freely if it impinges on the control panel it will stop and will not operate We recommend pulling timer knob off at least once a month and cleaning assembly with compressed air to remove any and all debris It is possible to break the knob if turned in the wrong direction Replacement knobs are available from AEI Corporation If timer fails to ...

Page 16: ...the grill to self clean the cooking grids and ceramic briquettes Most of your grilling will be done at MEDIUM and LOW settings The MEDIUM Setting The medium setting between HI and LO can be used for most meals including steaks chops burgers fish etc The medium setting may also be used to sear foods that have been cooked initially on the LO setting Cooking with the lid open or closed is a matter of...

Page 17: ...t Loaf Cakes Pies Cookies Casseroles 425 450 HI Biscuits Pizza Rolls THE MICROWAVE GRILL COMBO Your PGS Gas Grill and indoor microwave are a great combination Many meals that require long cooking times or defrost times may be started in the microwave and finished up on the grill The convenience of the microwave and great taste of the outdoor grill are an unbeatable combination for those with busy ...

Page 18: ...ight occur Sauces and marinades will tenderize flavor and garnish your beef dishes Your individual tastes coupled with experimentation will help create countless favorites With the exception of steaks and pork chops SLOW cooking will generally ensure tender meats Use MEDIUM heat for grilled foods including hamburgers and franks Use LO heat for all roasts and rotisserie recipes FROZEN MEATS Large r...

Page 19: ...ed flare up As a general rule brush all poultry with cooking oil to seal in the flavor and juices and cook on the LO heat setting AFTER pre heating Unlike other cuts of meat chicken and poultry can be barbecued ahead of time and kept warm or re heated prior to a later serving This flexibility makes poultry an excellent choice for large gatherings Poultry is popular any way you grill it It is also ...

Page 20: ...ck rotis with lid closed use a meat thermometer roast should reach 155 degrees ask your dealer about our INFRA BROIL rear burner kit there is nothing like it for rotis cooking Ribs Medium 15 20 minutes Sear ribs on HI setting briefly then turn down to medium place ribs in a grill safe dish to cook thoroughly Cook via the indirect method with burner underneath pan off and other burner Then Low 1 to...

Page 21: ...e of grill turn heat on other side of grill preheat grill for ten minutes Place Turkey with favorite stuffing breast side up on cooking grid above pan Use a meat thermometer to insure temperature on turkey meat reaches 185 degrees ASK YOUR DEALER ABOUT OUR INFRA BROIL REAR BURNER KIT THERE IS NOTHING LIKE IT FOR ROTIS COOKING The above guide will aid you in achieving excellent cooking results The ...

Page 22: ...vanized steel components Moon Rok ceramic briquettes and all other parts not previously noted will be free from defects in material and workmanship when subjected to normal domestic use and service for a period of one year from date of original purchase Commercial Installation Warranty Full one year replacement warranty for all parts on Legacy Timer equipped grills when used in a Commercial settin...

Page 23: ...23 PGS GRILLS BY AEI CORPORATION 2641 Du Bridge Ave P O BOX 16097 IRVINE CA 92623 6097 PH 949 474 3070 FAX 949 474 0559 C U T O U T M A I L ...

Page 24: ...______ PGS Serial Number_______________________ Reason for Choosing a PGS Grill ____TIMER ____Advertising _____Quality _____ Price ____Features ____Rec by Friend ___Other please write below __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ This Grill Replaces _____Thi...

Page 25: ... REGULATOR ASSEMBLY NG 403827 403827 403827 403827 403827 28L LEFT SHELF BRACKET F CARTS 409L28 409L28 409L28 409L28 409L28 28R RIGHT SHELF BRACKET F CARTS 409R28 409R28 409R28 409R28 409R28 29L LEFT SIDE SHELF FOR CARTS 409L29 409L29 409L29 409L29 409L29 29R RIGHT SIDE SHELF FOR CARTS 409R29 409R29 409R29 409R29 409R29 30 MAIN BURNER 403930 403930 403930 403930 403930 31 GRATE FOR BRIQUETTE ROCKS...

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Page 28: ...28 PGS GRILLS by AEI CORPORATION 2641 Du Bridge Ave P O BOX 16097 IRVINE CA 92623 6097 PH 949 474 3070 FAX 949 474 0559 Email info aeicorporation com ...

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