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CONGRATULATIONS!  You have purchased a truly exceptional outdoor cooking appliance.  
Your PGS grill has been designed to give you many years of outdoor cooking enjoyment.  Our 
grills have been designed with quality, dependability, performance, and safety features.

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Please contact our customer service at (949)  474-3070 if you have any questions.

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Please read this User’s Manual carefully. Failure to follow the provided instructions 

can result in seriousl bodily injury and/or property damage. 

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Some parts of this grill may have sharp edges. Please wear suitable protective gloves when

assembling product.

IMPORTANT:

This grill is intended for outdoor use only and is 

not

intended to be installed in or 

on recreational vehicles or boats or used in a combustible BBQ Island or in a commercial 
application.

NOTE TO CONSUMER:

Leave this User’s Manual in a convenient place for future reference. 

MESSAGE TO OUR USERS

WARNING 

READ THIS SECTION FIRST BEFORE INSTALLING THE GRILL

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This grill is designed to use LP gas only. Please use the grill with the regulator supplied by 
with the grill.

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A natural gas conversion kit is available, please see your dealer or contact AEI Corporation
at (949)  474-3070.  Do not attempt to convert this grill unless you have a factory designed 
conversion kit.

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The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local 
codes, with either the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223. 1, or CAN/CGA B149.1, 

Natural Gas Installation Code or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code.

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The LP-gas supply cylinder is to be constructed and marked in accordance with the 
specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the 

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 

or 

the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for 
the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

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If an external electrical source is utilized, the outdoor cooking gas appliance, when 

installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of 
local codes, with

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990

, or

the Canadian 

Electrical Code, CSA C22.1

.  Keep the power cord of the motor away from the hot 

surfaces of the grill while in use. Remove and store the motor in a dry place when not in 
use.

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This grill is safety certified for use in the United States and Canada only. Never modify to 
use in other countries. Modification may cause serious bodily injury or property damage. 
AEI is not responsible for any modifications, and all warranties will be void. 

 

Summary of Contents for PG-40400S0L

Page 1: ...TM FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY H40 SERIES GAS BBQ GRILL USER S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER PG 40400S0L ITEM NUMBER PGS H40PSB Copyright October 2010 AEI Corporation...

Page 2: ...uctions are not properly followed YOU MUST READ THIS OWNER S GUIDE BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL DANGER If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flames 3 Open lid 4 If...

Page 3: ...chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm 2 This product contains chemicals including lead and lead compounds known to the State of Californ...

Page 4: ...NECTION AND PROPANE HOSE SAFETY NOTICE PAGE 8 GAS CONNECTION PAGE 8 LEAK TESTING PAGE 11 SAFETY TIPS PAGE 12 FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK LIST PAGE 12 GRILL LIGHTING INSTRUCTION PAGE 13 OPERATING INSTRUCT...

Page 5: ...contact AEI Corporation at 949 474 3070 Do not attempt to convert this grill unless you have a factory designed conversion kit The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or in th...

Page 6: ...CASTER WHEEL WITH BRAKE 70925 2 70925 2 26 LP HOSE AND REGULATOR COMBO 70926 1 70926 1 26S HOSE ONLY FOR SIDE BURNER N A 75926 1 27 CART BACK PANELT 73927 1 74927 1 28 CART DOOR STIFF BRACKET 73928 1...

Page 7: ...s and component materials at any time without notice Please check with your PGS dealer or AEI Corporation if you have any specific questions or concerns Please note Below drawing is of the H40 grill w...

Page 8: ...agon Allen wrench provided The following hardware bag is attached in left of warming rack packing foam ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP I Carefully remove carton using caution to not scar grill with knife o...

Page 9: ...A which hold side burner in place remove side burner to allow side valve to be mounted 5 From underneath side shelf place side burner valve steam to through opening on front of side burner control pan...

Page 10: ...ATE IF LEAK IS PRESENT Follow leak testing and correction procedure on page 11 NEVER allow more than 10 pounds to be on the side burner assembly as additional weight could make entire grill less stabl...

Page 11: ...it may be purchase separately Remove all packing materials including tie down straps Safety Notice When you move or change the regulator make sure the regulator hose is in the fixed ring as the figure...

Page 12: ...r Regulator 2 Measurement 12 diameter 18 tall 3 Maximum Capacity 20 lbs or 4 6 U S gallons or 9kg 4 Gas type I3 Butane 28 30mbar Propane 37mbarI3B P 30 LPG 28 30mbar 5 Constructed and marked in accord...

Page 13: ...l of our grills are designed to be used with a LP gas cylinder that is equipped with the QCC 1 Quick Closing Coupler system The QCC system uses features that will help insure your family s safety when...

Page 14: ...nk is dangerous because surplus gas may leak from safety relief valve The safety relief valve on a LP tank could activate to release gas and cause a fire The spare LP tank must have protective safety...

Page 15: ...away from open flames and or sparks while testing TO TEST 1 Make sure all grill control knobs are in the OFF position 2 Make sure the regulator is connected to the LP tank tightly and that fuel hose i...

Page 16: ...MUST HAVE A SAFETY CAP 9 NEVER LEAVE A LP TANK IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OR BOAT WHICH MAY BECOME OVERHEATED BY THE SUN 10 DO NOT STORE LP TANK IN OR NEAR AN AREA WHERE CHILDREN PLAY 11 FOR ANY OTHER...

Page 17: ...ing Do on lean over grill while lighting 4 Push and turn any control knob slowly to HI position The built in igniter will click and spark simultaneously to light the pilot and burner in sequence If bu...

Page 18: ...ll yellow tips with no excessive noise or lifting If any of these conditions exist call our customer service line If the flame is yellow it indicates insufficient air If the flame is noisy and tends t...

Page 19: ...lways turn off the LP tank completely and detach from the grill before moving Never use your gas grill on a BOAT RECREATIONAL or other VEHICLE Never place more than 10 pounds on side shelf or side bur...

Page 20: ...ING ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS An optional rotisserie kit is equipped with a motor with a three prong grounding plug and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptac...

Page 21: ...en Pieces 2 1 2 lb to LO 34 45 minutes Preheat grill for ten minutes 5 lb Serves grill chicken until juices run clear 4 to 8 people turn frequently brush with sauce during last 15 minutes if desired 1...

Page 22: ...t on and unattended 4 DO NOT USE flammable oil in pot or pan 5 DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY AROUND GRILL AT ANY TIME PARTICULARLY WHEN SIDE BURNER IS IN USE 6 DO NOT HAVE GRILL OR SIDE BURNER ON WHEN...

Page 23: ...n Specks of grease can gather on the surfaces of the stainless steel and bake onto the surface and give the appearance of rust Use an abrasive pad in conjunction with a stainless steel cleaner to remo...

Page 24: ...remove orifice clean out and reinstall page 16 Control knobs were in ON position Turn off all knobs wait 5 minutes and try again Coupling Regulator to Tank not tight Make sure regulator is securely t...

Page 25: ...he control panel TURN OFF GRILL IMMEDIATELY at tank clean out burners and burner orifices Use a PGS grill cover when grill is stored for an extended period WHEN TO LOOK FOR SPIDERS Inspect the burners...

Page 26: ...less Steel Parts 2 Years LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND LIABILITY We shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty on its Product Except to...

Page 27: ...State ___ Zip Code _________ Email Address _____________________ Phone ____ ____ _______ Product Model ______________ Date of Purchase ____ ____ ____ Retail Store Location of Purchase _______________...

Page 28: ...PGS Grills Proudly Manufactured by AEI CORPORATION 2641 Du Bridge Ave Irvine CA USA 92606 949 474 3070 fax 949 474 0559 www pgscorp com or www aeigrillsandheaters com...

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