After 9 years of use it was time to chuck the old grill and get a new one. Have you shopped for grills lately? We decided to bypass the $700 ones. After advice from Linda and Marcia, we decided to pay a bit to have it assembled. And we all know how the "needs some assembly" turns out! Our shopping began on Wednesday. From store to store we went in search of the perfect grill at the lowest price. Found one at the Super Store in St. Catharines that we liked, Friday and Saturday were to be tax free days, but they would not assemble. However, the Super Store in Grimsby would assemble one for us. We shopped there on Friday but they did not have anyone to assemble it then, come back Saturday and perhaps they would have more help and could assemble it. We also went to Rona and they had one that we would have bought but one of the knobs on the burner was missing, plus some other assembly problems, so we thought we should pass that one up. So Saturday, this morning, the Canadian Tire flyer had one advertised that looked like a really good deal. I guess it was, because when we got there they were sold out and were taking no rain checks. They told us that there were a couple in St. Catharines, at the Canadian tire store, but they might be sold out when we got there and they would not hold one for us! OK, back to the Super Store. Would you believe they still could not assemble it for us. Annnd, we couldn't buy it today and get it next week because, you see, it was tax free today but not next week!!!!However, the sales lady said we could have the one that was on display. Alright! It's assembled! Tax Free! So we contact our " Moving Committee". Marcia and Linda come with their little red truck, bungee cords and everything and deliver it to our patio. Now, after a bit of investigation, we discover that the installers have put the grill on backwards. The panel, which should be in front is in the back. We could live with that, except the hose to the tank will not reach!. Annnd, there is a chain with a thingy on the end. Does anybody have a clue as to what it is for. It is looped over a screw and dangles to the floor. Perhaps, some type of ground wire? Anyone out there? What do we do with that thingy. The only thing worse that assembling an item is taking it apart and assembling it all over!
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We've been needing a new grill, but now I'm not sure if it's worth the effort! Re the chain thingy...did it not come with a manual? If not, you could go online and find the manual. Neal said he couldn't tell by the picture, but if you'll fly us up there, he'll take a look.
I've found the answer to my problem. It is a match holder in case you have to light it manually. You insert the match in the spring on the thingy. Whew! I thought we were going to have to fly you two up here. Now, when we try to turn the base around we may need you.
Whew, I feel so much better. I have the same chain thingy and could never figure it out.
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