Brinkmann 805-2101-2 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Heavy-Duty Charcoal/Wood Grill & Smoker

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER.

WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.

WARNING

• Only use this smoker on a hard, level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) capable of supporting the weight of the smoker. Never use on wooden or other surfaces that could burn.

• Proper clearance of 10 feet between the smoker and combustible material (bushes, trees, wooden decks, fences, buildings, etc.) or construction should be maintained at all times when smoker is in use. Do not place smoker under a roof overhang or other enclosed area.

• For household use only. Do not use this smoker for other than its intended purpose.

• For outdoor use only. Do not operate smoker indoors or in an enclosed area.

• Use caution when assembling and operating your smoker to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of metal parts.

• We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter to avoid the dangers associated with charcoal lighting fluid. If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, only use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Carefully read manufacturer’s warnings and instructions on the charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to the use of their product. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from smoker.

• When using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with smoker lid and dampers open until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in smoker and may result in a flash fire or explosion when lid is opened.

• Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.

• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal. Use of any of these or similar products could cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury.

• Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.

• Never add charcoal and/or wood through side air vent.

• Place smoker in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary when smoker is in use.

• Do not leave smoker unattended when in use.

• When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme caution and follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual.

• Never move smoker when it is in use or when it contains hot coals or ashes.

• Do not store or use smoker near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.

• When grilling, grease hole should be closed with the ash-guard shield to contain ashes and embers. When smoking, grease hole should be open to allow grease to drip into a metal bucket or tin can. Whether smoking or grilling, a metal bucket or tin can must be kept under the grease hole at all times to catch grease drippings and or hot embers.

WARNING

• Check grease and/or ash level in metal bucket or tin can often and empty or change when w full. Use extreme caution as the smoker, metal bucket or tin can and its contents will be hot.

• When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen close lid, side air vent and smokestack damper to suffocate the flame. Do not use water to extinguish grease fires.

• Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening the lid, keep hands, face and body safe from hot steam and flame flare-ups.

• Do not exceed a temperature of 400°F. Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of smoker. Doing so will greatly reduce the life of the metal and finish of your smoker.

• Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang freely while using smoker.

• Use caution when reaching into or under smoker. Always wear oven mitts or gloves to protect your hands from burns. Avoid touching hot surfaces.

• When opening lid, make sure it is pushed all the way back so it rests against the lid support bracket. If lid is not resting against the bracket, it could fall back to a closed position and cause bodily injury.

• In windy weather, place smoker in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.

• Close lid and all dampers to suffocate flame.

• Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from smoker. Use caution to protect yourself and property. Carefully place remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and saturate completely with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.

• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.

• With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.

• After each use, clean the smoker thoroughly and reapply a light coat of oil to interior to prevent rusting. Cover the smoker to protect it from excessive rusting.

• Use caution when lifting or moving smoker to prevent strains and back injuries.

• We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher.

• Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation for this particular product are not recommended and may lead to personal injury or property damage.

• Store the smoker out of reach of children and in a dry location when not in use.

• Do not attempt to service smoker other than normal maintenance as explained in “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual. Repairs should be performed by The Brinkmann Corporation only.

• Properly dispose of all packaging material.

USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.

FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFETY WARNING AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT

IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.

FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-527-0717.

(Proof of purchase will be required.)

We recommend two people work together when assembling this unit.

The following tools are required to assemble the Smoke’N Pit Pitmaster:

• Hammer

• Pliers

• Phillips & Flathead Screwdriver

•7/16" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

• Small Block of Wood

Parts Bag Contains:

1 Chrome push plug (Not furnished if

temp. gauge is included) 1 Zinc push nut (Smokestack damper) 2 Plastic wheel push caps 2 Plastic leg end caps 4 4" x 12" Rear grill support bolts 4 10-24 Screws & nuts

(bolts handle halves to brackets)

21 4" Hex nuts

5 4" Lock washers

(4 for handles, 1 for butterfly damper)

10 4" x w" Bolts 14 4" Flat washers

8 2" Self tapping screws 27/16" Flat washers (wheels) 1 4" Indented lock nut

(for ash-guard shield)

123/16" x 12" Carriage bolts & nuts

PARTS LIST:

1 Cooking chamber 1 Air vent butterfly damper 1 Smokestack 1 Smokestack damper 1 Ash-guard shield 2 Cooking grills 2 Charcoal grates 2 Metal brackets for handle 4 Wooden handle halves 1 Wire rack (for wood) 4 Front grill support brackets 4 Metal shelf brackets 3 Wooden shelf slats 1 Leg brace with L-bracket 1 Leg brace 2 Legs 2 Legs w/wheel axle 2 Wheels

(Butterfly damper

installs inside of

cooking chamber)

Ash-Guard

Shield

Grease Hole

Leg w/o Axle

Wire Rack

Cooking

Chamber

4" Flat Washer

4" Hex Nut

Top View

Clear an assembly area and get a friend to help you put your smoker together. Lay cardboard down to protect smoker finish and assembly area.

Step 1

Place the cooking chamber on its closed end with the door open. Make sure that another person is holding the cooking chamber steady. The side air vent should be facing up as illustrated.

Step 2

To install the ash-guard shield, start from the inside of smoker and insert a 4" x w" bolt into the small hole next to the grease hole. Place the shield with the tab pointing away from the cooking chamber and secure with the 4" indented lock nut.

NOTE: The 4" indented lock nut will require pliers and wrench to thread

it onto the bolt. Do not overtighten as this will make the ashguard shield difficult to open and close.

Step 3

Install the plastic end caps into the two legs

without

the wheel axle.

Using a block of wood and hammer, tap the cap into place.

Step 4

With cooking chamber still standing on its closed end, attach the first two legs (without axles) to the end closest to side air vent. Align the bolts of one leg with the pre-drilled holes in the cooking chamber as illustrated. Insert bolts and place a washer, then a hex nut over the leg bolts and hand tighten only. Do not attach a second leg yet.

Step 5

Insert the wire rack (curved end pointed down) into the mounted leg. Insert wire rack into other leg. Attach second leg onto cooking chamber using the same technique described in Step 4. Do not overtighten.

Step 6

Install the leg brace (without the L-bracket) to the mounted legs using four self tapping screws. Securely tighten the screws and leg hex nuts. Do not overtighten.

Side Air

Vent

Indented Lock Nut

Leg Brace without

L-Bracket

Step 7

Attach the other two legs (with wheel axles) to the smoker. First, insert the wire rack into the leg, then move bolted end of leg until bolts align with holes in the cooking chamber. Insert bolts and place a flat washer and hex nut over each bolt and hand tighten only. Repeat this step on last leg.

Step 8

Keeping lid closed and with the help of an assistant, carefully turn the smoker to its upright position. Try to minimize stress placed on legs.

CAUTION: Keep lid closed when setting unit

upright to prevent bodily injury.

Step 9

Attach leg brace with L-bracket to the legs with wheel axles using self tapping screws. When attaching leg brace, it may be necessary to slightly loosen leg nuts to align the holes.

Make sure the L-bracket faces grease hole under cooking chamber. The bracket will hold a metal bucket or tin can for catching grease and/or ashes when smoker is in use.

WARNING: A metal bucket or 44" tall, 20 oz. tin

can must be kept under grease hole at all times. Empty or replace bucket or tin can when w full to prevent spills during removal. Make sure metal bucket handle is flush with the back of L-bracket. Use caution when removing to avoid spilling hot grease.

NOTE: When grilling, close the ash-guard shield,

then set metal bucket or tin can in place. It may be necessary to bend the base of the L-bracket up slightly to ensure that metal bucket or tin can is properly secured.

Step 10

After mounting leg brace, open lid and securely tighten all leg nuts. Do not overtighten.

Step 11

Attach wheels to outside of legs as illustrated.

Cooking Chamber

Wire Rack

Legs with Axles

Bottom View

4" Hex Nut

4" Flat Washer

/16" Washer

Wheel

Cap

Leg Brace with

L-Bracket

Leg with Axle

Leg with

Axle

Tin Can

(not included)

Metal Bucket

(not included)

L-Bracket

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