Brinkmann 810-5503-S User Manual

Heavy-Duty Charcoal/Wood Smoker Grill Ahumador de Carbón o Madera con Parrilla de Uso Fuerte

WARNING/ADVERTENCIA

HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IF THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED. READ AND

FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING

DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

SE PUEDE PRODUCIR UNA EXPLOSIÓN PELIGROSA SI SE HACE CASO OMISO A ESTAS ADVERTENCIAS E

INSTRUCCIONES. LEA Y SIGA TODAS LAS ADVERTENCIAS E INSTRUCCIONES EN ESTE MANUAL PARA

EVITAR LESIONES PERSONALES, INCLUSO LA MUERTE, O LOS DAÑOS MATERIALES.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES DE ARMADO Y OPERACIÓN

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA

NOTICE TO INSTALLER:

LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH

THE GRILL OWNER FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

AVISO PARA EL

INSTALADOR:

ENTREGUE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

AL PROPIETARIO DE LA PARRILLA

PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA.

OWNER’S MANUAL / MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

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CHARCOAL SMOKER

AHUMADOR A CARBÓN

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, non-combustible, 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 OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Do not operate smoker indoors or in an enclosed area.

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

• 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 box door 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 smoker box door 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.

• 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.

• To avoid overturning/spilling pan of hot liquid, never pull water pan bracket out more than 4”. Refer to the illustration in “Adding Water During Cooking” section of this manual.

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

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WARNING

• Smoker is hot when in use. To avoid burns:

• DO NOT attempt to move the smoker.

• Wear protective gloves or oven mitts.

• DO NOT touch any hot smoker surfaces.

• DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with smoker.

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

• 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 you smoker.

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

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

• 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 non-combustible 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 and flammable 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 and the smoker has cooled completely, 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. Moving smoker may require the help of an additional person.

• 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.

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PARTS LIST - VERTICAL SMOKER:

1 Smoker box 2 Cooking grills 1 Water pan 1 Water pan bracket 1 Wire Rack 4 Legs 1 Charcoal pan 2 Door handles 1 Temperature gauge 2 Side handles 8 Side rails 4 Air vent dampers

PARTS BAG CONTAINS:

20 M6 X 12 mm Phillips head bolts 4 M5 X 10 mm Phillips head bolts 8 M6 nuts 4 Star washers

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.

FOR COVERS, ACCESSORIES AND OTHER PRODUCTS, PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE AT:

www.brinkmann.net

(Proof of purchase will be required.)

Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged.

We recommend two people work together when assembling this unit.

The following tool is required to assemble this Vertical Smoker:

• Adjustable Wrench

• Phillips Screwdriver

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Choose a good, cleared assembly area and get a friend to help you put your smoker together. Carefully remove all components from Smoker Box. Lay cardboard down to protect smoker finish and assembly area.

Step 1

Mount the door handle with two M5 X 10 mm bolts. Insert each bolt through the door from the inside. Then thread the bolts into the handle. Tighten each bolt securely. Repeat steps for bottom door.

Step 2

Attach side handles to smoker using four M6 X 12 mm Phillips head bolts, star washers and M6 nuts.

WARNING: Use caution when lifting or moving

smoker to prevent strains and back injuries. Moving smoker may require the help of an additional person.

NOTE: With the help of a friend, turn the smoker box

upside down. Make sure door is securely latched to avoid injury.

Step 3

Attach legs to bottom of smoker using twelve M6 X 12 mm Phillips head bolts.

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WARNING: Use caution when lifting or moving

smoker to prevent strains and back injuries. Moving smoker may require the help of an additional person.

NOTE: With the help of a friend, turn the smoker

box with legs to an upright position.

Step 4

Attach four air vent dampers to sides of smoker box using four M6 X 12 mm Phillips head bolts and M6 nuts.

Step 5

Insert eight side rails into smoker box sides. These will form the shelves for the cooking grills and water pan bracket and charcoal pan.

Step 6

Place the charcoal pan into the bottom shelves of the smoker box.

Step 7

Place the water pan into the water pan bracket. Place the water pan bracket onto the shelves above the charcoal pan.

Step 8

Place the cooking grills onto the two upper smoker box shelves.

Cooking Grill

Water Pan

Water Pan Bracket

Wire Rack

Charcoal Pan

Side Rails

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Vertical Smoker (assembled)

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PREPARATION FOR USE

& LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

PLACE THE SMOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE

AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT

COULD BURN. PLACE THE SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR

HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.

Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Vertical Smoker, follow the instructions below carefully to cure your smoker. Curing your smoker will minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the smoker of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on your Brinkmann Vertical Smoker.

IMPORTANT: To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be

properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. A cover for your Vertical Smoker may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.

Step 1

Remove water pan from smoker. Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the Vertical Smoker including cooking grills with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal pan.

Step 2

Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/or a charcoal/wood mixture as fuel in the Vertical Smoker (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).

WARNING: Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid.

Use only a high grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.

If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. You will need to remove the lower cooking grills to allow enough clearance for a Charcoal Chimney Starter. Start with 5 to 6 pounds of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been completed. When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals in center of charcoal pan then replace cooking grills.

NOTE: To extend the life of your smoker, make sure that hot coals and

wood do not touch the walls of smoker.

IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 5

If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, ONLY use charcoal lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other flammable material for lighting charcoal. Follow all manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 5 to 6 pounds of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been completed. Place the charcoal in center of charcoal pan.

Curing Your Smoker

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Step 3

Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With smoker box door open wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away from the smoker.

Step 4

With smoker box door open, stand back and carefully light charcoal. Allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes).

WARNING: Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off

prior to closing smoker box door (approximately 20 minutes). Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in smoker box and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when door is opened.

Step 5

With coals burning strong, close the smoker box door. Allow the charcoal to burn uninterrupted for 2 hours.

Step 6

Increase the temperature on the heat indicator. This can be achieved by adjusting the air vent dampers or by adding more charcoal and/or charcoal/wood mixture (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual). Maintain the fire for 1 hour then allow unit to cool completely.

NOTE: It is important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or

rubbed during the curing process.

IMPORTANT: To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be

cured periodically and covered at all times when not in use. A cover can be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.

YOUR BRINKMANN VERTICAL SMOKER IS NOW CURED

AND READY FOR USE.

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