Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 and fryer attachment 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/fryer attachment and combustible material (bushes, trees, wooden decks, fences, buildings, etc.) or construction should be maintained at all times when smoker and fryer attachment are in use. Do not place smoker and fryer attachment under a roof overhang or other enclosed area.

• For household use only. Do not use this smoker or fryer attachment for other than their intended purpose.

• For outdoor use only. Do not operate smoker or fryer attachment indoors or in an enclosed area. In windy weather, place smoker

and fryer attachment in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.

• Do not leave smoker or fryer attachment unattended when hot or in use. Only adults are to operate this smoker and fryer attachment; keep children and pets safely away. Carefully monitor all activity around cooker to avoid burns or other injuries.

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

• 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 and fryer attachment.

• When using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with smoker lids 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 add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback or explosion may occur causing severe burns.

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

• Never add charcoal and/or wood through firebox side door or firebox air vent. When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme caution and follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual.

• 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.

• The firebox lid will be extremely hot during use. Use caution when reaching into or under smoker. Always wear oven mitts or gloves to protect your hands from burns. Avoid touching hot surfaces.

• Never move smoker or fryer attachment when they are in use or when they contain hot liquid, or hot coals or ashes.

• Do not store or use smoker or fryer attachment near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may

be present.

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

• 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. Check grease and/or ash level in metal bucket 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.

WARNING

• When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen close lid, air vent and 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 lids, keep hands, face and body a safe distance from hot steam and flame flare-ups.

• Keep hands, face and hair away from burner. Use long matches or long-nosed lighter to light the burner. Do not wear loose clothing or allow long hair to hang freely while lighting or using smoker or fryer attachment.

• Close lids and all dampers to suffocate flame/charcoal when finished cooking.

• 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.

• Hot oil or water can cause severe burns and permanent disfigurement; Use caution and common sense when operating this product.

Do not move fryer attachment while in use or while pan contains hot liquid. Use caution when walking or standing near fryer attachment as splattered oil may have created a slick surface. Avoid bumping into fryer attachment or pan/pan handle to prevent hot liquid spills. Should oil spill-over/boil-over occur, be sure to check that flame was not extinguished by liquid. Gas could accumulate creating

a highly flammable and very dangerous situation. Allow all gas to dissipate prior to relighting fryer attachment. Smoking oil is an indication that the oil is too hot and may ignite. Reduce flame immediately to avoid igniting oil. Never

exceed 375° F. Frozen food should be thawed before placing in hot oil to avoid burns from splattered oil. Use extreme caution when lifting basket out of pan; lift slowly to ensure pan and basket are not stuck together and to allow oil

to drain into pan. As contents may be heavy and oil may drip or splatter from basket, extra attention must be used during this process to avoid overturning pan of hot liquid.

Always hang basket directly over pan (see illustration on page 18). Avoid touching hot surfaces, wear oven mitts to protect your hands and non-slick shoes.

• Propane gas is extremely flammable, follow these instructions:

Use only LP gas cylinders marked "Propane" which are U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) certified. Always use the gas pressure regulator supplied with this product which is regulated for an outlet pressure of 15 PSI; the use of

other regulators or no regulator could result in dangerous gas leakage. Check all gas connections by following directions in the "Gas Leak Testing" section of this manual. Never test for gas leaks with

a lighted match or open flame. Do not operate this cooker with a gas leak. Propane is heavier than air and can accumulate in low places. Keep propane tank, at all times, in a well ventilated area. If you

smell gas – leave the area immediately and call for help. Fully extend hose between propane tank and cooker to protect hose from contact with hot surfaces which could create a leak.

Never use a hose that shows signs of cracking or damage. Replace hose every two years.

WARNING

Never store propane tank in an enclosed area (house, garage, etc.). Store outdoors in a well ventilated, shaded area, away from any heat source or open flame and away from children’s reach.

Turn the cooker "ON" and "OFF" with the propane tank valve; use the control knob ONLY to adjust the flame. Read all warnings on or accompanying propane tank.

Disconnect the propane tank from the cooker when not in use. A safety plug should be placed in the propane tank valve.

• Only use flat bottom metal cookware and center evenly over burner. Never put an empty pan over an open flame; the bottom of the pan could melt. Do not use plastic, ceramic or glassware. Any pan larger than the retaining ring will rest on top of the ring. Use caution to avoid knocking pan from retaining ring.

• Do not fill cookware beyond one-half full with liquid to allow room for the addition of food and to avoid boil-over of hot liquid. In some cases, depending on the weight or size of food, even less liquid will be required. If spill-over/boil-over occurs, check to make sure flame was not extinguished by liquid. Gas could accumulate causing a highly flammable, very dangerous situation. Allow gas to dissipate prior to relighting cooker.

• In case of grease fire, do not use water to extinguish flame. Turn gas OFF at propane tank and use fire extinguisher approved for use with gas appliances or other appropriate means to extinguish flame.

• Only use replacement/accessory parts manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation. Repairs should be performed by The Brinkmann Corporation.

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

• 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 WARNINGS 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

1 Cooking chamber with

attached firebox 1 Air vent butterfly damper 1 Smokestack with damper 1 Cooking grill (15 1⁄4" x 127⁄16") 1 Cooking grill (15 1⁄4" x 15") 1 Charcoal grate (9" x 14') 1 Front shelf 2 Legs with endcaps 2 Legs with axle receivers 2 16" wagon wheels

1 Firebox door latch 1 Firebox rake 1 Temperature gauge 1 Assembled fryer attachment

with hoses and LP log-lighter 2 Propane bottle hooks 1 Axle rod

Parts Bag Contains:

4 w" Washers 2 d" Axle caps

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.)

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

5 6 7

3 4

8 9

13 14

15 16

We recommend two people work together when assembling this unit.

The following tools are required to assemble this Cimarron Deluxe and connect your fryer attachment:

• Hammer

• Two adjustable wrenches:

Adjustable wrench and the following wrenches:

• d" Open end wrench

• w" Open end wrench

• f" Open end wrench

•

⁄16" Open end wrench

Firebox End

Front Legs

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.

CAUTION: Remember, your new smoker

weighs more than 250 lbs. so be extremely careful during the assembly process.

Step 1

With leg screws facing inward, insert axle rod through both rear leg receivers. Place a w" washer on either side of a either 16" wagon wheel and insert on one end of axle. Repeat on other side. Place axle caps on each end of axle and hammer into place.

Step 2

Place cooker on firebox end with the doors closed as illustrated. Make sure that another person is holding the cooker steady.

Step 3

Install assembled legs onto the leg receivers closest to firebox. Using a 9⁄16" wrench tighten screws securely.

Step 4

Install front legs onto leg receivers with screws facing in. Using a 9⁄16" wrench tighten screws securely.

Step 5

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

CAUTION: Keep lids closed when setting

unit upright to prevent bodily injury.

NOTE: Your smoker has been built with a 2"

tilt towards the smokestack end. To ensure proper grease drainage always keep your smoker on a level surface.

Rear Leg Receiver

Axle Rod

Axle Cap

w" Washer

Assembled

Rear Legs

Step 6

Install smokestack inside smokestack pilot as illustrated. Tighten smokestack screw with 9⁄16" wrench.

Step 7

To install air vent damper, open the firebox door and attach damper to inside of firebox door as illustrated. Do not overtighten as this will make the air vent difficult to open and close.

NOTE: Make sure air vent damper handle

faces outside of the firebox door.

Step 8

Attach the door latch to the outside of the firebox door as illustrated. Do not overtighten hex nut.

Smokestack

Pilot

Smokestack

Screw

CAUTION

: A metal bucket must be kept

under grease hole at all times. Empty or replace bucket when w full to prevent spills during removal. Use caution when removing bucket to avoid spilling hot grease.

Step 9

Remove nut from temperature gauge hole in smoker. Remove tightening ring from gauge. Screw probe into temperature gauge hole in smoker. DONOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Metal Bucket

(not included)

Grease

Hole

Temperature

Gauge

Temperature

Gauge Hole

Butterfly

Damper

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