Brinkmann OUTDOOR GAS COOKER User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OUTDOOR GAS COOKER

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

• Use smoker only on a hard, level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.). Never use on wooden or other
surface that can burn.

• Always use a drip pan/ash guard under smoker to protect surface from heat damage and/or discoloration and to catch
ashes, embers and drippings.

• Do not use smoker on a surface that could burn. A drip pan/ash guard will not prevent fires from occurring on a wooden
or other combustible surface. A drip pan/ash guard is designed for use with a smoker for easy clean up of drippings that
can cause discoloration of surface and to catch falling ashes and embers.

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

• Proper clearance of 10 feet between the smoker and combustible construction should be maintained at all times when
this product is in use. Do not place smoker under a roof overhang or other combustible material.

• Do not leave smoker unattended when in use.

• Never move smoker when it is in use.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang freely when operating smoker.

• Always wear shoes when operating 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.

• We advise that you have a fire extinguisher acceptable for use with gas products on hand. Refer to your local authority to
determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher.

• When lifting the dome lid, keep hands, face and body a safe distance from hot steam or possible flame flare-ups. Always
lift off the smoker body by tilting the dome lid toward you to allow hot steam to escape away from your face. Should a
flare-up occur, replace the dome lid to smother flame. Do not use water to extinguish flame.

• Use extreme caution when adding liquid to water pan. Follow instructions in "Adding Water During Cooking" section of
this manual.

• Water pan should always be used when smoking. Do not allow liquid in water pan to completely evaporate. Check water
pan every 2 hours and add water if level is low (a sizzling sound may indicate a need for water). Follow instructions in
"Adding Water During Cooking" section of this manual.

WARNING

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.

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• Use a sufficient amount of flavoring wood to avoid having to remove smoker body from base pan during the cooking
process. This will limit the danger of spilling hot liquid from the water pan which could cause serious bodily injury.

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

• This outdoor gas smoker is designed for propane gas supply. Only cylinders marked “Propane” should be used. The
cylinder should be marked in accordance with the specifications for LP cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) and incorporate a safety relief device having direct communications with the vapor space of the
cylinder.

• Always use the gas pressure regulator supplied with the smoker. This regulator is set for an outlet pressure of 11" water
column. Never connect an outdoor gas cooking appliance to an unregulated LP-gas supply.

• 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.

• When lighting the burner, always use long matches, a spark ignitor, or other means that will keep your hands, face and
hair a safe distance from the burner.

• Never add charcoal, lighter fluid, fuel or material of any kind, other than flavoring wood to the base pan where the burner
assembly and lava rocks are housed. Place wood chunks on lava rocks.

• When in use, place the propane tank a safe distance from smoker.

• Always use the propane tank valve to turn the smoker “ON” and “OFF”. Use the burner control knob to adjust flame
ONLY.

• Do not allow the gas hose to come into contact with any hot surfaces.

• Always disconnect the propane tank from the smoker when not in use.

• Always store propane tank outdoors in a well ventilated, shaded area, away from any gas burning apparatus. Do not
store indoors or in an enclosed area. A safety plug should be placed in the propane tank valve as an added precaution.

• Do not move smoker when water pan contains hot liquids. Hot liquid could spill from the pan causing severe burns.

• If a flame flare-up occurs while cooking, turn the regulator control knob to low and cover smoker with dome lid to limit
airflow and extinguish the flare-up. If flare-up does not extinguish, turn the propane tank valve OFF and leave dome lid
on smoker. Wait at least 5 minutes, remove dome lid and relight the smoker.

• Always allow hot water in water pan to cool completely before handling to avoid being burned or scalded.

• Allow smoker to cool completely before cleaning. Make sure embers are completely extinguished. Dispose of remaining
embers and ashes in a noncombustible container. Do not allow ashes to build up in smoker.

• 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 THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL

COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR COOKER.

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.

PARTS LIST:

1 Dome Lid
1 Smoker Body
1 Base Pan
1 Burner Assembly
1 Control Panel with Label
1 Burner Control Knob
1 Ignitor Knob
1 Rotary Gas Ignitor
1 Gas Valve Assembly
1 Hose and Regulator with Safety Tag
3 Handle Brackets
6 Handle Halves
3 19” Legs
3 Leg Brackets
3 Plastic Leg Caps
3 Lower Support Brackets (V Clip)
3 Upper Support Brackets (Single Clip)
2 15 2" Chrome Cooking Grills
1 15” Lava Rock Grate
1 Water Pan
1 Heat Indicator
1 Chrome Triangle
1 Hitch Pin
1 Bag Lava Rocks

2 6-32 Hex Nuts
32 10-24 Square Nuts
3 10-24 x w" Screws
2 8-32 x 4" Thread Cutting Screws
6 10-24 x 12" Screws
23 10-24 x s" Screws
6 8-32 x w" Screws & Nuts (for Handles)

Tools required to assemble your Smoke’N Grill:

• Flathead screwdriver

• Adjustable wrench

•7/16" Wrench

NOTE: Pliers can be substituted for the

adjustable wrench.

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STEP 1:

a. Turn base pan upside down to assemble. Attach leg brackets to base

pan with 10-24 x s" screws and square nuts.

NOTE: The two screw holes in tube portion of leg bracket must align to

point to center of base pan.

b. Insert end of leg with two holes into leg bracket and align holes. Make

sure the single hole on opposite end of leg is facing center of base
pan. Fasten with a 10-24 x 12" screw and square nut.

NOTE: Prior to placing another leg into leg bracket, insert hook of

chrome triangle into single hole of attached leg. Make sure the
entire hook is inserted into leg.

c. Insert hook of the chrome triangle into second leg by turning leg into

place as illustrated above. Insert leg into leg bracket. Align holes and
fasten with a 10-24 x 12" screw and square nut. Repeat procedure for
remaining leg.

d. Install plastic leg caps on the end of legs.

STEP 2:

a. Set base pan assembly upright.
b. Connect regulator hose to gas valve assembly using 7/16" wrench.

Tighten securely.

NOTE: Use pipe thread compound suited for gas to properly seal

connection.

c. Insert gas valve stem through center hole in the control panel. Attach

gas valve assembly to back of control panel using two 6-32 hex head

nuts.
d. Install burner control knob by pressing knob onto the gas valve stem.
e. Insert rotary gas ignitor stem through the designated hole in the con-

trol panel. Attach rotary gas ignitor to back of control panel using two

8-32 x 4" thread cutting screws. Do not over-tighten.
f. Install ignitor knob by pressing knob onto the rotary gas ignitor stem.

10-24 x s"

screws

Base Pan

Legs

10-24 x 12"

screw

Leg Brackets

Square Nuts

Base Pan

View from Bottom

Single

Hole

Chrome Triangle

Plastic

Leg Caps

Gas Valve
Assembly

Rotary Gas

Ignitor Stem

Gas Valve

Stem

Burner Control

Knob

6-32

Hex Nuts

Ignitor

Knob

8-32 x 4"

Thread

Cutting Screws

Rotary Gas

Ignitor

Control Panel

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