Brinkmann Pitmaster Delux Charcoal Wood Smoker User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Deluxe Outdoor Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill

™

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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 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 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 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 will 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 firebox side door or firebox air vent.

• Do not place glass, plastic or other containers that will break or melt on hot warming tray. Only use metal or oven-safe cookware on warming tray.

• The warming tray and firebox lid will be extremely hot during use. Use caution and always wear oven mitts/gloves to protect your hands from burns when handling cookware on warming tray.

• 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 in the large cooking chamber, 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, 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.

• 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.

• 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 lids 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 the weather.

• 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 on page 16 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.

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 Pitmaster Deluxe:

• Hammer

• Pliers

• Phillips & Flathead Screwdriver

•7⁄16" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

• Small Block of Wood

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

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 10-24 Screws & nuts

(bolts handle halves to brackets) 6 4" x 12" Rear grill support bolts

32 4" Hex nuts 18 4" x w" Bolts 26 4" Flat washers

4 4" Lock washers (for handles) 8 2" Self tapping screws 27⁄16" Flat washers (wheels)

123⁄16" x 12" Carriage bolts & nuts

PARTS LIST:

1 Cooking chamber

1 Firebox

1 Air vent butterfly damper

1 Smokestack

1 Smokestack damper

2 Cooking grills (154" x 154")

1 Charcoal grate

2 Metal brackets for handles

4 Wooden handle halves

1 Wire rack (for wood)

4 Metal shelf brackets

6 Front grill support brackets

2 Wooden shelf slats

1 Leg brace with L-bracket

1 Leg brace

2 Legs

2 Legs w/wheel axle

2 Wheels

FOR MISSING PARTS,

PLEASE CALL

CUSTOMER SERVICE

AT 1-800-527-0717.

(Proof of purchase will be required.)

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 large cooking chamber on its closed end with the door open. Make sure that another person is holding the cooking chamber steady. The opening to the firebox should be facing up as illustrated.

Step 2

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 3

With the chamber standing on its closed end, attach the first two legs (without axles) to the end closest to firebox opening. Align the bolts of one leg with the pre-drilled holes in the smoker 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 4

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.

Firebox

Opening

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

NOTE: Leg brace with L-bracket is not

attached until Step 10, after the firebox has been attached and the smoker is in an upright position.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Close firebox lid. Carefully place the firebox on top of the large chamber. Open firebox lid and align the holes of both chambers and secure with 4" x w" bolts. Use two flat washers per bolt as illustrated (one in the firebox and one in the cooking chamber).

Step 9

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.

Cooking Chamber

Begin Bolting Here

Firebox

Leg Brace without

L-Bracket

Smoker

Chamber

Wire Rack

Legs with Axles

Top View Bottom View

Air Vent

Butterfly Damper

Flat

Washer

4" Hex Nut

4" Flat Washer

4" Hex Nut

4" Flat Washer

4" x w" Bolt

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