Operator’s Manual
BX Series
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Thank you for purchasing a Meadow Creek BX cooker. It has been
built for rigorous use, with features designed for maximum results
in all venues. Following the guidelines found in this document
should provide you with years of use, and many hours of pleasure.
Overview
This document covers the use and maintenance of the BX series.
Meadow Creek BX Smokers are constructed of 13 gauge steel which
has been finished with a satin black paint except for food bearing
surfaces which are made of USDA approved #T304 stainless steel.
All trailer units are road worthy and comply with standards
established by the American Trailer Association. Most trailer units
can be licensed for travel on state highways, however a certificate of
origin may be required which can be obtained from Meadow Creek.
All of the trailer units have “easy lube” hubs, which will be discussed
later.
A number of options are available for Meadow Creek equipment
and in the event that you believe that you could enhance the use or
performance of the unit that you purchased, check with your dealer
for the possibility of a factory built add-on.
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Break-In” Before First Use
Due to dust or soil from fabrication and/or shipping, racks should be
cleaned with a general purpose cleaner and hot water before food is
placed on them. Inspect the inside of the cooker and if it appears to
have dust on it, clean it as well.
If you have a stainless steel interior in your BX, there really is no need
to break in your smoker. You can go directly to using your smoker.
For the standard BX, place your smoker on a level surface, add a
gallon of water, open all vents, add approximately 20 lbs. of charcoal,
light the charcoal using 1 of the options listed in the “using your
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smoker” article on page 5 in this guide. Add 1 log or a few chunks of
wood, slide your basket back in, and let the charcoal burn out.
Maintenance
Typically, the most important thing that an owner can do following
using a cooker, regardless of which model, is to thoroughly clean
the inside and out. We use a 3500 lb. pressure washer, which
has sufficient pressure and volume to effectively clean surfaces
quickly. A common myth, which is totally incorrect, is that allowing
a build up on cooker grates enhances the flavor. Clean racks
thoroughly, removing all food and build-up from smoke and basting.
A household oven cleaner can be used on the stainless steel
grates if necessary, but should not be used on painted surfaces.
If a pressure washer is used, a good general-purpose household
cleaner is all that is necessary. Spray all surfaces of the unit with
the cleaner while it is still warm before washing with the pressure
washer. Thoroughly rinse and allow the unit to dry before storing.
Wet wood and charcoal ash create acid, which will corrode
steel over time. After coals are thoroughly cooled, dispose
of them in a responsible way. If they are still hot, coals
should be put into a safe, covered metal container.
The interior of your BX Smoker is finished with a high heat
primer to inhibit rusting. This generally sticks very well, but
occasionally, if your smoker is not used frequently, this coating
will wear through and rust spots will appear. Inspect periodically
and buff/sand as needed. The exterior has been primed and
top coated with a satin black finish. PLEASE NOTE: stainless
steel interior is available as an upgrade. This will eliminate
any paint issues you might have and will be easy to clean.
Check your unit for any loose hardware and tighten before storing.
This is especially important for trailer units. Lug nuts must be kept
tight to prevent a loose wheel from becoming a hazard in travel.
While it is infrequent that screws or nuts will become loose, it is
prudent to inspect your cooker before storing it. Common hardware
can be obtained from your local hardware store, if needed.
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Check tire pressure on trailer units monthly. Under-inflated tires
are not only potential hazards in travel but wear more quickly
as well. Push around units with tires need to be checked as
well to insure ease of movement and stability when in use.
Check tire wear in both units and replace when required. New
tires are usually available from your local tire source, or can be
ordered mounted on rims through your Meadow Creek dealer.
Depending on use (once or twice per year), the dust cap covering
the wheel hub should be removed and hubs lubricated using
high-quality gear grease. Pump grease into the grease fitting
until you observe excess coming out of the outer seal.
Clean cookers should always be stored in a dry place, in a storage
building or covered. If you have not purchased a cover specific
to your cooker from your dealer, cover the unit with a waterproof
tarp. Make sure to secure the tarp so that wind will not blow it off.
Touch Up
Before storing your cooker during the off season, perform all of the
steps outlined above and, using a piece of fine sandpaper, buff out
any rust spots and wipe away the dust using a clean cloth. Touch up
the area with heat-resistant paint available in spray cans from your
local paint store or your Meadow Creek dealer. For a list of dealers,
go to www.meadowcreekbbq.com.
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You will want to make sure you have the smoker on a level surface to
start. Fill the water trough about three quarters of the way, and then
place a full bottle of water on top. Open all vents, top and bottom,
slide the charcoal basket out, and put in about 20 lbs. of good
charcoal briquettes. At this point you will have a few different options:
!WARNING! DO NOT USE LIGHTER FLUID
1) You can use the fire starters. These are a wax type
cube that you put down in the charcoal at different points.
Light them and slide the basket back into the smoker,
and wait for the cooker to come up to temperature.
2) You can use a map torch and light the charcoal from the
bottom or on the side, about where the guru port will line up
when you slide the basket back in. That way when you install
the guru and have the lit basket back in the cooker, the guru
will take over and bring your smoker up to temperature.
3) You can use a weed burner torch. This is the fastest way, but
you will have to be careful. You will slide the basket full of charcoal
back into the smoker and, using the medium tip on the torch, light
it and place it in the basket. This will light the charcoal and heat
the smoker at the same time. Make sure you put the torch tip
back about the middle of the basket to light the charcoal evenly.
Once you have the charcoal lit and door closed, if you are using
a guru, install it in the port, close your vents and let it control your
temperature. If you are not using a guru, leave your vents all the
way open until the smoker comes up to temperature. As it gets
to within 25 degrees of your desired temperature, start closing
your bottom vents about half way, and make your adjustments
accordingly. Once you are at your cooking temperature, it is time
to put your meats on. At this point you want to place four or five
wood chunks or a small log into the fire box. This will give you
plenty of smoke for your meat. Add pre-lit charcoal and wood as
needed. This should maintain your smoker temperature nicely.
Remember, this is just a guide to help you get your smoker fired up.
All smokers are different and the more you use it, the easier it will
become.
Using your BX Series Smoker
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Approximate Cooking Times at 225°–250° F
Back Ribs 2½–4 hrs.
St. Louis Spare Ribs 3–5 hrs.
Pork Butt Or Brisket 10–12 hrs.
Whole Chicken 2–3 hrs.
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Replacment Parts
Gasket
Drip Pan
Water Port and
Chimney Cover
Replacement / Extra Grates
Ash Pan
Water Pan (shown with cover)
Water Bottle
Charcoal Basket
Tires
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Meadow Creek Welding, LLC
Equipment Warranty
Meadow Creek Welding, LLC (Meadow Creek) warrants to the purchaser and
the ultimate original retail purchaser that the product manufactured by Meadow
Creek is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of one year from the date of original sale (the “Warranty
Period”). All Stainless Steel grates on Meadow Creek units are warranted for 25
years against rust and weld failure that may occur under normal use.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF
MEADOW CREEK WELDING, LLC, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE.
Meadow Creek’s liability and obligation is limited to repair or replacement
of the product, at Meadow Creek’s option, provided the purchaser returns the
claimed defective product to Meadow Creek, or Authorized Distributor, with
transportation charges prepaid within the Warranty Period, and an examination
of the product by Meadow Creek discloses the product is defective. If the
product is not returned within the Warranty Period, Meadow Creek will have
no further liability or obligation to the purchaser and the ultimate original retail
purchaser.
Meadow Creek makes no warranty with respect to tires, wheels, brake systems,
axle assemblies, hitches, burners, valves, regulators, tanks, rotisserie motors,
other than the Warranty offered by the respective manufacturer of those items.
Meadow Creek makes no warranty with respect to paint and its longevity.
This warranty does not cover said product which has been repaired or altered
outside of the factory of Meadow Creek Welding, LLC. in any way as to, in the
judgment of Meadow Creek, affect the stability, reliability, safety or performance
of the product. This warranty does not cover damage or product failure caused
by accident, misuse, negligence, tampering, act of war, overloading, improper
attachment, or improper maintenance. Meadow Creek is held harmless for any
injury or death caused by the misuse of this product.
This warranty excludes any and all liability for incidental or consequential
damages.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights providing said product is put to
its
proper designated use.
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