Brinkmann Smoke'n Pit User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Heavy-Duty Charcoal/Wood Grill & Smoker
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL 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 GRILL.
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 GRILL.
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WARNING
•Only use this grill on a hard, level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) capable of supporting the weight
of the grill. Never use on wooden or other surfaces that could burn.
• Proper clearance of 10 feet between the grill and combustible material (bushes, trees, wooden decks, fences, buildings, etc.)
or construction should be maintained at all times when grill is in use. Do not place grill under a roof overhang or other
enclosed area.
• For household use only. Do not use this grill for other than its intended purpose.
• For outdoor use only. Do not operate grill indoors or in an enclosed area.
• Use caution when assembling and operating your grill 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 grill.
• When using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with grill lid 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 grill 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 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.
• Never add charcoal and/or wood through air vent.
• Place grill in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary when
grill is in use.
• Do not leave grill 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 grill when it is in use or when it contains hot coals or ashes.
• Do not store or use grill near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.
• When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen close lid, side air
vent and smokestack 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 lid, keep hands,
face and body safe from hot steam and flame flare-ups.

WARNING
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•Do not exceed a temperature of 400°F. Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of grill. Doing so will greatly
reduce the life of the metal and finish of your grill.
• Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang freely while using grill.
• Use caution when reaching into or under grill. 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 support bracket, it could fall back to a closed position and cause bodily injury.
• In windy weather, place grill in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
• Close lid and all dampers to suffocate flame.
• Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended. Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be
removed from grill. 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 grill to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which
may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
• After each use, clean the grill thoroughly and reapply a light coat of oil to interior to prevent rusting. Cover the grill to
protect it from excessive rusting.
• Use caution when lifting or moving grill 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 grill out of reach of children and in a dry location when not in use.
• Do not attempt to service grill 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 GRILL.
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.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
PROCEEDING WITH THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS 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.
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The following tools are required to
assemble this Smoke’N Pit Grill King:
• Hammer
• Pliers
• Flathead Screwdriver
•7/16" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
• Small Block of Wood
PARTS LIST:
1Cooking chamber
1 Air vent butterfly damper
1 Smokestack
1 Smokestack damper
1 154" x 152" cooking grill
1 11" x 16" charcoal grate
3 Metal brackets for handles
6 Wooden handle halves
1 Wire rack (for wood)
2 Grill support brackets
4 Legs
1 Heat shield
Parts Bag Contains:
1Chrome push plug
4 Plastic leg end caps
6 10-24 Screws & nuts
(bolts handle halves to brackets)
94" x w" Bolts
24" x 12" Bolts
19 4" Hex nuts
74" Lock washers
10 4" Flat washers
1 Zinc push nut
(Smokestack damper)
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Choose a good, cleared assembly area. Lay
cardboard down to protect cooker finish and
assembly area.
Step 1
Place the cooking chamber on its closed
end with the door open. The opening of the
side air vent should be facing up as
illustrated.
Step 2
Install the plastic end caps into the legs
using a block of wood and hammer. Tap the
cap into place.
Step 3
Attach a leg to end of smoker near the side
air vent. As illustrated, align the bolts of
one leg though the pre-drilled holes in the
cooking chamber. Place a flat washer, then
a hex nut over the leg bolts and hand
tighten only. Do not attach second leg yet.
Step 4
Insert the wire rack (curved end pointed
down) into the mounted leg. Insert wire
rack into another leg. Attach the second leg
to the cooking chamber using the same
technique described in Step 3.
Step 5
Attach the other two legs to the cooking
chamber. First, insert the wire rack into the
leg, then move bolted end of leg until bolts
align with holes in the cooking chamber.
Place a flat washer and hex nut over the
bolts and hand tighten only. Repeat this
step on last leg. Securely tighten all the leg
nuts. Do not overtighten.
Air Vent
Opening
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TOP VIEW
Cooking
Chamber
Leg
4" Flat Washer
4" Hex Nut
Wire Rack

Step 6
Attach wooden handle halves to metal
bracket as shown. Fasten a handle on side
of cooking chamber above the side air
vent and another handle to outside of
smoker lid.
Step 7
Close lid and carefully turn the smoker to
its upright position. Try to minimize the
stress placed on the legs.
CAUTION: Keep lid closed when setting
smoker upright to prevent
bodily injury.
Step 8
Attach the third handle to other side of the
cooking chamber.
Step 9
Open the smoker lid and attach air vent
butterfly damper as illustrated. Do not
overtighten, as this will make the damper
hard to open and close.
Step 10
Attach the grill support brackets to inside
(front of cooking chamber) using 4" x w"
bolts and nuts as illustrated.
Step 11
Insert the two 4" x 12" grill support
bolts into the pre-drilled holes provided in
the back of the cooking chamber and
secure with nuts.
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Handle
Handle Half
4" x 12" Bolts
4" Lock
Washer
4" x 12" Bolt
10-24 Screws
4" Hex Nut
4" Flat Washer
4" Lock Washer
Air Vent
Butterfly Damper
Grill Support
Bracket
Inside of Cooking
Chamber
Grill Support
Bolt

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Step 12
Install smokestack damper as illustrated.
Step 13
Install smokestack over smokestack pilot as
illustrated.
Step 14
Place heat shield in bottom of cooking
chamber. Place charcoal grate (smaller than
the cooking grill) into cooking chamber
allowing it to rest on the heat shield.
Step 15
Place the cooking grill on grill support
brackets and bolts in cooking chamber.
Step 16
Insert the chrome push plug into hole in lid of
cooking chamber.
If you have purchased a Smoke’N Pit
temperature gauge, remove tightening ring
from gauge. Drop probe through hole and re-
thread tightening ring. A Smoke’N Pit
temperature gauge may be ordered directly
from Brinkmann by calling
1-800-468-5252.
Zinc
Push Nut
Damper
Smokestack
Smokestack
Smokestack Pilot
(to tighten the fit, spread slit
with large screwdriver).
Temperature
Gauge
Chrome
Push Plug
Cooking
Chamber Cooking Chamber
Grill Support
Bolts
Heat Shield
Charcoal
Grate Cooking
Chamber

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PREPARATION FOR USE
& LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR COOKER.
Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Smoke’N Pit Grill King, follow
the instructions below carefully to cure your cooker. Curing your cooker
will minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the cooker of
paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared
on your Grill King.
A temperature gauge is recommended during the curing process. Any
high-quality oven temperature gauge may be used. The Brinkmann
Smoke’N Pit Temperature Gauge is specifically designed to fit in the lid
of the Grill King and is an essential tool when grilling or smoke cooking.
The Smoke’N Pit Temperature Gauge may be ordered directly from
Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the cooker and cooking grill with
vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
Step 2
Make sure heat shield and charcoal grate are in place at bottom of
cooking chamber.
Step 3
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use
charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Smoke’N Pit Grill King (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 manufacturers’
warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start
with 6 to 8 pounds of charcoal. This should be enough charcoal to
cook with once the curing process has been completed. Open the
side air vent approximately 1" to 2" and smokestack damper halfway.
When coals are burning strong, carefully place the hot coals in
center of charcoal grate.
WARNING: Keep hot coals away from the side air vent to prevent
coals from falling out.
NOTE: To extend the life of your smoker/grill, make sure that hot
coals and wood do not touch the walls of the cooking
chamber.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 6.
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50 500
100
200 300
400
Temperature Gauge
(Not Included)
Curing Your Cooker

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
manufacturers’ warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product. Start with 6 to 8 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 grate in cooking chamber.
Step 4
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid and wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow
lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely
away from cooker.
Step 5
Open side air vent approximately 1" to 2" and smokestack damper
halfway. With lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and
allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20
minutes). Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn
off prior to closing lid.
WARNING: Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting
fluid in grill and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when
lid is opened.
Step 6
When coals are burning strong, close the lid. Use a temperature gauge
to monitor temperature. A temperature of approximately 250°F in the
cooking chamber is desired. Maintain this temperature for 1 to 2
hours.
Step 7
Increase the temperature to approximately 350°F to 400°F. This can be
achieved by opening the side air vent and smokestack damper and
adding more charcoal and/or wood (see “Adding Charcoal/Wood
During Cooking” section of this manual).
NOTE: Never exceed a temperature of 400°F in cooking chamber. It is
important that the exterior of the smoker is not scraped or
rubbed during the curing process.
IMPORTANT: Cure your smoker/grill periodically throughout the year to
protect against excessive rust.
YOUR SMOKE’N PIT GRILL KING IS NOW CURED
AND READY FOR USE.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLACE THE COOKER 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 COOKER AWAY FROM
OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER,
PLACE COOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
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Step 1
Make sure heat shield and charcoal grate are in place at bottom of
cooking chamber.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use
charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Smoke’N Pit Grill King (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 manufacturers’ warnings
and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 5 to 6
pounds of charcoal. Open the side air vent approximately 1" to 2" and
smokestack damper halfway. When coals are burning strong, carefully
place hot coals in center of charcoal grate. Using long cooking tongs,
carefully spread the hot coals evenly over the charcoal grate.
WARNING: Keep hot coals away from the side air vent to prevent coals
from falling out.
NOTE: To extend the life of your cooker, make sure that hot coals and
wood do not touch the walls of the cooking chamber.
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
manufacturers’ warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product. Start with 5 to 6 pounds of charcoal. Place the charcoal in
center of charcoal grate.
Step 3
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid and wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow
lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely
away from cooker.
Step 4
Fully open side air vent and smokestack damper. With lid open, stand
back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a
light ash (approximately 20 minutes). Charcoal lighting fluid must be
allowed to completely burn off prior to closing lid.
WARNING: Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting
fluid in grill and may result in a flash-fire or explosion when
lid is opened.
Grilling