Char-Griller Competition Pro 8125 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Competition Pro™
Keep your receipt with this manual for Warranty.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
1-912-638-4724
[e-mail]
Model 8125
Contents of this manual are Trademarked and Copyrighted by Char-Griller | A&J Manufacturing.
Using the information contained in this manual without consent of Char-Griller and/or
A&J Manufacturing is strictly prohibited.
OM 8125 A.1

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STOP! CALL FIRST!
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE.
CALL [phone] or email us at: Service@Char-
Griller.com. This product has been built to the highest
quality standards.
Call us should you have any questions not addressed
in these instructions, or for service information.
Have your grill’s serial number ready (located on the
back of the grill body or on the leg) when calling.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
WARNING: This product and combustion by-products produced when
using this product contain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before
assembling and operating your grill
Read the following instructions carefully and be sure your appliance is properly assembled,
installed, and maintained. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious bodily injury
and/or property damage. If you have any questions concerning assembly or operation, consult
your dealer.
• Grill is for outdoor use only.
• Use caution when assembling and operating your grill to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp
edges.
• 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.
• Do not leave a lit grill unattended. Keep children and pets away from grill at all times.
• Use caution when moving grill to prevent strains.
• Keep grill at least 15 feet from any combustible material (decks, buildings, fences, trees,
bushes, etc).
• When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme caution.
• Never move grill when it is in use or when it contains hot coals or ashes.
• Donotplacegrillnearammableliquids,gases,orwhereammablevaporsmaybepresent.
• Usecautionsinceamescanare-upwhenfreshairsuddenlycomesincontactwithre.
• Whenopeningthelid,keephands,face,andbodysafefromhotsteamandameare-ups.
• WARNING: To avoid injuries, gloves, or other protective articles should be used when touching
the ash pan hangers.
• 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 grill.
• Always wear oven mitts to protect 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
brackets. Use extreme caution as hood could fall back to a closed position and cause bodily
injury.
• Closelidandalldamperstohelpsuffocateame.
• Always hold an open lid from the handle to prevent it from closing unexpectedly.

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CUATION: Handles are Hot
CUATION: Handles are Hot

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• Never leave coals and ashes unattended. Before grill can be left unattended, coals and ashes
must be removed. 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.
• To protect against bacteria that could cause illness, keep all meats refrigerated and thaw in
refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meats separate from other foods, and wash everything
that comes in contact with raw meat.
• Cook meat thoroughly, and refrigerate leftovers immediately.
• Cook meats medium to well done.
THESE WARNINGS ALSO APPLY TO THE SIDE FIRE BOX.
Stop! Call us rst! Do Not return product to store. This grill has
been made according to the highest of quality standards. If you have any questions
not addressed in this manual or if you need parts please call our customer service
department at 1-912-638-4724 (USA), Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm (EST) or email
Char-Griller at: [e-mail].
Have your grill’s serial number (located on the back of the grill body or on the
leg) when calling.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read all instructions prior to assembly and use. Read and understand
all warnings and precautions prior to operating your grill.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Char-Griller® CharCoal Grill
Char-Griller® will repair or replace any defective part of its Grills for a period of up to one (1)
year from the date of purchase.
Char-Griller® will also repair or replace the charcoal grill body (lid and bottom half) and gas grill
lidofitsgrillers/smokersifthemetalisrustedthroughorburnedthroughforaperioduptove
(5) years from date of purchase.
Char-Griller® will repair or replace the gas grill body if the metal is rusted through or burned
through for a period up to one (1) year from date of purchase.
Char-Griller®gasgrillburnershaveave(5)yearwarrantyfromthedateofpurchase.
Proof of purchase, proof of purchase date and prepaid return of the item in question may be
required.Misuse,abuse,orcommercialusenulliesallwarranties.Paint/nishisnotwarranted.
Products are not warranted against rust.
The warranty is for replacement of defective parts only. Manufacture will not be responsible
for damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, hostile environments, improper
installation, installation not in accordance with local codes of service of unit.
This limited warranty does not cover any scratches, dents , corrosion or discoloring by heat,
abrasive and chemical cleaners nor any components used in the installation of the appliance.
Save your receipt for all warranty claims.

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PARTS LIST
Sold under license from W.C. Bradley Co.

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PARTS LIST
Item QTY Part
Name
1 THERMOMETER WITH WINGNUT & FLAT WASHER 1
2 LOGO PLATE W/CLIPS 1
3 HOOD HANDLE 1
4 LID 1
5 BODY 1
6 Side Fire Box (SFB) LID STOPPER 1
7 SFB HANDLE 1
8 SFB LID 1
9SFB TOP HALF 1
10 SFB COOKING GRATE 2
11 SFB CHARCOAL GRATE 1
12 SFB BOTTOM HALF 1
13 SFB DOOR LATCH 1
14 SFB DOOR DAMPER 1
15 SFB SUPPORT BRACKET 1
16 WHEEL 2
17 SHORT LEG 2
18 AXLE ROD 1
19 BOTTOM SHELF 1
20 LONG LEG 2
21 UTENSIL HOOK 3
22 FRONT SHELF 1
23 CHARCOAL GRATE 3
24 COOKING GRATE 3
25 SIDE HANDLE 1
26 SMOKESTACK 1
27 SMOKESTACK DAMPER 1
28 SMOKESTACK SPRING 1
29 AKORN NUT 1

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Assembly: Requires 2 people. Get another person to help. Tools Needed: Pliers,
Phillips Head Screwdriver and a 7/16” Nut Driver.
NOTE: Do Not tighten any bolts unless instructed to do so. Tightening too soon may
prohibitpartsfromttingtogether.AllHexNutsshouldbeontheinsideofthegrill
unless stated otherwise. Unpack all contents in a well cleared and padded area.
Estimated Assembly Time: 45 minutes
STOP! Do Not Return to Store. If you are missing parts or need assistance please
email us at [e-mail] or call 912-638-4724.
Do not attempt to assemble or use if you are missing parts.
HARDWARE AND TOOLS NEEDED
Hardware Pack: 551060
1/4-20 x 1/2” Hex Bolt..................45 Pcs
1/4-20 Hex Flange Nut...................10 Pcs
7/16 Hex Jam Nut............................2 Pcs
1/4 Lock Washer..............................32 Pcs
1/4 Flat Washer................................2 Pcs
Utensil Hook....................................3 Pcs

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ASSEMBLY
Step 1
Attach one (1) LONG LEG and one (1) SHORT LEG to back leg positions on GRILL BODY
underside, using eight (8) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and eight (8) ¼ LOCK WASHERS.
Lock Washer
Hex Bolt
Hardware:
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Long Leg
Short Leg
Side Fire Box
Opening

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Step 2
Attach other one (1) LONG LEG and one (1) SHORT LEG to front positions on GRILL BODY
underside,usingeight(8)¼-20x½”HEXBOLTSandeight(8)¼LOCKWASHERS.Then,afx
BOTTOM SHELF as shown.
Hardware:
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Short Leg
Long Leg
Lock Washer
Hex Bolt

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Step 3
RUN AXLE ROD THROUGH HOLES IN SHORT LEGS, THEN ATTACH WHEELS TO AXLE ROD
USING TWO (2) 7/16 HEX BOLTS.
Hardware:
Long Leg
Short Leg
Wheel
7/16 Hex Jam Nut
7/16 Hex Jam Nut
Axle

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Step 4
Attach HOOD HANDLE to GRILL HOOD using two (2) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and two (2) ¼-20
HEX FLANGE NUTS.
Hardware:
Hex Bolt
Hex Flange Nut
Hex Bolt
Hex Nut
Hood Handle

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Step 5
Place THERMOMETER through hole in GRILL HOOD, and secure with included WINGNUT and
FLAT WASHER, as shown. (NOTE: Hardware came attach on Thermometer.)
Thermometer
Flat Washer
Wingnut

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Step 6
Attach SIDE HANDLE to GRILL BODY using four (4) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and four (4) ¼-20
HEX FLANGE NUTS.
Hardware:
Hex Bolt
Hex Bolt
Side Handle
Hex Nut
Hex Flange Nut

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Step 7
Attach SMOKESTACK to GRILL BODY using two (2) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and two (2) ¼-20
HEX FLANGE NUTS.
Hardware:
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Hex Bolt
Smokestack
Hex Nut

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Step 8
Attach TOP HALF OF SFB to BOTTOM HALF OF SFB using six (6) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLT and six
(6) ¼ LOCK WASHERS. Then, attache the LID STOPPER to the top of the SIDE FIREBOX.
Hardware:
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Hex Bolt
Lid Stopper
Lock Washer
Top Half of SFB
Bottom Half of SFB

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Step 9
Attach SIDE FIRE BOX LID to SIDE FIRE BOX using two (2) 1/4” FLAT WASHER and two (2)
¼-20 x 1/2” HEX BOLTS. Then attach HANDLE to SIDE FIRE BOX using two (2) 1¼-20 x ½” HEX
BOLTS and two (2) ¼-20 HEX FLANGE NUTS.
Hardware:
Hex Bolt
Hex Bolt
Hood Handle
Hex Nut
Side Fire Box Lid
Flat Washer
Hex Bolt
Hex Flange Nut
Flat Washer

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Step 10a
Attach SIDE FIRE BOX BRACE to GRILL using two (2) 1¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and two (2) ¼
LOCK WASHERS.
Side Fire Box Brace
Lock Washer
Hex Bolt
Hardware:
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer

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Step 10b
Attach SIDE FIRE BOX UNIT to GRILL using six (6) 1¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and six (6) ¼ LOCK
WASHERS.
Hardware:
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Hex Bolt
Hex Nut