Char-Griller Smokin Champ 1624 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Smokin’ Champ™
Keep your receipt with this manual for Warranty.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
1-912-638-4724
[e-mail]
Model 1624
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.
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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.
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.
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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• 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.
CAUTION: Handles are Hot
CAUTION: Handles are Hot
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
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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.
PARTS LIST
Sold under license from W.C. Bradley Co.

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PARTS LIST
Item QTY Part Name
1 1 GRILL HOOD
2 2 HANDLE W/WINGNUTS AND LOCK WASHER
3 4 HANDLE BEZEL
4 1 SFB SIDE HANDLE
5 1 DRAWER HANDLE
6 1 DRAWER LATCH
7 1 DAMPER CIRCLE
8 2 SFB COOKING GRATE
9 1 SFB CHARCOAL GRATE
10 1 SFB DRAWER WITH LIP
11 1 SFB BODY
12 2 LEG BRACE
13 1 GREASE CUP CLIP
14 2 LONG LEG
15 2 LEG CAP
16 1 BOTTOM SHELF
17 2 SHORT LEG
18 2 WHEEL
19 2 HUB CAP
20 1 AXLE
21 3 UTENSIL HOOK
22 1 SIDE SHELF
23 1 LOGO PLATE W/CLIPS
24 1 THERMOMETER BEZEL
25 1 THERMOMETER W/WINGNUT AND WASHER
26 1 SMOKESTACK
27 1 SMOKESTACK DAMPER
28 1 AKORN NUT
29 1 SMOKESTACK SPRING
30 1 WARMING RACK
31 3 COOKING GRATE
32 2 ASHPAN HANGER WIRE
33 1 ASHPAN
34 1 GRILL BODY
Assembly: Get another person to help. Tools Needed: Hammer, Pliers, 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un-
less stated otherwise. Unpack all contents in a well cleared and padded area.
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
¼-20x 2” BOLT………….………......4PCS
¼-20x 1 3/4” BOLT………….…....12PCS
¼-20x 3/4” BOLT……………...…....3 PCS
¼-20x ½” BOLT…...................... 15 PCS
2/5” FLAT WASHER…………….....2 PCS
¼” FLAT WASHER…………………...2 PCS
¼-20 HEX NUT…………….............38 PCS
¼” LOCK WASHER………...……....1 PC
HINGE PINS…………......................2 PCS
LARGE HAIR COTTER PIN…….......2 PCS
SMALL HAIR COTTER PIN……......2 PCS
HUB CAP…………………………….…2 PCS
UTENSIL HOOK…………………..…..3 PC
SPACER TUBE.......................................2 PCS

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before
assembling and operating your grill.
IMPORTANT HINT: DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY NUTS AND BOLTS UNTIL
GRILL IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.
Step 1
Assemble Long Legs, Short Legs, and Leg Braces as show below then secure the Leg Braces to one set of Long Leg and
Short Leg with four 1 3/4” Hex Bolts and four Hex Nuts.
Step 2
Install Bottom Wire Shelf by placing the four corner hooks inside the hole on each leg then rotate the leg assemblies up
and secure the Leg Braces to the other side of the Long Leg and Short Leg set with four 1 3/4” Hex Bolts and four Hex
Nuts.
Leg Brace
Hex Bolt
Short Leg
Hex Nut
Long Leg
Hex Bolt
Hex Nut
Bottom Wire Shelf
Step 3
LaythecartassemblydownwiththeLongLegsontheoortheninstalltheWheelsandWheelAxle.Ononeendofthe
Axle insert the Large Cotter Pin into the hole on the Axle and snap in the Hub Cap. Slide one 2/5” Flat Washer and one
Wheel onto the Axle then slide the Axle through the holes on the Short Legs and Bottom Shelf. Complete the assembly by
sliding the other Wheel and 2/5” Flat Washer onto Axle then insert the Cotter Pin and snap on the Hub Cap.
Step 4
Attach the Grill Body to the previous assembly cart using four 1 3/4” Hex Bolts and four Hex Nuts. The Bolts must go
through the leg, Grill Body then tighten with the Hex Nuts inside the Grill body.
Hub Cap
Large Cotter Pin
Wheel
Wheel Axle
2/5” Flat Washer
Hex Bolt
Hex Nut

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Step 5
Install SFB to the Grill Body using six 1/2” Hex Bolts and six Hex Nuts, then install two 2” Hex Bolts and two Spacer Tube
(The Spacers go between the Side Fire Box and the Leg Brace). Bolts should go through the holes from the inside of the
Side Fire Box Body.
Step 6
Attach the Grill Hood to the Grill Body using the two Hinge Pins and two Small Cotter Pins provided.
2” Hex Bolt
1/2” Hex Bolt
Hex Nut
Spacer Tube
Small Cotter Pin
Hinge Pin
Step 7
Attach Side Shelf to Grill Body with four 1/2” Hex Bolts and four Hex Nuts.
Step 8
Insert Smokestack Assembly through the hole on the Grill Hood from the inside of the Grill Hood then secure it with two
1/2” Hex Bolts and two Hex Nuts.
Hex Bolt
Hex Nut
Side Shelf
Hex Bolt
Hex Nut
Smokestack

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Step 9
Insert the Thermometer through the Thermometer Bezel then through the hole in Grill Hood (from outside) Flat Wash-
er and secure with Wing Nut. Insert the Hood Handle through the Handle Bezel and Grill Hood (from outside) and then
through Lock Washers and secure with Wing Nuts as shown below.
Step 10
Insert the Hood Handle through the Handle Bezel and Side Fire Box Lid (from outside) and then through Lock Washers
and secure with Wing Nuts as shown below. Install Side Handle on the Side Fire Box with two 1/2” Hex Bolts and two Hex
Nuts. Then install the Drawer Latch on Side Fire Box with a 1/2” Hex Bolt and a Hex Nut.
Thermometer
Thermometer Bezel
Hood Handle
Handle Bezel
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Wingnut
Hood Handle
Handle Bezel
Side Handle
Hex Bolt
Drawer Latch
Hex Nut
Wingnut
Lock Washer
Step 12
Place Charcoal Grate and Cooking Grate onto the SFB Body.
Step 11
Attach the Damper Circle to the inside of the Ash Drawer using one 3/4” Hex Bolt, two Flat Washers, one Lock Washer,
and one Hex Nut. Attach the Drawer Handle to the Ash Drawer using two Hex Nuts. Then slide the Ash Drawer into the
SFB.
Drawer Handle
Hex Bolt
Flat Washer
Hex Nut
Lock Washer

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Step 13
ToinstalltheWarmingRack,rstattachtwo2”HexBoltsandtwoHexNutsonGrillHoodandattachtwo3/4”HexBolts
and two Hex Nuts onto Grill Body, as shown below. Then position the Warming Rack onto the Hex Bolts and secure it with
two more Hex Nuts on the Hex Bolts on the Grill Hood.
3/4” Hex Bolt
2” Hex Bolt
Hex Nut
Step 15
Place Ash Pan and Ash Pan Hangers onto Grill Body.
Step 14
Install the Grease Cup Holder underneath Grill Body.
Grease Cup Holder

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Step 17
Tighten All Bolts and Nuts.
Step 16
Place Cooking Grates onto Grill Body then Install the Utensil Hooks underneath each Side Shelf at the front of the Grill. Page Intentionally Left Blank For Notes