Char-Griller Super Pro #2121 User manual

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Owners Manual
Charcoal Grill Mod-
el# 2121
Super Pro
Keep your receipt with this manual for Warranty.

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STOP! CALL FIRST! DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE.
CALL [phone] 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 grills serial number (located on the back of the grill body or on the leg)
when calling.
No Returns on
Used Grills
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(Tools Not Included)
Pliers and 7/16" nut driver
LINE ITEM QTY PART NAME PART NUMBER
1 1 HOOD 20-0047
2 1 GRILL BODY 20-0049
3 1 HEAT GAGE 55-0010
4 1 HOOD HANDLE 55-0014
5 1 WARMING RACK 20-0006
6 1 WIRE SHELF 20-0050
7 2 LONG LEG 10-0055
8 2 SHORT LEG 10-0056
9 1 ASH PAN 20-0048
10 4 COOKING GRATE 10-0049
11 2 WHEEL 55-0003
12 2 LEG BRACE 10-0051
13 1 AXLE 10-0057
14 2 ASH PAN HANGERS 20-0024
15 3 UTENSIL HOOK 50-0003
16 1 DAMPER CIRCLE 10-0036
17 1 SIDE SHELF 30-0016
18 2 HUB CAP 55-0007
19 2 FRONT SHELF SLAT 10-0050
20 2 FRONT SHELF SUPPORTS 10-0053
21 2 FRONT SHELF BRACKETS 10-0052
22 1 STACK 30-0015
23 1 GRATE LIFTER 10-0045

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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.
1. Assembly requires 2 people. Get another person to Help. For easiest assembly
use a 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 Fit-
ting together. All Hex Nuts should be on the Inside of the grill unless stated oth-
erwise. Unpack all contents in a well-cleared and padded area.
2. Insert one LONG LEG into one SHORT LEG. See below. Repeat this step for the
other LONG and SHORT LEG.
3. Attach LEG BRACES to the outside of one of the LONG and SHORT LEG assem-
blies you just made. See below. Use two 1 3/4" hex bolts and nuts for each LEG
BRACE but only finger tight.
Leg Braces
Short Leg Long Leg

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Short Legs
Long Legs
4. Insert all four corners of the BOTTOM WIRE SHELF into the four holes located
near the bottom inside of the four LEGS. See below Next, rotate the LEGS up-
ward until vertical. Important: Make sure the two Long Legs are on the same
end.
5. Attach the other end of the LEG BRACES to the corresponding legs using 1 3/4"
Hex Bolts and Nuts but only finger tight. See below.
6. Insert the AXLE through the SHORT LEGS. Install one WASHER, COTTER PIN and
HUB CAP onto the AXLE then slide the AXLE through WHEELS and legs as
shown. Finish by attaching 2nd WASHER, COTTER PIN and HUB CAP.
Axle
Wheel
Washer
Cotter Pin
Hub Cap

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7. Stand the CART/LEG ASSEMBLY upright. Attach the bottom half of the BODY to
the CART/LEG ASSEMBLY (make sure damper is on same side as wheels) with
four 1 3/4" Hex Bolts. There are two holes in the front and two in the back of the
grill BODY. See below.
8. Attach two (2) 8" FRONT SHELF BRACKETS to the front edge of BOTTOM HALF
of grill body using two (2) 3/4" Hex Bolts and Nuts (with the nuts on the inside
of the grill). Attach the long WOOD SLATS to the FRONT SHELF BRACKETS and
at the same time attach the FRONT SHELF SUPPORT BRACES to the underside
of the outer Holes of the FRONT SHELF BRACKETS with four (4) 1" Carriage
Bolts and Nuts. Attach the other end of the Support Braces to the Grill Body.
See below.
9. Insert SMOKESTACK from INSIDE the HOOD up through the hole. Attach with two
(2) 3/4" hex bolts with the nuts on the inside. See below. Note: It is not neces-
sary to remove the Stack Damper.
Damper
Hex Bolt
Hex Nut
Smokestack
( Insert from inside)
Carriage Bolt
Front Shelf
Bracket
Front Shelf Support Brace Attach to Grill Body
Bottom Half of
Grill Body
Hex Nut

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10. Insert HEAT GAUGE through hole in hood (from outside) and push the SPLIT
RING over tabs on the side of HEAT GAUGE from inside the hood.
11. Attach WOOD HOOD HANDLE to the center of the HOOD with two (2) 3/4" hex
bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts. See below.
12. Set the HOOD, in the CLOSED POSITION, on top of the GRILL BODY. Line up the
Hinge holes and insert the Hinge Pins. This may require lifting up on the back of
the Hood. Then, carefully open the hood, making sure to not let the Hinge Pins
fall out, and insert the Hair Cotter Pins into the Hinge Pins. See below.
Hood
Hinge
Hair Cotter Pin
Hinge Pin

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13. Attach the DAMPER CIRCLE from the inside of bottom half of grill body with a
3/4" Bolt. The bolt goes thru a Flat Washer, thru the Damper Circle, thru the
Grill Body, thru another Flat Washer, thru a Lock Washer, and finally attached to
a Hex Nut. The small tab on the Damper Circle should protrude outward.
14. Attach SIDE SHELF to the four (4) holes on left side of grill with 1/2" hex bolts
and nuts. See below.
Hex Nuts
Hex Bolts
Side Shelf
Inside of
Charcoal
Grill Body

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15. ATTACHING WARMING RACKS PIVOT BOLTS: On each END of the HOOD just
back of center, insert one (1) 2" HEX BOLT (total 2) (from outside in) in holes (A)
with HEX NUTS on inside of HOOD. See Below.
On each END of the LOWER GRILL BODY 4" from the back corner, insert one (1)
3/4" HEX BOLT (total 2) (from outside in) in holes (B) with HEX NUTS on inside
of GRILL BODY. See below.
Do not install WARMING RACK until after tightening all four WARMING RACK
PIVOT BOLTS.
ATTACH THE WARMING RACK’S (4) WIRE LOOP HOLES, located on the WARM-
ING RACK’S SIDES and WIRE LEGS, over the four (4) PIVOT BOLTS in the HOOD
and GRILL BODY. Attach left side first. Hint: You may flex the WIRE LEG out-
wards for a tighter fit and to center. See below.
16. Tighten ALL nuts and bolts.
17. Place FIRE GRATE, with ADJUSTABLE HANGERS attached, into BOTTOM HALF of
grill body. See Below. Install the COOKING GRATES.
CONGRATULATIONS, ASSEMBLY COMPLETE!
2” Bolt
3/4” Bolt
Fire Grate
A
B
A
B
Inside of
Hood Hex Nut

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GRILL PREPARATION &OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: NO RETURNS ON USED GRILLS
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully
Before assembling and operating your grill.
1. Cure GRILL prior to your initial use to protect the interior and exterior finish and
to prevent unnatural flavors to your first meals. (A) Lightly coat ALL INTERIOR
SURFACES (including GRILLS, GRATES, AND INSIDE OF BARREL.) with vegetable
oil (spray vegetable oil is easiest but do not use near hot coals or fire). (B) Build
a medium sized fire on the fire grate. (C) After coals ash over, spread out coals,
replace cooking grates, close lid and heat at approximately 250 F for two hours.
Re-coat GRATES and return to grill at approximately 200 F for two hours. You
can lightly coat the exterior of the grill body (while warm) with vegetable oil. This
will extend the life of the finish, much like waxing a car. Your GRILL will then be
ready for use. NOTE: Grill will drip a lot of oil during this process and for several
uses but will slow over time. NEVER EXCEED 400 BECAUSE THIS WILL DAM-
AGE THE FINISH AND CONTRIBUTE TO RUST. PAINT IS NOT WARRANTED AND
WILL REQUIRE TOUCH-UP. THIS UNIT IS NOT WARRANTED AGAINST RUST.
2. To START FIRE – stack 50-60 briquettes in pyramid and saturate with lighter
fluid (DON’T USE GASOLINE). Light coals in several places, close lid after bri-
quettes ash over or _ gray, spread them out and start cooking. If one end burns
faster, use tongs to move coals from one end to the other for even heat. AL-
WAYS FOLLOW CHARCOAL AND LIGHTER FLUID MANUFACTURERS’ INSTRUC-
TIONS AND WARNINGS. USE OUTDOORS ONLY ON NONCOMBUSTIBLE SUR-
FACE – 15’ AWAY FROM WOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
3. Control heat with amount and type of FUEL, DUAL DAMPERS and ADJUSTABLE
FIRE GRATE. Adjust GRATE one end at a time. Wood burns hotter than coals.
More airflow is more heat.
4. For no flare-ups, cook with lid in the down position. Add water soaked hardwood
chips for a smoked flavor.
5. Suggestion: Screw 3/4'" cup hooks (not furnished) on front of the wood shelf to
hang cooking utensils.
6. Burn out may be rust out. Ashes left in bottom too long hold moisture and rust
through any thickness of steel. This grill is made of steel and cast iron, which
WILL RUST, ESPECIALLY IF NOT PROPERLY CARED FOR.
7. Do not use self-starting charcoal as it will give unnatural flavor. Burn lighter flu-
id completely before closing lid.
8. After using, coat vegetable oil on interior grates and bare metal while warm to
reduce rust. On the EXTERIOR, remove dust with wire brush and touch up with a
high heat paint, available at most hardware/auto stores.
9. You may place a coffee can on bottom shelf under the hole in the grill to catch
drippings.
10. HEAT GAUGE may obtain moisture, which will steam out during cooking. Gauge
may be calibrated in oven.
11. You may fill unwanted holes with Nuts & Bolts (Not Provided). NOTE: Smoke will
escape from areas other than the smokestack. This should not affect your cook-
ing.