Matador Radiant User manual

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CHARCOAL BBQ

Contents
CONTACT INFORMATION
For spare parts, order from your nearest
Bunnings Warehouse. For service and
warranty queries, please contact
Mayo Hardware at
[email protected]
or call;
1300 360 211 (AUS)
09 415 6240 (NZ)
Features & Benefits 3
Important safety information 4
Do’s & Don’ts 5
Positioning the BBQ 6
Before you cook 7
Using the BBQ 8
Regulating temperature 8
Adding fuel during cooking 9
After-use safety 9
Proper care & maintenance 9
Exploded parts diagram 10
Part diagrams 11
Hardware list 12
Assembly instructions 13-26
Warranty 27

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Features & benets
BARBECUE DIMENSIONS
Length Width Height
620 mm 708 mm 1120 mm
Large Handles Bottom Shelf Lid Hanger Front Brace
Heat Shield Lid Air Vent Ash Catcher Bottom
Damper
Temp Gauge Hinged Cooking
G r at e
Tool
Hangers
Charcoal
G r at e

Important safety
information
Read the Instruction Manual thoroughly before
assembling or using the BBQ.
CAUTION: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• We recommend assembling this BBQ with
another person.
• Estimated assembly time is 1.5 - 2.0 Hrs.
• Only use this BBQ on a hard, level, non-
combustible, stable surface (concrete, ground,
etc.) capable of supporting the weight of the
BBQ. Never use on wooden or other surfaces
that could burn.
• Place the BBQ in an area where children and
pets cannot come into contact with it. Close
supervision is necessary when the BBQ is in use.
• Do not use this grill for anything other than its
intended purpose.
• In windy weather, place the BBQ in an outdoor
area that is protected from the wind.
• Use caution when opening the lid. Keep hands,
face and body a safe distance away. Flash flare
ups may occur when air comes into contact with
fire or hot coals.
• Close the lid and bottom damper to suffocate
and extinguish the flame.
• Use caution during assembly and while
operating your BBQ to avoid scrapes or cuts
from sharp edges of metal parts. Use caution
when reaching into or under the BBQ.
• When adding charcoal and / or wood chips,
use extreme caution and follow instructions in
the “Adding Charcoal / Wood During Cooking”
section of this manual.
• When grilling, grease from meat may drip into
the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this
should happen, close the lid to suffocate the
flame. Do not use water to extinguish grease
fires.
• Use caution and common sense when operating
your grill.
• Never leave hot coals and ashes in the BBQ
unattended.
• Use caution when lifting or moving the BBQ to
prevent strains and back injuries. Wait for the
BBQ to cool down prior to moving.
• With a garden hose, completely wet the surface
beneath and around the BBQ to extinguish any
ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen
during the cooking or cleaning process.
• We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand.
Refer to your local authority to determine proper
size and type of fire extinguisher.
• Failure to adhere to safety warnings and
guidelines in this manual could result in bodily
injury or property damage.
• When operating and handling the BBQ and fuel,
always wear protective clothing and BBQ gloves.
• Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the
walls of the BBQ. Doing so will greatly reduce
the life of the metal and finish of your grill
• Do not attempt to service the BBQ other than by
normal maintenance, as explained in the “After-
Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance”
sections of this manual.
• Recycle and/or dispose of all packaging
materials thoughtfully. Check with your local
council recycling rules for further information.
• Ensure manual remains in the possession of the
user for further reference.

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Do’s & Don’ts
DO’S
• We recommend the use of a charcoal chimney
starter to avoid the dangers associated with
charcoal lighter fluid. If you choose to use
charcoal lighter fluid, only use one approved
for lighting charcoal. Carefully read the
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions on the
charcoal lighter fluid and charcoal prior to using
them. Store charcoal lighter fluid safely away
from the BBQ.
• When using charcoal lighter fluid, allow
the charcoal to burn with the BBQ lid and
doors open until covered with a light ash
(approximately 20 minutes). This will allow
the charcoal lighter fluid to burn off. Failure to
do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighter
fluid in the BBQ and may result in a flash fire or
explosion when the lid is opened.
DON’TS
• Do not use petrol, 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 lighter fluid to hot or even
warm coals, as flashback may occur causing
severe burns.
• Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated
with lighter fluid. Use only high grade charcoal
briquettes or charcoal lump wood.
• Do not leave the BBQ unattended when in use.
• Do not store or use the BBQ near flammable
liquids, gases or where flammable vapours may
be present.
• Do not store lighter fluid or other flammable
liquids or materials under the BBQ.
• BBQ will become hot when in use. To avoid
burns and injury:
• DO NOT attempt to move the BBQ.
• Wear protective BBQ gloves.
• DO NOT touch any hot BBQ surfaces
• Keep children away from hot surfaces
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair
to come in contact with the grill.

Positioning the BBQ
• This BBQ should only be used in an above
ground, open air situation with natural
ventilation.
• When the BBQ is in use, maintain a clearance
of at least 1m between the hot BBQ and any
combustible materials, such as bushes, trees,
wooden fences, buildings, etc.
• Any enclosure in which the BBQ is used shall
comply with one of the following:
• An enclosure with walls on one side, but at least
one permanent opening at ground level and no
overhead cover.
• Within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and no more than two walls.
• Within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and no more than two walls, the
following shall apply:
• At least 25% of the total wall area is
completely open; and
• At least 30% of the remaining wall area is
open and unrestricted.
• In case of balconies, at least 20% of the total of
the side, back and front wall areas shall be and
remain open and unrestricted.
• The BBQ must not be installed under or on any
combustible material. Minimum clearance from
any combustible materials on ALL sides of the
BBQ is 1000mm and 1000mm overhead.
• BBQ MUST BE ASSEMBLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
• The following figures are diagrammatic
representations of outdoor areas described.
Rectangular areas have been used in these
figures – the same principle applies to any other
shaped area.
1 m
1 m
1 m
1. An enclosure
with walls on all
sides, but at least
one permanent
opening at ground
level and no
overhead cover.
2. Within a partial enclosure
that includes an overhead
cover and no more than two
walls (See example 2 & 3).
3. Within a partial enclosure that
includes an overhead cover and more
than two walls, the following will apply:
(i) at least 25% of the total wall area is
completely open, and
(ii) at least 30% of the remaining wall
area is open and unrestricted (see
Example 4 & 5).
(iii) In the case of balconies, at least 20%
of the total wall area shall be and remain
open and unrestricted.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Before you cook
Curing Your Grill
NOTE: It is important that the exterior of the BBQ
is not scraped or rubbed during the curing process.
Before first use, follow the instructions below
carefully to cure your BBQ. This process will
minimise damage to all finishes and remove any
paint odour that may impart unnatural flavours
during the first cook.
IMPORTANT: To protect your BBQ from excessive
rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered
at all times when not in use. It’s recommended that
you also cure the BBQ periodically.
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the BBQ With
vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat
charcoal grates or racks.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire.
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding
the use of their product.
Instructions for reference only:
Step 1 - Remove the cooking grate from the BBQ
Step 2 - Ensure all vents are open
Step 3 - Roll a few sheets of paper and locate them
firmly into the underside of a charcoal chimney
starter
Step 4 - Place the chimney starter on top of the
charcoal grate inside the BBQ
Step 5 - Fill the chimney starter with charcoal to
about 5cm below the top rim
Step 6 - Light the paper in multiple places around the
perimeter of the chimney starter (via the air holes)
Step 7 - After the outer surface of the charcoal has
formed a light grey ash covering and is ready to
use, carefully pour the charcoal onto your charcoal
grate, handling the chimney starter by the handle
only. Always wear heat resistant BBQ gloves when
handling the chimney starter. Use charcoal tongs to
spread the charcoal as required.
Step 8 - Replace the lid onto the BBQ and let it
heat up for 30 minutes. This time will allow for the
heat to burn off any remaining fumes from the
manufacturing process and cure the BBQ.
Step 9 - Clean and prepare your BBQ for your first
cook!
NOTE: To extend the life of your BBQ, make sure
that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of
BBQ.

Using the BBQ
Cooking Methods
There are several techniques of cooking that can be
applied with your Matador Radiant BBQ. See below
to choose the one that best suits your needs. For
additional information and tips, we also recommend
reading the instructions that come with your
preferred charcoal fuel.
Direct – Heat
This method of cooking uses a single layer of evenly
placed coals across your cooking grate. This is a hot
and fast way to cook and best suited for thin cuts of
meat and other food that cook quickly.
Indirect – Heat
When cooking larger cuts of meat or when a lower
temperature is required, the indirect method of
cooking is ideal. To achieve this setup the charcoal is
pushed all the way to one side of the charcoal grate
leaving the other side empty.
This allows for a dual heat zone to be created within
your BBQ. This zoning of the BBQ creates one side
with a higher temperature for grilling and searing.
Whilst on the opposite side, away from the charcoal,
allows cooking at a lower temperature which is
perfect for roasting.
Another variation to this method of cooking is to
place the coals to either side of the charcoal grate to
create a low zone through the middle of the BBQ. In
this instance you place the meat in the centre of the
cooking grate away from the two hotter sides of the
BBQ.
TIP: Place an aluminum tray directly under your
meat to capture those succulent juices that make
your gravy so delicious and keep your BBQ clean.
Regulating temperature
To regulate the temperature of your BBQ there are
several elements that can be adjusted, including the
amount of airflow and the amount of physical fuel.
Top Lid Vent
The top vent acts to let air vent from the BBQ and
should be fully opened while trying to increase
the temperature. Once the desired temperature is
reached, the vent can then be partially closed to help
maintain a constant cooking temperature. Closing
this vent fully will help to suffocate and extinguish
the fuel.
Bottom Air Vent
You can increase and decrease the temperature
of your BBQ by adjusting the bottom air vent. Air
coming in through the bottom of the BBQ increases
the amount of oxygen accessible to the fuel source
and therefore regulates combustion. The more air
you allow into the BBQ the hotter it will be become,
so remember to have it only partially open if cooking
at a lower temperature.
Charcoal Fuel
If you are doing a long cook or wish to reach a
higher temperature, you may want to add more
charcoal to your BBQ. Increasing the amount of
charcoal will help to maintain your temperature for
longer or increase it if required. Please refer to the
“Adding Fuel During Cooking” section for further
details.

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Adding fuel during
cooking
Additional charcoal may be required to maintain or
increase cooking temperature.
Step 1 - Stand back and carefully lift off the BBQ lid.
Use caution since flames can flare-up when natural
air suddenly comes in contact with fire.
Step 2 - Wearing heat resistant BBQ gloves, lift up
the hinged cooking grate’s side flaps to access the
charcoal. DO NOT touch the grate by hand.
Step 3 - Stand back at a safe distance and use
long charcoal tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on
hot coals. Use charcoal tongs to add charcoal to
charcoal grates, being careful not to stir-up ashes
and sparks. If necessary, use your Charcoal Chimney
Starter to light additional charcoal and add to
existing fire.
Warning: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot
or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing
severe burns.
Step 4 - Once the charcoal has been added, carefully
lower the side flaps of the cooking grate wearing
BBQ gloves. Check the surrounding area for any hot
coals, ash, or embers which may have fallen from
the BBQ. Be sure to safety extinguish these before
continuing to cook.
After-use safety
WARNING:
• Always allow BBQ and all components to cool
completely before handling.
• Never leave hot coals and ashes in BBQ
unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are
completely extinguished before removing.
• Before BBQ can be stored away, remaining coals
and ashes must be removed from BBQ. Use
caution to protect yourself and property. Place
remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible
metal container and completely saturate with
water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal
container for 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 surface
beneath and around the grill to extinguish any
ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen
during the cooking or cleaning process.
• Cover and store BBQ in a protected area away
from children and pets.
Proper care &
maintenance
• Cure your BBQ periodically throughout the year
to protect against excessive rust.
• To protect your BBQ from excessive rust, the
unit must be properly cured and covered at all
times when not in use.
• Wash cooking grate and charcoal grate with hot,
soapy water, rinse well and dry.
• Clean inside and outside of BBQ by wiping
off with a damp cloth. Apply a light coat of
vegetable oil or spray to the interior surface to
prevent rusting. Do not coat charcoal grate.
• If rust appears on the exterior surface of your
grill, clean and buff the affected area with steel
wool or fine grit emery cloth. Touch-up with a
good quality high-temperature resistant paint to
maintain the appearance.
• Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust
spots on the interior surface can be buffed,
cleaned, and then lightly coated with vegetable
oil or vegetable oil spray to minimise rusting.

Exploded Parts Diagram

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Part diagrams
1. Lid Handle 2. Lid Air Vent 3. Lid Handle Heat Shield 4. Lid
5. Cooking Grate 6. Charcoal Grate 7. Fire Bowl 8. Fire Bowl Air Damper
9. Air Vent Handle 10. Air Vent Washer 11. Ash Catcher Handle 12. Ash Catcher
13. Ash Catcher Ring 14. Right Rear Leg 15. Left Rear Leg 16. Front Legs x 2
17. Front Brace 18. Bottom Shelf 19. Axle 20. Wheel x 2
21. Wheel Cover x 2 22. Temperature Gauge 23. Lid Hook

Hardware list
Part Name Hardware Image Quantity
ABOLT - M6 X 30 2
BBOLT SQUARE SHOULDER -
M6 X 30 2
CBOLT SQUARE SHOULDER -
M6 X 12 9
DBOLT - M6 X 12 6
EWING NUT - M6 2
FDOME NUT - M6 9
GNUT - M6 3
HWASHER - M8 X 16 2
KWASHER - M6 X 12 2
L“R’ CLIP 2
MLEG LOCKING WASHER 4
NLID AIR VENT SPRING 1
PLID HANDLE SPACER 2
QFIBRE WASHER 8
RSPRING WASHER 1

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Assembly Instructions
It is important to read these instructions thoroughly.
If you have any problems, difficulties or concerns
please contact the manufacturer or retailer.
Read all safety warnings and assembly instructions
carefully before assembling or operating your BBQ.
Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are
included and undamaged.
We recommend two people for assembly of this
BBQ.
The following tools are required for assembly and
are not included:
• Phillips head Screwdriver
• 10mm Spanner, Adjustable Wrench or
Socket Set with 10mm Socket
Symbol: The following symbols will be shown in
each procedure for indication of tightening the bolt
and nut if necessary.
Hand Tighten Only at this stage:
Tighten with Tools at this stage:
Pay Attention at this stage:

Assembly Instructions
1.1 Select a leg to assemble, pay attention to which side of the BBQ it goes on. Look under the black plastic
part on the end of the leg and determine if it is the LH or RH Leg Assembly.
1.2 Take M6 x 12 Square Shoulder Bolt (C), thread it through the Leg Locking Washer (M) and then locate the
Fibre Washer (Q) onto the end of bolt. The Fibre Washer (Q) sits between Leg Locking Washer (M) and the
inside surface of the Fire Bowl (7).
1.3 Place the LH or RH Rear Leg onto the bolts protruding through the Fire Bowl (7) (depending on what side
you have started on) and hand tighten 2 Dome Nuts (F) to loosely secure the leg tube.
Step 1 - attach the rear legs
Hardware Needed
C
BOLT SQUARE
SHOULDER - M6
X 12
4
FDOME NUT - M6 4
MLEG LOCKING
WASHER 2
QFIBRE WASHER 4
Pay attention when assembling
the rear legs to ensure they are on
the correct side of the fire bowl.
On the bottom of the Rear Legs
are the letter ‘L’ and ‘R’ to advise
what side to assemble the leg on.
Left Hand Right Hand

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Assembly Instructions
2.1 Select a front leg to attach to the BBQ (The front legs are identical and not left or right handed).
2.2 Take M6 x 12 Square Shoulder Bolt (C), thread it through the Leg Locking Washer (M) and then locate the
Fibre Washer (Q) onto the end of bolt. The Fibre Washer (Q) sits between Leg Locking Washer (M) and the
inside surface of the Fire Bowl (7).
2.3 Place Front Leg onto the bolts protruding through the Fire Bowl (7). Place and hand tighten Dome Nuts
(F) to loosely secure the leg tube.
2.4 Repeat for the other leg.
Step 2 - attach the front legs
Hardware Needed
C
BOLT SQUARE
SHOULDER - M6
X 12
4
FDOME NUT - M6 4
MLEG LOCKING
WASHER 2
QFIBRE WASHER 4

Assembly Instructions
3.1 Locate the Bottom Shelf (18) in the middle of the four legs with the upward lip detail being orientated at
the back of the BBQ.
3.2 Take M6 x 12 Bolts (D) and secure the shelf to the threaded inserts located on the rear of the Front Legs
(16).
3.3 To secure the rear of the Bottom Shelf, thread the M6 x 30 Bolts (A) through the smaller holes at the
bottom of the Rear Legs (14 & 15).
3.4 Attach the M6 Nuts (G) to secure the rear of the Bottom Shelf.
Step 3 - attach the bottom shelf
Hardware Needed
ABOLT - M6 X 30 2
DBOLT - M6 X 12 2
GNUT - M6 2
NOTE:
This stage will require a Phillips
head screwdriver and a 10mm
socket (or adjustable wrench) to
tighten the securing hardware.

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Assembly Instructions
4.1 Thread Axle (19) through the large holes on the bottom of the Rear Legs (14 & 15)
4.2 Slide Wheels (20) onto each end of the Axle (19) and secure with the provided R Clips (L)
4.3 Once wheels are secured, attach the Wheel Covers (21) to each wheel. Wheel covers are a push fit onto
the wheels. Align the three legs on the back of the Wheel Covers with the corresponding holes on the wheels
and push until they clip into place.
Step 4 - WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Hardware Needed
LR CLIP 2

Assembly Instructions
5.1 Locate the Front Brace (17) between the Front Legs (16) and align it with the our threaded mounting
points.
5.2 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to secure the Front Brace to the inside of the Front Legs (16) with the M6
x 12 Bolts.
Step 5 - attach the front brace
NOTE:
This stage will require a Phillips
head screwdriver to tighten the
securing hardware.
Hardware Needed
DBOLT - M6 X 12 4

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Assembly Instructions
6.1 With the BBQ upside down locate the Ash Catcher Holder (13) at the base of the Fire Bowl (7) and align
the tabs on the Holder with the four legs.
6.2 Position your Ash Catcher Holder with the slot for the Air Vent Handle on the side of the BBQ that your
prefer. NOTE: Ash Catcher Handle will also be accessed from this position.
6.3 Slide the four location tabs on the Ash Catcher Holder (13) into the slot detail on the top of each leg to
Step 6 - Attach the Ash catcher holder
Step 7 - Tighten Fasteners
7.1 Now that you have located the Ash Catcher Holder, return and tighten the bolts assembled in Steps 1 & 2.

Assembly Instructions
8.1 Place the bent tabs of the Fire Bowl Air Damper (8) through the hole in the bottom of the Fire Bowl (7).
8.2 Rotate the Damper (8) until the tab with the slotted hole is facing the opening in the Ash Catcher Ring (13)
where the Air Vent Handle (9) will come through.
8.3 Place the Air Vent Washer (10) over the tabs of the damper protruding through to the bottom of the Fire
Bowl. Have the slot detail on the washer also facing out towards the opening in the Ash Catcher Ring (13)
(See image B).
8.4 Thread the Air Vent handle (9) through the slot opening on the Ash Catcher Ring (13) and into the tabs of
the Fire Bowl Air Damper (8). The Air Vent Washer should be captured between the Air Vent Handle (9) and
the Fire Bowl (7) (See images B and C).
8.5 Align the locking key detail on the Air Vent Handle (9) and the slotted hole on the front protruding tab of
the Damper (8).
8.6 Push the Air Vent Handle (9) until it stops against the Damper tabs.
8.7 Rotate the Air Vent Handle (9) 180 degrees until a click sound is heard and you have locked it in place
(See image D).
Step 8 - Bottom air vent assembly