RiverGrille SC2185601-RG User manual

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Vertical Offset Firebox Grill & Smoker
Model Number # SC2185601-RG
Owner’s Manual
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Tools required for assembly: (Not Included) Pliers, Philips & Flathead Screwdrivers, Adjustable Wrench.
Keep this manual for future reference.

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WARNING
Only use this grill on a hard, level, non-combustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) capable of supporting
the weight of the grill. Never use on wooden or other surfaces that could burn.
DO NOT attempt to remove charcoal ash tray or grate while coals are hot.
When grill is in use, keep clearance of 36” (about 91 cm) between the hot grill and any combustible materials, such
as bushes, trees, wooden decks, wooden fences, buildings, etc. Do not place hot grill under roof overhang or in any
other enclosed area.
For outdoor use only. Do not operate grill indoors or in an enclosed area.
For household use only. Do not use this grill for other than its intended purpose.
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 doors 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 lighting 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.
Place grill in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with the grill. 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.
Do not store or use grill near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.
Do not store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids or materials under the grill.
Use caution when removing charcoal tray or grate, use oven mitt. Handles will be hot when in use.
Grill is hot when in use. To avoid burns:
DO NOT attempt to move the grill.
Wear protective gloves or oven mitts.
DO NOT touch any hot grill surfaces.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with grill.
When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen close lid to
suffocate the flame. Do not use water to extinguish grease fires.
Use caution when opening the door or 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.
Never place more than 10 pounds (4.5 kg) on front table. Do not lean on the side table.
Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of grill. Doing so will greatly reduce the life if the metal and
finish of your grill.
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WARNING
Use caution during assembly and while operating your grill to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of metal parts.
Use caution when reaching into or under grill.
When opening lid, be sure lid is fully opened and secure to prevent lid from closing unexpectedly.
In windy weather, place grill in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
Close lid 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
non-combustible 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 structure 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 apply a light coat of vegetable oil 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.
Store the grill out of reach of children and in a dry location when not in use.
Do not attempt to services grill other than normal maintenance as explained in “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care &
Maintenance” sections of this manual.
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.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS VERTICAL OFFSET FIREBOX GRILL & SMOKER
Read all safety warnings & assembly instructions carefully before assembling or operating your grill.
For missing parts, please contact customer service at [email protected] or at 888-837-1380
(U.S. only), Mon to Fri, 8:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
(Proof of purchase will be required.)
Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged.
We recommend two people for assembly of this grill.
The following tools are required for assembly and are not included:
Pliers
Philips & Flathead Screwdrivers
Adjustable Wrench
Product Diagram
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1
14
21
3
22
23
28
24
26
17
27
13
16
15
7
11
12
8
4
6
25
2
20
5
9
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Component List
1. Main Chamber
2. Side Firebox
3. Side Firebox Lid
4. Storage Rack
1 pc
1 pc
1 pc
1 pc
5. Cart Top Frame
6. Side Handle
7. Front Table
8. Wagon Wheel
1 pc
1 pc
1 pc
2 pcs
9. Left Rear Leg
10. Left Front Leg
11. Right Front Leg
12. Right Rear Leg
1 pc
1 pc
1 pc
1 pc
13. Main Chamber Grate
14. Side Firebox Grate
15. Charcoal Grate/Tray
16. Water Bowl
6 pcs
1 pc
2 pcs
1 pc
17. Grate Support
18. Smoke Stack
19. Smoke Stack Lid
20. Air Vent
12 pcs
1 pc
1 pc
2 pcs
21. Side Firebox Handle
22. Hinge - Top
23. Hinge - Bottom
24. Door Lock Plate
1 pc
2 pcs
2 pcs
2 pcs

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25. Side Door Handle
26. Main Chamber
Handle
27. Sausage Hook
28. Temperature Gauge
1 pc
2 pcs
6 pcs
1 pc
STOP! DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER.
For assembly assistance, missing or damaged parts, please call customer service 1-866-561-0731.
Hardware List
Item No.
Item name
Diagram
Qty
A
BOLT M6x55
8
B
BOLT M6x35
8
C
BOLT M6x15
40
D
BOLT M5x12
2
E
LOCK NUT M10
2
F
LOCK NUT M8
3
G
LOCK NUT M6
2

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FLANGE NUT M6
50
J
CAP NUT M8
1
K
SRPING
1
L
WASHER ID10
2
M
WASHER ID8
5
N
HINGE PIN
2
P
HITCH PIN
2

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Assembly Procedures
Step 1. Assembly of Legs to Cart Top Frame. Tips. Put the Cart Top Frame upside down for
easy assembly. ONLY HAND TIGHTEN bolts and nuts for now
Step 2. Attach Storage Rack to cart assembly in previous step. ONLY HAND TIGHTEN bolts
and nuts for now
4
A
A
10
9
A
C
A
5
H
11
12
A
C
A
Hardware required
A - 4 pcs
C - 8 pcs
H - 12 pcs
Hardware required
A - 4 pcs

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Step 3. Attach wheels to cart. TIGHTEN nuts with TOOLS
Step 4. Attach Main Chamber and Side Firebox to cart. ONLY HAND TIGHTEN bolts and nuts
for now
1
2
C
H
E
L
8
L
E
Hardware required
E - 2 pcs
L - 2 pcs
Hardware required
C - 8 pcs
H - 8 pcs

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Step 5. Attach Side Firebox to Main Chamber. TIGHTEN bolts and nuts in Step #1,2,4,5 with
TOOLS now
Step 6. Attach Front Table to Side Fire Box
7
C
H
H
C
Hardware required
C - 10 pcs
H - 10 pcs
Hardware required
C - 4 pcs
H - 4 pcs

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Step 7. Attach Side Handle and Hinge-Bottom to Side Firebox
Step 8. Attach Side Firebox Handle and and Hinge-Top to Side Firebox Lid
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B
23
H
6
C
D
22
B
H
3
Hardware required
B - 4 pcs
C - 4 pcs
H - 8 pcs
Hardware required
B - 4 pcs
D - 2 pcs
H - 4 pcs

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Step 9. Secure Side Firebox Lid to Side Firebox
Step 10. Attach Smoke Stack to Main Chamber
P
N
P
18
J
H
19
K
C
Hardware required
P - 2 pcs
N - 2 pcs
Hardware required
C - 4 pcs
H - 4 pcs
J - 1 pc
K - 1 pc

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Step 11. Attach Main Chamber Handles, Side Door Handle, Air Vents ad Temperature Gauge
Step 12. Put Charcoal Grate/Tray into smoker
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24
26
M
26
F
C
G
20
F
M
25
C
24
15
15
Hardware required
C - 2 pcs
F - 3 pcs
M - 5 pcs
G - 2 pcs
K - 1 pc

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Step 13. Hang Grate Supports to Main Chamber
Step 14. Put Grates into smoker
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14
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Step 15. Put Hooks and Water Bowl into smoker when they are needed.
Assembly is now completed.
Be sure all bolts and nuts are tightened before use
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WARNING
Place the grill 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 the grill away from open windows or doors to prevent
smoke from entering your house. In windy weather, place the grill in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before operating your grill.
PREPARATION FOR USE & LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Curing your grill
Prior to your first use of the grill, follow the instructions below carefully to cure your grill. Curing your grill will
minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as get rid of the grill paint, odor and manufacturing oil that can cause
unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on the grill.
IMPORTANT: To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all
times when not in use.
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grate,
grids or charcoal ash tray.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You many use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the grill (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 manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product. Start with 2.2 pounds (about 1.0 kg) of charcoal in side firebox. This should be enough charcoal to cook
with, once the curing process has been completed. When charcoal is burning strong, carefully place hot coals on
charcoal grates.
NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of grill.
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 manufacturer’s
warnings and
instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 2.2 pounds (about 1.0 kg) of charcoal in side firebox. This
should be enough charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been completed. Place the charcoal in the
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center of charcoal grates.
Step 3
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open, wait 2 to 3 minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal.
Store lighting fluid a safe distance from the grill.
Step 4
With grill lid open and charcoal tray completely placed inside the grill. Stand back and carefully light charcoal. Allow
to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes).
WARNING
Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing grill lid (approximately 20 minutes). 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 5
With coals burning strong, close the lid. Allow the temperature to reach 225°F (107°C). Maintain this temperature
for 2 hours.
Step 6
Increase the temperature to 400°F (205°C). This can be achieved by adding more charcoal and/or wood (see
“Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking “section of this manual). Maintain this temperature for 1 hour then allow
unit to cool completely.
NOTE: It is important that the exterior of the grill is not scraped or rubbed during the curing process.
IMPORTANT: to protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be cured periodically and covered
at all times when not in use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grate,
grids or charcoal ash tray.
Step 2
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the grill (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 manufacturer’s warnings and instructions regarding the use of their
product, start with 2.2 pounds (about 1.0 kg) of charcoal in side firebox. When charcoal is burning strong, carefully
place hot coals in center of each charcoal grates
WARNING
DO NOT use grill without charcoal ash tray in place. DO NOT attempt to remove charcoal ash tray or grates while tray or
grates contain hot coals.
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NOTE: to extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do not touch the walls of grill.
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 materials for lighting charcoal. Follow all manufacturer’s
warnings and instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 2.2 pounds (about 1.0 kg) of charcoal in
side firebox. Place the charcoal in center of charcoal grates.
Step 3
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open and charcoal tray completely placed inside the grill, wait 2 to 3
minutes to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid a safe distance from the grill.
Step 4
With grill lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash
(approximately 20 minutes).
WARNING
Charcoal lighting fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to closing grill lid (approximately 20 minutes).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 5
Place cooking grates on grill support lips.
Step 6
Place food on cooking grates and close grill lid. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked
before removing from grill.
Step 7
Allow grill to cool completely, and then follow instructions in the “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care &
Maintenance” sections of this manual.
Flavoring Wood
To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, experiment by using chunks, sticks or chips of flavor producing wood such as
hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, or mesquite. Most fruit or nut tree wood may be used for smoke flavoring. Do not use
resinous wood such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste.
Wood chunks or sticks 3” to 4” (7 to 10 cm) long and 1” to 2” (2 to 4 cm) thick work best. Unless the wood is still
green, soak the wood in water for 30 minutes or wrap each piece in foil and tear several small holes in the foil to
produce more smoke and prevent the wood from burning too quickly. Only a few pieces of wood are required to
obtain a good smoke flavor. A recommended amount for the grill is 5 to 6 wood chunks or sticks. Experiment by
using more wood for stronger smoke flavor or less wood for milder smoke flavor.
Additional flavoring wood should not have to be added during the cooking process. However, it may be necessary
when cooking very large pieces of food. Follow instructions and cautions in the “Adding Charcoal/Wood During
Cooking” section of this manual to avoid injury while adding wood.
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Regulating Heat
To increase heat, add more wood and/or charcoal. Follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking”
section of this manual.
To maintain the temperature, you may need to add more wood and/or charcoal during the cooking cycle.
NOTE: Dry wood burns hotter than charcoal, so you may want to increase the ratio of wood to charcoal to
increase the cooking temperature. Hardwood such as oak, hickory, mesquite, fruit and nut wood are an
excellent fuel because of their burning rate. When using wood as fuel, make sure the wood is seasoned
and dry. DO NOT use resinous wood such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste.
The amount of food determines the amount of lump charcoal or charcoal briquette to be used. Add
charcoal gradually and observe the grilling temperature via the temperature gauge. Adding too much
charcoal into the grill at a time may raise the burning temperature rapidly and cause damages to the grill.
Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking
Additional charcoal and/or wood may be required to maintain or increase cooking temperature.
Step 1
Stand back and carefully open grill lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in
contact with fire.
Step 2
Wearing oven mitts/gloves to take out charcoal tray and place it on a clean and non-combustible surface. DO NOT
touch the tray by hand.
Step 3
Stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking
tongs to add charcoal and/or wood to charcoal tray, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks. If necessary, use
your Charcoal Chimney Starter to light additional charcoal and/or wood 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
When charcoal is burning strong again, wear oven mitts/gloves and carefully the return charcoal tray to grill body.
Extinguish any hot ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen from the grill or beneath and around grill.
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AFTER-USE SAFETY
WARNING
Always allow grill and all components to cool completely before handling.
Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before
removing.
Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from grill. 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 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 grill in a protected area away from children and pets.
Proper Care & Maintenance
Cure your grill periodically throughout the year to protect against excessive rust.
To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all times when not in
use.
Wash cooking grates and charcoal tray with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat grates with
vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
Clean inside and outside of grill by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or
vegetable oil spray to the interior surface to prevent rusting. Do not coat charcoal tray.
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.
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 minimize rusting.
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