Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker - Manual (Page 11)

CAUTION: A metal bucket must be placed under the grease hole at all
times to catch grease and/or ashes. Check grease level in
bucket often and empty or change when w full. Use extreme
caution as bottom of cooking chamber, container and
contents will be hot.
Step 1
Place a charcoal grate in firebox. Place cooking grills in cooking chamber.
Step 2
Follow instructions below carefully to build a fire in the firebox. You
may use charcoal and/or wood as fuel in the Cimarron Deluxe (see
“Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual).
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions regarding the use of their product. Open the firebox
air vent approximately 1" to 2" and smokestack damper halfway.
Carefully place 8 to 10 pounds of hot coals in center of charcoal grate
in firebox.
WARNING: Keep hot coals away from the firebox air vent to prevent
coals from falling out.
IF USING CHARCOAL CHIMNEY STARTER, PROCEED TO STEP 11.
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. Place 8 to 10 pounds of charcoal in center of
charcoal grate in firebox.
WARNING: Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with
lighter fluid as a flash fire may occur. Use only a high grade
plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.
Step 3
Saturate charcoal with lighting fluid. With lid open, wait 2 to 3 minutes
to allow lighting fluid to soak into charcoal. Store charcoal lighting fluid
safely away from the smoker.
Step 4
Open the firebox air vent approximately 1" to 2" and smokestack
damper half way. With firebox lid open, stand back and carefully light
charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash
(approximately 20 minutes). Charcoal lighting fluid must be
allowed to completely burn off prior to closing firebox lid.
WARNING: Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting
fluid in smoker and may result in a flash-fire or explosion
when lid is opened.
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Smoking
SMOKER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLACE THE SMOKER 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 SMOKER AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR
HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE SMOKER IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
Metal Bucket
(not included)
Grease
Hole
1. Make sure the propane tank valve and control valve knob are turned
OFF.
2. Make sure male SAE fitting is properly attached to air shutter. Attach
POL fitting to tank (using f" wrench) and tighten by turning
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
3. Prepare a soapy water solution (one part dishwashing liquid to three
parts water) to test for gas leaks in the hose and connections. Apply a
generous amount of the soapy mixture to the regulator, POL fitting,
control panel valve, the entire length of hose and SAE fitting (located
near the air shutter on burner).
4. With the control panel knobs in the “OFF” position, open the propane
tank valve two full turns (counter-clockwise). Check for bubbles at
control valve, along the entire length of hose and at the SAE fitting.
DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS. If soapy
mixture starts bubbling, gas is leaking through the connection or
hose. Turn the propane tank valve OFF and retighten the connection
that is leaking gas. Repeat procedure with soapy mixture until gas no
longer leaks. NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. Turn
the propane tank valve OFF after each test.
5. Once all gas leaks have been sealed – WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES
FOR GAS FUMES TO DISSIPATE BEFORE LIGHTING THE BURNER OR
THE LP LOG-LIGHTER.
CAREFULLY FOLLOW “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS” ON PAGE 17
TO LIGHT THE BURNER AND PROPERLY OPERATE THIS UNIT.
YOUR CIMARRON DELUXE IS NOW CURED AND READY FOR USE.
GAS LEAK TESTING
THE GAS LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED
EVERY TIME THE TANK IS CONNECTED TO COOKER.
WARNING
• Gas leak testing must be performed outdoors in a well ventilated area.
• During the gas leak testing procedure, always keep unit away from open flames, sparks or lit cigarettes.
• Never use a flame to check for gas leaks.
• If the burner does not light within 5 seconds, turn the propane tank valve and control valve knob off immediately.
Always wait at least 5 minutes for gas fumes to dissipate before repeating procedure.
• Turn the cooker “ON” or “OFF” with the propane tank valve; use the control valve knob ONLY to adjust the flame.
Read all warnings on or accompanying propane tank.
• Never use a unit that has a gas leak. Contact The Brinkmann Corporation’s Customer Service Department for
replacement parts at 1-800-527-0717.
NOTE: POL fittings are made with
a metal to metal seal and
must be made very tight to
prevent leaking.
Watch For Bubbles
Propane Tank
Valve
f" Wrench
Regulator
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