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BBQ Cooker Owner’s Guide M 79649 Read and understand this manual to safely operate and maintain this product.
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Failure to follow these hazard instructions when using the Carolina Cooker® BBQ Cooker (appliance) could result in a fire or explosion causing property damage, personal injury, or even death. DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
1.1 Welcome to the Carolina Cooker® Think SAFETY! Family Work SAFETY! Congratulations on your choice of a Carolina Cooker® BBQ Cooker. This Owner’s Guide covers the Carolina Cooker® Portable BBQ Cooker which can cook up to WARNING 100 pounds of meat butchered into pieces to fit on the cooking grate or a whole hog up to 70 pounds.
Most accidents are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often Carolina Cooker® cannot anticipate every possible be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. situations before an accident occurs. As you assemble, The warnings in this Owner’s Guide and on the...
No drug influence hazard procedure. No smoking Operate outdoors and in a well ventilated area No use by young children Safety alert symbol Do not operate inside a vehicle, such as a food truck Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
Symptoms to watch for include: If the appliance has been altered in any way from the original design, the distributor does not accept any liability for injury or warranty. Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
Under no circumstances should children, pets, or WARNING unauthorized persons be allowed near the appliance. Use Carolina Cooker® products (appliances) only Impaired User Hazard in accordance with Federal, state, and local laws Do not attempt to assemble, use, or and/or ordinances.
Device pressure regulator. Any opening in a burner head through Flame Port which gas or a gas-air mixture is A manually-operated device which permits Valve discharged for ignition. the control of gas flow. Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
Axle Cooker Lid Leaf Springs Burner Assembly (not shown) Tires, 4 Ply, 4.80-8 Load Range B Igniter Lid Lift Gas Cylinder Gas Pressure Regulator and Hose Assembly Lid Latch Gas Pressure Regulator Connector (green Cooking Grate threaded portion) Burner Control Knobs Gas Supply Hose Fender with Reflector Hitch, 2” Ball Handle Tongue Thermometer Safety Chain Smoke Vents Jack Wire Baskets Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
If parts are damaged or missing, call 800-345-0169. Contents Item Description Cooker with burners Axle Leaf Springs Wheels and Tires Right Side (Larger) Wire Basket Left Side (Smaller) Basket Cooking Grate Grease Drain Valve Hitch with Jack Tongue Tongue Support Fenders Handle for Lid Shelf Regulator and Hose Thermometer Smoke Vents Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
Cutting Banding on Tin Snips Packaging 3/8” Ratchet and Extension General Assembly 10, 14, 15, 16, 17mm Sockets General Assembly 14, 15, 16, 17mm Open-end General Assembly Wrenches Phillips Screwdriver Attaching Lid Handle Bending Cotter Pin Pliers Prongs Note: Do not remove the white insulating cover from the gas hose. Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
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Using two 12mm bolts, washers, and lock washers, insert the bolts through the bracket holes. Install the washers, lock washers, and nuts. Tighten the bolts until the lock washer is compressed. Do not deform the bracket. Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
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Note: The plate is not square, and will only fit one way. Do not roll the cooker forward, NOTICE as damage to the control knobs may result. Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
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16. Loosely install the washers, lock washers, and rolling. nuts on the studs in location (1) on the inside of the ‘Y’ first. Once these have been tightened, install the remaining hardware in locations (2). Note: Wheel chocks not included. Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
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21. Release the latch pin on the jack and rotate it into the standing position, and make sure it latches in the upright position. Extend the jack to support the tongue. Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
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29. The BBQ cooker is now fully supported. Remove the wire baskets from under the front and rear of the cooker. 30. Remove the rear hitch bolt and install the towing safety chain on it under the washers. Reinstall the bolt. Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
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Note: The wire baskets are different sizes. The larger basket must go on the right side of the tongue, as Do not omit the cotter pins. They SAFETY shown. are an important safety feature. INSTRUCTIONS Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
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(four bolts total.) 42. Attach the smoke vents using three 6mm bolts on each vent. 40. Attach the lid handle support to the lid using the supplied Phillips head screws, washers, and lock washers. Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
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44. Attach the gas supply hose routed through the cooker body to the fitting underneath tongue. Note: AA battery not included. 45. Attach the regulator and hose assembly to the fitting on top of the tongue. Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
INSTRUCTIONS section “5.4 Soapy Water Test” on page 20. This BBQ cooker was not designed 5. Assembly of your Carolina Cooker BBQ cooker is WARNING for, and should not be connected complete. When using it, make sure to follow the to, a natural gas supply line.
7. Inspect both hose connections for bubbles. Close the shut-off valve and LP cylinder valve immediately if bubbles appear. 8. Inspect both gas valves under the control panel for bubbles. Use a flashlight if necessary. Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
Note: Due to the intense heat from the burner, it is normal for discoloration to occur on the appliance during the first few uses. 8. Disconnect the LP cylinder from the appliance and close the lid when it is not in use. Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
Empty aluminum cooking grease‑rated fire extinguisher nearby. containers will melt if placed over a lit burner. 4. Place the food product onto the grate. 5. Heat the food to the desired temperature. Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
2. If lights, reflectors, or other items are required in your jurisdiction, make sure they are installed and in good working condition. Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
Use only approved replacement hoses, valves, Do not use the appliance if any parts are or regulators. damaged. If the appliance has any type of defect, immediately stop using it and remedy the problem before continuing. Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
1. Check the lug nut torque at 5, 10, and 25 miles and after each wheel removal. Note: Torque wrenches are the best method to ensure the proper amount of torque is being applied to a lug nut. Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
Wire brush the outer surface of the burners to the burner. remove buildup of food particles, dirt, or other cooking residue. c. Outward surface rust does not affect the use of the appliance. Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
Warranty Carolina Cooker® warrants, to the original purchaser, Note: Paint finish may burn off under normal use and, the appliance to be free of defects in material and therefore, it carries no warranty.
Wheel & Tire Basket, Right Utensil Shelf Gas Valve Smoke Vent Gas Manifold Thermometer Control Panel Handle Burner Control Knob Latch Ignitor Lid Lift Cylinder Cooking Grate Body Heat Deflector Hinge Burner Fender Model M79649 Carolina Cooker® August 2018 844-478-4334...
Blockage in the burner tube or diffuser. Clean the burner. Water in burner tube. Remove water and make sure burner is completely dry before relighting. Faulty burner. Replace burner with factory certified replacement part. Carolina Cooker® Model M79649 844-478-4334 August 2018...
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