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- Page 1 VERMONT CASTINGS PIONEER TM/MC KAMADO CHARCOAL BARBECUE ASSEMBLY MANUAL PLEASE TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW US AT WWW.VERMONTCASTINGSBBQ.COM ENHANCE YOUR ASSEMBLY EXPERIENCE WITH BILT...
- Page 2 WELCOME TO VERMONT CASTINGS Founded in 1975, Vermont Castings has always stood for uncompromising commitment to quality craftsmanship and meaningful design. Our wood stoves and hearth products deliver more than heat — they create a warmth that unites. Lit with purpose, our line of Vermont Castings barbecues are designed to deliver your best barbecuing experience.
- Page 4 START IT SAFETY Ensure you have read and understand the safety instructions TOOLS Ensure you have these tools handy for assembly PARTS Ensure you have all the parts BUILD IT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9–21 Step-by-step assembly instructions CHECK IT INSTRUCTIONAL CHECKLIST LIGHT IT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 23–25...
- Page 5 SAFETY FOR YOUR FAMILY’S SAFETY, PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING: READ and UNDERSTAND the owner's manual safety instructions. DO NOT position or operate the barbecue under an overhang or on an unprotected construction site, against a wall or near aluminum sidings, windows or fencing. ALWAYS put charcoal on top of the fire grate and not directly into the bottom of the barbecue.
- Page 6 SAFETY THIS BARBECUE IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY INSTALLER OR ASSEMBLER/CONSUMER: THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE KEPT WITH THE BBQ AT ALL TIMES. CAUTION: READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS, ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE AND COOK. THE STAINLESS STEEL AND PAINTED STEEL PARTS OF YOUR BARBECUE CAN BECOME VERY HOT BOTH IN DIRECT SUN AND WHILE IN OPERATION.
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Page 7: Tools Required
TOOLS REQUIRED Mallet Screwdriver Nut Driver 2 people 7/16 TOOLS PART NO. DESCRIPTION PHOTO ¼-20 x ½” Hex bolt ¼-20 x 3/4” Hex bolt ¼-20 x 3/4” Hex bolt (with blue locking compound) ¼" Lock washer 2/5" Flat washer ¼" Fiber washer ¼"... -
Page 8: Exploded Parts
EXPLODED PARTS... - Page 9 BUILD IT STEP 1 CONTACT US: 1-844-586-4660 www.vermontcastings.com...
- Page 10 BUILD IT STEP 2 A 7/16 NUT DRIVER IS RECOMENDED TO USE IN THIS Nut Driver STEP TO SECURE THE CART TO THE BBQ BODY. 7/16 INSTALL BOLTS LEAVING A SPACE TO SLIDE THE CART SUPPORT BRACE IN PLACE BEFORE TIGHTENING COMPLETELY. LOCK WASHER BOLT ENSURE THE LOCK WASHER IS NEXT TO...
- Page 11 BUILD IT STEP 3 A 7/16 NUT DRIVER IS RECOMENDED TO USE IN THIS Nut Driver STEP TO SECURE THE CART TO THE BBQ BODY. 7/16 NOW TIGHTEN BOLTS COMPLETELY TO INSURE EVERYTHING IS FIRMLY IN PLACE. CONTACT US: 1-844-586-4660 www.vermontcastings.com...
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- Page 13 BUILD IT STEP 5 CONTACT US: 1-844-586-4660 www.vermontcastings.com...
- Page 14 BUILD IT STEP 6 TURN THE BARBECUE RIGHT SIDE UP.
- Page 15 BUILD IT STEP 7A SLIDE THE ASH PAN IN AND THEN UP TO SECURE THE ASH PAN SUPPORT CLIP TO THE ASH PAN SUPPORT BRACKET INSIDE THE BARBECUE BODY. STEP 7B SECURE THE ASH PAN BY CLOSING THE LATCHES ON BOTH SIDES. CONTACT US: 1-844-586-4660 www.vermontcastings.com...
- Page 16 BUILD IT STEP 8 STEP 9 Hardware is included with the handle. CONTACT US: 1-844-586-4660 www.vermontcastings.com...
- Page 17 BUILD IT STEP 10 Hardware is included with the thermometer. STEP 11 CONTACT US: 1-844-586-4660 www.vermontcastings.com...
- Page 18 BUILD IT STEP 12 INSTALL BRACKETS WITH THE SMOOTH SIDE FACING OUTWARDS.
- Page 19 BUILD IT STEP 13 INSTALL BOLTS LEAVING A SPACE TO SLIDE THE SIDE SHELF IN PLACE BEFORE TIGHTENING COMPLETELY. CONTACT US: 1-844-586-4660 www.vermontcastings.com...
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- Page 21 BUILD IT CONTACT US: 1-844-586-4660 www.vermontcastings.com...
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Page 22: Getting Started
CHECK IT INSTRUCTIONAL CHECKLIST Use this checklist to make sure you've followed all the required assembly steps to get started with your brand new barbecue. Questions? Contact us at 1-855-803-9312. GETTING STARTED F Cast-iron heat deflectors should not be used for direct A Always keep the area around this barbecue clean and clear of any combustible materials such as gasoline or other barbecuing or searing at high temperatures (over 300... -
Page 23: Lighting Instructions
LIGHT IT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Follow these diagrams to light your barbecue correctly. LIGHTING THE CHARCOAL FOR LOW, SLOW AND LONG BARBECUING AND SMOKING (93.3°C–176.6°C / 200°F–350°F) We recommend using lump charcoal because it Use approximately 16 ounces (1 lb) of lump charcoal to contains no additives or fillers. -
Page 24: Controlling The Temperature
LIGHT IT CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE Follow the diagrams below to help control the temperature of your barbecue. DAMPER GUIDE INCREASED AIR FLOW HELPS GENERATE MORE HEAT OPEN the top and bottom dampers to INCREASE airflow and heat CLOSE the top and bottom dampers to DECREASE airflow and heat NOTE: When dialing in the temperature, do not allow the desired temperature to be exceeded. - Page 25 DIRECT & INDIRECT COOKING GRILLING AND SEARING This is the most popular cooking method and involves DIRECT HEAT NO HEAT cooking food directly over high heat. Foods cooked DEFLECTOR using this method will include steaks, chicken breasts, chops, or any foods enhanced from cooking directly over lit charcoal.
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Page 26: Parts Warranty
The warranty only applies if the owner takes reasonable was given. care of the Vermont Castings product by following all assembly instructions, usage instructions and The warranty extends only to the original... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION STARTING YOUR BARBECUE Barbecue not holding heat Dampers are not open enough • Check how open the dampers Hood is not latched shut are. If they are not open Not enough charcoal enough, the charcoal will burn out quickly causing the barbecue to lose heat. - Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION PERFORMANCE ISSUES Too much heat Dampers are open too wide • Check that the dampers Too much charcoal aren’t open too wide for the desired temperature. • Only add as much charcoal as you need for the cook. Refer to the visual guide on page 23 for charcoal amounts.
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