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M116844
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  • Page 1 BBQ Cooker Owner’s Guide M116844 Read and understand this manual to safely operate and maintain this product.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 NOTE: 1. When using the low-pressure control system, the customer must work according to the following working pressure, or it will lead to danger. NOTE: 1. The outdoor cooking gas appliance must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.2 Assembly ........10 1.1 Welcome to the Carolina Cooker® Family ..2 5.2.1 Tools Required .
  • Page 5: General Information

    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® BBQ Cooker which can cook which can cook whole hog WARNING up to 100 pounds. No matter if you’re cooking beef, pork, poultry, or seafood, this BBQ Cooker is perfect for the task.
  • Page 6: Contents

    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...
  • Page 7: Safety Alert Symbols

    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 M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 8: General Safety

    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 M116844 844-478-4334 April 2023...
  • Page 9: Location Safety

    Burn Protection If necessary, use well-insulated, gloves or WARNING oven mitts for protection from hot surfaces. Use Carolina Cooker® products (appliances) only Stay Clear in accordance with Federal, state, and local laws Clear the area of people, especially small and/or ordinances. Whenever connecting, using, children and pets, before using the appliance.
  • Page 10: Transporting And Refilling An Lp Cylinder

    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 M116844 844-478-4334 April 2023...
  • Page 11: Nomenclature

    4.2 Nomenclature Nomenclature Nomenclature Item Description Grease Drain Valve with Bucket Cooker Body Axle (not shown) Cooker Lid Leaf Springs (not shown) 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 Cooking Grate Gas Supply Hose Burner Control Knobs Hitch, 2” Ball Coupler Fender with Reflector Tongue Handle Safety Chain Thermometer Jack Smoke Vents Wire Baskets Model M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 12: Assembly And Startup Procedure

    If parts are damaged call 833-926-6537. Contents Item Description Cooker Body Axle Leaf Springs Wheels and Tires Right Side Wire Basket Left Side Basket Cooking Grate Grease Drain Valve Bucket Hitch with Jack Tongue Tongue Support Fenders Handle for Lid Shelf Regulator and Hose Thermometer Smoke Vents Gas Tube Short Flexible Gas Hose Shelf Brackets Carolina Cooker® Model M116844 844-478-4334 April 2023...
  • Page 13: Assembly

    2. Make sure all the parts have been shipped with as damage to the control knobs the appliance before starting assembly. may result. 5.2.1 Tools Required Contents Tool Used For 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 Model M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 14 Do not deform the bracket. 4. Bolt the knuckle on the leaf springs to the brackets on the bottom front of the cooker using two 12mm bolts, washers, and lock washers as shown. Tighten the bolts securely. Carolina Cooker® Model M116844 844-478-4334 April 2023...
  • Page 15 Note: The plate is not square, and will only fit one way. Do not roll the cooker forward, as damage to the control knobs NOTICE may result. Model M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 16 (1) on the inside of 14. Chock the wheels to prevent the cooker from the ‘Y’ first. Once these have been tightened, rolling. install the remaining hardware in locations (2). Note: Wheel chocks not included. Carolina Cooker® Model M116844 844-478-4334 April 2023...
  • Page 17 23. Insert the cotter pins supplied through the cross holes in all three bolts. Bend the prongs of the cotter pins open to secure them. Do not omit the cotter pins. They SAFETY are an important safety feature. INSTRUCTIONS Model M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 18 29. The BBQ cooker is now fully supported. Remove the wire baskets from under the front and rear of the cooker. 30. Attach safety chain underneath coopler on the loop with the safety hook. Carolina Cooker® Model M116844 844-478-4334 April 2023...
  • Page 19 36. Insert the cotter pins supplied through the cross holes in all four bolts. Bend the prongs of the cotter pins open to secure them. Do not omit the cotter pins. They SAFETY are an important safety feature. INSTRUCTIONS Model M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 20 (four bolts total.) 41. Attach the smoke vents using three 6mm bolts on each vent. 39. Attach the lid handle support to the lid using the supplied Phillips head screws, washers, and lock washers. Carolina Cooker® Model M116844 844-478-4334 April 2023...
  • Page 21 Do not use tools to tighten the wing nut. 43. Place the cooking grate on the lip in the cooker body. Note: AA battery is NOT included. Model M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 22: Connecting The Lp Cylinder

    4. Perform the Soapy Water Test, as described in section “5.4 Soapy Water Test” on page 20. 5. Assembly of your Carolina Cooker BBQ cooker is complete. When using it, make sure to follow the safety and cooking guidelines, as described in “6.
  • Page 23: Soapy Water Test

    Do not use the appliance if bubbles appear. If the valve has no appear bubbles, you can use the appliance. 8. Inspect both gas valves under the control panel for bubbles. Use a flashlight if necessary. Model M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 24: Lighting Instructions

    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 M116844 844-478-4334 April 2023...
  • Page 25: Operation

    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 M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 26: Cleaning

    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 M116844 844-478-4334 April 2023...
  • Page 27: Tow Vehicle

    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 M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 28: Chassis Maintenance

    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 M116844 844-478-4334 April 2023...
  • Page 29: Axle Bolts And Trailer Hitch Bolts

    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 M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 30: Warranty

    Perform in serious burns, bodily harm, or even death. 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.
  • Page 31: Parts Breakdown

    Parts Breakdown Model M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 32 M116844 Component Parts Item Description Qty. Tongue Hitch with Jack Tongue Support Basket, Left Basket, Right Smoke Vent Thermometer Handle Latch Lid Lift Cylinder Body Hinge Fender Leaf Spring Wheel Hub & Axel Wheel & Tire Utensil Shelf, 12” Wide Gas Valve Gas Manifold Hose Control Panel Control Knob with Set Screw Ignitor Cooking Grate. 51” x 33” Heat Deflector Burner Regulator & Hose Oil Bucket ( located on drain valve) Steel Gas Tube Grease Drain Valve Polyester Cover Carolina Cooker®...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    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. Model M116844 Carolina Cooker® April 2023 844-478-4334...
  • Page 34 Distributed by Direct Distributors, Inc. Carolina Cooker ® P.O. Box 799 Garner, NC 27529 Orders: 833‑926‑6537 Inquiries: 844‑478‑4334 Web: www.CarolinaCooker.com For a full‑size versions of the English, Spanish & French Owner’s Guide, scan the QR Code. © Direct Distributors Inc. 2023 No portion of this material may be reproduced or modified without the express written agreement of Direct Distributors Inc.

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