of the wheel to the inside next to the leg. It is easy to identify the leg where the
wheel is installed. It is the one with the threaded bolt sticking out. Remember,
when the leg is installed on the smoker the wheel is to the outside. Secure the
acorn nut on the wheel shaft tight enough so that the wheel is free to move but
not wobble.
Installing the storage shelf
(4)
With the smoker laying on its side align the lower shelf with the holes in the
lower part of the legs. Note: the nut is pre-attached to the shelf so all you have
to do is locate and align the holes then screw the bolts into place.
HINT!! Do
not tighten any of the bolts holding the shelf into place until you have all of
the bolts in place. It is easier to install the lower shelf when the smoker box is
laying on its side
Installing the fire box
(5)
With the smoker standing up have someone hold the fire box and align the top
hole for the bolt. Slip the bolt in place and hand tighten the nut. Proceed in a
clockwise direction and install the remaining 4 bolts and nuts. After all of the
bolts and nuts are in place tighten them firmly.
(6)
The baffle on the ash door of the fire box has been installed in reverse to
prevent damage while shipping. Remove the baffle (one bolt & nut) and
reverse it so the baffle handle is to the outside. Remove the baffle locking bar
from the inside and install it to the outside so you can latch the baffle down.
Tighten the bolt and nut on the baffle and latch.
Installing the smoke stack
(7)
Slide the smoke stack into the hole on the top of the vertical smoker. There is a
“set screw” located on the side of the receiver flange to tighten it to secure the
smoke stack firmly in place.
Installing the Vertical Smoke Chamber
(8) You will need one or two people to help you install the vertical smoker box. It
is heavy so be careful. With two people holding it in place secure the top nuts and
bolts first. Do not tighten them until you have all installed
Installing the thermometers
(9) There are two thermometers for the Big Daddy Smoker. One goes on the lid of
the horizontal smoker and one goes on the lid of the door of the vertical smoker. If
there is a plug in the thermometer holes remove it and discard. Screw the
thermometer into place making sure it is firm enough so it will not leak smoke.
There is no need to tighten it down hard with a wrench since it is not a structural
