Wadeg
New member
Bought this grill at Lowes this past weekkend to replace my smaller, aging Treager. Just finished assembly and burn-in. The quality of the unit seems excellent, with heavier gauge steel that my old Treager. Looking forward to first cooking tonight!
I have some issues with the assembly instructions, however. I hope someone from Pit Boss is listening.
1. The required tools list (screwdriver and a level) on page 7 is a fantasy. Also required is a 7/16" wrench for the nuts under the folding front shelf (page 10), an Allen wrench for the tool hooks on the side shelf (page 9), and BRIGHT worklight for working inside the barrel to attach the legs. As for screwdrivers, best to have a variety of lengths, including a stubby for close quarters work, A knife for cutting tape on the packing materials is helpful , as well. Never did figure out what the level is for.............
2. The statement that one person might assemble this grill (page 7) is ludicrous. There is simply no way one person can attach the legs to the main barrel unless they have a third seven-foot arm with a two-way elbow.
3. The instruction for installing the bottom shelf (page 8) is a flawed. With the main barrel resting on its right end (as recommended) it is impossible to install the screws that attach the lower shelf to legs 23 and 22. The unit has to be placed upright to install these.
4. The hardware blister should include a few extra screws, flat washers, and lock washers. These are small and back and easy to lose during assembly.
I have some issues with the assembly instructions, however. I hope someone from Pit Boss is listening.
1. The required tools list (screwdriver and a level) on page 7 is a fantasy. Also required is a 7/16" wrench for the nuts under the folding front shelf (page 10), an Allen wrench for the tool hooks on the side shelf (page 9), and BRIGHT worklight for working inside the barrel to attach the legs. As for screwdrivers, best to have a variety of lengths, including a stubby for close quarters work, A knife for cutting tape on the packing materials is helpful , as well. Never did figure out what the level is for.............
2. The statement that one person might assemble this grill (page 7) is ludicrous. There is simply no way one person can attach the legs to the main barrel unless they have a third seven-foot arm with a two-way elbow.
3. The instruction for installing the bottom shelf (page 8) is a flawed. With the main barrel resting on its right end (as recommended) it is impossible to install the screws that attach the lower shelf to legs 23 and 22. The unit has to be placed upright to install these.
4. The hardware blister should include a few extra screws, flat washers, and lock washers. These are small and back and easy to lose during assembly.