111 c ontac t@bj s par k . com F A X : 281-356-1802 CHARCOAL GRILLS Firebox Rust - Grills The non-toxic, high heat paint on the grill/firebox will last one to two years depending on frequency of use and size of fire. When there are signs of rusting anywhere on the firebox, use a wire brush to clean the areas and then spray or brush apply another coat of high heat, non toxic enamel paint. Do this ONLY when there is no fire in your grill and ONLY when the unit has cooled down to air temperature. The most common maintenance issue with park grills is rust out at the bottom of the firebox. This occurs where the charcoal fire burns the paint off. When the center of the firebox is compromised by rust, the entire grill can become unusable. This will take a long time to happen, but the problem can be easily minimized to add years to the life of the grill. The rusting process is accelerated where the used coals and ash are left sitting on the bottom of the firebox. A little rain added to these ashes will create a mixture that is corrosive to steel. Regularly clean out the used coals and ash from the grills. (Use our Model GGS/B-1 Grill and Grate Scraper tool or other similar tools.) At the end of each park and camp season, you should consider wire brushing and repainting the bottom of the firebox to protect against rusting through the off-season months. Cooking Grate Rust - Grills & Campfire Rings On new grills and campfire rings, the cooking grate should be seasoned before grilling directly on the steel grate. You can season the grate by gradually burning the high heat non-toxic paint off the grate bars as you use the grill. Before you heat the grate each time, you can use a wire brush to clean the grate and remove any paint chips. Until the grate is seasoned, you can use aluminum foil to cover the grate bars, or cook in a metal pan or pot. The cooking grate bars will also rust over time. This is not usually a problem on grates that are used often because the grease and oils from grilled foods coat the grate bars. The grate bars on Pilot Rock charcoal grills and firerings are solid steel, so it will take years for rust to become a problem. Periodic cleaning is still a good idea. Simply scrape the bars clean with the Model GGS/B-1 Grill and Grate Scraper. Any rusted spots can be cleaned with a wire brush. A used grate should be cleaned and prepared before the next use. Clean it with the Grill and Grate Scraper and a wire brush to remove any rust. Then thoroughly heat the grate by keeping it low and close to the coals. Finally, raise the grate and scrape it clean again. Alternatively, the grate can be covered with aluminum foil before cooking on it again, or use a pot or skillet to cook food. Swivel Post Connection Rust - Grills All Pilot Rock charcoal grills include a swivel post connection to the firebox. This allows you to turn the firebox 360 degrees in either direction to compensate for wind. It is a steel to steel connection. Even underneath the firebox, rusting will eventually occur. If the grills are used and turned regularly, there should be minimal problems. This connection can’t normally be lubricated because of the heat from the coals in the firebox. If the grill sits idle during the off-season, occasionally rotate each firebox on its post to break any rust bond that might be forming. Lubrication can also be utilized in the off-season to minimize issues with rust. Ring Rust - Campfire Rings The steel fire ring will begin to rust as the paint coating is burned off over time. The rust on the steel ring is mostly a cosmetic issue. To touch up the paint, remove all ashes and coals from the fire ring. Then use a wire brush to remove as much rust as possible. Apply a coat of high heat enamel paint. You can paint both the inside and outside surfaces. This will protect the steel ring during the off-season and will prolong the life of the ring. Ashes will accumulate inside the steel ring. These ashes and moisture will create a mixture that is corrosive to the steel. Ashes must be scooped out of the firering regularly to prolong the life of the steel. Pilot Rock campfire rings are designed to sit directly on top of the ground. However, a popular installation alternative is to encircle the steel ring with landscaping blocks or stones. Ashes and other debris can accumulate on both sides of the steel ring. This means the steel ring can now be subjected to ash and moisture on both sides at the same time. A similar installation is when the steel ring is buried into the ground. The steel ring is now exposed to constant ground moisture on the outside and corrosive ashes and moisture on the inside. This installation can significantly increase the rusting of the steel ring. This installation is not covered by warranty. MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR CHARCOAL GRILLS & CAMPFIRE RINGS
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