Petromax Atago Grill Fire Pot Fire Bowl Starter Set User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Petromax

Petromax Atago Grill Fire Pot Fire Bowl Starter Set User Manual

User manual Atago

Thank you for choosing the Petromax Atago. We are sure that you will enjoy your Petromax Atago and hope that you will discover and use all its versatile features when cooking and grilling outdoors.

Important instructions

Please read this user manual carefully before using your Petromax Atago. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions. Keep the user manual for future reference so that you always have it at hand when using the Petromax Atago. Please also pass it on to other users of the Atago.

Terminology

The terms briquette and charcoal briquette in this manual refer to commercially available, squareshaped pieces of charcoal (dimensions: 6 x 6 x 3 cm).

Product description

The Atago is a multifunctional all-rounder. It is perfect for your outdoor cooking adventures whether you are grilling, baking, cooking or using it as a fire bowl for a nice end to the day. This product is intended for outdoor use only. The design of the Petromax Atago is based on the chimney effect – the air flow is directed vertically to concentrate the heat. As a result, only a very few briquettes are needed. They will start to glow quickly thanks to this effect and the Atago is ready for use in no time. The Atago also stores heat for a very long time. When using the Atago as a fire bowl you benefit from a highly effective combustion principle – the wood boiler principle. The fire quickly gets going thanks to the ventilation holes at the bottom. The resulting flue gases are directed upwards through the double wall and are combusted at the point where they escape through the inner holes. The double-walled construction of the Petromax Atago ensures optimum oxygen supply throughout the combustion chamber. Thanks to secondary combustion smoke formation is minimal, the fire stays alive for a long time and very little ash is produced. The charcoal grate provided with the Atago eases placing firewood and coals inside.
Product description

Safety instructions

Only use the Petromax Atago outdoors. Do not use indoors. Fire hazard and danger of suffocation!
Caution! The Atago and all its parts (charcoal grate, grilling grate) become very hot when used. Keep children and animals away from the Atago when it is hot and never leave the Atago unattended when in use.
Do not use more than 30 briquettes at once as this will lead to overheating of the device and could damage your Atago.
Comply with fire safety regulations.
Before initial operation, place the Atago on an even and stable surface out of wind if possible.
Show consideration to animal and plant life and to nature reserves when you start a fire outdoors. Always keep a minimum distance of 50 metres to forests and areas of dense vegetation.
If you use a commercially available grill or fire lighter, such as the Petromax Fire Kit, please follow the instructions on the packaging.
For safety reasons, never use liquid fuels such as petrol, turpentine or methylated spirit to start or restart a fire. Such substances can explode, are hazardous to health and harmful to the environment.
Never pour lighter fluid or place charcoal soaked in lighter fluid on hot or warm coals. This could cause explosive combustion in conjunction with a flash fire.
When in operation, ensure the Atago is a minimum distance of 1.5 metres from flammable materials.
Do not move the Atago when it is in use or hot.
Be careful when adding fuel! We recommend wearing heat-resistant Petromax Aramid Pro 300 Gloves.
Always wear heat-resistant, fireproof gloves when using the Atago and adjusting the ventilation openings to regulate the temperature. We recommend the Petromax Aramid Pro 300 Gloves.
Use tongs such as the Petromax BBQ and Coal Tongs to position or add fuel.
Wear close-fitting clothing when using the Atago. Avoid wearing long, wide sleeves because they can easily catch fire.
Wait until the ash is completely cold before removing it. Do not use water to extinguish burning coals. This can cause stresses in the material or cracks, or damage welded seams and joints. The mixture of water and ashes would also get into potentially hard-to-reach parts of the Atago and cause rust there.
Always keep a bucket of sand or powder fire extinguisher nearby in case of emergencies.

Parts description

1 x Charcoal grate (Ø 29 cm) (inside, not depicted)
1 x Grilling grate (Ø 34 cm)
1 x Handle
1 x Inner cylinder
1 x Outer cylinder
3 x Support legs
1 x Air-flow regulation lever

Technical Details

Material	stainless steel
Dimension folded (approx.) (H x W x D)	13 x 42.4 x 40.2 cm
Dimensions unfolded (approx.) (H x W x D)	28.3 x 45.1 x 44.5 cm
Weight (approx.)	6.7 kg
Fuel	charcoal, briquettes, wood

Scope of delivery

1 x Atago
1 x Grilling grate
1 x Charcoal grate
1 x User manual

Setup

When using the Petromax Atago for the first time, the extension-retraction mechanism may be slightly stiff. Do not use excessive force to extend or retract the cylinders.

The Petromax Atago has a cleverly designed system that makes it ready for use in no time. Follow the steps below to prepare the Atago for use.

Grasp the handle in the centre.
Carefully and gently pull the handle upwards to extend the inner cylinder and the three support legs.
Now that it is ready for use, carefully place the Petromax Atagoon a stable, heat-resistant and even surface.

Preparation and initial operation

Do not use more than 30 briquettes at once. Do not use lighter fluid to avoid generating too intensive heat.

The Petromax Atago will be ready for you to grill and cook on in a very short time. Only use solid grill lighter. Thus, the ignition source can be controlled, and the ignition process is particularly quick due to the chimney effect. Do not use liquid grill lighter to avoid a potential fire hazard from liquid fuel leaking out of the Atago.

Follow these steps to prepare your Atago effectively and ensure that the charcoal briquettes burn properly:

Open the air-flow system completely to maximise air flow. To do this, slide the air flow regulation lever to the outside right.

Place the charcoal grate in the designated place. Never use the Petromax Atago without the charcoal grate!

Place solid grill lighter as needed on the charcoal grate inside the Petromax Atago.

Carefully light the solid grill lighter.

Use coal tongs to place the desired number of briquettes (max. 30 briquettes) on the charcoal grate.

Wait until the briquettes are completely glowing and covered with the typical white ash. The time this takes will vary depending on the number and quality of the briquettes.

Using the Petromax Atago as a grill

Using the Petromax

The Petromax Atago comes with a stainless-steel grilling grate. This can be used to prepare fish, meat and vegetables to your liking. There is also space for Dutch Ovens, Fire Skillets and special forms which cannot be positioned inside the Atago.

How to grill with the Atago:

Make sure the briquettes are completely glowing.

If desired apply a thin layer of high-temperature oil (no olive oil) onto the cold grilling grate. Then place the cold grilling grate on top of the Atago and allow it to heat up for approx. 3-5 minutes.

Use tongs to place food on the grilling grate.

Adjust the temperature if required using the air-flow regulation lever.

Using the Petromax Atago as a stove

Using the Petromax

The Petromax Atago is ideal for combination with Petromax Dutch Ovens to prepare savoury meat dishes, stews and casseroles. For most dishes you will need no more than six briquettes for bottom heat (depending on the size of the Dutch Oven). The ft6 and ft9 Dutch Ovens sit perfectly in the Atago. Smaller cast-iron pots and forms can be positioned inside the Atago. Any Dutch Ovens and Fire Skillets which do not fit in or on the rim of the Atago can be placed on the grilling grate. Alternatively, you can place Dutch Ovens with and without legs, Dutch Oven lids as pans and all Petromax Fire Skillets on the Cooking Support which is available separately and designed especially for the Atago.

It is also possible to prepare hot drinks such as tea and coffee with the Atago. The Petromax Percolator is perfect for this and can either be used on its own in the Atago or placed on the grilling grate or the Cooking Support (available separately).

Using the Petromax Atago as an oven

To use the Atago as a baking oven, you can work with the appropriate number of briquettes in combination with Petromax Dutch Ovens or with the separately available Convection Lid.

You create top/bottom heat by placing the appropriate number of briquettes under the Dutch Oven and on the lid of the Dutch Oven. This allows you to make bread, cakes or casseroles.

When using the Convection Lid you use coals for bottom heat as usual. For top heat, place the Convection Lid over the Atago. This is ideal for preparing gratins, tarts or pizza.

Caution – risk of burns! The steam produced underneath the Convection Lid is very hot. Keep your distance when lifting the Lid and protect your hands with heat-resistant gloves. We recommend the Petromax Aramid Pro 300 Gloves.

Please use either the Convection Lid or top and bottom heat via distribution of briquettes – do not use both at the same time as this would produce too much heat and the burning coals would damage the Convection Lid.

Using the Petromax Atago as a fire bowl

Apart from functioning as a mobile cooking place, the Petromax Atago is also a portable Fire Bowl. Thus, you can easily and safely start a campfire outdoors with commercially available firewood. Here too you benefit from the efficient wood boiler principle with low-smoke combustion.

Always position the Atago at a safe distance from flammable objects and place it on a fireproof surface

Retraction, care and storage

After use the Petromax Atago can be retracted easily ready for transport on your next adventure.

How to pack away your Atago:

Make sure the coals are completely cold or that the wood has completely burned down so that there are no embers left in the Atago and the device has thoroughly cooled down.

Remove the grates and clean them with a commercially available brush with brass bristles. (Do not use a steel brush)

Use a hand brush to remove ash residues from the inner walls of the Atago.

Grasp the outer cylinder with both hands at opposite sides and slowly pull it upwards to retract the inner cylinder and the support legs.
Using the Petromax

Turn the Atago upside down and dispose of the remaining cold ash properly.

Then clean the Atago with a cloth. If you use a damp cloth to do this, dry the Atago thoroughly afterwards with a dry cloth.

Do not use sharp objects and/or harsh cleaning agents to clean the Atago. We recommend the Petromax Bio Cleaner for Soot and Fire Traces.

Make sure to remove all ash residues thoroughly. Ash plus moisture leads to a chemical reaction which may cause rust even on stainless steel. Store the Atago in a safe, dry place out of reach of children.

We recommend using the suitable Petromax Transport Bag to stow the Petromax Atago in order to protect it effectively against external effects. The Petromax Transport Bag also allows you to transport the Atago safely and easily on your adventures.

Warranty

Under proper use, a warranty period of two years will apply to your Petromax Atago from the date of purchase. This does not include wearing parts. If you cannot use your Petromax Atago properly due to a defect in material or manufacturing, you are entitled to a warranty claim. Contact your retailer for that purpose.

Service

If you have questions or if you need additional information, please let us know. You can contact our support team via email at: service@petromax.de

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