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Get it more like 350°-400° for the first three hours. Slowly from there until you get a chemical smell and park it, let it cook. Robert

I'm a bronze guy myself, but I have to say, your pebble in that lush setting is amazing! Robert

As far as the burn in, if you didn't get instructions, call Dennis. There are plenty here with experience on this subject, but there's none better than the grills creator, he'll tell you things that no one else could possibly know. Robert

The top of the crate is a ramp built for rolling the grill off the pallet. Robert

Do not try to resist the POWER of the Dark Side!!!! Robert

Wow, how do you suffer through it all!! Robert

Everything. Robert

Toys, toys, toys!!!! Robert

skreef is clearly a positive influence!! Robert

Looks like Bosceaux has his happy face on!! Robert

Dang it!! Every time I see a beautiful new bronze it makes me feel like I need to go polish!!! Beautiful set up!! Robert

This is an adjustment that doesn't require anything to be removed, so don't worry about messing anything up. Do it with the lid up though! Robert

Beautiful grill!! The latch is a common problem, don't fret. As long as the latch isn't "difficult" to close, I wouldn't mess with it, it will loosen a bit with time. Robert

Time for his/hers grills!! Robert

Bosceaux, this is a great example of why not to change your mind mid stream!! The agony!! Robert

No whining!!! Robert

Bosceaux ain't right...this is the part that killed me!! Robert

I cook my briskets, and most everything else for that matter, at 275°. I think you'll be very happy with your results. I'm also curious as to what will end up being your vent issue, but rest assured, Dennis will take care of you. Robert

The probes will bend, just do it carefully. Robert

I guess my suggestion is pretty much what you gathered, light small, and be patient. With a kk, time is on your side. If I'm cooking in the morning, I'll light the night before. Always start with a full basket of coal, and you have these options. Robert

That's gonna be one slick set up! Robert

Bronze! Bronze! Bronze!! Robert

Stop it!!! Robert

Yeah, there's a fine line between too closed and too open Robert

I tend to close my top vent to the point that the fan has to run about 30% of the time or the fire goes out. This prevents temp runaways Robert