csomogyi Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Anyone have any photos or video of the lid install/removal process? My 21'' should be arriving in a day or so and am wondering if I will need some help with this process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Mine should be arriving soon too and someone here posted that the 21 comes with the top off. Naked Whiz has the removal process with pixs on his web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 It's a relatively simple process, it's as much about the muscle to maneuver the lid as anything. You'll also be guaranteed of proper spacing, which ensures the gasket seal is even. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 As MacKenzie and 5698k have said the info is on the web and in the online manual for the KK can't find the link for some reason maybe someone can post it please. The job is very easy just a matter of removing the spring and pulling the pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croadie Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 As MacKenzie and 5698k have said the info is on the web and in the online manual for the KK can't find the link for some reason maybe someone can post it please. The job is very easy just a matter of removing the spring and pulling the pin. Having just done this - there is a super long 5mm hex key that came with my grill - I only found it after I had completed the task but what the heh!! - loosen the two points at the top of the stainless v at the back of the grill, swing this off, then you can unwind the spring from below with a 19mm wrench or similar - have the lid tilted back while you do this(but supported so it doesn't slump as you loosen the spring). Undo completely, remove supports from lid and ease it closed. Then take the pin out that holds the lid in place. I'll put photo's up tomorrow - all of this is for the ultimate 23 , but I expect it's similar on most of the grills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rak Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Looking forward to your pictures as I'm going to have to do the same it's mine when it arrives. Sounds like the delivery came and all is well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croadie Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Looking forward to your pictures as I'm going to have to do the same it's mine when it arrives. Sounds like the delivery came and all is well! Yes thanks Rak, It's a beautiful thing, have taken lots of pics, moved the whole thing up two steps through the house and out onto our deck by myself (Probably best Chrissy didn't see). No time to get pics up today - but it's outside doing the heat treatment thing now. Already noticed a huge difference to my previous one. It's beautiful though, cooking porn of the very best kind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Anyone have any photos or video of the lid install/removal process? My 21'' should be arriving in a day or so and am wondering if I will need some help with this process? Having just done this - there is a super long 5mm hex key that came with my grill - I only found it after I had completed the task but what the heh!! - loosen the two points at the top of the stainless v at the back of the grill, swing this off, then you can unwind the spring from below with a 19mm wrench or similar - have the lid tilted back while you do this(but supported so it doesn't slump as you loosen the spring). Undo completely, remove supports from lid and ease it closed. Then take the pin out that holds the lid in place. I'll put photo's up tomorrow - all of this is for the ultimate 23 , but I expect it's similar on most of the grills. Here is a post with pictures of removing the dome from a 19", including pictures and detailed instructions. You should have a helper. This procedure takes less than 10 minutes. All the different sizes are the same. If you have issues putting the spring cover back on let me know as I've also done this on a 23" which is a little trickier to get the spring plate on. http://www.komodokamadoforum.com/index.php?/topic/6003-Removing-19"-Dome Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 While simple in concept, a PITA in actual execution. Limited access area, so you can only get like a 1/16 turn on the hex bolt per attempt, which requires removing the wrench and re-inserting it each attempt without dropping it down inside the cover plate, all while trying not to scrap the back of your hand on the cover plate edges. I've shed blood every time I've done it and I have small hands for a man. I can't imagine trying to do this with big bear paws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougmaui Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hi - I tried the link that ckreef included and it takes me to street 404 - I see some abbreviations and tried to guess, but no luck. Would appreciate the pictures as I have smoke coming out one side... Thanks! Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hi - I tried the link that ckreef included and it takes me to street 404 - I see some abbreviations and tried to guess, but no luck. Would appreciate the pictures as I have smoke coming out one side... Thanks! Doug I just now tried the link and it works for me so not sure what's up with that. Removing the dome and/or changing the spring tension does not change how the dome sits on the base. If you remove the dome and put it back on the dome will sit in the exact same position as when you started. With the dome closed and latched in the second position check the gap between the dome and the base all around. The gap should be uniform and the dome should be aligned equal left to right also. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hi - I tried the link that ckreef included and it takes me to street 404 - I see some abbreviations and tried to guess, but no luck. Would appreciate the pictures as I have smoke coming out one side... Thanks! Doug Best to just give Dennis a call. He can trouble shoot issues and solve them in seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 While simple in concept, a PITA in actual execution. Limited access area, so you can only get like a 1/16 turn on the hex bolt per attempt, which requires removing the wrench and re-inserting it each attempt without dropping it down inside the cover plate, all while trying not to scrap the back of your hand on the cover plate edges. I've shed blood every time I've done it and I have small hands for a man. I can't imagine trying to do this with big bear paws! Solved this too.. All grills now ship with a very long allen key that goes in from the other side of the spring and makes removing and installing those allen bolts easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Great, now you upgrade after all the blood that I've shed using a standard allen wrench! Any chance us older KK owners can get one of these handy tools, Dennis?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Great, now you upgrade after all the blood that I've shed using a standard allen wrench! Any chance us older KK owners can get one of these handy tools, Dennis??Long shaft/T handle, 5mm, ball end Allen wrench works to keep your knuckles intact. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougmaui Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 I realized that your post was intended for another purpose right after I sent it. I was chewing over why I would have to remove the pin. Thanks. The link didn't work on my iPad either - might be a shortened address in the link. I sent note to Dennis because I made all of the other adjustments and checked the lid all around with some folded paper to make sure it clamped and was uniform. It works better than it did, and will now shut down pretty well, but smoke still floats out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschaaf Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 ckreef's link works fine for me on my PC, iPhone, and iPad (using Chrome on all of them). Not sure why it's not working for you. What browser are you using? Are you using Tapatalk on the iPad (I'm not, but I think ckreef does)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Long shaft/T handle, 5mm, ball end Allen wrench works to keep your knuckles intact. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Something like this one? http://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-JTH6M5BE-Ball-End-Journeyman/dp/B005G3959S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1456347062&sr=8-2&keywords=5mm+allen+wrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Something like this one? http://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-JTH6M5BE-Ball-End-Journeyman/dp/B005G3959S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1456347062&sr=8-2&keywords=5mm+allen+wrench That would work. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschaaf Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 @ Tony b - I saw that one too. Home Depot has it for about half the price. Looks like you have to do a Ship to Store: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Journeyman-5-mm-Hex-Ball-End-6-in-T-Handle-JTH6M5BE/203195210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
