Fire Magic Charcoal Patio Post Mount Grill: charcoal cooking without an island
The Fire Magic Charcoal Patio Post Mount Grill is a 24 inch post mount charcoal grill. Post mount means the grill head sits on a stainless steel post with a shelf on each side, on a base plate that bolts to a patio or a deck. It is for charcoal cooks who do not have an outdoor kitchen island. Fire Magic builds it in the USA from 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors. A crank handle on the front raises or lowers the charcoal pan, so you bring the coals close for searing or drop them away for slow cooking. It gives you about 430 square inches of cooking space plus a warming rack that adjusts to two heights.
The grates are Diamond Sear grids, thick stainless steel bars with a flat top for clean sear marks. The smoker hood has a vent on each side, so you can close them down and smoke a brisket low and slow. There is nothing to plug in and no gas line to run. Fire Magic covers the grill for five years. Have an island instead? See the Fire Magic 24 inch Built In Charcoal Grill. The Fire Magic Charcoal Patio Post Mount Grill ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Features
Adjustable Charcoal Pan
All Charcoal Grills feature a crank handle that allows you to adjust the height of the charcoal pan to give you more control of your grilling heat.
Adjustable Hood Vents
Stainless Steel Charcoal Grills feature a smoker hood with adjustable vents on each side to regulate heat and airflow.
Integrated Warming Rack
Heavy gauge stainless steel dual position, adjustable warming rack. Great for consistent smoking or low and slow cooking. 12″ deep makes for a spacious additional cooking surface.
Diamond Sear Cooking Grids
Diamond Sear Cooking Grids are superior! Diamond Sear Cooking Grids have a patented* design with bars that have a smooth flat top. Each bar is shaped to optimally transfer the heat from the burners to the cooking surface…food cooks faster and more evenly!
Catalog
Charcoal Patio Post Mount Manual
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FAQ
How is the charcoal post grill installed?
The all-304 stainless steel post and stand bolts onto a patio or deck. The manual says to fasten the base to a stable, level surface before use: mark the base plate holes, drill them 1/2 inch in diameter and 1 1/2 inches deep, set the supplied lag shields flush and drive the lag screws. Two rigid stainless shelves mount on the post.
How tall is it?
The Fire Magic spec guide linked in the Catalogs tab lists the charcoal patio post grill at 49 1/4 inches with the hood closed, 60 1/4 inches open and 37 inches to the shelf tops, on a 5 1/2 inch post with a 20 1/4 inch base plate; overall depth is about 29 inches. An in-ground version that sets in concrete is described in the same manual.
How do you control the heat?
A crank handle raises or lowers the charcoal pan under the 24 by 18 inch grid, and the smoker hood has adjustable vents on each side to regulate airflow. The 24 by 12 inch warming rack adjusts between two positions for holding or slow cooking. The manual cautions that the handle and crank get hot, so wear heat-resistant gloves.
Does it need gas or electricity?
No. It is a pure charcoal grill with no burners, igniter or lights, so the only installation work is anchoring the post. Light the charcoal as your fuel maker directs, spread it no more than an inch above the pan, and never cover more than 75 percent of the grid with pans or griddles. Other Fire Magic charcoal grills are listed here.
Can it go under a patio cover?
The manual allows use under a non-combustible overhead cover with open sides, but not under combustible overhead construction. It also asks for clear space around the grill and, in the event of a grease fire, to close the oven lid and move away rather than use water.
What comes in the box?
The grill head with smoker hood, the post and patio base with its lag hardware kit, two rigid shelves, the charcoal pan with charcoal screen, the crank handle and the drip tray, per the manual’s parts list. Diamond Sear cooking grids and the dual-position warming rack sit in the grill.