Fire Magic 24 inch Lift-A-Fire Built In Charcoal Grill: a charcoal firebox with an adjustable coal pan
The Fire Magic 24 inch Lift-A-Fire Built In Charcoal Grill is a built in charcoal grill with no hood. Built in means it slides into a cutout in an outdoor kitchen island, so it has no legs of its own. It suits homeowners who want a basic charcoal setup in an 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 370 square inches of cooking space.
There is nothing to plug in and no gas line to run. The cooking grids are sold separately, so add them when you order. Need more cooking room? See the Fire Magic 30 inch Lift-A-Fire Built In Charcoal Grill. The Fire Magic 24 inch Lift-A-Fire Built In Charcoal Grill ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What is different about a Lift-A-Fire grill?
It is a built-in charcoal grill that slides into a front-facing cutout like a gas grill, with a crank handle that lifts the charcoal pan toward the food or drops it away. The 24-inch model has a 23 by 16 inch cooking area, 368 square inches, and the manual notes the cutout base must support the grill.
What cutout does it need?
Cut the opening 24 3/4 inches wide and 17 3/4 inches deep with 12 inches from countertop to the bottom of the unit, per the Specifications tab and the manual. The enclosure and countertop must be built entirely of non-combustible materials, with support at the base of the cutout for the grill to rest on.
Are the cooking grids included?
No. The page says cooking grids must be ordered separately, and there is no selector for them on this listing, so contact us to add grids for the 23 by 16 inch opening when you order.
What clearances does the manual require?
An 11 inch gap to a non-combustible rear wall for ventilation, 10 inches to a non-combustible backsplash, 18 inches from any combustible material, and 5 feet to non-combustible overhead construction. It must not be installed under a combustible roof. Compare other built-in grills here.
Can I add a hood?
The Fire Magic spec guide linked in the Catalogs tab lists the Lift-A-Fire with an optional oven hood, and the manual’s grease-fire instruction refers to closing the lid if equipped. The hood is not sold on this page, so ask us about adding it if you want to roast or hold heat.
How much charcoal should I use?
Spread it evenly no more than one inch above the pan, per the manual; excessive charcoal can overheat and damage the grill. Raise the pan with the crank for searing, lower it for gentler cooking, and never cover more than 75 percent of the grid with griddles or pans.