Getting Started

Remove the hubcaps from the wheels by pressing on the pegs in the back and popping off the flat face. Install the two wheels (H) into the threaded inserts on the cart base (A) using the shoulder bolts (M) and the screwdriver (with the largest bit) provided. Then, snap the hubcaps (I) back onto the outside of the wheels.

Install all 4 cart posts (B) onto the cart base (A) and align the holes. (Don’t worry, it doesn’t matter which end is up or down). Then attach each cart post using one of the cart screws (S). Do not tighten these screws fully until all eight are installed.

Lift the cart upper (D) onto the cart posts. This fits snuggly, so it may take a little nudge to get into place. Make sure to place the kettle side of the cart upper over the wheels. Align the holes of the cart posts. Place the remaining four cart screws (S) into the holes on the cart upper. You can then fully tighten these four screws and the four screws from the previous step on the cart bottom to secure the cart together.

If you have any issues aligning one of the holes on this step, loosen all of the screws on that particular cart post, then try again.

Ok, now it’s time to very carefully unbox the grill kettle (bit of a lift here). Open the box and remove the cardboard sheet. Then, lay the box flat on its side, with the dial in the lower right corner. Using the cardboard handles, slide the inner cardboard shell and the kettle out of the box together. Keep the kettle sitting on the foam risers until you are ready to lift it (setting the kettle down on a flat surface without the foam risers may cause damage).

Using the straps, lift the kettle off the foam and carefully set it into the cart. The dial should be facing towards you, with the wheels on the left. Unbuckle the straps and slide them carefully out from beneath the kettle. The kettle weighs about 60 pounds – some people find a second set of hands to be helpful.

To secure the kettle to the cart, you’ll use the four kettle clamps (R), four cart mounting screws (J) and the screwdriver. Screw two kettle clamps into the side of the kettle, under the side table. Then screw the other two kettle clamps underneath the kettle using the front left and right mounting hole. Once the kettle is secured, the heavy lifting is over. : )

Ok, it’s easy sailing from here. Open the lid. Install the handle (E) by sliding it onto the prongs on the lid. Use your screwdriver and the two smaller button head screws with washers (L) to secure the handle to the lid. The screws and washers will sit on the underside of the handle, so they aren’t visible when the lid is closed.

Next, install the heat spreader (K) by setting the legs of the heat spreader into the small notches in the drip tray (shown in video). Then, simply place the cast iron grates into the kettle. We recommend the skinny side up for the best heat transfer.

You can cook with the heat spreader in or out to get different types of heat zones. To learn more, check out p8 of your user manual.

Open the drawer on the front of the grill and place the Briq pan (F) into the drawer. The Briq pan should sit firmly into the drawer, and you should be able to open and close the drawer freely. Next, attach the side table to the cart and place the cutting board on the side table (optional).

If you have any issues fitting the side table onto the cart, loosen the 4 kettle mounting clips, push the kettle to the left, then try again.

Plug the power cord (N) into the port on the underside of the kettle. Using the cord straps (P), secure the power cord (N) along the underside of the side table and down the leg of the cart.

Before you cook, download the Spark Grills app, available on the App Store and Google Play Store. Create an account and connect your Spark. There may be a new firmware update available for your grill. If so, you’ll simply tap “update firmware” from the homescreen. We’re adding new features and improving your grill’s performance all the time so keep your firmware up to date.

Now you’re ready to get cookin’. For your first cook, we recommend using the Seasoning Briq provided to season your cast iron grates. Learn about seasoning in the video below.