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Easy Tips for Grill Assembly

Marc McCollough

By Marc McCollough
Published November 5, 2024

If you’re buying a new grill and you’re wondering how to put it together, we’ll help you plan the project from unpacking the grill to getting ready for the first cookout. If you prefer to have the grill put together for you, we’ll tell you how Lowe’s can help with grill assembly.

Tools and Materials

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Materials

Note

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Assemble a Grill Yourself

Grill assembly is often a do-it-yourself project as long as you have experience working with hand tools and a couple of hours for the work. Keep in mind, some grills are more complex than others and may require more experience and time. There are five main steps to grill assembly:

  1. Read the instructions before you decide to do the work.
  2. Get an area ready for the project.
  3. Unpack and locate the parts.
  4. Assemble the grill.
  5. Get the grill ready to cook.

The wide range of grill types and models means there’s no single set of steps for assembling a grill. For example, assembling an electric grill or charcoal grill is less complex than putting together a gas grill, wood pellet grill or a flat top grill, but these general steps apply to most models. We’ll outline the steps but always follow the assembly instructions for your specific grill. If you have any doubt or concern about doing the project, plan on having the grill assembled.

Read the Grill Instructions Before You Take on the Project

Before you decide to buy a grill and put it together yourself, find and read the assembly instructions:

  • Grill manufacturers often put instructions online. Reading them before you buy helps you anticipate how difficult the project is.
  • Some manufacturers provide video assembly instructions, giving you an even better idea of the work.
  • If you’ve found a grill you like but the instructions are too complicated, you may want to see if assembly is available or you may want to find a helper with some experience.

Prepare a Work Area

Once you’ve purchased a grill and you’re ready to put it together, find a work area:

  • Make sure there’s room to spread out all the parts.
  • Find shade to work in if you’re working outdoors.
  • If you’re working indoors, make sure you can get the completed grill out through a door.
  • Put a tarp down to protect the grill from damage and to make it easier to keep track of small parts.
  • Lay out your tools. Typically, screwdrivers, wrenches and — in some cases hex keys — will be all you need. Use hand tools. Power tools create a greater risk of overtightening, cross threading or stripping small fasteners and of damaging the grill parts.
  • Grills are heavy. Enlist a helper for lifting and maneuvering the parts, as necessary.

Unpack the Grill and Find the Parts

Carefully open the box and remove the parts:

  • Check the packing material for any documentation or parts bags that might be attached.
  • Get help lifting large or heavy parts, such as the fire box on a gas grill.
  • Locate the manual and match the parts in the box to the parts on the parts list.
  • Put the parts in easy reach.
  • If parts are bagged, keep them bagged until you need them so you can reference the bag label.
  • Read the assembly instructions completely before beginning work.

Assemble the Grill

The order of assembly and the specific steps depend on the grill. We’ve got general steps below but follow the instructions for your grill:

  • Assemble the grill frame and attach the wheels. Note the top and bottom of the frame and make sure you orient the parts correctly.
  • Attach the fire box or — for a flat top grill, the griddle — to the frame. Get help lifting and aligning the fire box or griddle.
  • Attach side trays and side burners, if necessary.
  • Attach any additional parts to the assembly, such as a lid handle, an igniter, a grease cup, a chimney, burner knobs and heat tents.

Tip

Grills include different screws for different parts of the grill. Make sure you’re working with the right fasteners.

Finish Assembly and Move the Grill Into Place

There are likely a few finishing touches to handle before to get ready for your first cookout:

  • Remove any protective material from the grill. Some panels might have clear plastic on the surfaces.
  • Move the grill into place, following the manufacturer’s guidelines for clearance from your home and flammable materials and distances from windows and doors.
  • For gas grills, connect them to the fuel source.
  • Fill out and mail warranty cards or register your warranty online, as necessary. Keep the warranty information with your manual.
  • Store the instructions so they’ll be easy to find. You may want to note the date of purchase and attach your receipt to the instructions.
  • Dispose of or recycle the box and packing materials properly.

Caution

Never light a grill indoors or in an enclosed space.

Have Lowe’s Assemble Your Grill

Lowe’s offers free assembly on many grill models. Look for assembly and delivery options when shopping for grills on Lowes.com or talk to an associate at your local Lowe's about grill assembly and delivery. While grill assembly can be a DIY project, the work might take a couple of hours. You might prefer to have your new grill assembled and save the time and effort.

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