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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR
SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS
TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE
HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR
SMOKER.
WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PAY
CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH
FOLLOWS!
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING
YOUR SMOKER.
• Only use this smoker on a hard, level,
non-combustible, stable surface (concrete, ground,
etc.) capable of supporting the weight of
the smoker. Never use on wooden or other surfaces
that could burn.
• Proper clearance of 10 feet between the smoker and
combustible material (bushes, trees, wooden decks,
fences, buildings, etc.) or construction should be
maintained at all times when smoker is in use. Do not
place smoker under a roof overhang or other
enclosed area.
• FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Do not operate smoker
indoors or in an enclosed area.
• For household use only. Do not use this smoker for
other than its intended purpose.
• We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter
to avoid the dangers associated with charcoal lighting
fluid. If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, only
use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal.
Carefully read manufacturer’s warnings and
instructions on the charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal
prior to the use of their product. Store charcoal
lighting fluid safely away from smoker.
• When using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to
burn with smoker box door open until covered with a
light ash (approximately 20 minutes). This will allow
charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. Failure to do this
could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in smoker
and may result in a flash fire or explosion when
smoker box door is opened.
• Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with
lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or
charcoal/wood mixture.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting
charcoal. Use of any of these or similar products could
cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily
injury.
• Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm
coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.
• Place smoker in an area where children and pets
cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision
is necessary when smoker is in use.
• Do not leave smoker unattended when in use.
• When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme
caution and follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/
Wood During Cooking” section of this manual.
• To avoid overturning/spilling pan of hot liquid, never
pull water pan bracket out more than 4”. Refer to the
illustration in “Adding Water During Cooking” section of
this manual.
• Do not store or use smoker near gasoline or other
flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors
may be present.
• Smoker is hot when in use. To avoid burns:
• DO NOT attempt to move the smoker.
• Wear protective gloves or oven mitts.
• DO NOT touch any hot smoker surfaces.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in
contact with smoker.
• Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air
suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening the
door, keep hands, face and body a safe distance from
hot steam and flame flare-ups.
• Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls
of smoker. Doing so will greatly reduce the life of the
metal and finish of you smoker.
• Use caution when assembling and operating your smoker
to avoid scrapes or cuts from possible sharp edges of
metal parts. Use caution when reaching into or under
smoker.
• In windy weather, place smoker in an outdoor area that
is protected from the wind.
• Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended.
Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals
and ashes must be removed from smoker. Use caution
to protect yourself and property. Carefully place
remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal
container and saturate completely with water. Allow
coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours
prior to disposing.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe
distance from all structures and combustible and
flammable materials.
• With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath
and around smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or
embers which may have fallen during the cooking or
cleaning process.
• After each use and the smoker has cooled completely,
clean the smoker thoroughly and reapply a light coat of
oil to interior to prevent rusting. Cover the smoker to
protect it from excessive rusting.
• Use caution when lifting or moving smoker to prevent
strains and back injuries. Moving smoker may require
the help of an additional person.
• We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to
your local authority to determine proper size and type of
fire extinguisher.
• Store the smoker out of reach of children and in a dry
location when not in use.
• Properly dispose of all packaging material.
USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING
YOUR SMOKER.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFETY WARNING AND
GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN BODILY
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.