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F. OPERATION: LIGHTING
LP GAS LIGHTING PROCEDURE:
1. Check all connections for leaks using the leaktest as
explained on page 15.
2. Open the smoker door.
3. Be sure the burner control knob is in the “OFF”position.
4. Open the LP cylinder valve 1-1/2 turn byturning counter-
clockwise.
5. To light the unit with the push-button ignition,push in and
turn the burner control knobcounter-clockwise to the
HIGH/LIGHT setting.
6. Immediately push the igniter button to click itseveral
times (you should see a small sparkjumping from
the end of the electrode rod tothe side of the burner).
If the burner does notlight within 3 to 5 seconds,
turn the burnercontrol knob OFF and wait 5 minutes
beforerepeating the steps again. If burner still fails
tolight, try match lighting the smoker using the
instructions below.
7. Once the burner is lit, close the door to allow heat to
accumulate. The dampers can then be adjusted to the
desired setting to allow proper air flow and combustion.
Damper adjustment tips are listed on the next page.
To match light the burner, repeat steps 1 through
5 of the igniter lighting system above and continue
with the following procedure:
Remove the wood box and its rack from inside
the smoker. Strike a paper match and drop it into
the burn chamber, next to the burner.
Quickly turn the control knob to the light position.
If the burner does not light within 4 or 5 seconds,
turn the control knob OFF, wait for 5 minutes, and
repeat the process.
If the burner flame is accidentally extinguished,
turn the control knob OFF, wait for 5 minutes, and
repeat the lighting procedure.
WARNING
NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIGHT THE SMOKER WITH THE
DOOR CLOSED
OPEN DOOR TO LIGHT SMOKER
CAUTION
The wood chip box must be inserted over the burner during operation. This is to protect the burner from
falling particles, grease drippings and accidental spill over from the water bowel.