Replacement Parts for Smokers
Part Number
Description
04-80103
4 x 7 Tinplate Top Assembly
04-92603
4 x 7 & 4 x 10 Stainless Top Assembly
04-80102A
Smoker Grate
03-40161
Bellows Nut
M00805
Smoker Shield
The bees respond to the smoke by eating as much
honey as possible and become very calm. When the
smoke leaves the hive, the bees shortly revert to nor-
mal activities.
For best results use Dadant and Sons Smoker Fuel item
number M00809. It is a natural fiber that produces
good cool smoke.
The following items may also be used, but burn some-
what hotter:
Corn cobs
burlap (washed to remove pesticides)
baler twine (natural, not plastic)
pine needles
fine wood chips
small twigs
dry rotten wood
dry tree leaves
untreated straw
uncolored paper (rolled)
corrugated cardboard (rolled)
sumac bobs
wood pellets
Open the hinged top of your smoker. Look inside and
check that the smoker grate (round piece with the
holes) is securely seated on the bottom of the smoker.
This grate supports the smoker fuel to provide good
burning and is removable for easy smoker cleaning. If
in shipping, this piece has loosened and is not in its
proper position, simply push it back in place with your
hand. Now add the smoker fuel you have chosen and
fill to about half of your smoker’s volume and light it.
Pump the bellows gently to help the fuel start burn-
ing briskly. If not using Dadant & Sons Smoker Fuel,
add enough green leaves or green grass to fill smoker
and pack down, using your hive tool. This mixture will
produce a cool, dense, moist smoke. Close the smoker
lid securely. Pump the bellows occasionally when you
are not actively using the smoker to ensure the proper
consistent burning of the smoker fuel.
Please note and follow the additional cautions listed
on this leaflet for successful and enjoyable use.
Caution- Treat your Bee Smoker with respect.
It can
cause fires, destruction of property, burns, and injury.
Do not
let children play with a Bee Smoker-lighted or
unlighted.
Never puff
a Bee Smoker in anyone’s face.
Danger of sparks, dust, etc. in the eyes and setting a
bee veil on fire.
Handle
a Bee Smoker by the bellows
only.
Do not
allow loose embers or sparks to blow or
fall into grass, leaves, pine needles, etc. If flames ap-
pear, stop puffing the bellows.
Keep away
from and
never place a hot or burning Bee Smoker near flamma-
ble or combustible materials, such as gasoline, paint,
benzaldehyde, gloves, veils, etc.
When you dump
a
Bee Smoker make sure that the burning or smoldering
fuel is completely extinguished.
When transporting
in a truck or car, make sure the fire is out or nozzle is
plugged to stop draft and smoker is in a metal con-
tainer that can not tip over.
Be sure
to extinguish a Bee
Smoker before storing in any building or vehicle.
Use
good judgement and common sense.
Smokers
