IMPORTANT: Any fuel supply cylinder used must be
constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications for propane cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) CFR 49, or
CAN/CSA B339. The appliance is to be used only
with the 20 pound, vertical standing vapor withdrawal
type tank.
Cylinders must be filled before initial use. All handling,
transport, filling and storage of LP gas cylinders must be
in accordance with
Cylinders must be suitably
tied down during transport. Do not place any other items
on top of cylinders at any time. Cylinders are not to be
exposed to excessive temperatures or high heat.
Gas Tank outlet must have Type 1 gas connection
termination in order to mate with gas hose provided with
smoker.
The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied by the
manufacturer with the appliance must be used.
Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies must
be those specified by the appliance manufacturer.
The regulator/hose assembly should be handled carefully
to prevent contamination by foreign objects and dirt. The
assembly should be inspected before use and any dirt or
contamination should be wiped off. In order to insure
proper operation, any replacement of the fuel tank
regulator assembly has to be done with parts authorized by
the smoker manufacturer.
NFPA 58 Storage and Handling of
Liquid Petroleum Gases, or CSAB 149.1 Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code.
If there is a question on the identity of your unit and of
the type of fuel to be used, please look on the data
plate. Units are factory equipped for use on only one
type of fuel. These units cannot be, and should not be
used on other type of fuels. Doing so can cause severe
damage to the unit and the installation area and the
added risk of serious injury. Any attempt to operate
these smokers on fuels for which they are not design
certified voids the manufacturer's warranty.
This smoker is designed to operate on LP (Liquefied
Propane) gas only. This unit is not to be utilized with a
non-self-contained LP-gas supply system.
The 20 lb LP cylinder used with this smoker must conform
to the following requirements.
Diameter- 12” (30.5cm)
Height 18” (45.7cm)
With a maximum capacity of 20 pounds
The gas cylinder used must include a collar to protect the
cylinder valve. The cylinder supply system must be
arranged for vapor withdrawal.
Do not allow dirt or foreign material to get into or onto
tank connection when it is not attached to the fuel supply
system. Place the dust cap on cylinder valve outlet
whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type
of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided
with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may
result in leakage of propane.
The instructions stated on gas cylinder tanks have
to be followed when filling or transporting tanks.
Failure to do so could result in problems relating to
overfilling, excessive venting release of gas and to
regulator freezing.
Connecting the LP Gas Cylinder
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ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS MUST
BE FOLLOWED TO PREVENT FIRE, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
(A) Do not store tanks under or near the smoker.
(B) Never fill tanks more than 80% full.
If instructions A and B above are not followed
exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may
occur.
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