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Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or install the
product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-800-963-0211, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, EST.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
• This smoker is for outdoor use only, and shall not be used in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.
• For residential use only. This smoker is NOT for commercial use.
• Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain
charcoal, charcoal/wood mixture, lump charcoal or cooking wood. The conversion to or attempted
use of any other fuel source in this smoker is dangerous and will void your warranty.
• This smoker is not intended for and should never be used as a heater. TOXIC fumes can
accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
• Do not use smoker for indoor cooking. Toxic carbon monoxide fumes can accumulate and cause
asphyxiation.
• This smoker is safety certified for use in the United States and Canada only. Do not modify for use
in any other location. Modification will result in a safety hazard and will void the warranty.
• Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance within ten (10) feet (3.05 m) of walls, structures or
buildings. Do not use this appliance under any type of overhang or roof.
• Apartment Dwellers: Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using a
smoker in your apartment complex. If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a ten (10) foot
(3.05 m) clearance from any structure. Do not use on or under balconies.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting.
• Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep smoker area free and clear from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet (7.62 m) of this
appliance.
• Do not alter smoker in any manner. Any altering will void your warranty.
• Do not use the smoker unless it is COMPLETELY assembled and all parts are securely fastened
and tightened.
• This smoker should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected on a regular basis.
• Use only manufacturer’s factory authorized parts. The use of any part that is not factory authorized
can be dangerous and will void your warranty.
• Do not use this appliance without reading “Operating Instructions” in this manual.
• Do not touch metal parts of smoker until it has completely cooled (about 45 min.) to avoid burns,
unless you are wearing protective gear (pot holders, gloves, BBQ mittens, etc.).
• Never touch grates (charcoal or cooking), ashes or coals to see if they are hot.
• Do not use on wooden decks, wooden furniture or other combustible surfaces.
• Always place your smoker on a hard, non-combustible level surface. An asphalt or blacktop surface
may not be acceptable for this purpose.
• Do not use in or on boats or recreational vehicles.
• Position smoker so wind cannot carry ashes to combustible surfaces.
• Do not use in high winds.
• Never lean over the smoker when lighting.
• Do not leave a lit smoker unattended. Keep children and pets away from smoker at all times.
• Do not attempt to move smoker when in use. Allow the smoker to cool (about 45 min.) before
moving or storing.
SAFETY INFORMATION