IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE
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
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
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Only use this smoker on a hard, level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.). Never
use on wooden or other surfaces that could burn.
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Always use a drip pan/ash guard under smoker to protect surface from heat damage and/or
discoloration and to catch ashes, embers and drippings. Place a thin layer of water in drip pan/ash
guard to help extinguish falling ashes and embers. A drip pan/ash guard is designed for use with a
smoker for easy clean up of drippings that can cause discoloration of surface and to catch falling
ashes and embers.
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Proper clearance of 10 feet (3m) 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 enclosed area.
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Do not use this smoker for other than its intended purpose.
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For outdoor use only. Do not operate smoker indoors or in an enclosed area.Do not use on balconies.
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Do not leave smoker unattended when in use.
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Do not move smoker when water pan contains hot liquids.
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Water pan should always be used when smoking. Do not allow liquid in water pan to completely
evaporate. Check water pan every 2 hours and add water if level is low (a sizzling sound may indicate
a need for water). Follow instructions in "Adding Water During Cooking" section of this manual.
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Always keep water in water pan even after food is removed from smoker. Water will evaporate and
grease in water pan can catch on fire.
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Use extreme caution when adding charcoal/wood. Follow instructions in "Adding Charcoal/Wood
During Cooking" section of this manual.
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Never move smoker when it is in use or when water pans contain hot liquids.
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Do not store or use smoker near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable
vapors may be present.
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If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, only use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal.
Carefully read instructions on the charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to use.
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When using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with the main body and hood removed
or with the hood and doors 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 door is opened or dome lid is removed.
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Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid. Use only high grade plain charcoal or
charcoal/wood mixture.
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Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal. Use of any of these or similar
products will cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury.
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Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing
severe burns.
PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!
GENERAL WARNINGS:
WARNING
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