Camp Chef Smoke Vault SMV18S-4 Instruction Manual
DANGER
1. Never operate this appliance
unattended
2. Never operate this appliance
within 10 ft (3 m) of any
structure, combustible material
or other gas cylinder.
3. Never operate this appliance
within 25 ft (7.5 m) of any
ammable liquid.
4. Heated liquids remain at
scalding temperatures long
after the cooking process.
Never touch cooking appliance
until liquids have cooled to
115°F (45°C) or less.
5. If a re should occur, keep away
from appliance and
immediately call your re
department. Do not attempt to
extinguish an oil or grease re
with water.
This manual contains important information necessary for the proper
assembly and safe use of the appliance.
Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and
using the appliance.
Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.
Model #: SMV18S-4
3985 N. 75 W., Hyde Park, UT 84318 • 800.650.2433 • www.campchef.com
DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut o gas to the appliance at
the tank.
2. Extinguish any open ame.
3. Open Door
4. If odor continues, keep away
from the appliance and
immediately call the re
department.
Failure to follow these
instructions could result in re,
explosion or burn hazard, which
could cause property damage
personal injury or death.
Failure to follow these
instructions could result in re,
explosion or burn hazard, which
could cause property damage
personal injury or death.
Keep this instruction
manual for future
reference.
MODEL - SMV18S-4
Ignitor Electrode (1)
IGN-6
Drum (1)
SMV-48
Burner Asm (1)
SMV-57
Burner Bracket (1)
SMV-33
1/4-20 X 1/2 Bolt (4)
#10-32 X 3/8
Machine Screw (3)
Valve (1)
SMV-47
Valve Bracket (2)
SMV-56
A:
1/4-20 X 5/8" Bolts (18)
1/4-20 Nuts (18)
B: SMV-3
Airvents (3)
1/4-20 X 5/8" Bolts (3)
1/4-20 Nuts (3)
C: SMV-51
Dial (1)
Thermometer (1)
#10 x 1/4 Bolts (2)
D: SMV-41
Door Handle (1)
Cam Latch (1)
Wave Washer (1)
1/2-13 Jam Nut (2)
Hardware Bags:
E: SMV-40
SMV Wire Handle (2)
1/4-20 X 5/8" Bolts (4)
1/4-20 Nuts (4)
MODEL - SMV18-S3
F: SMV-55
Knob Bezel (1)
M4 X 6 Screws (2)
Valve Knob (1)
Damper Vent (3)
SMV-3
Cooking Grid (2)
SMV-4
SMV Wire Handle (2)
SMV-40
Wire Rail (2)
SMV-5
Water Tray (1)
SMV-6
Chip Tray (1)
SMV-7
LP Regulator (1)
HRL
Burner Drum
Asm
SMV-46
Leg (4)
SMV-9
Grease Pan (1)
SMV-10
Front Panel (1)
SMV-49
Cabinet (1)
SMV-13
Jerky/Seafood Rack (1)
SMV-43
Knob (1)
BS-3
Knob Bezel (1)
SMV-54
M4 X 6
Machine
Screw (2)
Handle Asm (1)
SMV-41
Dial (1)
SMV-53
Thermometer (1)
SMV-52
Door Panel (1)
SMV-42
Assemble Knob Bezel
1. Use two screws to attach the knob
bezel to the faceplate. Note - Screws go
through bezel and through the faceplate
into valve. Faceplate may need to be
adjusted to get holes to align properly.
Make sure to center bezel on valve before
tightening screws.
2. Push the knob onto the valve stem as
shown.
Attach Damper Vents
Stand the smoker upright on its legs.
1. Assemble 1 damper vent on top of
smoker as shown using the hardware
provided.
3. Tighten the rst 1/2 jam nut until
the desired resistance of the handle is
achieved.
4. Tighten the second 1/2 jam nut on the
rst to keep the nuts from loosening.
5. Install the dial with the thermometer
installed as shown using two #10 X 1/4”
bolts.
Knob, Trays and Grids
1. Set the grease pan in the bottom of the
smoker as shown.
2. Set the chip tray in the rst rack
position of the smoker.
3. Set water tray in the second position of
the smoker.
4. Insert the cooking grids into any of the
remaining positions as desired.
Knob, Trays and Grids
1. When Inserting
the smoking racks,
make sure that the
longest bar is on
the top as shown
at right.
WARNING
DO NOT use this smoker in a manner
other than its intended purpose. Not
intended for commercial use. Not
intended to be installed or used in or on a
recreational vehicle or boat.
When cooking with oil/grease, a re
extinguisher must be readily accessible.
In the event of an oil/grease re do not
attempt to extinguish with water. Use
Type BC dry chemical re extinguisher
or smother re with dirt, sand of baking
soda. In the event of rain while cooking
with oil/grease, cover the cooking vessel
immediately and turn o the appliance
burners and gas supply. Do not attempt
to move the appliance or cooking vessel.
The use of alcohol, prescription or
non-prescription drugs may impair the
consumer’s ability to properly assemble
or safely operate this appliance.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
Do not operate the smoker indoors, in
a garage, or in any other enclosed area
or under overhead construction. Do
not use on or under any apartment,
condominium, balcony or deck. Do not
operate smoker near ammable materials
such as decks, fences, porches or carports.
A minimum clearance range of 36 inches
is recommended.
Do not store the smoker near gasoline
or other combustible liquids or where
combustible vapors may be present.
Use caution when assembling and
operating smoker to avoid cuts and
scrapes from rough or sharp edges.
Use caution when lifting or moving the
smoker to avoid strains or back injury. 2
people are recommended to lift or move
the smoker. Do not move the smoker
while it is in use. Allow the smoker to cool
to 115°F (45°C) before moving or storing.
When cooking, the appliance must be on
a level, stable surface in an area clear of
combustible material. An asphalt surface
(blacktop) may not be acceptable for
this purpose. Do not operate smoker on
ammable material such as carpet or a
wood deck. NEVER use gasoline or highly
volatile uids as a starter.
Store the smoker in a dry, protected
location.
This appliance is not intended for and
should never be used as a heater.
DO NOT leave smoker unattended while
in use. Operate the smoker with close
supervision. Do not leave hot ashes
unattended until the smoker cools
completely.
DO NOT operate around children or
animals. Do not conduct activities around
smoker during or following use until
cooled. Do not bump or tip smoker.
If Smoker becomes extremely hot allow smoker to cool completely before
handling. If you must handle the smoker
while it is hot, always wear protective
oven mitts or heat resistant gloves when
handling the smoker or its components.
The water tray and wood chip box should
not be moved while smoker is operating
or until smoker has cooled suciently.
These contain hot ashes and liquids that
may cause serious injury. If you must
move these components, ALWAYS wear
protective oven mitts or heat resistant
gloves.
Dispose of cold ashes by wrapping them
in heavy duty aluminum foil and placing
in a non-combustible container. Be sure
there are no other combustible materials
in or near the container.
DO NOT obstruct ow of combustion air
and/or ventilation air for smoker.
Use caution when opening the door of
smoker while in operation. Keep hands,
face, and body safe from hot steam or
are-ups. Protect your nose and mouth
from smoke inhalation. Do not wear loose
clothing while operating the smoker.
Tie back long hair while operating the
smoker. ALWAYS wear fully-covering
shoes while operating the smoker.
Allow smoker and its components to
cool completely before conducting any
routine cleaning or maintenance. Do not
move the appliance when in use.
Never use glassware, plastic or ceramic
cookware on or in smoker.
NEVER operate smoker without water in
Assemble Legs
1. With the smoker cabinet in the upright
position remove the door by lifting it from
the hinges. Set the door panel aside. This
will make assembly much easier. Remove
knob from valve by pulling o.
2. Set the smoker assembly upside down.
Set the smoker cabinet on a padded
surface such as cardboard or carpet to
prevent scratching or damaging your
smoker.
3. Assemble 4 legs and the front panel as
shown using 1/4-20 X 5/8” bolts and 1/4
nuts.
Important: Assemble the front panel to
the front legs before installing the inside
bolts as this bolt must pass through the
front panel and the leg.
Assemble Burner &
Attach Regulator Hose
1. Leave the smoker cabinet upside down.
2. Assemble the burner drum assembly as
shown to the smoker cabinet using 1/420 X 5/8” bolts and 1/4 nuts.
3. Attach the regulator hose to the brass
tting on the manifold as shown. Use a
wrench to tighten the hose to the brass
tting.
4. After installing the burner and regulator
hose, check for leaks around the hose
connection and manifold using a soap
solution. See Page 8 - Checking for Leaks.
2. Tighten the nut enough to keep the
damper vent snug but allow it to rotate
with little resistance.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the two
remaining side damper vents.
Assemble Handles
1. Assemble the carry handle as shown
to the smoker cabinet using 1/4-20 X 5/8”
C-sink bolts and 1/4-20 nuts.
2. The nuts should be rmly tightened to
the bolts.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for handles on
both sides of the smoker cabinet.
Assemble Door
1. Re-mount the door panel by sliding the
door’s hinge pins into the cabinet’s hinge
seats.
2. Assemble the door handle as shown
using the handle, wave washer, and two
1/2 jam nuts.
Cylinders are not to be exposed to
excessive temperatures or high heat.
Refer to the data plate for model
identication. Units are factory equipped
for use on only one type of fuel. These
units cannot be, and should not be used
on other types 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
this product on fuels for which it is not
designed voids the manufacturer’s
warranty.
This unit is not to be utilized with a nonself-contained LP-gas supply system.
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 specied by the appliance
manufacturer. See rating sticker on side of
appliance for regulator model number.
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 o. In order to insure
proper operation, any replacement of the
regulator assembly must be with parts
authorized by manufacturer.
Valve/pressure regulators are factory set
to the correct operating pressures. No
attempts should be made to adjust these
settings.
Checking for Leaks
After all connections are completed,
check all connections and ttings for
leaks with a soap solution.
With all valves closed, apply the leak
check solution (50/50 mix of dish washing
soap detergent and water) to all gas
carrying connections and ttings.
Open tank valve.
Presence of bubbles at areas of wet
solution indicates a gas leak. If leaks are
detected or you smell or hear gas, shut
o the valve and repair the leak or replace
the defective part. Do not use the smoker
until all leaks are corrected.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-Use Procedures
Before you cook food in your smoker,
it is important to “season” your smoker.
Seasoning seals the paint and interior
of your smoker to enhance avoring,
durability and overall performance. This is
also referred to as the “break-in” process. If
your smoker requires any touch-up paint
on the inside of the cabinet, the only
time you should apply paint to the inside
is before the seasoning process. Paint
should not be applied to the interior of
your smoker after your smoker has been
used. Paint toxins may contaminate your
food. Use only high temp paint.
To season your smoker, simply use it as
you normally would; only do not cook
any food. You will need to follow all of
the operating procedures in the next few
sections of this manual.
Using your desired avoring woods and
marinades, burn your smoker at low
temperature (around 175°F) for 45-60
minutes. Let the smoker cool, and clean
out the used water and wood.
Once seasoning is complete, your
smoker’s interior will have a durable,
seasoned coating.
Adding Water
To add water before cooking, simply
remove the water tray and ll it with
water up to 1” below the rim. Then
replace the tray to the bottom of the rack.
To add water while the smoker is hot, DO
NOT pull the water tray out beyond the
rack.
Adding Wood/Charcoal
To add wood chips before cooking,
simply ll the wood chip tray with your
favorite choice of avoring hardwood
chips. The amount and type of wood you
use is entirely up to you. One full tray
is typically enough for several hours of
smoking. Once the box is lled, set the
tray in the smoker.
To add wood chips while cooking, we
recommend using tongs or long handled
pliers to place the pieces into the wood
chip tray without removing the tray. It is
not recommended to remove the wood
chip tray while the smoker is in operation.
CAUTION: The wood chip tray gets
very hot. Avoid handling while in use.
Always wear protective oven mitts or
heat resistant gloves when handling hot
components.
Lighting Procedures
1. Check all connections for leaks using
the “soapy water” test.
2. Open the smoker cabinet door.
3. Check for any blockage to the venturi
tube or burner. Remove any foreign
objects or matter.
4. Be sure the burner control knob is in
the “OFF” position.
5. Open the LP cylinder valve ONLY 1-1/2
turns by turning counter-clockwise.
6. Turn the burner control knob slowly
counter-clockwise to the high setting.
The ignitor should spark and ignite the
burner.
7. You should see a small spark and hear
the ignitor click. If the burner doesn’t
light, turn the control knob o then
repeat the above steps again.
8. Once the burner is lit, then close the
door to allow heat to accumulate. The
dampers can then be adjusted to the
desired setting to allow proper air ow
and combustion. Damper adjustment tips
are listed on the next page.
Match Lighting
1. Repeat steps 1 thru 5 of the Lighting
Procedures above.
2. Remove the Wood chip tray from inside
the smoker.
3. Light Paper Match
4. Turn the control knob to the “low”
position and immediately place lit match
next to the edge of the burner.
the water tray. NEVER allow the water to
completely evaporate. Check the water
level at least every 2 hours. A sizzling
sound may indicate a low water level.
Follow instructions in this manual for
adding water while operating.
When using avoring wood, add a
sucient amount prior to operation
to avoid having to add wood while
operating. Adding wood while operating
may splash hot water and cause serious
injury.
Use of accessories not intended for
smoker is not recommended and may
lead to injury or property damage.
An LP cylinder not connected for use
should not be stored in the vicinity of
smoker or any other appliance. Do not
store spare LP cylinders within 10 feet
of smoker. LP cylinders must be stored
outdoors, out of reach of children.
Do not store a spare LP-gas cylinder
under or near this appliance. Never ll the
cylinder beyond 80 percent full. Failure
to follow these instructions exactly could
result in a re causing death or serious
injury.
The smoker should be shut o and
all supply valves (on piping or on fuel
cylinders) should be closed in the
event that the odor of unburned gas is
detected. Do not attempt to use the unit
until any gas leaks are xed.
Do not use the smoker if the burner fails
to light or fails to remain lit. Under such
conditions, gas should be shut o and
fuel cylinders should be disconnected. Do
not operate under high wind conditions.
LP tanks are intended for operation in the
upright position only.
Care should be taken to protect the fuel
supply hose from damage from either
foot or vehicle trac.
If the appliance is not in use, the gas must
be turned o at the supply cylinder and
the cylinder should be disconnected from
the appliance.
Storage of the appliance indoors is only
permissible if the cylinder is disconnected
and removed from the appliance.
All installations are to conform to local
codes. In the absence of local codes,
installation should conform to the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54
Smoker should be installed with the
hose regulator assembly extended at full
length of hose directly away from the
burner. Keep fuel supply hose away from
any heated surfaces. When so congured,
placement results in maximum tank
to smoker distance. When smoker is
operated, the hose/regulator and gas
tank should be on a line perpendicular to
wind direction. Placing tank closer than
24” to the smoker can overheat the tank
and cause release of propane through
relief openings and can result in tank re
or explosion.
Connecting the LP Tank
1. The knob on the LP tank must be
closed. See that the knob is turned
clockwise to a full stop.
2. Check that the control knob on the
smoker is
turned o.
3. Remove the
protective cap
from the LP
tank valve and
coupling nut, if
present.
4. Hold the
regulator in one
hand and insert
the nipple into the valve outlet. Be sure
the nipple is centered in the valve outlet.
The coupler connects to the large outside
threads on the valve outlet.
5. Hand tighten the coupler clockwise
until it comes to a full stop. Firmly tighten
by hand only.
6. Place the tank to the side or rear of
the smoker. Make sure the hose does
not touch any part of the burner drum
housing.
CAUTION: In the connection process,
the HVR side of the connection will seal
on the back check in the valve, resulting
in a slight resistance. The connection
requires about one-half to three-quarters
additional turn to complete connection.
Any fuel supply cylinder used must be
constructed and marked in accordance
with specications 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.
This smoker is designed to operate on LP
(Liqueed Propane) gas only.
The 20 lb LP cylinder used with this
smoker must conform to the following
requirements:
•Type 1 Connections
•Diameter - 12” (30.5cm)
•Height - 18” (45.7cm)
•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. Follow the
instructions stated on gas cylinder tanks
when lling or transporting tanks. Failure
to do so could result in problems relating
to overlling, excessive venting release of
gas and to regulator freezing.
Never ll the cylinder more than
80 percent full.
Do not allow dirt or foreign material to
get into or onto tank connection when it
is not attached to the fuel supply system.
Use the protective cap provided.
Place 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 tpes of caps or
plugs may result in leakage of propane.
Cylinders must be lled before initial use.
All handling, transport, lling and storage
of LP gas cylinders must be in accordance
with NFPA 58 Storage and Handling
of Liquid Petroleum Gasses, or CAN/
CSA b149.2 Propane Installation Code.
Cylinders must be suitably tied down
during transport. Do not place any other
items on top of cylinders at any time.
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