Hark HK0536 Owner's Manual

HARK CHUBBY
OFFSET SMOKER

Owner’s Manual

ASSEMBLY, CARE & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Product Code: HK0527

MODEL: HK0536

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

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HARK CHUBBY OFFSET SMOKER

Warranty Details

The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from the
date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired,
replaced or refunded at our discretion.

Exposure of the product to the elements should be minimised. Once the unit has cooled and is cleaned, store the
product under cover. Polyester / vinyl barbecue covers are an optional accessory that are recommended and can
be purchased from your local HARK retail dealer.

• This warranty does not cover units that have been altered or modied.

• This warranty does not cover unauthorised repairs during the warranty period.

• This warranty does not cover commercial use of the product.

• This warranty does not cover damage due to normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, accidents or improper
maintenance.

• This warranty does not cover surface scratches, dents, chips, corrosion, discolouring caused by heat or heat
damage or caused by abrasive or chemical cleaners.

• This warranty does not cover corrosion or rust caused by exposure to the elements, grease res, insects,
weather or hail. (Rust can be removed by a scrub pad and then the surface coated with cooking oil or
touched up with high heat resistant paint).

CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY

• The appliance is delivered to the HARK distributor’s service department or authorised service agent and
freight charges both ways are paid by the owner. No liability is accepted for loss or damage during transit.

• The appliance is installed by a qualied person and operated and maintained in accordance with the
instructions supplied. Repairs or service must be carried out by an authorised person.

• Installation must conform to the applicable Gas, Electrical and Building standards laid down by the local
codes for your country or region.

• No alterations or repairs have been carried out without obtaining the distributors prior consent. Such repair or
any replacement does not extend the warranty period.

• Proof of purchase together must be provided to verify purchase date and establish the warranty period. Only
the original purchaser is covered under this warranty.

• The warranty period is calculated from the date of purchase only.

• Parts installed from other manufacturers’ products will void this warranty.

The benets conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the

consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled
to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality
and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

After Sales Support

Telephone: [phone]
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Email: [e-mail]

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WARRANTY

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS & SAFEGUARDS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY & OPERATION.

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

DANGER DANGER

- The HARK® Chubby Smoker is for OUTDOOR
USE ONLY.

- Never operate the smoker unattended.

- The use of alcohol, prescription or non
prescription drugs may impair your ability to
properly assemble or safely operate the smoker.

- Never operate this smoker within 7.5 metres (25
feet) of any flammable liquids.

- Keep the area clear of all flammable liquids,
combustible material including but not limited
to wood, dry plants and including grass, brush,
paper and canvas.

- Use this smoker only on a level, stable non­combustible surface like brick, concrete or dirt.
Do not use smoker on or around any surface that
will burn or melt, such as on wooden decks, dry
grass, wood rails, vinyl or plastic.

- Never use inside an enclosed area such as screen
patios, garages, buildings and tents. Keep a
minimum clearance of 3 metres (10 feet) from all
sides of the smoker to all overhead construction
and 1 metre (3 feet) from any walls or rails.

- Never operate this smoker under any overhead
roof covering, awning or overhang.

- Keep your hands, hair and face away from any
naked flame. Do not lean over or into the firebox
or grill when lighting or operating the smoker. This
smoker has an open flame. Be careful of loose
clothing and hair that could catch fire during
operation.

- Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh
air comes into contact with fire. Take caution
opening doors.

- Use caution when opening doors. Make sure the
door is pushed all the way open and resting on
the back stop. If not fully open it could fall back
to closed position and cause an injury.

- Always wear shoes and protective clothing during
operation of this smoker.

- Never use this smoker as a heater.

- The smoker is HOT while in use and after use.
Always wear protective gloves or mitts when
operating the smoker. Avoid touching hot
surfaces at all times.

- Keep CHILDREN AND PETS away from the
smoker at all times. Do not allow anyone to
conduct activities around the smoker during or
following its use until the unit has cooled.

- Never move the smoker when it is in use. Allow
the smoker to cool before moving or storing it.

- Never leave hot coals or ashes in the smoker
unattended. Always wait for the grill to cool
before removing hot coals or ashes and dispose
of them in a non-combustible metal container
and then dose with water to extinguish fully. Wear
protective gloves to do this.

- Never use in or on recreational vehicles and/or
boats.

- Never use this product for anything other than its
intended purposes. This smoker is not intended
for commercial use.

- Accessories and cookware not supplied by Hark®
are not recommended. Never use glassware,
plastic or ceramic cookware in the smoker.

- Do not modify the Chubby Smoker. Any changes
to the smoker will void the warranty.

- Do not use in windy conditions or days of a Total
Fire Ban.

- Do not exceed a temperature of 260 ºC (500 ºF).
Do not allow charcoal and or wood to rest on the
walls of the firebox or cooking chamber. Doing so
will greatly reduce the life of the metal finish.

- Only build the fire on top of the wire charcoal
grates.

- The smoker is extremely heavy. Use caution when
moving or lifting to prevent strains or injuries.

- Always ensure the bucket is in place under the
grease hole. Empty it regularly.

OUTDOOR USE ONLY

SAVE AND FILE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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A. PARTS LIST

NO.

Name

1 Shelf Bracket R

2 Warming Shelf

3 Shelf Bracket L

4 Cooking Grills (3)

5 Large Bafe

6 Small Bafe (3)

7 Charcoal Grates (3)

8 Temperature Gauge

9 Smoke Stack Damper

10 Door

11 Cooking Chamber

12 Sealing Gasket

13 Smoke Stack

NO.

Name

14 Side Handle

15 Hole Covers (2)

16 Beer Bottle Opener

17 Front Shelf Bracket L

18 Front Shelf Bracket R

19 Grease Bucket Holder

20 Bucket

21 Long Legs (2)

22 Wheel Legs Short (2)

23 Wheel Axle

24 Wheels (2)

25 Firebox Bracket

26 Air Damper

NO.

Name

27 Air Damper Handle

28 Ash Tray Handle

29 Ash Tray

30 Firebox Base

31 Bottom Wire Rack

32 Front Shelf

33 Air Damper

34 Firebox Top

35 Firebox Door

36 Firebox Door Handle

37 Firebox Door Stop

38 Firebox Charcoal Grate

39 Firebox Cooking Grills (2)

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B. HARDWARE PACK

Name QTY

M6-15mm Bolts

58

M6 Nuts

34

Flat Washers

16

M6 Lock Nuts

5

M12

2

M5

2

Ø6 Washers

2

M5-12mm Bolts

4

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C. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

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— Remove hinge locking screw from

left hand hinge of Cooking Chamber

Door (10) and slide door off the

hinge pins.

— Stand the Cooking Chamber (11) on

the firebox end fig. 2.

— Fit the Bottom Wire Rack (31) to

the Wheel Legs Short (22), inserting

the location pins on the rack into

the hole at the bottom of the Wheel

Legs Short (22) and attach the legs

to the base of the Cooking Chamber

(11) using 8xM6-15mm bolts, 8 flat

washers and 8xM6 nuts.

— Fit the Long Legs (21) to the Bottom

Wire Rack (31) by inserting the

location pins on the Bottom Wire

Rack (31) into the holes on the

bottom of the Long Legs (21). Bolt

the legs to the Cooking Chamber

(11) using 8xM6-15mm bolts, 8-Flat

washers and 8xM6 nuts.

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step

step

step

step

M6*15 8PCS
M6 8PCS
FLAT SPACER 8PCS

step

step

step

step

M6*15 8PCS
M6 8PCS
FLAT SPACER 8PCS

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