Masterbuilt 20050106 Owner's Manual
Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc
A Georgia Company
450 Brown Avenue
Columbus, Georgia 31906
Customer Service 1-800-489-1581
Failure to follow these warnings and instructions properly could result in fire or explosion, which could
cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Burning wood chips gives off carbon
monoxide, which has no odor and can
cause death.
DO NOT burn wood chips inside homes,
vehicles, tents, garages or any enclosed
areas.
Use only outdoors where it is well
ventilated.
ASSEMBLY, CARE & USE MANUAL
WARNING & SAFETY INFORMATION
MODELs 20050106, 20050107, 20050207, 20050108, 20050208
VERTICAL GAS SMOKER
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
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.
Keep this manual for future reference.
WARNING
Tools required for assembly: Adjustable Wrench, Phillips Head Screwdriver.
(LP Gas Cylinder not included)
Manual Code: 988060016 070828
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ATTN: WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc.
450 Brown Avenue, Columbus, GA 31906
Name:
Address:
City:
State/Province: Postal Code:
Phone Number: E-Mail Address:
Model Number: Serial Number:
Purchase Date: Place of Purchase:
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Masterbuilt warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under proper assembly,
normal use and recommended care for 90 days from the date of original retail purchase.
Masterbuilt warranty does not cover paint finish as it may burn off during normal use.
Masterbuilt warranty does not cover rust of the unit.
Masterbuilt requires reasonable proof of purchase for warranty claims and suggests that you keep your receipt.
Upon the expiration of such warranty, all such liability shall terminate.
Within the stated warranty period, Masterbuilt, at its discretion, shall repair or replace defective components free of
charge with owner being responsible for shipping. Should Masterbuilt require return of component(s) in question for
inspection Masterbuilt will be responsible for shipping charges to return requested item.
This warranty excludes property damage sustained due to misuse, abuse, accident, damage arising out of
transportation, or damage incurred by commercial use of this product.
This expressed warranty is the sole warranty given by Masterbuilt and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed
or implied including implied warranty, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
Neither Masterbuilt nor the retail establishment selling this product, has authority to make any warranties or to
promise remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above.
Masterbuilt’s maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product paid by the original
consumer/ purchaser. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
In such a case, the above limitations or exclusions may not be applicable.
California residents only: Not withstanding this limitation of warranty, the following specific restrictions apply; if
service, repair, or replacement of the product is not commercially practical, the retailer selling the product or
Masterbuilt will refund the purchase price paid for the product, less the amount directly attributable to use by the
original buyer prior to the discovery of the nonconformity. Owner may take the product to the retail establishment
selling this product in order to obtain performance under warranty.
This expressed warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
1. Never operate this appliance unattended.
2. Never operate this appliance within 10 feet
(3m) of any structure, combustible material
or other gas cylinder.
3. Never operate this appliance within 25 feet
(7.5m) of flammable liquids.
4. If fire should occur keep away from
appliance and immediately call your fire
department. Do not attempt to extinguish
an oil/grease fire with water.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, EXPLOSION OR
BURN HAZARD, WHICH COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open/remove door.
4. If odor continues, keep away from
the appliance and immediately call
your Fire Department.
DANGER
GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
• Unit is for outdoor use only.
• Never use inside enclosed areas such as patios, garages, buildings or tents.
• Never use inside recreational vehicles or on boats.
• Never operate unit under overhead construction such as roof coverings, carports,
awnings, or overhangs.
• Never use unit as a heater.
• Maintain a minimum distance of 10ft (3m) from overhead construction, walls, rails or
other structures.
• Keep a minimum 10ft (3m) clearance of all combustible materials such as wood, dry
plants, grass, brush, paper, or canvas.
• Keep appliance clear and free from combustible materials such as gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
• Use unit on a level, non-combustible, stable surface such as dirt, concrete, brick or
rock.
• Keep children and pets away from unit at all times. Do NOT allow children to use unit.
• Unit has an open flame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from burner flame. Do NOT
lean over burner when lighting. Loose hair and clothing may catch fire.
• Allow unit to cool below 115°F (45°C) before moving or storing.
• Avoid bumping or impacting unit.
• This unit is HOT while in use and during cooling process. Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair user's ability to
properly assemble or safely operate unit.
• Never use glass, plastic or ceramic cookware in unit.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around unit during or following its use until
it has cooled.
• Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc. are not
recommended.
• Never use unit for anything other than its intended use. This unit is NOT for commercial
use.
• Use in accordance with local, state and federal fire codes.
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GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION continued
• Use 20LB (9kgs) gas cylinder that has protective collar (cylinder not included with unit).
• Installation of unit must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54, Storage and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gasses, ANSI/NFPA 58 or CSA B149.1, Natural Gas Installation Code; Propane
Storage and Handling, CSA B149.2; or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI
A119.2/NFPA 1192; and Recreational Vehicle Code, CSA Z240 RV Series as applicable.
• LP gas cylinder being used must be constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications for LP gas cylinders of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) or the
Standard for Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation for Dangerous Goods,
CAN/CSA-B339.
• Always perform soapy water test (see “Soapy Water Test Instructions” in this manual)
EVERY TIME you use unit.
• Before each use check all nuts, screws and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure.
• Before each use inspect gas hose for signs of damage.
• Always disconnect gas cylinder from unit when not in use.
• Never attach/disconnect gas cylinder, move or alter gas fittings when unit is in
operation.
• Never use gas cylinder if there is evidence of dents, gouges, bulges, fire damage,
erosion, leakage, excessive rust, or other forms of visible external damage. This may
be hazardous and cylinder should be taken to a liquid propane supplier to be checked.
• Regulator and hose assembly supplied with unit MUST be used. For replacement parts,
if needed, contact Masterbuilt Customer Service at 1-800-489-1581.
• When lighting burner remove all smoker parts to prevent explosion from gas build up.
• If burner does not ignite, turn off regulator control valve first, then gas cylinder, and wait
5 minutes. After time is up, repeat burner lighting steps.
• Keep fuel supply hose away from unit while in operation.
• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surface
• Do NOT obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation. Keep ventilation openings of
cylinder enclosure free and clear of debris.
• When use is complete, always turn regulator control valve OFF first, then gas cylinder
valve OFF.
• Gas MUST be turned off at the supply cylinder when not in use.
• Do NOT store spare LP gas cylinder under or near unit. Gas cylinder safety relief valve
may overheat allowing gas to release causing fire which may cause death or serious
injury.
• Never fill cylinder over 80% full or cylinder may release gas causing fire which may
cause death or serious injury.
• If you smell, hear or see gas escaping, immediately get away from gas cylinder and call
the Fire Department. Fire may cause death or serious injury.
• Place a dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever cylinder is not in use. Only install
dust cap provided with cylinder. Other caps or plugs may cause leaks.
• Cylinder MUST be stored outdoors, out of children’s reach and must NOT be stored in a
building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
• This appliance is not for frying turkeys.
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Pot Roast
(arm, top,
chuck,
blade)
4 - 5 lbs
(1.8-2.3kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
7 - 8 lbs
(3.2-3.6kgs)
3 - 4 qts
(2.8-3.8l)
2 - 3 cups
(0.56-0.83l)
3 - 4 hrs 140°F (60°C) Rare
160°F (71°C) Medium
170°F (77°C) Well Done
Brisket 3 - 4 lbs
(1.4-1.8kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
7 - 8 lbs
(3.2-3.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3 - 4.5 hrs 170°F (77°C) Well Done
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Loin Roast,
bone in
3 - 4 lbs
(1.4-1.8kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
8 lbs
(3.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
2 cups
(0.56l)
3.5 - 4.5 hrs 170°F (77°C) Well Done
5 - 7 lbs
(2.3-3.2kgs)
8 lbs
(3.6kgs)
6 qts
(5.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
5 - 7 hrs
Loin Roast,
boneless
3 - 5 lbs
(1.4-2.3kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
10 lbs
(4.6kgs)
4 - 5 qts
(3.8-4.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3.5 - 5.5 hrs 170°F (77°C) Well Done
Spare Ribs 4 - 6 lbs
(1.8-2.7kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
2.5 - 3.5 hrs Well done when meat
pulls away from bone
7 - 10 lbs
(3.2-4.6kgs)
10 lbs
(4.6kgs)
5 - 6 qts
(4.7-5.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
3.5 - 5 hrs
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Chicken-
2 whole
2 - 3 lbs ea
(0.9-1.4kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
5 - 7 lbs
(2.3-3.2kgs)
3 - 4 qts
(2.8-3.8l)
2 cups
(0.56l)
2.5 - 3.5 hrs 180°F (82°C)
(Leg moves easily in
joint)
Turkey 8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
8 lbs
(3.6kgs)
5qts
(4.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
4 - 6 hrs 185°F (85°C)
(Leg moves easily in
joint)
11 - 13 lbs
(5.0-5.9kgs)
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
6 qts
(5.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
6 - 7.5 hrs
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Salmon 6 - 7 lbs
(2.7-3.2kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
10 lbs
(4.6kgs)
5 - 6 qts
(4.7-5.7l)
3 cups
(0.83l)
4 - 6.5 hrs Flesh white, flakes
when forked
Fish Fillets Full Grate 200°F
(93°C)
5 lbs
(2.3kgs)
3 qts
(2.8l)
1 - 2 cups
(0.28-0.56l)
1.5 - 2.5 hrs
Shrimp,
Clams, Crab
Legs
Full Grate 200°F
(93°C)
5 lbs
(2.3kgs)
3 qts
(2.8l)
1 - 2 cups
(0.28-0.56l)
1 - 2 hrs Shrimp pink
Shells open
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Quail, Dove
etc.
12 - 16 birds 200°F
(93°C)
7 - 10 lbs
(3.2-4.6kgs)
4 qts
(3.8l)
2 - 3 cups
(0.56-0.83l)
2 - 4 hrs Leg moves easily in
joint
Pheasant,
Duck, etc.
5 - 7 lbs
(2.3-3.2kgs)
200°F
(93°C)
8 - 10 lbs
(3.6-4.6kgs)
4 - 5 qts
(3.8-4.7l)
2 - 3 cups
(0.56-0.83l)
4 5 hrs 180-185°F (82-85°C)
Well Done
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