Masterbuilt 20051011 User Manual

ASSEMBLY, CARE & USE MANUAL

WARNING & SAFETY INFORMATION

PROPANE SMOKER MODEL 20051011

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

Manual Code: 9805100022 041811-04JH

*Actual product may differ from picture shown

Tools needed for assembly: Adjustable Wrench, Phillips Head Screwdriver

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD WARNING

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.

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.

Failure to follow these warnings and instructions properly could result in ﬁ re or explosion, which

could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

DANGER DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open ﬂ ame.

3. Open/remove door.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your Fire Department.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, EXPLOSION OR BURN

HAZARD, WHICH COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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 ﬂ ammable liquids.

4. If ﬁ re should occur keep away from appliance and immediately call your ﬁ re department. Do not attempt to extinguish an oil/grease ﬁ re with water.

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 ﬂ ammable 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 ﬂ ame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from burner ﬂ ame. Do NOT lean over burner when lighting. Loose hair and clothing may catch ﬁ re.

• Allow unit to cool below 115°F (46°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 ﬁ re codes.

GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

• 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 Liqueﬁ ed 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 speciﬁ cations 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 ﬁ ttings when unit is in operation.

• Never use gas cylinder if there is evidence of dents, gouges, bulges, ﬁ re 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 ignition does not take place within ﬁ ve seconds using ignitor button, turn gas control valve to off position and wait ﬁ ve minutes and repeat lighting procedures.

• Keep fuel supply hose away from unit while in operation.

• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.

• Do NOT obstruct ﬂ ow 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 ﬁ rst, 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 ﬁ re which may cause death or serious injury.

• Never ﬁ ll cylinder over 80% full or cylinder may release gas causing ﬁ re 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.

SOAPY WATER TEST WARNINGS & PROCEDURES

WARNINGS

• Soapy Water Test MUST be performed each time gas cylinder is connected to burner/hose or each time it is used.

• Soapy Water Test MUST be performed outdoors in well ventilated area.

• When performing Soapy Water Test keep smoker away from open ﬂ ames, sparks or lit cigarettes.

• Smoker is designed to work with propane gas only. Only use gas cylinders marked propane with this unit. This product will NOT operate with natural gas.

• Never use an open ﬂ ame to test for gas leaks.

PREPARATION:

• Remove any cookware from smoker.

• Make sure regulator and gas cylinder valve to OFF position.

• Prepare soapy water solution: (1) part dish washing liquid (or more if desired), (3) parts water.

• Apply soapy water solution to gas cylinder valve, regulator and hose length up to burner.

Apply solution to

gas cylinder valve

TESTING GAS VALVE:

• Turn gas cylinder valve ON and watch for bubbles. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn gas cylinder OFF and retighten ﬁ tting. Repeat test.

TESTING REGULATOR AND HOSE:

• AFTER gas cylinder valve has passed Soapy Water Test, turn gas cylinder valve ON, open regulator control valve one full turn and check for bubbles at valve location, along full length of hose and at burner connection. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn regulator valve OFF, turn gas cylinder OFF and retighten the connection that is leaking gas. If hose is source of leak, STOP, do not use unit. Hose must be replaced.

• When test is complete, and there are no leaks, wait minimum of 5 minutes for gas fumes to diminish before lighting cooker.

DURING ANY PORTION OF SOAPY WATER TEST IF BUBBLES CONTINUE TO

APPEAR, STOP, DO NOT USE UNIT. CONTACT LOCAL PROPANE DEALER OR

Apply solution to hose regulator

and the full length of the hose

MASTERBUILT CUSTOMER SERVICE @ 1-800-489-1581.

Note: Use 20LB (9kgs) gas cylinder that has a protective collar with this unit.

Cylinder NOT included with this unit.

Apply solution underneath control panel where burner and hose are

connected

(Smoker shown on back for clarity only)

Failed test will present bubbles as

shown below.

WARNING

PERFORM “SOAPY WATER TEST” BEFORE EACH USE. SEE “SOAPY WATER TEST” SECTION IN

MANUAL. EXTINGUISH ALL OPEN FLAMES BEFORE CONNECTING REGULATOR TO GAS

REGULATOR, BURNER AND GAS VALVE CONNECTION & OPERATION

12.25” (45cm)

APPROX.

YELLOW

BLUE

COUNTER

CLOCKWISE

17.75” (45cm)

APPROX.

CLOCKWISE

1. Read all instructions and warnings before lighting.

2. Check gas control valve and gas cylinder valve to be certain it is in OFF position before connecting to gas cylinder. Perform soapy water test before each use.

3. Open door during lighting.

4. Turn gas control valve on, turn gas cylinder valve on.

5. Place a long, lit ﬁ replace match stick close enough to burner to ignite.

6. After each use, ﬁ rst turn gas control valve off, then gas cylinder valve off. Always allow unit to cool completely before touching, moving or storing.

CYLINDER. TURN GAS OFF AFTER EACH USE.

• Inspect hose before each use. If there are signs of wear, cuts, or leaks, replace unit. DO NOT USE.

• Inspect burner before each use. Check burner and burner ventura tube for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a ﬁ re beneath appliance.

• Connect hose regulator to LP Gas Cylinder

1. Make sure gas cylinder valve is closed. Turn knob clockwise until it stops.

2. Make sure control knob on smoker is in the “OFF” position.

3. Remove protective cap from gas cylinder and coupling nut if applicable.

4. Center and insert regulator nipple into valve outlet on gas cylinder as shown in ﬁ gure on the left. Turn regulator coupling nut clockwise until it stops. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

• Perform Soapy Water Test.

• To use turn gas cylinder ON, turn regulator control valve ON, push burner control knob in and turn counter-clockwise ¼ turn. Push ignitor button to light.

• If ignition does not take place within ﬁ ve seconds, turn gas control valve to off position and wait ﬁ ve minutes and repeat lighting procedures. If ignition still does not occur, see match light directions below.

• After use turn burner control knob OFF, turn regulator control valve OFF, then turn gas cylinder OFF.

• Burner control knob adjusts burner ﬂ ame. Turn knob counter-clockwise to decrease

ﬂ ame. Turn knob clockwise SLOWLY to increase ﬂ ame. Push burner control knob in and turn clockwise to shut ﬂ ame off.

• Visually check burner ﬂ ame. A CORRECT FLAME should be blue with a small

amount of yellow at the tip. An INCORRECT FLAME is excessively yellow and irregular. If an incorrect ﬂ ame occurs, turn burner control knob to “OFF position, turn off regulator and propane tank. Allow unit to cool and then clean burner. Let burner completely dry before re-lighting.

MATCH LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER For Assembly Assistance, Missing or Damaged Parts

STOP

Call: MASTERBUILT Customer Service at 1-800-489-1581.

Please have Model Number and Serial Number available when calling.

These numbers are located on silver label on back of unit.

HARDWARE LIST

PARTS LIST

(A)

M6x12

Phillips Screw

Qty-24

(B)

#10x3/8

Self-tapping Screw

Qty-4

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

(C)

M6x20

Phillips Screw

Qty-2

(packed with temperature gauge)

(D)

Wing Nut

Qty-1

Model 20051011

PART NO QUANTITY DESCRIPTION PART NO QUANTITY DESCRIPTION

1 1 Smoker Body 14 1 Valve (pre-assembled) 2 1 Smoker Door 15 1 Ignitor (pre-assembled) 3 1 Air Damper

(pre-assembled)

16 1 Control Knob

(pre-assembled) 4 2 Rear Legs 17 1 Burner (pre-assembled) 5 1 Control Panel 18 1 Grease Clip 6 1 Burner Box 19 1 Door Latch 7 1 Door Handle 20 1 Heat Shield 8 2 Body Handle 21 10 Cooking Grate Support 9 1 Flame Disk Bowl 22 1 Matchstick w/Chain

(pre-assembled)

10 1 Water Bowl 23 1 Regulator/Hose 11 1 Water Bowl Holder 24 1 Drip Cup 12 4 Cooking Grate 25 1 Right Front Leg 13 1 Temperature Gauge 26 1 Left Front Leg

DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER For Assembly Assistance, Missing or Damaged Parts

STOP

5 6

PART NO REPLACEMENT PART ITEM NO

1 Body Kit 9905100009 2 Door with Logo Plate 9005100052 3 Air Damper Kit 9904090069 4 Rear Leg Kit 9905100002 5 Control Panel Kit 9905100011 6 Burner Box Kit 9905100005 7 Door Handle Kit 9905090003 8 Body Handle Kit 9905100003

9 Flame Disk Bowl 911060006 10 Water Bowl 9005100017 11 Water Bowl Holder 9005100016 12 Cooking Grate 9005100015 13 Temperature Gauge Kit 9907090034 14 Valve Kit 990060291 15 Ignitor Assembly Kit 990060328 16 Control Knob 911060014 17 Burner 9005100042 18 Grease Clip 9005100025 19 Door Latch Kit 990050222 21 Cooking Grate Support 9005100010 22 Match Stick with Chain 908060003 23 Regulator/Hose 911060001 24 Drip Cup 9005100039 25 Right Front Leg Kit 9905100021 26 Left Front Leg Kit 9905100020

Hardware Kit 9905100008 Instruction Manual 9805100022

Call: MASTERBUILT Customer Service at 1-800-489-1581.

Please have Model Number and Serial Number available when calling.

These numbers are located on silver label on back of unit.

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