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SM-24,SM-30 SM36
1
Materials such as wood, compressed paper and plant fibers that will ignite and burn, must not be left near
the unit. Local safety codes should be complied with in respect to fire hazard avoidance.
2
The front of the unit must be kept clear to avoid restriction of air supply for combustion or ventilation
for
exhaust.
3
There must be adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber, servicing and
proper operation.
4
The unit should be operated only with water pan in place and filled with water. Drippings, especially fat, will
ignite if the unit is used without water in the water pan. Be sure to drain fat and refill the water pan if the
cooking process allows most of the water to evaporate, such as a slow cooking brisket.
5
If your unit is supplied with casters, there should be a restraint on the appliance to limit its movement.
If
disconnection of the restraint becomes necessary, be sure to reconnect the restraint after the appliance is
returned
to its originally installed position.
6
This
appliance is designed for use with Natural or Propane (bottled) gas only and may be connected only to
the type of gas for which it is equipped as specified on the rating plate secured to the front of the unit.
7
The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes with the National
Fuel
Gas Code ANSI-Z223.1:
a The appliance and i
t’
s individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of
1
/
2
PSIG
b The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal or less than
1
/
2
PSIG.
8
The
gas supply line must be of adequate size to ensure maximum efficiency of the unit and conform
with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1
9
The
unit must be installed in an area or room with sufficient fresh air supply to ensure proper combustion
—
it cannot operate safely without sufficient air supply.
10
Smokehouse
installation must have rear clearance of 4” and side clearance of 4” from any combustible
construction. Clearances for non-combustible construction are same as combustible clearances, suitable for
installation or non-combustible floors.
11
Smokehouse
should be used under a hood with adequate ventilation.
12
Do not discard instructions. This manual must remain with the unit for future reference.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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