Hark HK0528, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ASSEMBLY CARE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Item No HK0528 PATIO GAS SMOKER ...

Page 2: ... 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 i...

Page 3: ...uthorised spare parts Avoid touching hot surfaces Always wear protective gloves or mitts when operating the smoker Do not allow anyone to conduct activities around the smoker during or following its use until the unit has cooled The smoker is hot during operation and remains hot for a period of time following its use Never move the smoker when it is in use Allow the smoker to cool below 115ºF 40ºC...

Page 4: ...pen flame Be careful of loose hair and clothing during operation which could catch fire After use always turn the control knob OFF first then the gas cylinder valve OFF Always allow the hot water to cool completely below 100ºF 38C before moving to avoid the possibility of severe burns Never use glassware plastic or ceramic cookware in this smoker Always disconnect the gas cylinder from your smoker...

Page 5: ...ack galvanized 4 3c 10 24x1 2 screw Black galvanized 5 Inside blister card 4c 10 24 nut Black galvanized 1 5c M5 spring washer Black galvanized 1 6d S hook for hose Chrome plated 1 Inside blister card 7d Zip tie Black 1 8e Door latch Black 1 Inside a poly bag 9e Door latch bracket Black 1 10e Damper Powder coated 1 Inside a poly bag ...

Page 6: ...Carefully remove all packing material and lay out all the parts for easy access and identification Do not discard the carton or packaging until your smoker is fully assembled and operating to your satisfaction In order to properly assemble your smoker you will only need two tools Philips head screwdriver shifter or 3 8 7 16 wrench tools not included Be sure to have a friend help The smoker is heav...

Page 7: ...5 at the corners of the smoker Cabinet Assembly 1 as shown Fasten each leg 5 with two 1 4 20x1 2 Screws 1a The securing nuts are pre welded to the cabinet Note One leg contains an extra hole on its side and must be mounted at the front in the position shown This hole will be used later to secure the gas hose to the leg with a zip tie Do not yet insert the two screws in the location indicated for t...

Page 8: ...ware Pack Blister card Tools needed Philips head screwdriver Note Inspect the burner chamber prior to assembly to make certain the burner tube is correctly over the end of the valve as shown Procedure Align the burner chamber assembly 3 underneath the smoker as shown Do not remove Control Knob or loosen the attaching screws to align the burning chamber tube to the valve Place the body of the burne...

Page 9: ...r has been factory fitted to the burner and is already in its correct position For FFD the thermocouple copper wire from the burner has been factory fitted into the Control Panel valve FACTORY ASSEMBLED BURNER CHAMBER FFD Sensor Thermocouple wire Thermocouple thread Ignition wire Ignitor Factory fitted Factory fitted Ignition wire Thermocouple wire connecting thread ...

Page 10: ...he unit you may have to slightly adjust the position of the sensor This is easily done by loosening the two nuts on either side and moving the sensor up or down and then retightening to fix in place Please note when you initially light the unit you will need to push the control knob in and turn to the left but continue pushing the control knob which will release the gas for it to ignite Loosen the...

Page 11: ... hole in the back of the cabinet as shown The tab on the damper must mount though the vent hole From the inside of the cabinet place the M5 spring washer 5c on the bolt and tightly thread the 10 24 nut 4c onto the bolt The damper must be able to rotate with just a little resistance The damper allows adjustment of exhaust air while cooking Less exhaust air will allow for the smoker to burn hotter a...

Page 12: ...needed None Procedure Re mount the smoker door 2 to the cabinet by positioning the pin in the hinges welded to the smoker cabinet 1 STEP 8 Locate The door handle 13 and 4 x 20 flange nuts Please note the 20 flange nuts are already located on the door handle and not in the hardware bag Tools Needed Shifter or 3 8 7 16 wrench Procedure Attach the door handle 13 through the holes in the front of the ...

Page 13: ...he inside of the door STEP 12 Locate 8 x Grid Tracks 18 1 x Wood Chip Box Rack 8 1 x Wood Chip Box 9 and 1 x Wood chip box lid 10 1 x Water Bowl 11 Tools Needed None Procedure Install one Grid Track 18 in each of the bottom holes located in the grid support for both the left and the right hand sides of the cabinet STEP 10 Locate Door Latch Plate 15 and 2 x 10 24x1 2 Screws Tools Needed Phillips he...

Page 14: ...rack 12 into the grid tracks to secure the cooking racks at the desired position Step 14 Locate Zip Tie 7d Tools needed None Procedure Loop the Zip Tie 7d through the outside hole of the front smoker leg 6 as shown Capture the gas hose with the zip tie to secure it Do not pull the zip tie too tight it may restrict gas flow through the hose CAUTION The water bowl and wood chip box must be inserted ...

Page 15: ...s how the assembled unit should look IMPORTANT THE WATER BOWL AND WOOD CHIP BOX MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE UNIT DURING USE EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT USING SMOKING CHIPS OR WATER THESE MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT POSITION TO STOP GREASE DRIPPINGS FROM FALLING ON THE BURNER ...

Page 16: ...he cylinder DO NOT USE ADAPTORS Do not use any other hose assembly Check the gas hose for damage or signs of abrasion before each use Keep the hose clear of sharp edges and hot surfaces Avoid twisting or kinking the flexible hose If damaged do not use the hose and replace it immediately If there is any doubt contact the customer service line on 1300 799 787 Check the gas cylinder control knob is i...

Page 17: ...ve any queries on the gas system please call our Customer Service line on 1300 799 787 LEAK TESTING Open the gas control valve on the cylinder Check for leaks by brushing a solution 1 2 water and 1 2 soap over all gas system joints including all valve connections hose connections and regulator connections DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME to test for leaks at anytime If bubbles form over any of the joints ...

Page 18: ...o the smoker Once you have fully assembled your smoker with the gas bottle connected connect one end of the strap to the side handle of the smoker nearest to the gas bottle and the other end of the strap to the gas bottle handle This will ensure that the gas bottle is secured and cannot be accidentally knocked over ...

Page 19: ... take off the lid and add your choice of flavoured hardwood chips The amount and type of wood you use is up to you Never use treated wood or sawdust Once you have added the wood chips place the lid back onto the top of the box and place the box inside the smoker To add wood chips whilst the smoker is in use use protective mitts and long tongs or pliers to remove the box lid Then add more wood chip...

Page 20: ...nce the burner is lit close the door to allow heat to accumulate The damper can then be adjusted to the desired setting to allow proper air flow and combustion Damper adjustment tips are listed on the next page To match light the burner repeat steps 1 through 5 of the igniter lighting system above and continue with the following procedure Remove the wood chip box and its rack from inside the smoke...

Page 21: ...control the heat Important wait until you see the first signs of smoke to add your food to the smoker If your food is added as soon as you start to heat the wood chips the food may seal and reduce the amount of smoke flavour Smoking for 2 to 3 hours at the ideal constant cooking temperature of 225ºF to 250ºF 110ºC to 120ºC will get the best results This temperature is according to the temperature ...

Page 22: ...to fire outside the smoker Also make sure the smoker does not have any foreign objects obstructing the flow of combustion and ventilation air To clean the inside and outside of the smoker cabinet simply use damp cloth Spray washing with a water hose is not recommended All moisture should be wiped away and not allowed to stand inside or on top of the smoker Once cleaned you may prefer to lightly co...

Page 23: ...er Burner ports blocked Clean burner ports Flame is yellow or orange Burner may be blocked Clean burner ports Spider webs or obstruction in venturi Clean venturi Food residue or grease on burner Clean burner Burner is off the valve Re engage burner onto the valve Burner may have residue Turn burner to high setting for 5 mins and burn with the door open Burner will not stay alight Gas Bottle is emp...

Page 24: ... AND NATURAL CONVECTION THIS SMOKER IS NOT DESIGNED FOR MARINE USE ANY ENCLOSURE IN WHICH THE APPLIANCE IS USED SHALL COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING An enclosure with walls on all sides but at least one permanent opening at ground level and no overhead cover refer to example 1 Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two walls Refer to example 2 Figure 1 Outdoor A...

Page 25: ... 5 In the case of balconies at least 20 of the total side back and front wall areas shall remain open and unrestricted Both ends open Open side at least 25 of the total wall area Figure 3 Outdoor Area Example 3 Figure 4 Outdoor Area Example 4 Open side at least 25 of the total wall area 30 or more in total of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted Figure 5 Outdoor Area Example 5 30 or mo...

Page 26: ...h Total MJ h HK0528 SAI 400240 0 85 2 75 9 2 9 2 Total nominal gas consumption 9 2MJ h Gas Type Universal LPG Minimum clearance of BBQ to combustible surfaces is 100cm at the rear sides and overhead Made in China Guangdong Canbo Hardware Co Ltd This product is manufactured by Guangdong Canbo Hardware Co Ltd 268th Qixin Road Xingtan Town Shunde District Foshan City Guangdong Province China 528325 M...

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