Hark HK0535, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ASSEMBLY CARE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Item No HK0535 BIG BOSS GAS SMOKER v6 7 16 ...

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Page 3: ...oth ways are paid by the owner No liability is accepted for loss or damage during transit The appliance is installed by a qualified 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 count...

Page 4: ...r against this appliance 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 100ºF 3...

Page 5: ...atch fire After use always turn the control valve OFF first then the gas cylinder valve OFF Always allow the hot water from the water bowl 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 when not in use Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder und...

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Page 7: ... 7 16 wrench Be sure to have a friend help The smoker is heavy and must be moved around during assembly and before use To use your smoker immediately after assembly have an LP gas cylinder filled by an authorised LP dealer or cylinder exchange center Also be sure to have your choice of flavouring wood readily available LP gas cylinder and flavouring wood are not included For further assistance inc...

Page 8: ...Burner Control Unit L six M6x12 screws AA Tools needed Philips head screwdriver Procedure Turn the Burner Control Unit L upside down and place it on the bottom of the Smoker Body G Align the four bottom mounting holes on the Burner Control Unit L with the holes on the Smoker Body G Secure with four M6x12 screws AA Tighten screws Note The control knob should be on the same side as the door Align th...

Page 9: ...s Position the square Smoke Stack A with control arm to the left as shown Using four screws AA attach square Smoke Stack A to the top of Smoker Body G Securely tighten with a Phillips screwdriver STEP 4 Locate Two Support Brackets K eight M6x12 screws AA Tools needed Philips head screwdriver Procedure Attach Support Bracket K to Smoker Body G using four M6x12 screws AA Repeat for remaining Bracket...

Page 10: ...nuts CC Tools needed Philips head screwdriver and wrench or plier Procedure Attach Door Handle D to Upper Door P using two M6x12 screws AA and two M6 nuts CC Repeat for Lower Door Q STEP 8 Locate Wood Chip Box Lid R Wood Chip Box S Tools needed None Procedure Place the Wood Chip Box Lid R directly onto the Wood Chip Box S and slide the Wood Chip Box onto the Bottom Support Bracket K located on the...

Page 11: ...e Supports F into the corresponding holes inside the Smoker Body G starting from the bottom up Note There are 12 possible positions to install the Cooking Grates Each cooking grate can be adjusted to your desired position O G K F G CAUTION The water bowl and wood chip box must be inserted over the burner during operation This is to protect the burner from falling particles grease drippings and acc...

Page 12: ...e Upper Door P from the outside Secure with nut from inside panel Tighten with wrench Do not overtighten STEP 13 Locate Grease Cup I Tools needed None Procedure Slide the Grease Cup I onto the Grease Cup Support of the Smoker Body G bottom Repeat on the other side STEP 14 Locate Back Support Pipe U two M6x65 screws FF two washers EE two nuts DD Tools needed Philips head screwdriver and wrench or p...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...regulator assembly supplied with this appliance for direct connection to the gas cylinder DO NOT USE ADAPTORS Check the gas hose for any 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 7...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...g simply remove the wood chip box 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 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 T...

Page 17: ...e both burners are lit close the door to allow heat to accumulate The dampers 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 burners 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 sm...

Page 18: ...o 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 temperatur...

Page 19: ...ests A clogged tube can lead to fire outside the smoker Also make sure the smoker does not have any foreign objects obstructing the flow of combustion and ventilation of 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 clea...

Page 20: ...ner 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 em...

Page 21: ...e flame in the burner is going out after you light the 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 anti clockwise but continue pushing the control knob...

Page 22: ... 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 23: ... 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 24: ...HK0535 SAI 400258 2 x 0 92 2 75 11 0 22 0 Total nominal gas consumption 22 0MJ h Gas Type Universal LPG Minimum clearance of BBQ to combustible surfaces is 100cm at the rear sides and overhead Made in China Dongguan Kingsun Enterprises Co Ltd This product is manufactured by Dongguan Kingsun Enterprises Co Ltd Z2 Xicheng Area 2 Shiyong Village Hengli Town Dongguan City Guangdong Province China 5234...

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