Important Safety Warnings - Brinkmann Trailmaster 855-6100-S Owner's Manual

Heavy-gauge vertical charcoal smoker

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WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.

IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER.

WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!

• Only use this smoker on a hard, level, non-combustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) capable of supporting the

weight of the smoker. Never use on wooden or other sur fac es that could burn.

• Proper clearance of 10 feet between the smoker and com bus ti ble material (bushes, trees, wooden decks, fences, buildings,

etc.) or construction should be maintained at all times when smoker is in use. Do not place smoker under a roof overhang or

other enclosed area.

• For outdoor use only. Do not operate smoker indoors or in an enclosed area.

• For household use only. Do not use this smoker for other than its intended purpose.

• We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter to avoid the dangers associated with charcoal lighting fluid. If you

choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, only use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Care ful ly read man u fac tur er's

warnings and instructions on the charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to the use of their product. Store charcoal lighting

fluid safely away from smoker.

• When using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with door open until covered with a light ash (approximately 20

min utes). This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in

smoker and may result in a flash fire or explosion when door is opened.

• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting char coal. Use of any of these or similar products could cause an

explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury.

• Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.

• Place smoker in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary when

smoker is in use.

• Do not leave smoker unattended when in use.

• When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme caution and follow instructions in "Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking"

section of this manual.

• Do not store or use smoker near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.

• Do not store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids or material under the smoker.

Smoker is hot when in use. To avoid burns:

• DO NOT attempt to move the smoker.

• Brace smoker so the unit does not accidentally move.

• Wear protective gloves or oven mitts.

• DO NOT touch any hot smoker surfaces.

• DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with smoker.