Summary of Contents for COMPANION COMP490
- Page 1 OUTDOOR LP GAS SMOKER Instruction Manual Part No. COMP490 AS 4557:2004 Cert. GSCS20223 SAI Global companionleisure.com.au companionleisure.com.au...
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Page 2: General Warnings
Porcelain coated water pan GENERAL WARNINGS IMPORTANT • This appliance is to be used OUTDOORS ONLY • Keep away from children at all times. Rotary • This appliance must only be used with LP Gas • S urfaces of the appliance will become hot during operation, igniter • T his appliance shall only be connected to a cylinder with a please take care when handling or moving the appliance. not included Wood chip pan POL gas cylinder valve certified to AS2469 standards with • A ppliance is to be used OUTDOORS ONLY on a stable, the certified hose & regulator assembly supplied with the level, flat, non-flammable surface. The appliance should be Powerful 14,500 BTU brass burner appliance –... -
Page 3: Parts Diagram
PARTS DIAGRAM Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. CARTON CONTENTS Make sure you have all items listed under CARTON CONTENTS and HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS before you begin the assembly process. 1. Door Handle x 1 2. Temperature Gauge Assembly x 1 3. Smoke Stack x 1 4. Cooking Grills x 4 5. Smoker Body x 1 6. Water Pan x 1 7. Wood Chip Box Lid x 1 8. Wood Chip Box x 1 9. Wood Chip Box Rack x 1 10. Burner Assembly x 1 11. Side Handles x 2 12. Control Panel Assembly x 1 13. Legs x 4 14. Zip Tie x 1 15. S-Hook x 1 Use & Care Guide x 1 Hardware Bag x 1 HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS Quantity Heat Resistant Washers (Door Handle) x 2 Heat Resistant Washers M5 x 16 mm Bolts x 7 M6 x 16 mm Bolts x 15 M5 x 16mm Bolts x 7 (Door Handle) x 2... - Page 4 ASSEMBLY Choose a level, cleared assembly area and get a friend to help you put your smoker together. Lay cardboard down to protect smoker finish and assembly area. CAUTION: Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear protective gloves if necessary. Leg with Hole NOTE: With the help of a friend, turn the smoker cabinet upside down. Step 1 Line up holes of leg and cabinet, and attach with M6 x 16mm bolts; nuts are pre-welded to cabinet. Securely tighten bolts. Attach the leg with hole in the middle of the leg in the position indicated by the arrow in the figure (right front Bolt Holes corner). DO NOT yet insert bolts in locations indicated by circles in figure. Step 2 Place the Control Panel Assembly between the front legs as shown. There are slots on each side of the control panel that fit around the edges of the legs. Support Tab Step 3 The two mounting tabs fit to the inside of the legs and line up with the bolt holes. Be sure both the support tabs on the backside of the control panel are captured behind the legs as Mounting Tab shown to the right. Insert the two remaining M6 x 16mm bolts through the mounting tabs and tighten them securely.
- Page 5 Burner Tube Step 4 Set the burner assembly onto the cabinet as shown. CAUTION: Make sure the valve gas orifice slides and fits into the burner tube. Gas Valve Orifice #10 Washers Gaskets Step 5 Burner Tube Secure the burner assembly with the three M6 x 16mm bolts with #10 washers and gaskets from the inside of the cabinet. Securely tighten the bolts. Igniter Step 6 Gas Valve Attach the loose igniter wire to Orifice the igniter on the control panel as shown. NOTE: With the help of a friend, turn the smoker body to its upright position.
- Page 6 Step 7 Set the smoke stack on top of the cabinet and line it up with the matching holes. Insert three M5 x 16mm bolts through smoke stack base and into cabinet. Secure with three M5mm nuts. Step 8 Line up the side handle with the matching holes on each side of the cabinet as shown. The handles must be positioned upright with the bolt holes on the bottom as shown. Insert two M5 x 16mm bolts and gaskets from the outside and thread into the holes in the side of the cabinet as illustrated. Tighten securely. Complete steps for both sides of the cabinet assembly. Step 9 Insert the Wood Chip Box rack into the bottom of the smoker. The feet of the rack sit in the four indentations in the bottom. Step 10 Set the Wood Chip Box onto the rack. Make sure it is seated properly and securely in the centre of the rack. Place the lid on the Wood Chip Box.
- Page 7 Step 11 Insert all cooking grills into rack supports respectively as shown. Make sure each cooking grill is firm and level. Step 12 Slide the water pan into the bottom rack position as shown. Make sure water pan is firm and level.
- Page 8 Step 13 Mount the door handle with two M4 x 25mm bolts and two heat resistant washers. Insert each bolt through the door from the inside. From the outside place a heat resistant washer over each bolt. Then thread the bolts into the handle. Tighten each bolt securely. Heat Resistant Washers Step 14 Insert the temperature gauge with bezel through the mounting hole in the front of the door. Place a wing nut onto the temperature gauge stem from the inside of the door panel and tighten it firmly.
- Page 9 Step 15 Using a zip tie, secure the hose to the front leg as shown. Do not pull the zip tie tight, leave it just loose enough so that the hose can be adjusted if needed. Tying the hose to the leg helps prevent the hose from coming into contact with the hot burner chamber. Inspect the installation underneath the smoker to ensure that the hose is not rubbing any portion of the burner chamber. Zip Tie...
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Page 10: Checking For Gas Leaks
Adding wood/charcoal CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS To add wood chips before cooking, simply fill the Wood Chip Box • C heck that all connections are tight and that the gas with your choice of flavouring hardwood chips. The amount and cylinder connection has been tightened before you turn the type of wood you use is entirely up to you. One full box is typically cylinder gas valve on. enough for several hours of smoking. Once the box is filled, place • N EVER check for leaks with a flame or pilot light. the lid on top of the box and set the box in the smoker. • U sing soapy water, coat all connections, if bubbles appear turn the cylinder gas control off and retighten the connection before To add wood chips while cooking, we recommend using tongs or long re-testing. handled pliers to remove the box lid and top lace the pieces into the • I nspect the appliance regularly for signs of wear, leaks or incorrect Wood Chip Box without removing the box. It is not recommended to operation. If symptoms such as flaring of the burner, issues with remove the Wood Chip Box while the smoker is in operation. lighting, damages to hoses or connections or leaks from seals or gas controls are identified do not attempt to repair, return to your authorised stockist for service and maintenance. • T o check if gas remains in the cylinder, disconnect from the appliance and hold the cylinder in a vertical position then shake from side to side, if there is a sound or feel of liquid movement inside, the cylinder contains gas. -
Page 11: Adding Water
Adding water To add water before cooking, simply remove the water bowl and fill it with water up to 1” (2.5cm) below the rim. Then replace the bowl to the bottom of the rack. To add water while the smoker is hot, DO NOT pull the water bowl out beyond the rack. Cooking Tips: Line the water bowl with aluminum foil before each use. This will make it easy to clean and help your water bowl last longer. To make adding water easier and safer, use a clean watering can Piezo Ignitor with a long spout. 7. I mmediately press the Piezo button and you will hear it click LIGHTING PROCEDURES several times (you should see a small spark jumping from the end of the electrode rod to the side of the burner). If the burner Igniter lighting system doesn’t light within 5 seconds, turn the Burner Control Knob 1. P erform leak test after connecting LP Gas cylinder. Check all off and wait five minutes for gas to clear before repeating the connections for leaks using the “soapy water” test as explained steps again. on page 10. 8. O nce the burner is lit, then close the door to allow heat to 2. Open the smoker cabinet door. accumulate. 3. C heck for any blockage to the burner. Remove any foreign objects or matter. -
Page 12: Cooking Instructions
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS TEMPERATURE CHART IMPORTANT: Before each use, clean and inspect the hose WARNING: To ensure that it is safe to eat, food must be cooked to and the connection to the LP Gas cylinder. If there is evidence of the minimum internal temperatures listed in the table below. abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks, the hose must be replaced before USDA* Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures the smoker is used. Refer to the “leak test”instructions in the LP Fish ................63ºC/145º F Gas cylinder connection portion of this manual. Pork ................72ºC/160º F • F ill the Wood Chip Box with flavouring wood chips and place the box inside the smoker as instructed in the assembly section of Egg Dishes. ............... 72ºC/160º F this manual. Also, refer to Cooking Tips for Flavouring Wood in Steaks and Roasts of Beef, Veal or Lamb ....63ºC/145º F Operating Instructions section. Ground Beef, Veal or Lamb ........72ºC/160º F • P lace the water bowl inside the smoker in the lowest rack position as explained in the assembly section of this manual. - Page 13 BEFORE STORING YOUR GRILL: • T o clean the inside and outside of the smoker cabinet,simply use a damp cloth. Spray-washing with a water hose is not • Clean all surfaces. recommended. All moisture should be wiped away and not • W hen cool and not in use, store your smoker indoors in a dry allowed to stand inside or on top of the smoker. Carefully location to protect against rusting. remove the grease pan, dispose the grease, and wash • I f storing the grill outdoors, cover the grill with a grill cover for thoroughly. Once cleaned, you may prefer to lightly coat the protection from the weather. interior of the smoker cabinet with cooking oil or cooking spray. • I f rust is present on the exterior surface of the smoker, clean the area with steel wool or emery cloth and use heavy duty, heat resistant paint. • N EVER apply additional paint to the interior of the smoker. If rust is present on the interior of the smoker, clean it thoroughly with steel wool and lightly coat the area with cooking oil or cooking spray to help minimize recurring rust. • W hen an LP Tank is not connected, and to help prevent dirt or other foreign particles from clogging the hose/regulator, hang the end of the hose/regulator from the side handle using the supplied S-hook.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
2. Damaged or faulty regulator. 2. Replace with identical replacement parts. 3. Cook on a lower temperature setting. 3. Lower flame height and temperature. SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer: Primus Australia Pty Ltd Model No: COMP490 Gas: LP Gas Injector Size: 1.15mm Consumption: 15.3Mj/hr – 350G/hr Certificate Number:... - Page 16 Distributed by PRIMUS AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd For more information contact Bundoora Victoria 3083 Customer Service on 1300 555 197 www.companionleisure.com.au COM3932...
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