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Step #1 Place pallet on a flat, level surface. Cut and discard banding. With the help of another person, tilt box on end so arrows on the box point up. Remove pallet from assembly area. FIG 1 **Note: Use Caution! Box may weigh 350 lb depending on model. FIG 1 yodersmokers.com...
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Step #2 Carefully open box by cutting tape and opening the flaps. Locate and remove assembly instructions from envelope marked “Instructions Enclosed.” Read instructions thoroughly before continuing assembly. Remove boxes and materials as shown. FIG 2 LEAVE MAIN BOX AND INDICATED PACKAGING INTACT AROUND SMOKE CHAMBER! Removal will decrease stability during assembly, and may cause the unit to fall over.
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PART DESCRIPTION ILLUSTRATION A91842 HARDWARE PACKAGE 90093 BOTTOM SHELF (YS480) 90172 BOTTOM SHELF (YS640) 90165 YODER LOGO SKIRT 90092 LONG SKIRT (YS480) 90166 LONG SKIRT (YS640) Locate and open box 2. Gather parts C (Leg – Qty. 1), D (Leg – Qty. 1), E (Caster Leg – Qty. 2), and F (Wheel –...
Step #4 Parts Required: Part A - Qty 1 Locate part A and empty contents of bag. Carefully sort and confirm all pieces are accounted for. HARDWARE LIST 90398 AXLE PIN - QTY: 2 701-212-02 COTTER PIN - QTY: 2 1016X38HHSMS SHEET METAL SCREW - QTY: 16...
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Step #5 Parts Required: Part B - Qty 1 Part C - Qty 1 Part D - Qty 1 Part A3 - Qty 8 Locate part B. Orient the part with the notched cutouts toward you. These cutouts will be labeled with a C or a D sticker just inside the slot.
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Step #6 Parts Required: Part F - Qty 2 Part A1 - Qty 2 Part A2 - Qty 2 Attach one part F to part C using one A1, and one A2. Insert A1 through part F, and then through the tube in part C until it stops.
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Step #7 Parts Required: Part E - Qty 2 Part A3 - Qty 8 Locate one part E. Carefully slide part downward through one of the open slots in part B until the holes align. FIG 10 Using a 5/16” nut driver or socket wrench, attach part E to part B using four A3 screws. Use caution to not overtighten the screws! The screws are tight when the head of the screw is flush with the sheet metal.
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Step #8 Parts Required: Part G - Qty 2 Part A4 - Qty 4 Part A5 - Qty 4 Using two of each A4 & A5, attach one part G to the stand assembly using only the bottom holes in stand assembly.
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Step #9 Parts Required: Part H - Qty 2 Part A4 - Qty 4 Part A5 - Qty 4 Using two of each A4 & A5, attach one part H to the stand assembly using only the bottom holes in stand assembly as shown.
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Step #10 Locate chamber legs on Pellet Cooker. FIG 21 Pick up stand assembly (large wheels should be down), and carefully guide stand onto chamber legs. FIG 22 FIG 21 CHAMBER LEGS FIG 22 yodersmokers.com...
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Step #11 Parts Required: Part A4 - Qty 8 Part A5 - Qty 8 Using two of each A4 & A5, attach stand assembly to the chamber assembly leg through the top holes in the stand assembly, as shown. Hand-tighten the nuts for now. FIG 23 Using the remaining six A4 &...
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Step #12 Confirm that the stand is fully assembled and all fasteners are tightened. Using a box cutter or utility knife, CAREFULLY cut along top edges of box (dashed lines) as shown. FIG 25 Once both cuts are made, fold the flap over the end of the box. FIG 26 FIG 25 HERE FIG 26...
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Step #13 With the help of another person, carefully tilt the assembled cooker out of the box until the large wheels make contact with the ground. Secure both large wheels from rolling before continuing on with instructions. FIG 27 Once the wheels are secured from rolling, continue to tilt cooker out of the box and onto its wheels & casters.
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Step #14 Unpack boxes #3 & #4. Locate and read through your Operations Manual (located in box 4) for final assem- bly and initial start-up instructions. The Operations Manual will provide instruction on how to install or use all of the remaining parts. Make sure all parts are accounted for before discarding boxing / packaging materials.
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