Char-Broil Vertical Gas Smoker 800 Product Guide

Model: 15202033

Product Record Information

Serial Number: See rating label on unit for serial number.

Date Purchased:

If you have questions or need assistance during assembly, please call 1-800-241-7548.

Tools Required for Assembly

#2 Phillips or Standard Flat blade Screwdriver (Not Provided)
Small Adjustable Wrench (Not Provided)
7/16" Combination Wrench (Not Provided)

Safety Symbols

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Important Safety Information

This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance. Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance.

For Your Safety:

If you smell gas:

Shut off gas to the appliance.
Extinguish any open flame.
Open lid.
If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion, which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.

DANGER:

Never operate this appliance unattended.
Never operate this appliance within 10ft (3m) of any structure, combustible material or other gas cylinder.
Never operate this appliance within 25 ft (7.5 m) of any flammable liquid.
If a fire should occur, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion or burn hazard, which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to repair or alter the hose/valve/regulator for any "assumed" defect. Any modification to this assembly will void your warranty and create the risk of a gas leak and fire. Use only authorized replacement parts supplied by manufacturer.

If during operation the flames go out (You smell gas or cannot see the flame):

Turn the burner controls OFF.
Open the door.
Wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure.

If the burner goes out, gas will continue to flow out of the burner and could accidently ignite with risk of injury.

Installation Safety Precautions

Use your appliance, as purchased, only with LP (propane) gas and the regulator/valve assembly supplied.
The appliance installation must conform with local codes, or in their absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, and Propane Storage and Handling, CSA B149.2, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI Á 119.2/NFPA 1192, and CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicle Code, as applicable.
This appliance is not for use in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
This appliance is safety certified for use in the United States and/or Canada only. Do not modify for use in any other location. Modification will result in a safety hazard.

Storing Your Appliance

Clean cooking grates.
Store in dry location.
When LP cylinder is connected to appliance, store outdoors in a well-ventilated space and out of reach of children.
If the regulator is disconnected from the LP cylinder, a hook is provided to hang the regulator from the handle as shown.
Cover appliance if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of covers offered by the manufacturer.
Store indoors ONLY if LP cylinder is turned off and is disconnected, removed from appliance and stored outdoors.
When removing appliance from storage, follow “Cleaning the Burner Assembly" instructions before starting.

Grease Fires

Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal injury may result. If a grease fire develops, turn knobs and LP tank off.
If unit has not been regularly cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage the product. Pay close attention while preheating or burning off food residue to insure that a grease fire does not develop.
The best way to prevent grease fires is regular cleaning of the unit following instructions on general appliance cleaning and cleaning the burner assembly to prevent grease fires.

Food Safety

Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps:

Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry.
Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross contamination. Use a clean platter and utensils when removing cooked foods.
Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use a thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.
Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.

For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555 In Washington, DC (202) 720-3333, 10:00 am-4:00 pm EST.

How To Tell If Meat Is Cooked Thoroughly

Meat and poultry cooked in the appliance often browns very fast on the outside. Use only thawed meat and a meat thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal temperature, and cut into food to check for visual signs of doneness.
We recommend food to be at least 40°F before cooking in your appliance.
Whole poultry should reach 165° F. Juices should run clear and flesh should not be pink.
Beef, veal and lamb steaks, roasts and pork chops can be cooked to 145° F.
NEVER partially cook meat or poultry and finish cooking later. Cook food completely to destroy harmful bacteria.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.

USDA Recommended Internal Cooking Temperatures

Ground Meat
Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb	160°F
Turkey, Chicken	165°F
Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb
Medium Rare	145°F
(let stand 3 minutes before cutting)
Medium	160°F
Well Done	170°F
Poultry
Chicken & Turkey, whole	165°F
Poultry Parts	165°F
Duck & Goose	165°F
Fresh Pork
Medium Rare	145°F
(let stand 3 minutes before cutting)
Medium	160°F
Well Done	170°F

Use and Care

DANGER:

NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the appliance or in an enclosed area.
Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
An over filled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard due to possible gas release from the safety relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with risk of property damage, serious injury or death.
If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediately get away from the LP cylinder/appliance and call your fire department.
Keep LP tank at a minimum distance of 24” (inches) away from appliance at all times.

LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage

Turn OFF all control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to disconnect. Loosen cylinder screw beneath bottom shelf or disconnect other retention means, then lift LP cylinder up and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve. Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
A disconnected LP cylinder in storage or being transported must have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered patio or other building. Never leave an LP cylinder inside a vehicle which may become overheated by the sun.
Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.

LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed with air.

LP Cylinder

The LP cylinder used with your unit must meet the following requirements:
Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12" (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm)' (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.
LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for LP cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous goods, Transport Canada (TC). See LP cylinder collar for marking.
LP cylinder valve must have:
- Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator or unit.
- Safety relief valve.
- UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD). This OPD safety feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel. Use only LP cylinders equipped with this type of valve.
LP cylinder must be upright for vapor withdrawal and include collar to protect LP cylinder valve. Always keep LP cylinders in upright position during use, transit or storage.

LP Cylinder Filling

Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
LP dealer must purge new cylinder before filling.
Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by temperature.
A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.
Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice.
To remove gas from LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone directory under "Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP dealers.

LP Cylinder Exchange

Many retailers that sell units offer you the option of replacing your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your cylinder only for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described in the "LP Cylinder" section of this manual.
Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright position during use, transit or storage.
Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE connecting to unit.
Place safety cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of safety cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.

LP Cylinder Leak Test

Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder is exchanged or refilled.
Do not smoke during leak test.
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
Unit must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area, away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical appliances. During leak test, keep unit away from open flames or sparks.
Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water solution. Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows in figure below.
Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas train components can result.

Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder

LP cylinder must be located on the ground, 24” away from unit.
Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a full stop.
Remove the safety cap from LP cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap if supplied with valve.
Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the coupling nut, holding regulator in a straight line with LP cylinder valve so as not to cross-thread the connection.
Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full stop. The regulator will seal on the back-check feature in the LP cylinder valve, resulting in some resistance. An additional one-half to three-quarters turn is required to complete the connection. Tighten by hand only – do not use tools.

NOTE: If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect regulator and repeat steps 5 and 6. If you are still unable to complete the connection, do not use this regulator!