•In some parts of the country, spiders have been found to create flashback problems or improper operation of the burner by spinning webs in the mixer tube. The webs may block the gas flow which results in a flashback ( a fire in the burner mixer tube). To solve this problem, remove burner and clean mixer tube with a bottle brush once or twice a month, or before using smoker if it has not been used for a long time. If flashback occurs, turn the propane tank valve and burner control knob off. Wait until smoker has completely cooled, then follow “Periodic Cleaning” instructions in this manual to remove burner and clean the burner mixer tube.
1.Make sure the smoker is cold. Remove dome lid, smoker body, cooking grills and water pan off the base pan.
2.Remove lava rock grate and lava rocks from base pan. Remove the hitch pin from burner bracket on underside of base pan. Remove burner from base pan.
3.Thoroughly clean out the bottom base pan of any grease and ashes.
4.Clean burner with a wire brush. Inspect portholes of burner and make sure the portholes are not clogged. Clean with a soft wire pipe cleaner if portholes are clogged.
5.Inspect burner mixer tube. Clean with bottle brush to remove any obstructions.
6.Clean grate with wire brush.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the head of the burner mixer tube is installed properly over the gas valve orifice tube.
Flashback Problems
Periodic Cleaning
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