Lynx Sonoma User manual

SONOMA SMOKER USER MANUAL

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WARNINGS
WARNING
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY and completely before using your smoker to reduce the risk of:
1. Fire
2. Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage
3. Ruined steaks or other unpleasant cooking experiences
4. Unapproved installaon or servicing.
THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Improper installaon, adjustment, alteraon, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read this manual thoroughly before installaon, use, or servicing of this product.
DANGER
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Shut o all gas supply lines to the smoker.
2. Exnguish any open ames.
3. Carefully open the lid. Remember, it may be
extremely hot!
4. If odor connues, keep everyone away from
the smoker and immediately call your gas sup-
plier or your re department.
AVERTISSMENT
S’IL Y A UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
1. Coupez l’admission de gaz de l’appareil.
2. Éteindre toute amme nue.
3. Ouvrir le couvercle. Rappelez-vous qu'il peut
être extrêmement chaude.
4. Si l’odeur persiste, éloignez-vous de
l’appareil et appelez immédiatement le
fournisseur de gaz ou le service d’incendie.
WARNING
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
A liquid propane cylinder not connected for use
shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
AVERTISSMENT
Ne pas entreposer ni uliser de l’essence ni
d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inammables dans
le voisinage de l’appareil, ni de tout autre
appareil.
Une bouteille de propane qui n’est pas
raccordée en vue de son ulisaon, ne doit pas
être entreposée dans le voisinage de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the list of substances which are
known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproducve harm.
California law requires businesses to warn customers of potenal exposure to such substances. To minimize
exposure to the substances, always operate this unit according to the use and care instrucons found in this
manual. Be certain to provide adequate venlaon when cooking.

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STEP #1—REQUIREMENTS
 Smart device (phone or tablet)
 110 volt GFIC outlet at the Smoker
 Proper gas supply
 Home network name (SSID) & password
Name:
Password:
 Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ serial number/PIN*
Serial number:
PIN:
Located on the touch pad containment box
QUICK START POWER CONNECTIVITY & WI-FI SET UP PROCESS*
iPhone 5 or greater or iPad version
2.0 or greater
Android 4.4 or greater
STEP #2—SETUP YOUR SMOKER
 Locate the antenna in the white box inside the smoker and screw into the back of
the Sonoma Smoker.
 Plug the power cable from the Sonoma Smoker into a 110v GFIC electrical outlet.
STEP #3—DOWNLOAD AND SETUP THE SONOMA SMOKER APP ON YOUR
PHONE OR TABLET AND CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT
 Go to the App Store or Google Play and download “Sonoma Smoker by Lynx” and install
 Open the Sonoma Smoker App and click Create Account then enter your smoker serial number and PIN then click Connue .
 Enter your email address, password and your registraon informaon and click
 Create Account. You will get a conrmaon email.
 Open the conrmaon email and follow instrucons to acvate your account.
 Now login to the Sonoma Smoker app by entering your email and password.
*For most current version of the Quick Start Guide, please refer to your app or our website at www.lynxgrills.com

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STEP #4—SETUP Wi-Fi CONNECTIVITY
 On your Phone or Tablet, verify that you have at least 60% wireless signal at your Sonoma Smoker. If
you cannot achieve at least 60% signal, we suggest you use a Wi-Fi extender, or booster. These are
available at your local electronics store.
 On your Sonoma Smoker, press the power buon and wait about 5 seconds for the smoker to display the Lynx Logo and
mer buons.
 Push the green or yellow Wi-Fi icon in the upper le of the control panel.
 Push the “conrm wireless reset” buon
 On your phone or tablet, switch to your Wi-Fi sengs and locate the wireless network called Smoker xxxx (xxxx is the last
four digits of your serial number) and connect to it.
QUICK START POWER CONNECTIVITY & WI-FI SET UP PROCESS*

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 Now go back to your Sonoma Smoker App and go to the Resources icon, then My Smoker, then Smoker Wi-Fi setup.
 Wait 10-20 seconds for the Wi-Fi setup menu
 Click on the SSID and enter the password for your home network (informaon in STEP #1—REQUIREMENTS) then select
DONE. Aer 20-60 seconds, your Sonoma Smoker Wi-Fi icon will turn green to indicate that it is connected to the internet”,
and your wireless conguraon is complete. Now just power the Sonoma Smoker o, then back on. Aer 5 seconds the
Smoker will display the main control panel. On the Smoker app click on the Smoker icon and now your Sonoma Smoker is
connected and ready to smoke.
STEP #5—START USING YOUR SMOKER
 To try out a recipe, go back to your Smoker App and go to the Recipe icon.
 Select a recipe from the recipe list and click Cook Now to send the recipe to your Smoker. Follow the
prompts and place food on the smoker, turn food over, remove food from smoker). Please note that it could take several
minutes for your Smoker to warm up and give you the command to place food on smoker.
Need more help? Please refer to your detailed instrucon manual or call our customer support team at 888-289-5969
and choose opon #5.
QUICK START POWER CONNECTIVITY & WI-FI SET UP PROCESS*

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WARNING
 Never use dented, rusty or damaged propane cylinders. Never store addional or empty propane cylinders in
the smoker cabinet or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not store propane cylinders indoors or
on their sides.
 Children should never be le alone or unaended in an area where a smoker is located. Place your smoker
well away from areas where children play. Do not store items that may interest children in or around the
smoker, in the cart, or in the masonry enclosure.
 Never move the smoker when hot. When in use, porons of the smoker are hot enough to cause severe burns.
 Always maintain the required clearances from combusbles as detailed. The smoker is designed for outdoor
use only. Never use in a garage, building, shed, breezeway, or other enclosed area. Do not use this smoker un-
der any unprotected combusble construcon.
 Gas smokers are not designed or cered for and are not to be installed in or on recreaonal vehicles, porta-
ble trailers, boats or any other moving installaon.
 Always have an ABC Fire Exnguisher accessible — never aempt to exnguish a grease re with water or
other liquids.
 Storing your smoker: Store your smoker in a well-venlated area. If stored indoors, detach and leave L.P.
cylinder outdoors in a well-venlated area away from heat and away from where children may tamper with it.
 Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces. Electrical cords
should be placed away from walkways to avoid tripping hazard.
 Do not repair or replace any part of the smoker unless specically recommended in this manual. Other ser-
vice should be performed by a qualied technician.
 If the smoker is installed by a professional installer or technician, be sure that he/she shows you where your gas
supply shut-o is located. All gas lines must have a shut-o that is readily and easily accessible. If you smell gas,
check for gas leaks immediately. Check only with a soap and water soluon. (See INDEX: “Leak Tesng” for
further details.) Never check for gas leaks with an open ame.
 Inspect the liquid propane gas supply hose prior to each use of the smoker. If there is evidence of exces-
sive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must be replaced before using the smoker.
 Never remove the grounding prong from the plug or use this product with an ungrounded, 2-prong adapter.
 Keep your smoker area clear and free of combusble materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
 Never block the ow of combuson and venlaon air.
THIS MANUAL MUST REMAIN WITH THE PRODUCT OWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
To obtain replacement parts or service contact:
Lynx Grills
7300 Flores Street
Downey, CA 90242
888-289-5969
www.lynxgrills.com
This product complies with ANSI standard Z21.89-2013/CSA 1.18 2013
latest edion, UL 62368-1 Issue:2014/12/01 Ed:2 and has been tested
and approved by Intertek.
WARNINGS

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A MESSAGE FROM LYNX
This use & care manual covers the Lynx Smoker models listed below. Some features and opons will vary based upon
the model that you purchased.
USE & CARE GUIDELINES
BUILT-IN FREESTANDING SMOKER CHIPS
LSMK LSMKF LCSA (Apple)
LSMKM LSCH (Hickory)
LSCM (Mesquite)
LSCP (Pecan)
LSCF (4 Pack)
Thank you for your purchase of a Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™. You’ve just entered the future of smoking, a world of
amateur and professional chefs who are taking the world of outdoor cooking to new levels through technology.
Your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ has been designed to the same exacng standards and meculous aenon to detail
every Lynx product enjoys. In addion to that, you’re about to enjoy a high-performance stainless steel Smoker that
incorporates patented MyChef™ technology, an interacve, innovave and chef-friendly system designed to elevate
your cooking to new heights.
To get the maximum performance out of your Smoker, we recommend carefully reading through this enre manual
before your rst smoking. It contains important informaon on how to properly set up your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™
and ulize the MyC h ef ™ technology along with important safety ps and hints and tricks that will enhance your
Smoking experience. Keep it handy for easy reference and should your Lynx Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ change
ownership, please make sure the new owner receives this manual. With proper use and care, your Lynx Sonoma
Smoker by Lynx™ will provide years of trouble-free service.
Thank you again for joining the community of Lynx chefs. We love hearing about your experiences with our products.
Please check us out on the Web and social media to let us know how you and your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ are
doing.
Web: hp://www.lynxgrills.com/
Facebook: hps://www.facebook.com/LynxProfessionalGrills
Twier: @LynxGrills
We wish you many years of happy smoking!
LYNX GRILLS
SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™ MODELS
Woodchip blends also available.

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WARNINGS
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS
1. Massachuses requires all gas be installed using a plumber or gas er carrying the appropriate
Massachuses license.
2. All permanently-installed natural gas or propane installaons require a “T” handle type manual gas valve be
installed in the gas supply line to this appliance.
3. This does not apply to portable propane installaons using a 20 pound cylinder.
WARNING
1. Do not open the touch pad containment box as there are no user-serviceable parts inside, and doing so will
void all warranes. All other services should be performed by a qualied technician.
2. All gas lines must have a gas shut-o valve that is readily and easily accessible. Be sure you know where the
shut-o is located. If you smell gas, check for gas leaks immediately. Check only with a soap and water
soluon. Never check for gas leaks with an open ame. (See INDEX: “Leak Tesng” for further details)
WARNING
1. The outdoor cooking gas appliance and its individual shuto valve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure tesng of that system at test pressures in excess of 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).
2. The outdoor cooking gas appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shuto valve during any pressure tesng of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
1. Avoid wearing loose-ng garments or long sleeves while smoking. They could ignite.
2. Never touch the smoker racks, hood or immediate surrounding metal surfaces with your bare hands while smoking.
3. Use an insulated glove or mi when opening and operang the smoker. Always open the smoker lid
slowly to allow heat and smoke to escape before fully opening.
4. The smoker hood must be fully opened while lighng the smoker. Releasing fuel into a closed smoker
before lighng will not make it light sooner or more eciently. It will only risk explosion and personal injury
or death. Never lean over a hot smoker surface or look directly into the smoker when aempng to light.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…(Connued)
5. Do not heat unopened food containers as pressure build-up will cause the container to explode.
6. Never use charcoal or any other solid fuel anywhere outside of the smoker chip tray.
7. Cooking excessively fay meats and oils will cause are ups. Internal res or damage caused by doing so or by the smok-
er being le unaended while cooking are not covered under the terms and condions of our warranty.
8. Never smoke without the drip pan in place. Always ensure the drip pan is under the food. Hot grease can leak downward
and produce a re or explosion.
9. Grease is extremely ammable. Let hot grease cool down before aempng to handle or dispose of it. The drip tray and
boom of the rebox should be cleaned of grease on a regular basis.
10. Do not use the smoker unless a leak check has been performed on all gas connecons. (See INDEX: “Leak Test Proce-
dure” for further details.)
11. Never operate the smoker while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
12. Do not lean on side shelves and never place a load weighing more than 25 pounds on a side shelf.
13. If the burner does not light or goes out during operaon, wait ve (5) minutes before aempng to re-light.
14. Portable LP cylinders: Always shut o the main valve on the LP cylinder aer each use.
15. Spiders and insects like to nest in the burner, venturis, valves and orices of a smoker, disrupng the gas ow. This very
dangerous condion can cause a re behind the control panel, damaging the smoker and risking personal injury. If your
smoker has been unused for a long me, inspect and clean the burner, venturis, valves and orices. (See INDEX:
“Cleaning your Lynx Smoker” for further details.)
Touch Pad Containment Box
Interior Light
Cooking Grates
Smoker Burner
Power
Adapter
connector
(boom rear
le side)
Meat Thermometer
Close up of meat thermometer socket

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BEFORE YOU START
WARNING
 Never locate the smoker under a roof or over-
hang, in a building, garage, shed or other such
enclosed area. Regardless of combusble or not.
 Installaon must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with either the
Naonal Fuel Gas Code, AN-SIZ223.1/NFPA
54, Natural gas and Propane Installaon
Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage and
Handling Code, B149.2, in Canada.
VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE
Be certain any visible damage to the carton is noted on
freight bill or express receipt and signed by the person
making delivery.
FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IMMEDIATELY, regardless of
extent of damage.
CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE
If damage is unnoced unl the smoker is unpacked, nofy
the transportaon company or carrier immediately and le
a “concealed damage” claim with them. This should be
done within (15) days of the date delivery is made to you.
Be sure to hold on to the container for inspecon. We can-
not assume responsibility for damage or loss incurred in
transit. (See Page 32: “Obtaining Service from Lynx” for
further details.)
Shipping receipts should be signed “not inspected for
concealed damage” if you did not open and inspect the
product before the delivery driver leaves.
Should your touch pad containment box be damaged
during shipment, please contact Lynx Customer Care
immediately.
How to Remove the Carton
 Cut the main strap holding the cart to the pallet.
 Remove the staples at the boom of the carton.
 Li o the carton.
 With assistance, remove the smoker cart from the
pallet and place into desired locaon.
 IMPORTANT! Do not remove staples around the
top of the carton. These staples hold a wooden
pallet in place inside the carton that protects the
unit from damage. Removing these staples may
cause the pallet to fall on top of the smoker and
damage the internal mechanisms that power the
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ ’s computer core.
IF SHIPMENT ARRIVES DAMAGED
Under no circumstances should you open the touch pad
containment box. There are no user serviceable
parts inside and doing so will void all warranes.
The smoker arrives nearly ready to use and requires only
minor assembly.
By carefully following the uncrang and unpacking steps,
you’ll be up and smoking on your Sonoma Smoker by
Lynx™ in no me!
SHIPPING WEIGHT IS APPROX. 125 POUNDS AND CART
UNITS MAY WEIGH OVER 175 POUNDS.
UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY
Smoker cart will
not slide directly
o pallet
On a freestanding smoker the wheels sit down in the
gaps of the shipping crate so that the smoker can sit
safely and solidly on the crate during shipping.
The smoker cannot be slid directly o of the pallet.
WARNING:
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD!
Use two or more people to move or install this unit.
Failure to follow this instrucon can result in
back or other personal injuries as well as
potenal damage to your Sonoma Smoker
by Lynx™.
CRATE & CARTON
DAMAGE TO TOUCH PAD CONTAINMENT BOX

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BEFORE YOU START…(Connued)
Lynx uses sturdy e-down cables and straps to ensure
your smoker arrives at your home in the same condion
that it le our factory. BE SURE YOU HAVE REMOVED ALL
TIE DOWNS BEFORE USING YOUR SMOKER.
 Remove any loose items from the packaging, rebox,
and drip tray.
 Ensure that the burner is properly seated on the
orice, level with the oor and rmly secure in the
retaining bracket.
The Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ built-in smoker is designed
for easy installaon into masonry enclosures.
NOTE: Lynx built-in Sonoma Smokers are intended either
for installaon in a built-in enclosure constructed of non-
combusble material or for an installaon to a built-in
enclosure constructed of combusble material .
The smoker drops into the opening shown in the cutout
detail drawing (See Page 14: “Gas Connecons”) and hangs
from its counter-top trim. A deck is not required to support
it from the boom.
Pay special aenon to the provisions shown for gas-line
hookup
The enclosure should have venlaon holes to prevent gas
build-up in the event of a leak. The deck ledges and counter
should be at and level. (refer to local codes).
Keep the venlaon openings of the cylinder enclosure free
and clear from debris.
This smoker requires that a 120-volt, 60 hertz, 15 amp GFI-
INTERIOR PACKING
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE/NON COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
BUILT-IN INSTALLATIONS
Either materials may make direct contact with the edges of the
rebox body up to the top surface of the rebox. Below the
counter top surface the non-combusbles should not encroach
on the cutout dimensions dened in this manual for both t,
access to service and airow.
Above the counter top a minimum clearance of 6” to rear
combusbles, and 5” on the le side of the smoker.
For non-combusble installaons a 4” clearance is required
immediately behind the smoker to allow the front hood to
open. The smoker exhausts combuson products and cooking
greases to the back of the unit. Never locate the smoker where
this residue will be dicult to clean.
24” Clearance
On the right side 24” clearance is required to allow the
smoker chip tray to be removed.
CLEARANCE FOR SMOKER CHIP TRAY
When pushing, liing, or pulling a freestanding Smoker
across gravel, grass, pavers, brick, stone, imperfecons in
the surface, or wood slaed decks be cauous and move
slowly or use a carpet dolly. Failure to do so may damage
the structure of the cart which will not be covered under
warranty.
One way to safely move the smoker o of the pallet is by
liing one end of the smoker high enough to place a ramp
under the wheel and then li the other end while rolling
the smoker o of the pallet.
The enclosure should have venlaon holes to prevent gas
build-up in the event of a leak. The deck ledges and counter
should be at and level. (refer to local codes).

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BEFORE YOU START…(Connued)
A 4” clearance is required behind the smoker to provide
unobstructed opening of the hood.
The smoker exhausts combuson products and cooking
greases to the back. Never locate the smoker where
this exhaust will be dicult to clean.
The guides, measurements and dimensions detailed below
are designed to assist you with planning your outdoor
kitchen.
NOTE: Due to connuing product innovaon, specicaons
are subject to change without noce.
IMPORTANT: Please reference this Care & Use/Installaon
manual for details on gas plumbing requirements,
electrical specicaons and the proper installaon of your
Lynx outdoor kitchen equipment. An electronic copy of this
manual can be downloaded from the Lynx Web site at
www.lynxgrills.com.
HOW LONG IS YOUR RUN?
Keep all gas supply lines as short as possible. Gas lines lose
pressure over distance and with each elbow and tee that is
added. This drop in pressure aects the smoker’s
performance. (See INDEX: “Gas Supply Line Runs” for
further details.)
BE SURE YOUR SMOKER IS LEVEL
Proper levelling during installaon is crical to the smooth
operaon of your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™. A smoker that
is out of level will cause errac burner combuson and
inecient, uneven heang. A carpenter’s spirit level should
be used to level the smoker both front-to-back and
side-to-side.
If the oor is uneven or has a pronounced slope, re-leveling
may be required each me you move a freestanding
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™.
4” min
REAR HOOD CLEARANCE
SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES
Smoker Exhaust

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CUTOUT SPECIFICATIONS
The guides, measurements and dimensions detailed below are designated to assist you with planning your outdoor kitchen.
NOTE: Due to connuing product innovaon, specicaons are subject to change without noce.
IMPORTANT: Please reference this Care & Use / Installaon manual for details on gas plumbing requirements, electrical
specicaons and the proper installaon of your Lynx outdoor kitchen equipment. This manual can be downloaded from the Lynx
website at www.lynxgrills.com

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GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING
NEVER CONNECT A GAS LINE DIRECTLY TO THE SONOMA SMOKER BY LYNX™. A PRESSURE REGULATOR MUST BE INSTALLED ON ALL
GAS EQUIPMENT. ALL LOCAL CODES REQUIRE IT AND LYNX GRILLS SUPPLIES THE CORRECT REGULATOR FOR USE WITH YOUR
SMOKER. REMOVING OR FAILING TO INSTALL THE PRESSURE REGULATOR CAN RESULT IN FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
The Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ is factory set to use
either liquid propane or natural gas. It is crical that
the gas you use matches that for which the smoker
was set up. You can verify this by checking the rang
plate.
The rang plate lists serial numbers, model numbers and gas
type and is located in one or more of the following places:
 On the back of the Care & Use manual
 On the touch pad containment box
Ensure that the gas supplied meets with the minimum
pressure requirements. Do not operate the smoker with any
gas other than that for which the smoker has been set.
Water Column Requirements:
Lynx Grills recommends that only qualied professionals
perform the required plumbing on this product.
To ensure sasfactory performance, the gas supply line must
be sized to accommodate the total BTU requirements of all
the gas-red equipment that will be connected to that line.
In no case should pipe less than 3/4” inside diameter or 1”
outside diameter ever be used to connect this product.
 Calculate the total BTU output of all equipment and
refer to “INDEX: Gas Supply Line Runs” for allowable run
distances for ¾ inch pipe. Failure to meet these minimum
requirements may reduce performance of the smoker
and any other appliances running on that supply line.
 Always keep supply line runs as short as possible. (See
INDEX: “BTU Output” for specic model outputs)
 A gas shut-o valve must be installed in an easily
accessible locaon by a qualied plumber.
 Keep threading compound o of the rst two pipe
threads to avoid having any small pieces of compound
break loose and clog a burner valve or orice. Do not use
threading compound on any are ngs.
For built-in installaons, it is required that a metal ex hose
cered for gas use be used. (See INDEX: “Gas Connecons”
for typical permanent hook up.) Please ensure all
installaons conform to local codes.
Both the regulator and the manifold orices have been
tuned for the type of gas specied on the rang plate.
Gas conversion kits are available from Lynx grills to allow the
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ to operate on either natural gas or
liquid propane gas. These kits should be installed by a qualied
technician.
The kits come with complete installaon instrucons. These
instrucons should be read completely and fully.
All installaon and all installaon parts must conform to local
codes with the Naonal Electrical Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 70
latest edion and the Naonal Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 in the U.S. and CGA-B149.1/.2 in Canada.
Canadian installaons must conform to CGA-B149.1/.2 natural
gas/propane installaon code. (Canada)
NATURAL GAS
GAS CONVERSION KITS
For freestanding units using natural gas, Lynx recommends
using a mobile ex gas line.
This is available at your local hardware store or from your
dealer.
Connect to regulator
(NG/Hard pipe LP)
Keep last two
threads clean

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Always check for leaks aer every liquid propane cylinder
change. (See INDEX: “Leak Test” for further details.)
Always shut o the liquid propane gas supply at the cylinder
when the Sonoma Smoker is not in use.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well- venlated area out
of the reach of children. If Your smoker is stored indoors, the
liquid propane cylinder must be stored outside.
LP cylinder with
type 1 valve
connecon
GAS CONNECTIONS…(connued)
Smokers set up for liquid propane gas come equipped
with a liquid propane hose/ regulator assembly for
connecon to a standard 20 lb. Liquid propane cylinder
(Type 1). All ngs necessary to aach the assembly to
the smoker are included.
Permanently plumbed liquid propane connecons, such as
those in line with a bulk cylinder, require a 4/11 regulator
(Lynx P/N 30781) which is available at no charge from Lynx.
When using the 4/11 regulator, you must ensure that it is
set for the proper fuel type. This is done by removing the
regulator cap and gasket and looking at the boom of the
plunger to see what fuel type is visible. This is the regulator
fuel seng. NAT is for natural gas and LP is for propane
gas. The LP seng can be further idened by the large
diameter disk on the boom of the plunger. To change
from one gas to the other, simply push the plunger to the
side to snap it out of the cap, turn the plunger so it reads
the desired gas type on the boom, and push the plunger
unl it snaps back into place in the cap and then replace
the cap into the regulator.
NEVER CONNECT AN UNREGULATED GAS LINE TO THE SMOKER.
Liquid Propane Cylinder Requirements
The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance
with the specicaons for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportaon (DOT) and designed for use with a Type 1
system only.
Cylinders of free standing smokers must be secured using the
provided cylinder retenon system to avoid accidental
movement. Make sure the hose between the smoker and the
propane bole does not touch the back or boom of the rebox.
WARNING
Do not change the regulator/hose assembly or use any other
assembly than the one supplied with your Lynx Sonoma Smoker
by Lynx™.
Do not aempt to use a 5LP-A equipped regulator/hose
assembly with a standard 510 POL cylinder/valve assembly.
Do not store a spare LP-gas cylinder under or near this
appliance.
Never ll the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
If the informaon above is not followed exactly, a re causing
death or serious injury may occur.
LP GAS REGULATOR INFORMATION
When exchanging your cylinder for a rell, exchange only
for a Type 1 20lb cylinder with an over-ll protecon
device.
Never use a cylinder with a damaged valve.
A dented or rusty LP cylinder may be hazardous and should
be avoided. If in doubt, have it checked by your liquid
propane supplier.

Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 17
GAS CONNECTIONS…(connued)
Always leak test the connecon aer relling or exchanging
liquid propane cylinders. (See INDEX: “Leak Test” for further
details.)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
Product installaon must meet local electrical codes, or in the absence of local codes, the latest edion of the Naonal Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1.
Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit with this outdoor cooking gas appliance.
Do not use this outdoor cooking appliance if it has been submerged underwater without a thorough inspecon by a qualied
technician.
This smoker is equipped with a three-prong (grounded) electric plug for your protecon against shock hazard and must be
plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong outlet. Never cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
Use only extension cords with a three-prong grounding plug, rated for the power of the equipment and approved for outdoor use
with a “W-A” marking.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse any part of the power cord, an extension cord, or any plugs in water or other
liquid.
Unplug the product before thorough cleaning. Allow it to cool before pung on or taking o parts.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces.
Do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than intended.
Do not operate any outdoor cooking gas appliance with a damaged cord, plug, or aer the appliance malfuncons or has been
damaged in any manner. Contact Lynx for repair.
Gas Line Purging
You should purge the gas line of air before aempng to light the
oven.
 Make sure all oven controls are in the “OFF” posion.
 Disconnect the line from the manifold. Slowly turn on the
main gas supply.
 As soon as you smell gas, shut o the supply
 Reconnect the line, and test for leakage.
 Turn the supply back on slowly.
 Wait at least 5 minutes before aempng to light the burner.
Liquid Propane Connecons
Make sure the liquid propane cylinder valve is completely
closed. It is possible for the valve to be opened without
releasing gas, but as soon as you start connecng the regulator,
gas can ow from the connecon.
Insert the regulator inlet into the cylinder valve and turn the
black coupler clockwise unl the coupler is hand ght. Do not
over-ghten this connecon.
To disconnect the coupler, rst make sure the main cylinder
valve is turned o. Grasp the coupler and turn counter-
clockwise. The inlet will then disengage.
Liquid Propane regulator
for a portable tank
Connects to
portable tank
Connects to
manifold

Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 18
Installaon requires an outdoor 120VAC 15A GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter)
electrical outlet adjacent to the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™.
The GFI outlet features an internal break that reduces shock hazard. This
type of outlet should be installed by a qualied electrician either inside the
island enclosure for built-in units, or near the locaon where a free standing
unit will be used.
If the electrical system fails to operate, a connecon may have come loose
in shipping or the GFI may have tripped requiring a re-set. See the Trouble-
shoong secon for more details.
Ask your dealer or call Lynx at 888-289-5969 for more informaon.
CONNECTION TO AC POWER
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS...connued
Kent Rathburn
Iron Chef Restaurateur

Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 19
FINAL CHECKS
DANGER!
To prevent re or explosion hazard, DO NOT smoke or
allow any potenal source of ignion (sparks, electrical
arcing, etc) in the area while performing a leak test.
Leak tests should be conducted outdoors only. Never
conduct a leak test using re or ame.
Leak Test Procedure:
 Create a soapy soluon of 1 part soap and 3 parts water.
 Conrm that all control dials are in the o posion.
 Turn on the fuel supply. For natural gas, turn the valve handle 1/4
turn to align with the gas ow.
 For L.P., turn the cylinder valve dial counter clockwise one full
rotaon.
 Apply the soap soluon generously by paint brush or squirt bole
on all connecons and ngs.
 If bubbles appear to “grow” on any of the connecons, you have
a gas leak. IMMEDIATELY turn o the gas supply.
Fixing a Gas Leak:
 Shut o the gas supply
 Turn all smoker controls to the “ON” posion to purge the smok-
er of any gas build-up, then turn the controls back “OFF”.
 Wash o the soapy soluon with cold water and dry.
 Tighten the loose joint, or replace the faulty part with
manufacturer-recommended replacement parts.
 DO NOT aempt to repair the L.P. cylinder valve if it is damaged.
The only way to safely resolve a damaged cylinder is to REPLACE
IT.
 Repeat the leak test to ensure that no leaks are present.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure you know where the main gas supply shut-
o valve is located.
Finally, for safety and for proper use and care, you must
have this manual. Please keep it somewhere safe for
future reference.
For technical support and customer service, call:
Lynx Customer Care Department
7300 Flores Street
Downey, CA 90242
Ph.: 562-299-6900
Toll Free: 888-289-5969
Fax: [phone]
LEAK TESTING FINAL CHECK

Sonoma Smoker By Lynx™ Care & Use P/N 35948 Page 20
 Shut down the Sengs app
 Acvate the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ app
 If this is the rst me you’ve acvated your Sonoma
Smoker by Lynx™ app, you will be asked to input the
serial number then the PIN number for the smoker.
 The PIN and serial numbers assigned to the smoker can
be found on the control panel tray.
 Open the Sonoma Smoker App and click Create Account
then enter your smoker serial number and PIN then click
Connue.
 Enter your email address, password and your registraon
informaon and click Create Account. You will get a
conrmaon email.
 Open the conrmaon email and follow instrucons to
acvate your account.
 Once the app has been connected to the Sonoma
Smoker by Lynx™, open the app to the “Smoker Status”
page.
 Click the “Resources” icon at the boom of the
screen.
 Click “Wi-Fi” sengs
 You will see a list of networks available for your
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™. Choose your home network.
 Depending on your security sengs, you may need to
enter your home network’s password to allow the
Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ access.
 Once the Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ has successfully
accessed your home network, you will receive a
“Success” message.
 Aer you have successfully connected the Sonoma
Smoker by Lynx™ to your home network, you may have
to return to your device’s “Sengs” app and reconnect
with your home network.
 Click the “App Store” icon on your iPhone or iPad
 Ennsure that your have iOS 7.0 or above (check
Sengs>General>About>Version to see what version of
iOS you’re running.)
 In the Search box, type in “Sonoma Smoker by Lynx” to nd
the app.
 Click to download and follow the guided instrucons.
 Click the “Google Play” icon on your Android phone
or device. (This is typically under the Sengs tab.)
 Ensure that you have Android 2.1 or above. (Check
Sengs>About Phone and look for “Android Version” or
“Firmware Version.”)
 In the Search box, type in “Sonoma Smoker by Lynx” to nd
the app.
 Click to Download and follow the guided instrucons.
GETTING STARTED...connued
DOWNLOADING IN YOUR SONOMA SMOKER BY
LYNX™ FOR IOS DEVICES
DOWNLOADING YOUR SONOMA SMOKER
BY LYNX™ APP FOR ANDROID DEVICES