Smokaroma BC71 User manual

Broaster Company
2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991
608/365-0193 broaster.com
© 2017 Broaster Company
Printed In U.S.A.
Smokaroma® is a registered trademark.
Be sure ALL installers read, understand, and have access to this manual at all times.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
Bar-B-Q Boss®Pressure Smoker
Models BC71 and BC73
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Improper installation, adjustments, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and mainte-
nance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
For the sake of safety and clarity, the following words used in this manual are defined as follows:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor injury, property damage or both.
All adjustments and repairs shall be made
by an authorized Smokaroma representa-
tive.
If there is a power failure, turn the timer
knob to "0" .
Failure to read and
understand this manual
completely could result in serious injury
or death. Be sure ALL operators read,
understand and have access to this
manual at all times.
Rags or paper containing
cooking oil can catch fire
if exposed to heat. Laundering will not
remove the oil. Dispose of all oil-soiled
papers and rags in a trash container that
is in a ventilated area away from all
cooking equipment or other heat
sources such as direct sunlight.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. - LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................ 1 - 1
2. - OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................ 2 - 1
3. - INSTALLATION
LOCATION ............................................................................................................... 3 - 1
VENTILATION .......................................................................................................... 3 - 1
4. - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BBQ-BOSS PRESSURE SMOKER ........... 4 - 1
5. - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................. 5 - 1
CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................... 5 - 1
WIRE DIAGRAMS ..................................................................................................... 5 - 2
6. - CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................... 6 - 1
7. - OPERATION
MEAT RACK ASSEMBLY .................................................................................. 7 - 1
LOADING MEAT RACK ..................................................................................... 7 - 1
LOADING FOOD BASKET ................................................................................. 7 - 1
COOKING THICK CUTS OF MEAT ................................................................... 7 - 2
COOKER OPERATION ...................................................................................... 7 - 2
HOT SMOKE ...................................................................................................... 7 - 2
COLD SMOKE .................................................................................................... 7 - 4
8. - CLEANING
DAILY ....................................................................................................... 8 - 1
WEEKLY ................................................................................................................... 8 - 1
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1 - LIMITED WARRANTY Parts and Labor
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty, Broaster Company (Company) warrants that all
equipment and parts manufactured or sold by the Company and purchased new from an authorized
Company distributor are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the
date of installation, or two years from the date of manufacture,if installation is made by a qualified
installer under supervision by an authorized distributor in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Warranty coverage is extended to the original purchaser only and is void if the equipment is resold or
relocated. If an authorized Company distributor is notified of a warranty claim during the warranty period,
the Company will at its option replace, recondition or repair at its factory any part or parts of the equipment
which the Company judges defective, provided the equipment has been subjected to normal usage,
properly installed, operated and serviced in accordance with Company operating instructions, and there is
no evidence of accident, alteration or abuse of the equipment or the use of unauthorized repair methods. All
parts replaced under this warranty carry only the unexpired term of the warranty.
Service under this warranty shall be furnished only by an authorized Company distributor. The Company
does not send service representatives to furnish warranty service. Your authorized Company distributor
should be contacted for warranty service.
This warranty covers on-site labor charges only, at a fixed rate, for one year from date of installation, or
two years from date of manufacture, of new equipment only. Transportation charges, trip charges, zone
fees, or other expenses in connection with warranty service are the obligation of the owner unless otherwise
specified in the original sales contract between the purchaser and the authorized Company distributor from
which the equipment is purchased. Please refer to that contract for coverage as to those charges.
This warranty does not apply to consumable items.
The foregoing warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and the Company
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The
Company’s full obligation under this warranty, and the purchaser’s sole remedy, shall be limited to
replacement, reconditioning or repair as specified above.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER OR ANY OTHER PERSON
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT COVERED HEREBY, WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF
WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.
The Company reserves the right to change or improve its products in any way without obligation to alter
products previously manufactured.
Used Company equipment or Company equipment not purchased from an authorized distributor carries no
warranty expressed or implied.
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2 - OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY
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It is the owner’s responsibility to:
• Ensure the Bar-B-Q Boss®is properly
maintained.
• Ensure all safety devices and warning
signs are in their original location and
are legible.
• Allow only properly trained personnel to
operate, clean and maintain the Bar-B-Q
Boss®.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
• Insure main power supply is discon-
nected before the unit is serviced.
• When you sell, trade, dispose of or give
away your Bar-B-Q Boss®, you must
make sure that all safety devices and
warning signs are intact and legible and
the operation manual is included with
the unit.
If you need replacement warning signs or
manuals, contact an authorized Smo-
karoma representative or Broaster Com-
pany at 608-365-0193.
The Customer Service Department at
Broaster Company should be contacted at
the time of sale or disposal of the Bar-B-Q
Boss®Pressure Smoker so records may be
updated.
If you are a new owner of a used unit or
have relocated your Bar-B-Q Boss®please
take a minute to notify us by completing the
Equipment Registration page on our web-
site. It is NOT a warranty registration.
Go to broaster.com, move your cursor over
the Operator Support and a menu will drop
down. Click on Equipment Registration and
fill out the registration form. When done
click on SEND in the lower right corner of
the form.
This information enables Broaster Company
to better serve you and keep you informed
of changes in equipment, condiments, or
service bulletins.
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3 - INSTALLATION
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LOCATION:
For convenience and speed, location of the
Bar-B-Q Boss®Pressure Smoker should be
given careful consideration. If possible,
locate the unit so the flow of cooked prod-
uct is in a straight line from storage, in and
out of the unit and to the customer.
• On the right side of the unit is a holder
for the cover when it is not on the cook-
ing well. Be sure to leave space to be
able to put the cover in the holder.
• Provision must be made to eliminate
movement of the unit which might cause
strain on electrical connections.
• DO NOT install unit where traffic areas
are on either side or in back of unit.
VENTILATION:
Check with state and local building codes
for ventilation requirements for this type of
product.
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4 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
Bar-B-Q Boss®Pressure Smoker
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Bar-B-Q Boss®
EJECTOR VALVE: When closed it allows
pressure to build in the cooking well. Open
exhausts pressure from cooking well.
COVER HOLDER: Provides a place to put
the cover when not on the cooking well.
DRAIN PAN: This pan catches the drip-
pings that miss the drip pan on the bottom
of the meat rack when the drain valve is
opened,
DRAIN HANDLE: Opens the drain valve to
drain the cooking well.
DO NOT open drain valve
unless the timer is off and
the ejector valve is OPEN. Hot steam
could spray out under pressure causing
serious burns.
COVER CLAMP: These clamps hold the
cover against the cooking well so pressure
can build up in the cooking well.
COVER: Covers the cooking well during
the cooking cycle.
SAFETY RELIEF VALVE: Opens if the
pressure in the cooking well goes above 17
PSI and automatically resets at 15 PSI.
Keep away from safety
relief valve opening
unless wearing heat and steam protec-
tive apparel. Escaping steam could
cause serious burns.
EXHAUST MUFFLER: Condenses some of
the moisture in the steam preventing it from
splattering on adjacent equipment.
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5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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SUGGESTED 1 PHASE WIRING CAPAC-
ITY TABLE:
SUGGESTED 3 PHASE WIRING CAPAC-
ITY TABLE:
ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP
Plug unit into receptacle suitable for 1
phase or 3 phase as shown on specification
plate on rear cover of unit.
Ph Volts Amps Wire Breaker
or Fuse
1 208 25.5 3 30
1 220 27.0 3 35
1 240 22.5 3 30
Ph Volts Amps Wire Breaker or
Fuse
L1 L2 L3
3 208 7.4 10.3 10.8 4 15
3 220 7.8 10.9 11.4 4 15
3 240 8.5 7.9 8.5 4 15
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
These models are available for either 208 or
240 applied voltage, 60Hz, 1 phase or 3
phase electrical connection in the USA and
several voltages for export applications.
Be sure to check the wiring diagram located
inside the back panel. It shows electrical
circuits and connections. See Access For
Hook-Up under ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP.
• All electrical work must conform with the
requirements of national, state and local
electrical codes.
• When installing or servicing the unit,
always check the dataplate located on the
rear panel to make certain proper parts are
used and the correct service is rendered.
DO NOT apply a voltage to any unit other
than that shown on the dataplate. If in
doubt, consult your local power company.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
• When installed, the unit must be electri-
cally grounded in accordance with local
codes, or in absence of local codes, with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, or for Canada, the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA 22.2, as applicable.
• Use Copper wire only for connections.
• If power run is over 50 feet, use next
larger size wire.

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1 phase wiring diagram.

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3 phase wiring diagram.

6 - CONTROL PANEL
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THERMOSTAT: Puts the smoker in either
BAR-B-Q or HOLD mode.
COLD MODE SWITCH: Puts the smoker
into Cold Smoke Mode.
WHITE LIGHT: Illuminates when the
TIMER and THERMOSTAT are set and the
COLD SMOKE SWITCH is on.
PRESSURE GAUGE: Indicates the pres-
sure in the Cooking Well.
GREEN LIGHT: Illuminates when the
THERMOSTAT and TIMER are set and the
COLD SMOKE SWITCH is off.
AMBER LIGHT: Illuminates when the
THERMOSTAT and TIMER are set.
RED LIGHT: Illuminates when the TIMER is
set.
TIMER: Sets the product cook time.