Before you start...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1.Shut off gas to the appliance.
2.Extinguish any open flame.
3.Open lid.
4.If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1.Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
2.An L.P. cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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1.Do not install portable or
2.Always maintain minimum clearances from combustible construction, see “Location requirements” section.
3.The outdoor cooking gas appliance shall not be located under overhead combustible construction.
4.This outdoor cooking gas appliance shall be used only outdoors and shall not be used in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
5.Keep any electrical supply cord and fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
6.Keep outdoor cooking and appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
7.Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.
8.Inspect the gas cylinder supply hose before each use of the grill. If the hose shows excessive abrasion or wear, or is cut, it MUST be replaced before using the grill. Contact your dealer and use only replacement hoses specified for use with the grill.
9.Visually check the burner flames. They should be blue. Slight yellow tipping is normal for L.P. gas.
10.Check and clean burner/venturi tube for insects and insect nest. A clogged tube can lead to fire under the grill.
11.The L.P. gas supply cylinder to be used must be:
•constructed and marked in accordance with the Specification for L.P. Gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada,
•provided with a listed overfilling prevention device.
•provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with the con- nection for outdoor grill appliances.
12.Always check connections for leaks each time you connect and disconnect the L.P. gas supply cylinder. See “Installation Instructions” section.
13.When the outdoor cooking gas appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder.
14.Storage of an outdoor gas grill appliance indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the outdoor gas grill.
15.Cylinders must be stored outdoors and out of the reach of children and must not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
16.The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the outdoor gas grill must be used. Replacement pressure regulator and hose assembly part number listed in
the “Installation Instructions” section.
17.The cylinder supply system must be arranged for proper vapor withdrawal.
18.Gas cylinder must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.
If the following information is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.
•Do not store a spare
•Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
IMPORTANT:
This grill is manufactured for outdoor use only.
For grills that are to be used at elevations above 2000 feet, orifice conversion is required. See “Gas supply requirements” section.
It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the minimum installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate can be found on the heat shield behind control panel, close to smoker box.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio