DANGER
Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.
WARNINGS
■Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue.
■Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
■Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the barbecue.
■Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue.
■Do not use lava or char rocks in your barbecue.
■Never lean over the barbecue when lighting the gas burner.
■Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
■Do not use gasoline, liquid fire starter or alcohol on the charcoal at any time. Do not use any form of self- lighting charcoal at any time.
■Infants, children and pets should never be left unattended near the barbecue.
■Make sure ash catcher is in place when using the barbecue.
■Always remove the lid before lighting the gas burner, either manually or with the igniter. Lid must remain OFF until charcoal is fully ignited.
■Always put charcoal in
■Remove ashes from the ash catcher only after all coals have been fully extinguished.
■Never touch grates (charcoal and cooking), ashes or coals to see if they are hot.
■Do not use water to control
■Barbecue mitts should always be worn while cooking, adjusting air vents (dampers), adding charcoal, and handling the thermometer or lid.
■Never dump hot coals where they might be stepped on or be a fire hazard. Never dump ashes or coals before they are fully extinguished. Do not store barbecue until ashes and coals are fully extinguished.
■After a period of storage and/or nonuse, check for gas leaks and burner obstructions before using. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.
■Do not operate the barbecue if a gas leak is present.
■Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
■Should the burner go out at any time during operation, turn tank valve off. Remove lid and wait five minutes before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions in this manual.
■The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in this barbecue is dangerous and will void your warranty.
■Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator from the tank or any gas fitting while the barbecue is in use.
■Use only the LP gas regulator that is supplied with your barbecue.
■A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier. Do not use an LP tank with a damaged valve.
■Although your LP tank may appear to be empty, it may still contain gas. The tank should be transported and stored accordingly.
■If you see, smell or hear gas escaping from the LP tank:
1.Get away from the LP tank.
2.Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3.Call your fire department.
■Use only the LP tank supplied with your barbecue. Do not connect anything larger than a 5 lb cylinder.
■You should exercise reasonable care when operating your barbecue. It will be hot during cooking and/or cleaning, and should never be left unattended.
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