Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Pertaining to the risk of Fire, Electric Shock or Injury to Persons.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

•This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

•This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate wall outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all existing local codes and ordinances.

•Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not clearly understood, or if doubt exist as to whether your electrical wall outlets are properly grounded.

WARNING CO2 CAN BE DANGEROUS!

CO2 Cylinders when charged contain high pressure compressed gas which can be hazardous if not handled properly. Read and understand the following procedures for CO2 cylinders before installation;

WARNING

If it becomes difficult to breathe and/or your head starts to ache, abnormal con- centrations of carbondioxide (CO2) may be present in the area....

CLOSE THE MAIN VALVE ON THE CO2 CYLINDER, VENTILATE AND LEAVE THE ROOM IMMEDIATELY!

1.Always check the D.O.T. (Department of Transport) as well as the T.C. (Transport Canada) testdate located on the neckof the cylinder before installation. If the date is older than five (5) years,do not use, return the gas cylinder to a gas supplier for re-certification (service charges may be applicable).

2.Always connect a CO2 gas cylinder to a regulator.Failure to do so could result in an explosion which can possibly result in death or injury when the cylinder valve is opened.

3.Never connect a CO2 gas cylinder directly to beer keg.

4.Always secure a CO2 gas cylinder in an "upright" position.

5.Always keep a CO2 gas cylinder away from heat.

6.Never drop or throw a CO2 gas cylinder.

7.Never connect a CO2 cylinder unless there are two (2) safety mechanism's in the pressure system;

(a)One at or on the CO2 regulator.

(b)One at or on the product container coupler in the pressure gas line.

NOTE: The regulator andkeg coupler supplied with this unit are inclusive of such safety mechanisms.

8.CO2 gas cylinders should be stored in the coolest part of the establishment (preferably) at 70ºF (21ºC) and must always be securely fastened in an "upright" position.

9.Always ventilate area after any leakage of CO2.