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DANGERS AND wARNINGS
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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.
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m do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue.
m improper assembly may be dangerous. please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
m after a period of storage, and/or non-use, the ducane® gas barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions
before use. see instructions in this manual for correct procedures.
m do not operate the ducane® gas barbecue if there is a gas leak present.
m do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
m Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, back or sides of your ducane® gas barbecue.
m do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on, or in the storage area under the barbecue.
m Your ducane® gas barbecue should never be used by children. accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot. Keep young
children away while it is in use.
m You should exercise reasonable care when operating your ducane® gas barbecue. it will be hot during cooking and should
never be left unattended or moved while in operation.
m should the burners go out while in operation, turn all gas valves off. open the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to
relight using the lighting instructions.
m do not use charcoal or lava rock in your ducane® gas barbecue.
m never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.
m should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.
m do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.
m the ducane® gas barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
m liquid propane gas is not natural gas. the conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid propane unit or liquid
propane gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.
m do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
m use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.
m Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
m Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
m do not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place. the unit must be properly assembled according to the instructions
outlined in the “assembly Guide” section.
m remove all packing material before use.
m do not build this model of grill in any built-in or slide in construction. ignoring this warning could cause a fire or an explosion
that can damage property and cause serious bodily injury or death.
m proposition 65 warning: handling the brass material on this product exposes you to lead, a chemical known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
(Wash hands after handling this product.)
m do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than intended.
liquid propane Gas units onlY:
m use the regulator that is supplied with your ducane® gas barbecue.
m do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
m a dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier. do not
use a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve.
m although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the cylinder should be
transported and stored accordingly.
m do not use in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
m if you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder:
1. move away from liquid propane cylinder.
2. do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Call your fire department.