LP Gas Outdoor Fireplace Model No. GAD1399SP Series
DANGERS and WARNINGS: FOR YOUR SAFETY
WDANGER: Failure to follow the dangers, warning and cautions in this manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.
WWARNING:
W This appliance is for outdoor use only, and shall NOT be used in a | W Do not operate if gas leak is present. Gas leaks may cause a fire or | ||
building, garage or any other enclosed area. | explosion. | ||
W Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance within ten (10) feet (3.05 m) | W You must follow all | ||
of walls, structures or buildings. | prevent fire or explosion hazard when testing for a leak: | ||
W For residential use only. This outdoor fireplace is NOT for commercial | a. Always perform leak test before lighting the outdoor fireplace and | ||
use. | each time the tank is connected for use. | ||
W This outdoor fireplace is safety certified for use in the United States | b. No smoking. Do not use or permit sources of ignition in the area | ||
and/or Canada only. Do not modify for use in any other location. | while conducting a leak test. | ||
Modification will result in a safety hazard. | c. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a | ||
W Do NOT use this outdoor fireplace for indoor heating. TOXIC carbon | |||
d. Do not use matches, lighters or a flame to check for leaks. | |||
monoxide fumes can accumulate and cause asphyxiation. | |||
e. Do not use outdoor fireplace until any and all leaks are corrected. | |||
W Apartment Dwellers: Check with management to learn the requirements | |||
If you are unable to stop a leak, disconnect the LP gas supply. Call a | |||
and fire codes for using an LP gas outdoor fireplace in your apartment | |||
gas appliance serviceman or your local LP gas supplier. | |||
complex. If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a ten (10) foot | |||
W Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within | |||
(3.05 m) clearance from any structure. Do not use on or under balconies. | |||
W This outdoor fireplace is for use with liquid propane (LP) gas only. The | 25 feet (7.62 m) of this appliance. | ||
W Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep outdoor fireplace | |||
conversion to or attempted use of natural gas in this outdoor fireplace | |||
is dangerous and will void your warranty. | area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other | ||
flammable vapors and liquids. | |||
W LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become | |||
W This outdoor fireplace is NOT to be operated by children. | |||
aware of the characteristics before using any LP gas product. | |||
W This outdoor fireplace is NOT to be used in or on boats or recreational | |||
a. | LP gas is explosive under pressure, heavier than air, and settles and | ||
| pools in low areas. | vehicles. | |
| W Do NOT connect to a remote gas supply. | ||
b. | LP gas in its natural state has no odor. For your safety, an odorant is | ||
| added that smells like rotten cabbage. | W Never attempt to attach this outdoor fireplace to the | |
c. | Contact with LP gas can cause freeze burns to skin. | gas system of a camper trailer, motor home or house. | |
W Always use in accordance with all applicable local, state and national | |||
W | LP gas tank needed to operate. Only tanks marked “propane” may be | ||
| used. | codes. Contact your local fire department for details on outdoor burning. | |
| W When using this outdoor fireplace, exercise the same precautions you | ||
a. | The LP gas supply tank must be constructed and marked in | ||
would with any open fire. | |||
| accordance with the Specifications for LP gas tanks of the U.S. | ||
| W The use of alcohol, prescription or | ||
| Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of | ||
| Canada, | the consumer’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate this | |
| Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission. | outdoor fireplace. | |
b. | LP gas tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal. | W Do NOT use this outdoor fireplace without reading the entire “Owner’s | |
c. | The LP gas tank must have a listed overfilling prevention device | Manual.” | |
W Do NOT burn solid fuels such as: wood, charcoal briquets, lump | |||
| (OPD) and a QCCI or Type I (CGA810) LP gas tank connection. | ||
d. | The LP gas tank must have a tank collar to protect the tank valve. | charcoal, manufactured logs, driftwood, trash, leaves, paper, cardboard, | |
plywood, painted or stained or pressure treated wood in this outdoor | |||
e. | Never use an LP gas tank with a damaged body, valve, collar or | ||
fireplace. | |||
| footing. | ||
| W It is essential to keep the outdoor fireplace’s valve compartment, | ||
f. | Dented or rusted LP gas tanks may be hazardous and should be | ||
burners, and circulating air passages clean. Inspect outdoor fireplace | |||
| checked by your LP gas supplier prior to use. | ||
| before each use. | ||
g. | The LP gas tank should not be dropped or handled roughly. | ||
W Do NOT use this outdoor fireplace until it is COMPLETELY assembled and | |||
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h. | Tanks must be stored outdoors, out of the reach of children and | all parts are securely fastened and tightened. | |
| must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area. | W Do NOT use this outdoor fireplace near automobiles, trucks, vans or | |
| Your LP gas tank must never be stored where temperatures can | recreational vehicles. | |
| reach over 125°F. | ||
| W Do NOT use this outdoor fireplace under any overhang or near any | ||
i. | Do not insert any tool or foreign object into the valve outlet or safety | ||
| relief valve. You may damage the valve and cause a leak. Leaking | unprotected combustible constructions. Avoid using near or under | |
| overhanging trees and shrubs. | ||
| propane may result in explosion, fire, severe personal injury or | ||
| W Always use this outdoor fireplace on a hard, level, | ||
| death. | ||
| surface such a concrete, rock or stone. An asphalt or blacktop surface | ||
j. | Never keep a filled LP gas tank in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will | ||
may not be acceptable for this purpose. | |||
| cause the gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valve | ||
| W Do NOT use this outdoor fireplace for cooking. | ||
| and allow gas to escape. | ||
| W Do NOT use this outdoor fireplace if any part has been under water. | ||
k. | Place dust cap on valve outlet whenever the LP gas tank is not in | ||
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance | |||
| use. Only install the type of dust cap on the LP gas tank valve outlet | ||
| and to replace any part or control system and any gas control which | ||
| that is provided with the LP gas tank valve. Other types of caps or | ||
| has been under water. | ||
| plugs may result in leakage of propane. | ||
| W Do NOT wear flammable or loose clothing when operating this outdoor | ||
l. | Do not store a spare LP gas tank under or near this appliance. | ||
fireplace. | |||
m. Never fill the tank beyond 80 percent full. | |||
W Do NOT use in windy conditions. | |||
W Your outdoor fireplace has been checked at all factory connections | |||
W Never lean over this outdoor fireplace when lighting or when in use. | |||
for leaks. Recheck all connections as described in the “Operating | |||
W Do NOT use this outdoor fireplace unless burner is securely in place. | |||
Instructions” section of this manual, as movement in shipping can | |||
loosen connections. | W Keep all electrical cords away from outdoor fireplace during use. | ||
WCheck for leaks even if your unit was assembled for you by someone else.