Char-Broil 140882, Product Manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY - BEFORE USING YOUR BARBECUE
C A U T I O N
• Read and follow all safety statements, assem-
bly instructions and use and care directions
before attempting to assemble and cook.
• Some parts may contain sharp edges.
Wearing protective gloves is recommended.
• Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is
not possible. Barbecues are well ventilated
for safety reasons.
• Do not use water on a grease fire, Personal
injury may result. If a persistent grease fire
develops, turn knobs and gas cylinder off.
• If barbecue has not been regularly cleaned,
a grease fire can occur that may damage the
product. Pay close attention while preheat-
ing or burning off food residue to insure
that a grease fire does not develop. Follow
instructions on General Barbecue Cleaning
and Cleaning The Burner Assembly to prevent
grease fires.
• The best way to prevent grease fires is regular
cleaning of the barbecue.
• Wear protective gloves when handling partic-
ularly hot components.
• Do not leave barbecue unattended. Keep
children and pets away from barbecue at all
times.
• Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal
injury may result. If a grease fire develops,
turn knobs OFF and remove gas cylinder.
• Do not leave barbecue unattended while
preheating or burning off food residue on HI.
If barbecue has not been regularly cleaned, a
grease fire can occur that may damage the
product.
Installation Safety Precautions
• Use barbecue, as purchased, only with
fuel gas and the regulator/valve assembly
supplied.
• Barbecue is not for use in or on recreational
vehicles and/or boats.
• Do not leave barbecue unattended. Keep
children and pets away from barbecue at all
times.
Hose Requirements
• Use only approved hose which is certified to
appropriate EN standard and does not exceed
1.5m length.
• For Finland, the hose length shall not exceed
1.2m.
• Before each use, check to see if hoses are
cut or worn.
• Make sure hose is not kinked or twisted.
• Make sure that when connected hose does
not touch any warm surfaces.
• Replace damaged hoses before using barbe-
cue.
• Replace hose as required by national require-
ments.
• Position the barbecue so that the flexible tube
is not subjected to twisting.
Cylinder Placement
Gas cylinders may be placed on the ground
beside the barbecue. GAS CYLINDERS MAY
INSTEAD BE PLACED ON BOTTOM SHELF.
Maximum cylinder diameter shall be 320mm and
480mm in height . IF PLACING GAS CYLINDERS
ON THE GROUND, DO NOT PLACE ADDITIONAL
GAS CYLINDERS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.
Regulator Requirements
A regulator must be used with this barbe-
cue. Use only a regulator certified according
to EN16129 (Flow rate max. 1.5 kg/h) and
approved for your country and gas specified in
Technical Data. If you have questions concern-
ing the proper regulator and matching gas tank
to use for your barbecue, contact a trained and
qualified gas service technician. The technician
should be sure to correctly identify the model
number of your gas barbecue so that s/he can
provide accurate advice.
Safety Tips
• Before opening gas cylinder valve, check the
regulator for tightness.
• When barbecue is not in use, turn off all
control knobs and gas.
• Use long-handled barbecue utensils and
oven mitts to avoid burns and splatters. Use
protective gloves when handling hot compo-
nents.
• The grease cup (if equipped) must be inserted
into barbecue and emptied after each use. Do
not remove grease cup until barbecue has
completely cooled.
• Be very careful when you open the lid, since
hot steam may escape.
• Be very careful when children, the elderly, or
pets are nearby.
• If you notice grease or other hot material
dripping from barbecue onto valve, hose
or regulator, turn off gas supply at once.
Determine the cause, correct it, then clean
and inspect valve, hose, and regulator before
continuing. Perform a leak test.
• Keep ventilation openings in cylinder enclo-
sure (barbecue cart) free and free of debris.
• Do not store objects or materials inside the
barbecue cart enclosure that would block the
flow of combustion air to the underside of
either the control panel or the firebox bowl.
• DO NOT disconnect or change gas container
within 3m of an open flame or other ignition
source.
Environmental protection
• Discarded electric barbecues are recyclable
and should not be discarded in the domestic
waste! Please actively support us in conserv-
ing resources and protecting the environment
by returning this barbecue to the collection
centres (if available).
C A U T I O N