IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
• Only use this
unit on a hard, level, non-combustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.)
capable of supporting the weight of the unit. Never use on wooden or other surface that could
burn.
• Proper clearance of 10 feet between the
unit and combustible material (bushes, trees, wooden
decks, fences, buildings, etc.) or construction should be maintained at all times when unit is in
use. Do not place unit under a roof overhang or other enclosed area.
• For outdoor use only. Do not operate
unit indoors or in an enclosed area.
• For household use only. Do not use this
unit for other than its intended purpose.
• We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter to avoid the dangers associated wi
th
charcoal lighting fluid. If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, only use lighting fluid
approved for lighting charcoal. Carefully read manufacturer’s warnings and instructions on the
charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to the use of their product. Store charcoal lighting fluid
safely away from unit.
•
We DO NOT RECOMMEND using accelerants in any of our products.When using charcoal
lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with unit lid and door open until covered with a light
ash(approximately 20 minutes). This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. Failure to do
this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in unit and may result in a flash fire or explosion
when lid is opened.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal. Use of any of these or similar
products could cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury.
• Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing
severe burns.
• Place
unit in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with it. Close
supervision is necessary when unit is in use.
• Do not leave
unit unattended when in use.
• When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme caution and follow instructions in “Adding
Charcoal/Wood During
Cooking” section of this manual.
• Do not store
or use unit near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable
vapors may be present.
