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BENTO 42 E | Owner and Installation Manual
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS:
IMPORTANT: This appliance should
be inspected before use and at
least once annually by a qualified
service person.
More frequent cleaning may
be required as necessary. It
is imperative that the control
compartment, burners and
circulating air passageways of the
appliance be kept clean.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning can lead to death!
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:
Early signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning resemble the flu, with
symptoms including headache, dizziness,
or nausea. If you experience these signs,
the Fire Pit may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at once! Have the Fire Pit
serviced. Some people are more affected
by carbon monoxide than others,
including pregnant women, people with
heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, and those
at high altitudes.
NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE:
To assist in detecting leaks, an odorant
has been added to natural gas and
propane. However, this odorant can fade,
and gas may be present even though no
odor exists. Make certain you read and
understand all warnings. Keep this manual
for reference. It is your guide to safe and
proper operation of this appliance.
WARNING:
Any modification to this appliance or its
controls can be dangerous.
1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the
type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
2. When this appliance is connected to a fixed piping
system, the installation must conform to local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, to the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the
International Fuel Gas Code.
3. Keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids
4. Do not burn solid fuel in this appliance. Do not use
this appliance to cook food or to burn paper or other
objects.
5. Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
6. Clothing or other flammable materials should not
be hung from the appliance, or placed on or near
the appliance.
7. Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the area of the appliance.
8. Do not use the appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
9. Inspect the appliance before each use.
10. Turn the appliance off and let cool before servicing,
installing, repairing or covering. Any guard or other
protective device removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance. Only a qualified service person should
install, service, or repair the appliance.
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION
The appliance is rated for installations up to 4500’ (1372
m) above sea level. Above 4500’ the appliance must be
derated at the factory for the appropriate altitude unless
the local fuel is pre derated.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use your Outdoor Fire Pit with care. Follow
local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest
edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 available from:
American National Standards Institute Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy MA 02269.
