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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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WARNINGS:
1. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
2. Read the installation, operation, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
3. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion, which could cause property damage,
personal injury, or death.
4. This instruction manual contains
Important
information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of
the appliance.
5. Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance.
6. Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.
7. Keep this manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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DANGER: Failure to follow the dangers, warnings and cautions in this manual may result in serious
bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property
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WARNINGS:
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This grill is for outdoor use only, and should not be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
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Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance within ten feet (3.05 m) of walls, structures or buildings.
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For residential use only. This grill is NOT for commercial use.
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This grill is not intended for and should never be used as a heater. TOXIC fumes can accumulate and cause
asphyxiation.
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This grill is safety certified for use in the United States and/or Canada only. Do NOT modify for use in any
other location. Modification will result in a safety hazard and will void your warranty.
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This grill, from the factory, is for use with liquid propane (LP) gas only. The conversion to or attempted use of
natural gas in this LP gas grill is dangerous, may cause bodily harm and will void your warranty.
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This grill, from the factory, is for use with LP gas. The natural gas conversion kit model number VFK1702W-C
may be used to convert your grill to natural gas. The use of any other conversion kit is dangerous, may cause
bodily harm and will void your warranty.
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LP gas characteristics:
a. LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of the characteristics before
using any LP gas product.
b. LP gas is explosive under pressure, heavier than air, and settles/pools in low areas.
c. LP gas in its natural state has no odor. For your safety, an odorant is added that smells like rotten
cabbage.
d. Contact with LP gas can cause freeze burns to skin.
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Natural gas ( NG) characteristics:
a. NG is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of the characteristics before using
any NG product.
b. NG is explosive under pressure, heavier than air, and settles/pools in low areas.
c. NG in its natural state has no odor. For your safety, an odorant is added that smells like rotten cabbage.
d. Contact with NG can cause freeze burns to skin.
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Apartment dwellers: Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using a LP gas grill
in your apartment complex. If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a ten foot (3.05 m) clearance from
any structure. Do NOT use on or under balconies.
