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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 and 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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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.
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LP gas cylinder needed to operate. Only cylinders marked “propane” may be used.
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The LP gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the
Specifications for LP-
gas Cylinders
of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.),
Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the
Transportation of Dangerous Goods;
or the National Standard of Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339.
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LP gas cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
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Dented or rusted LP gas cylinders may be hazardous and should be checked by your LP gas supplier prior to
use.
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The LP gas cylinder should not be dropped or handled roughly.
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LP gas cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and must not be stored in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area. Your cylinder must never be stored where temperatures can reach over
125°F.
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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 propane may result in an explosion, fire, severe personal injury or death.
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Do NOT block holes in sides, bottom or back of grill.
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Never keep an LP gas cylinder in a hot car or trunk. Heat will cause the gas pressure to increase, which may
open the relief valve and allow gas to escape.
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Never attempt to attach this grill to the self-contained LP gas system of a camper trailer, motor home or
house.
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The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer’s ability to properly
assemble or safely operate the appliance.
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Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the detection of propane. Use caution and common
sense when testing for leaks.
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Never use charcoal, lighter fluid, lava rocks, gasoline, kerosene or alcohol with this product.
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Your grill has been checked at all factory connections for leaks. Recheck all connections as described in the
“Operating Instructions” section of the manual, as shipping can loosen connections.
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Check for leaks even if your unit was assembled for you by someone else.
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Do NOT operate if a gas leak is present. Gas leaks may cause a fire or explosion.
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You must follow all instructions in the “Checking for Leaks” section before operating. To prevent a fire or
explosion hazard when testing for a leak:
a. Always perform a leak test before lighting the grill and each time the cylinder is connected for use.
b. No smoking. Do NOT use or permit sources of ignition in the area while conducting a leak test.
c. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
d. Do NOT use matches, lighters, or a flame to check for leaks.
e. The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer’s ability to properly
assemble or safely operate the appliance.
