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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance or use can cause injury or
property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this equipment.
• For outdoor use ONLY.
• Burners are only intended for residential use. They are not intended for commercial use or where someone
other than the original purchaser (homeowner) is using or servicing the burners.
• NEVER use indoors or in any enclosed area, such as a garage, shed or breezeway. Keep clear of trees and
shrubs. The burners are not intended for installation in or on recreational vehicles, portable trailers, boats or
any other moving installation. To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from breathing toxic fumes and from
explosion and fire because of leaking gas, use only outdoor in an open area with good ventilation. NEVER
obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
• Fire Hazard: The area surrounding your new burner should be kept clean and free from flammable liquids and
other combustible materials such as mops, rags or brooms, as well as solvents, cleaning fluids, lighter fluid and
gasoline.
• NEVER use the burners in windy conditions. A windbreak will be required if the appliance is located in a windy
area (oceanfront, mountaintop, etc.). Always adhere to the specified clearances listed in this Guide. Minimum
clearance of the unit from combustible construction, is 36 inches from the side and 36 inches from the back.
• NEVER leave the burners unattended while cooking.
• Risk of Explosion: NEVER use natural gas in a unit designed for liquid propane gas or vice versa.
• Do not use lighter fluid in a gas burner.
• NEVER allow children to use or play near the burners. Always keep children and pets away from a hot burner.
• Installation and any repairs or replacement of parts should be performed by a qualified service technician.
If you are not qualified to install, repair, or replace parts of your burners, make sure to hire a qualified
professional contractor or technician to do so.
• Burn Hazard: NEVER lean over an open- burner. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near
the burner. Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or long sleeves while using the side burner as some fabrics can
be highly flammable and, if ignited, may result in personal injury or death.
• Burn Hazard: When using the burner, do not touch the burner rack, burner grate, or immediate surroundings,
as these areas become extremely hot and may cause burns. Always use a covered/gloved hand when opening
the burner hood and do so slowly to allow heat and steam to escape.
• ALWAYS: have a fire extinguisher accessible.
• NEVER attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water or other liquids, as this may cause a flashback that could
result in personal injury or death.
• NEVER use aluminum foil to line the burner racks or the drip trays. This can alter airflow and proper
combustion and can cause the heat to build up in the control area, damaging the knobs and the igniter.
