For Your Safety; Carbon Monoxide Hazard - Blue Rhino GCT1303W Owner's Manual

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

For Outdoor Use Only
(outside any enclosure)
DANGER
If you smell gas -
1. Do not attempt to
light appliance.
2. Extinguish any open
flame.
3. Disconnect from fuel
supply.
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD
• This appliance can
produce carbon
monoxide which has
no odor.
• Using it in an
enclosed space can
kill you.
• Never use this
appliance in an
enclosed space such
as a camper, tent, car
or home.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Do not store or use
gasoline or other liquids
with flammable vapors
in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
DANGER
Do not leave this
appliance unattended
while it is in operation.
DANGER: Failure to follow these
instructions, dangers, warning and cautions in
this manual may result in serious bodily injury
or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing
damage to property.
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
Read the installation, operation and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.
Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance
within 8 feet of walls, structures or
buildings.
Keep all combustible items and surfaces
at least 21 inches (53 cm) away from the
camp stove at all times. DO NOT use this
camp stove or any gas product under
any overhead or near any unprotected
combustible constructions.
This camp stove is NOT for commercial use.
This camp stove is for use with liquid
propane (LP) gas only. The conversion to
or attempted use of natural gas in this LP
gas camp stove is dangerous and will void
your warranty.
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 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.
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d. Contact with LP gas can cause freeze
burns to skin.
Do not store spare LP cylinder within 10
feet (3.05 m) of this appliance.
An LP cylinder not connected for use shall
not be stored in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
LP gas tank needed to operate. Only tanks
marked "propane" may be used.
The LP gas tank used with the camp
stove must be constructed and marked
in accordance with the Specifications for
LP-gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or Transport Canada,
CAN/CSA 339.
LP gas tank must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal.
LP gas tank must remain upright or at a
45º angle. Do not use when laying LP gas
tank flat, as this will cause damage to your
camp stove and void your warranty.
Dented or rusted LP gas tanks may be
hazardous and should be checked by your
LP gas supplier prior to use.
The LP gas tank should not be dropped or
handled roughly.
LP gas tanks 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 tank must never be
stored where temperatures can reach over
125°F.
Never attempt to attach this camp stove
to the self-contained LP gas system of a
camper trailer, motor home or house.
Do not install or use in or on boats or
recreational vehicles.
The use of alcohol, prescription or non-
prescription drugs may impair the
consumer's ability to properly assemble
and safely operate the appliance.
Never use charcoal, lighter fluid, lava rocks,
gasoline, kerosene or alcohol with this
product.
Your camp stove has been checked at all
factory connections for leaks. Recheck all
connections, as movement in shipping can
loosen connections.
Check for leaks even if your unit was
assembled for you by someone else.
Do not operate if gas leak is present. Gas
leaks may cause a fire or explosion.
You must follow all leak-checking
procedures before operating. To prevent fire
or explosion hazard when testing for a leak:
a. Always perform leak test before lighting
the camp stove and each time the tank 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. Do not use camp stove until any and all
leaks are corrected. If you are unable
to stop a leak, disconnect the LP gas
supply. Call a gas appliance serviceman
or your local LP gas supplier.
Do not use in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep camp stove area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
It is essential to keep the camp stove's
valve compartment, burners and circulating
air passages clean. Inspect camp stove
before each use.
Do not alter camp stove in any manner,
doing so will void your warranty.
Do not use the camp stove unless it is
COMPLETELY assembled and all parts are
securely fastened and tightened.
This camp stove should be thoroughly
cleaned and inspected on a regular basis.
Use only the regulator provided. The
replacement regulator shall be that
specified by the manufacturer.
Use only Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc.
factory authorized parts. The use of any
part that is not factory authorized can
be dangerous. This will also void your
warranty.
Do not touch metal parts of camp stove
until it has completely cooled (about
45 min.) to avoid burns, unless you are
wearing protective gear (pot holders,
gloves, BBQ mittens, etc.).
When cooking, fire extinguishing materials
shall be readily accessible. In the event
of an oil/grease fire, do not attempt to
extinguish with water. Use type BC dry
chemical fire extinguisher or smother with
dirt, sand or baking soda.
Do not use camp stove in high winds.
Never lean over the camp stove when
lighting.
Do NOT use this camp stove if any part
has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part or control
system and any gas control which has been
under water.
Do not leave a lit camp stove unattended,
especially keep children and pets away
from camp stove at all times.
Do not attempt to move the camp stove
when in use. Allow the camp stove to cool
before moving or storing.
Storage of camp stove indoors is
permissible only if the tank is disconnected,
removed from the camp stove and properly
stored outdoors.
Do not attempt to disconnect the gas
regulator from the tank or any gas fitting
while the camp stove is in use.
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