Safety Tips - Char-Broil 15202032 Product Manual

WARNING
• Outdoor gas appliance is not intended to be installed in or on
a boat.
• Outdoor gas appliance is not intended to be installed in or
on an RV.
• Never attempt to attach this unit to the self-contained LP
gas system of a camper trailer or motor home.
WARNING
For Safe Use of Your appliance and to Avoid
Serious Injury:
• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs
may impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or
safely operate the appliance.
• When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable
noncombustible surface in an area clear of combustible
material. An asphalt surface (blacktop) may not be
acceptable for this purpose.
• Do not leave appliance unattended. Keep children and pets
away from the appliance at all times.
• Do not place empty cooking vessel on the appliance while in
operation. Use caution when placing anything in cooking
vessel while the appliance is in operation.
• Do not move the appliance when in use. Allow the cooking
vessel to cool to 115°F (45°C) before moving or storing.
• This appliance is not intended for and should never be used
as a heater.
• This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use
insulated oven mitts or gloves and long-handled barbecue
utensils for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from
cooking liquids.
• Keep appliancearea clear and free from materials that burn.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
• Use appliance only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in
enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered
patio, or under an overhead structure of any kind.
• Use appliance at least 3 ft. from any wall or surface.
Maintain 10 ft. clearance to objects that can catch fire or
sources of ignition such as pilot lights on water heaters, live
electrical appliances, etc.
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• NEVER attempt to light burner with any type of closed
cover . A buildup of non-ignited gas inside a closed
appliance is hazardous.
• Never operate appliance with LP cylinder out of correct
position specified in assembly instructions.
• Always close LP cylinder valve and remove coupling
nut before moving LP cylinder from specified operation
position.
• Apartment Dwellers:
Check with management to learn the requirements and fire
codes for using an LP gas appliance in your apartment
complex. If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a
three (3) foot clearance from walls or rails. Do not use on or
under balconies.

Safety Tips

• Before opening LP cylinder valve, check the coupling nut for
tightness.
• When appliance is not in use, turn off control knob and LP
cylinder valve.
• Smoker Chamber door should be open while attempting to
light the burner.
• The grease tray must be inserted into appliance and emptied
after each use. Do not remove grease tray until appliance has
completely cooled.
• If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from
appliance onto valve, hose or regulator, turn off gas supply at
once. Determine the cause, correct it, then clean and inspect
valve, hose and regulator before continuing. Perform a leak
test.
• Do not store objects or materials under the appliance
enclosure that would block the flow of combustion air to the
underside of either the control panel or the firebox bowl.
• The regulator may make a humming or whistling noise during
operation. This will not affect safety or use of grill.
• If you have an appliance problem see the "Troubleshooting
Section".
• If the regulator frosts, turn off appliance and LP cylinder valve
immediately. This indicates a problem with the cylinder and it
should not be used on any product. Return to supplier!
• Clean grill often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle brush
is used to clean any of the grill cooking surfaces, ensure no
loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to grilling. It is
not recommended to clean cooking surfaces while grill is hot.
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