General Warnings - Brinkmann Smoke'N Grill Professional Owner's Manual

• Leak test all connections before fi rst use, even if grill was purchased fully assembled and after each
tank refi ll. Check the propane tank rubber seal for damage.
• Always check the grill and propane tank prior to each use as indicated in the "Checking for Leaks" &
"Pre-Start Check List" sections of this manual.
• Never use natural gas in a unit designed for liquid propane gas.
• Never use charcoal, lava rocks or wood briquets in a gas grill. Flavoring chips must be contained in
a metal smoking box to contain ash and prevent fi res.
• Ensure fl ames come out of all burner ports at each use. Spiders and insects like to build nests in
burner tubes. Blocked burner tubes can prevent gas fl ow to the burners and could result in a burner
tube fi re or fi re beneath the grill.
• Never check for leaks using a match or open fl ame.
• Never use or store gasoline, lighter fl uid, paint thinner, or other fl ammable vapors and liquids or
combustible materials in or near your grill.
• DO NOT block ventilation areas in sides, back or cart compartment of grill.
• DO NOT cover cooking grates or other components with aluminum foil, as this blocks ventilation and
damage to grill or personal injury may occur.
• Never place more than 15 pounds on the side tables. DO NOT lean on the side tables. DO NOT lift
grill using side tables.
• Keep children and pets away from hot grill. DO NOT allow children to use or play near this grill.
• DO NOT leave the grill unattended while ON or in use.
• DO NOT allow the gas hose to come in contact with hot surfaces. Redirect the gas hose if necessary.
• DO NOT allow grease or hot drippings to fall on hose and regulator assembly. If this occurs, turn gas
supply OFF at once. Empty grease tray/cup and clean the hose and regulator assembly and inspect
for damage before use.
• Never cook on the grill without the grease cup/tray in position.
• Keep any electrical supply cords away from water or heated surfaces.
• DO NOT use water on a grease fi re. Closing the lid to extinguish a grease fi re is not possible. Use
type BC dry chemical fi re extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand or baking soda.
• DO NOT use while under the infl uence of drugs or alcohol.
• FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT operate indoors or in an enclosed area such as a garage, shed
or breezeway.
• Position your grill outdoors on a non-combustible level surface in a well ventilated location, a safe
distance 10 ft. (3.1 m) from combustible materials, buildings and overhangs.
• Apartment dwellers: Check with management and follow the requirements and fi re codes for using
an LP gas grill in your apartment complex. Only use outside on the ground (not on a balcony,
patio, garage, etc) with a 15 foot (4.6 m) minimum clearance on all sides from any wall, structure or
combustible material.
• Maintain a minimum clearance of 36 inches (91 cm) between all sides of grill, deck railings, walls or
other combustible material. Not adhering to these clearances may prevent proper ventilation and
can increase the risk of a fi re and/or property damage, which could also result in personal injury. DO
NOT use grill under overhead unprotected combustible construction.
• DO NOT use or install this grill in or on a recreational vehicle and/or boat.
• DO NOT build this model grill in any built-in or slide in construction.
• If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on the
cooking surfaces prior to grilling as loose bristles may attach to food.
• DO NOT store items in cart that can catch fi re or damage your grill (such as swimming pool supplies/
chemicals, table cloth, wood chips).
• Water pan should always be used when smoking. Do not allow liquid in water pan to completely
evaporate. Check water ever 2 hours and add water if level is low (a sizzling sound may indicate a
need for water). Follow instructions in "Adding Water" section of this manual.
• Never move smoker when it is in use or when water pan contains hot liquids.
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