Garden Treasures GAD1435L Instructions Manual page 4

SAFETY INFORMATION
• LP gas characteristics:
• LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of the characteristics
before using any LP gas product.
• LP gas is explosive under pressure, heavier than air, and settles/pools in low areas.
• LP gas in its natural state has no odor. For your safety, an odorant is added that smells like
rotten cabbage.
Contact with LP gas can cause freeze burns to skin.
• LP gas tank needed to operate. Only tanks marked "propane" may be used.
• The LP gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the U.S. Department
of Transportation (D.O.T.) Specifications for LP-Gas Cylinders, or the Standard for Cylinders,
Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Commission, CAN/
CSA-B339 as applicable.
• LP gas tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
• The LP gas tank must have a listed overfilling prevention device (OPD) and a QCCI or Type I
(CGA810) LP gas tank connection.
• The LP gas tank must have a tank collar to protect the tank valve.
• Never use an LP gas tank with a damaged body, valve, collar or footing.
• 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.
• 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 LP gas tank must never be stored where temperatures
can reach over 125°F.
• 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 explosion, fire, severe
personal injury or death.
• Never keep an LP gas tank 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.
• Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type
of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of
caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.
• Do NOT store a spare LP gas tank under or near this appliance.
• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
• A fire causing serious injury or damage to property may occur if the above is not followed
exactly.
• You must follow all instructions in the "Checking for Leaks" section on page 13 before operating. To
prevent a fire or explosion when testing for a leak:
• Always perform a leak test before lighting this outdoor firepit and each time the tank is
connected for use.
• No smoking. Do NOT use or permit sources of ignition in the area while conducting a leak test.
• Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• Do NOT use matches, lighters or a flame to check for leaks.
• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer's ability to
properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.
• 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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