Masterbuilt MPS 20B Manual page 5

AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4
• Air dampers are HOT while the unit is in use and during cooling; wear protective gloves
when adjusting.
• Unit has an open flame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from burner flame. Do NOT lean
over burner when lighting. Loose hair and clothing may catch fire.
• DO NOT obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation.
• Do not cover cooking racks with metal foil. This will trap heat and may cause damage to
the unit.
• Installation of unit must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes,
with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54, Storage and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gasses, ANSI/NFPA 58 or CSA B149.1, Natural Gas Installation Code; Propane
Storage and Handling, CSA B149.2; or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI
A119.2/NFPA 1192; and Recreational Vehicle Code, CSA Z240 RV Series as applicable.
• Before each use inspect gas hose for signs of damage, if using adapter hose which is not
included with this unit.
• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surface, if using adapter hose which is not
included with this unit.
• Keep fuel supply hose away from unit while in operation, if using adapter hose which is
not included with this unit.
• Regulator and hose assembly supplied with unit MUST be used. For replacement parts
contact Masterbuilt Customer Service at 1- 800 - 489 - 1581.
• Use 1LB (0.45kgs) gas cylinder (cylinder not included with unit). If using adapter hose, not
included with this unit, use a 20LB (9kgs) gas cylinder that has protective collar (cylinder
not included with unit).
• Keep ventilation openings of cylinder enclosure free and clear of debris.
• LP gas cylinder being used must be constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications for LP gas cylinders of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) or the
Standard for Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation for Dangerous Goods,
CAN/CSA-B339.
• Never use gas cylinder if there is evidence of dents, gouges, bulges, fire damage, erosion,
leakage, excessive rust, or other forms of visible external damage. This may be hazardous
and cylinder should be taken to a liquid propane supplier to be checked.
• Never attach/disconnect gas cylinder, move or alter gas fittings when unit is in operation.
• Always disconnect gas cylinder from unit when not in use.
• Unit is designed to work with propane gas only. Only use gas cylinders marked propane
with this unit.
• This product will NOT operate with natural gas.
• When use is complete, always turn regulator control valve OFF. When using a 20LB tank
with adaptor hose (not included with this unit), turn regulator control valve OFF first, then
the gas cylinder valve OFF, then disconnect the cylinder.
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
GENERAL WARNINGS
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