Important Safeguards - Blue Rhino GCT803W Owner's Manual

Blue rhino outdoor lp gas camp stove owner's manual
Table of Contents

Advertisement

DANGER
If you smell gas -
1. Do not attempt to light appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Disconnect from fuel supply.
DANGER: Failure to follow the 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:
This camp stove is for outdoor use only, and shall not be used in a
building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance within 8 feet of walls,
structures or buildings.
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.
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.
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.
The use of alcohol, or prescription or non-prescription drugs may
impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or 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.
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.
Outdoor LP Gas Camp Stove Model No. GCT803W
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other liquids with flammable vapors in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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.
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 use this appliance without reading "Operating Instructions" in
this manual.
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.).
Do not install or use in or on boats or recreational vehicles.
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 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.
Disconnect cylinder when not in use.
Always use your camp stove on a hard, non-combustable level surface.
An asphalt or blacktop surface may not be acceptable for this purpose.
Do not use directly on wooden decks and wooden picnic tables.
Keep all electrical cords away from a hot camp stove.
Do not use camp stove for indoor cooking or heating. TOXIC fumes can
accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
After a period of storage and/or nonuse, check for leaks, and burner
obstructions.
If camp stove is not in use, the tank must be disconnected and stored in
a proper location.
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is cooked to a safe
temperature.
Never cover entire cooking area with aluminum foil.
Do not store a spare LP gas tank under or near this appliance.
Please use protective gloves when assembling this product.
Do not force parts together as this can result in personal injury or
damage to the product.
Deaths, serious injury or damage to property may occur if the above is
not followed exactly.
WARNING

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents