Explanation Of Symbols And Safety Instructions - Dometic D21 Installation And Operating Manual

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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual has safety information and instructions to help you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents
and injuries.
1.1 Recognize safety information

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
1.2 Understand signal words
A signal word will identify safety messages and property damage messages, and will indicate the degree or level
of hazard seriousness.
 indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
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indicates additional information that is not related to physical injury.
1.3 Supplemental directives

Read and follow all safety information and instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
Read and understand these instructions before installation, use, and maintenance of this product.
Incorrect installation, operation, and maintenance of this product can lead to serious injury.
The installation must comply with all applicable local or national codes, including the latest edition of the
following standards:
U.S.A.
• ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
• ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles Code
• ANSI Z21.57, Recreational Vehicle Code
1.4 General safety messages
 Failure to obey the following warnings could result in death or serious injury:
• This product must be installed by a qualified service technician.
• Dometic gas-operated cooking units are for use with LP gas only and for installation in recreational vehicles
only (e.g. travel trailers, motor homes, tent campers, etc.). Any other uses can lead to property damage,
serious injury, or death.
• Improper installation, adjustment, service, or maintenance can cause injury, property damage, or death.
Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency,
manufacturer, or the gas supplier.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Shut off all gas appliances and pilot lights when refueling gasoline or LP tanks, or when the vehicle is in
motion. Failure to do so can result in property damage, serious injury or death.
• Gas flames consume oxygen, which must be replaced to assure proper combustion. A window or air vent
should be open slightly while using any cooking appliance. Failure to provide fresh air during combustion can
lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and could result in serious injury or death.
• The optional cooktop cover, when present, must be open when any burner is in use.
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Have the installer or dealer show you where the main gas shut off valve is located so that you will know
how and where to turn off the gas supply when necessary.
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Canada
• CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electrical Code
• CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles
Cooktop
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