Important Safeguards - BRAND-MAN Bronco2 Owner's Manual

Important Safeguards

DANGER: Failure to follow the dangers, warnings and cautions in this manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a re or an explosion
causing damage to property
WARNINGS:
This Barbecue is for outdoor use only, and should not be used in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.
Do Not operate, light or use this appliance within ten feet (3.05m) of
walls, structure or buildings.
For residential use only. This Barbecue is NOT for commercial use.
This BBQ is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.
TOXIC fumes can accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
This Barbecue is safety certi ed for use in any other location. Modi -
cation will result in a safety hazard and will void your warranty.
This Barbecue is for use with liquid propane (LP) gas only. The con-
version to or attempted use of natural gas in this LP gas Barbecue is
dangerous, may cause bodily harm and will void your warranty.
LP gas characteristics:
a. LP gas is ammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Be
come aware of the characteristics before using any LP gas
product.
b. LP gas is explosive under pressure, heavier than air, and settles/
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.
Apartment dwellers: Check with management to learn the requir-
ments and re codes for using a LP gas Barbecue in your apartment
complex.
LP gas cylinder needed to operate. Only cylinders marked "propane"
may be used.
The LP gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance
with the Speci cation for LP-gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department
of Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/
CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods; and Commission.
LP gas cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
The LP gas cylinder must have a listed over lling prevention device
(OPD).
Only use LP gas cylinders equipped with a cylinder connection de-
vice compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking appliances.
The LP gas cylinder must have a cylinder collar to protect the cylin-
der valve.
Never use an LP gas cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar or
footing.
Dented or rusted LP gas cylinder may be hazardous and should be
checked by your LP gas supplier prior to use.
The LP gas cylinder should not be dropped or handled roughly.
LP gas cylinders must be stored outdoors out of reach of children
and must not be stored in a buiding, garage or any other enclosed
area. Your cylinder must never be stored where temperatures can
reach over 125F.
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. Leak-
ing propane may result in an explosion, re, severe personal injury
or death.
Do NOT block holes in sides or back of Barbecue.
Never keep an LP gas cylinder in a hot car or trunk. Heat will cause
the gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valv and al-
low 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.
If Barbecue is not in use, the gas must be turned o at the supply
cylinder and disconnected.
Do NOT store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance. If
not followed, a re causing death or serious injurymay occur.
Never ll the cylinder beyond 80 percent full. If not followed, a re
causing death or serious injurymay occur.
Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
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A re causing serious injury or damage to property may occur if the
above is not followed exactly.
Never attempt to attach this Barbecue to the self-contained LP gas sys-
tem of a camper trailer, motor home or house.
Never use charcoal, lighter uid, lava rocks, gasoline, kerosene or alcohol
with this product.
Your Barbecue has been checked at all factory connections for leaks.
Re-check all connections as described in the "Operating Instructions" sec-
tion, as shipping can loosen connections.
Check for leaks even if your unit was assembled for you by someone else.
Do NOT operate if a gas leak is present. Gas Leaks may cause a re or
explosion.
You must follow all instructions in the "Checking for Leaks" section
before operating. To prevent re or explosion hazard when testing for a
leak:
a. Always perform a leak test before lighting the BBQ and each time
the cylinder 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 ame to check for leaks.
e. The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair
the consumer's ability to properly assemble or safely operate the
appliace.
f. Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the detection
of propane. Use caution and common sense when testing for leaks.
g. Do NOT use Barbecue 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.
This Barbecue is designed to operate at an inlet pressure of 11 inches
water column.
Do NOT store or use gasoline or other ammable liquids or vapors within
25 feet (7.62 m) of this appliance.
Do NOT use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep Barbecue area clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors
and liquids.
Minimum clearance from sides and back of unit to combustible construc-
tion is 30 inches (76.2 cm). Do NOT use this appliance under any type of
overhang or roof.
It is essential to keep the Barbecue's valve compartment, burners and
circulating air passages clean.
Inspect Barbecue before each use.
Do NOT alter Barbecue in any manner. Any alteration will void your war-
ranty.
Do NOT use the Barbecue unless it is COMPLETELY assembled and all
parts are securely fastened and tightened.
Do NOT build this model of Barbecue in any built-in or slide-in construc-
tion. Ignoring this warning could cause a re or an explosion that can
damage property and cause serious bodily injury or death.
This Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned nd inspected on a regular
basis.
Clean and inspect the hose before each use of the appliance. If there is
evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks, the hose must be replaced prior
to operation.
Use only the regulator and hose assembly provided. Use only the re-
placement regulator and hose assembly speci ed by CAPTIVATE BRANDS
USA INC.
Use only CAPTIVATE BRANDS USA INC. factory authorized parts. The use
of any part that is not factory authorized can be dangerous and will void
your warranty.
Do NOT operate this appliance without reading "Operating Instructions"
in this manual.
Do NOT attempt to disconnect the gas regulator from the cylinder or any
gas tting while the Barbecue is in use.
Always place your Barbecue on a hard, non-combustible, level surface.
An asphalt or blacktop surface may not be acceptable for this purpose.
Move gas hoses as far away as possible from hot surfaces and dripping
hot grease.
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