Safety Tips - Ducane 04 Series Owner's Manual

Liquid
Propane Grills

Safety Tips

For liquid propane grills only,
Ducane supplies a cylinder valve
connection with thermo shut-off
feature and flow-limiting device.
In an effort to assure the safety
of the connection to the 20 lb.
propane tank, Ducane supplies a
Type 1 gas grill connection
coupling (See Pages 14-15 for
additional information). This
coupling eliminates the old
method wherein the grill owner
had to use a pipe wrench, or in
some cases an attached hand
wheel wrench, to connect the grill
to the propane tank.
The Type 1 coupling is not
only is much safer, but also
eliminates the possibility of
damaging the delicate fitting
that assures an airtight seal.
• Do not replace the Type 1
connection coupling
with any other style of
connection fitting.
• BE SURE TO HAVE
YOUR LP (PROPANE) TANK
FILLED BY A REPUTABLE
PROPANE DEALER. AN
INCORRECTLY FILLED OR
AN OVERFILLED LP TANK
CAN BE DANGEROUS.
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Safety Tips
• Never pull your grill; always push it.
• Never move your grill while it is
in operation or still hot.
• Always use a protected hand
when cleaning the grid surface
after the post-heating period and
when closing propane tank valve.
• Use a covered hand during the
grilling period.
• Wait until the bottom casting has
cooled off before reaching under
to turn off the gas.
• Using an uncovered hand to turn
off the LP tank valve without
allowing the grill to cool down
could result in a severe burn.
• Never operate your grill under
overhangs, awnings or any
covered area.
• Never spray any liquid on the
SEAR GRID area to control flare
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ups.
• Never leave a grill unattended to
guard against possible grease fires
getting out of control (See Page
39). Grease fires can be severe
and cause grill damage, property
damage and bodily harm.
• Always turn off the control knob
first, then the propane gas supply
tank.
• Never cover your grill while it is
still warm.
• Position your portable grill away
from direct wind.
• Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable substances in the
vicinity of your gas grill.
• Never store a propane tank —
whether full or empty — inside
your home or living area.
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F O R Y O U R D U C A N E
• Before storing your tank, make
sure that it has been turned to the
"OFF" position.
• Should you store your grill
indoors, be sure to close the tank
valve, disconnect the hose from
the tank, remove the tank from the
grill and store the tank outdoors.
• Make sure the grill hood is fully
open before lighting your grill.
• Do not operate your rotis
burners and main burners
at the same time.
• When connecting or replacing
any gas fittings, all joints must
be sealed with an approved,
leak-proof sealing compound.
• Never use an open flame when
testing for gas leaks.
• When your grill is not in use, it
is recommended that for child
safety, you remove the control
knobs and store them indoors.
• Never drill out the orifice or make
any other field alteration to your
grill without receiving approval
from Ducane .
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• Do not use charcoal briquettes,
wood chips or any flammable
material on top of or in place
of the briquettes supplied with
your grill.
• Do not store any flammable
materials in any cabinets beneath
the grill burner box or in the
vicinity of your grill.
• Be careful while handling any
parts during assembly. It is
strongly recommended that
you protect your hands with
a pair of work gloves.
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