Safety Information - HomComfort Smartfire PG-30 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

 IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before installing and
operating this product. Failure to do so may result in property
damage, bodily injury, or even death. Proper utilization of
this grill is crucial for safe and effi cient operation.
 Warning: do not operate this grill under a ceiling or overhang.
 Contact your local building offi cials to obtain a permit and
information on any additional installation restrictions or
inspection requirements in your area.
 Do not throw this manual away. This manual has important
operating and maintenance instructions that you will need at
a later time. Always follow the instructions in this manual.
 This appliance is designed for the use of pelletized fuel
that meet or exceed the standard set by the Pellet Fuel
Institute(PFI). The use of other fuels will void warranty.
 Use only pelletized fuel formulated for cooking.
 Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fl uid, or similar liquids to start or "freshen
up" a fi re in this appliance. Keep all such liquids well away
from the appliance when in use.
 Do not unplug the grill if you suspect a malfunction. Turn
the ON/OFF SWITCH to "OFF" and contact your dealer.
 Your grill requires periodic maintenance and cleaning (see
"MAINTENANCE"). Failure to maintain your grill may lead
to improper and/or unsafe operation.
 Disconnect the power cord before performing any
maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to "OFF"
does not disconnect all power to the electrical components
of the grill.
 Never try to repair or replace any part of the grill unless
instructions for doing so are given in this manual. All other
work should be done by a trained technician.
 Allow the grill to cool before performing any maintenance
or cleaning.
 Disposal of ashes – Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of
ashes should be placed on a non-combustible fl oor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending
fi nal disposal. When the ashes are disposed by burial in soil
or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
 Do not touch the hot surfaces of the grill. Educate all children
on the dangers of a high-temperature grill. Young children
should be supervised when they are in the vicinity as the grill.
 The hopper and grill top will be hot during operation;
therefore, you should always use some type of hand protection
when refueling your grill.
 A power surge protector is required. This unit must be
plugged into a 110 - 120V, 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet.
Do not use an adapter plug or sever the grounding plug. Do
not route the electrical cord underneath, in front of, or over
the grill. Do not route the cord in foot traffi c areas or pinch
the cord under any object.
 Unplug the grill when not in use.
 The grill will not operate during a power outage. If a power
outage does occur, check for unsafe burn conditions that might
have occurred.
 Never block free airfl ow through the open vents of the unit.

SAFETY INFORMATION

 Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.
 The moving parts of this grill are propelled by high torque electric
motors. Keep all body parts away from the auger while the grill is
plugged into an electrical outlet. These moving parts may begin to
move at any time while the grill is plugged in.
 Do not place clothing or other fl ammable items on or near this grill.
 This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
 Warning: Operate your pellet grill only on a noncombustible fl oor
or provide fl oor protection adequate to provide ember protection
around grill.
 Creosote-Formation and need for removal. When wood pellets
are burned slowly, they produce tar and other organic vapors that
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapors condense in a relatively cool oven fl ue and exhaust hood of
a slow burning fi re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on
the fl ue lining and exhaust hood. When ignited, this creosote makes
an extremely hot fi re.
 When grease or creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to
reduce risk of fi re.
 Do not use accessories not specifi ed for use with this appliance.
 Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from
poisoning you, your family or others.
 Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache,
dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion.
Carbon monoxide reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Low
blood oxygen levels can result in loss of consciousness and death.
 See a doctor if you or others develop cold or fl u-like symptoms
while cooking or in the vicinity of this appliance. Carbon monoxide
poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold or fl ue, is often
detected too late.
 Alcohol consumption and drug use increase the effects of carbon
monoxide poisoning.
 Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to mother and child during
pregnancy, infants, the elderly, smokers, and people with blood
or circulatory system problems, such as anemia, or heart disease.
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