Camp Chef BS60C - Manual (Page 3)

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NOT use appliance on or under
any apartment, condominum
balcony or deck.
• Before opening LP tank valve,
check the coupling nut for
tightness. When appliance is not in
use, turn off control knob and LP
tank valve on supply cylinder.
• Never use LP tank if visibly rusted,
damaged, or out of date.
• If you notice grease or other hot
material dripping from appliance
onto valve, hose or regulator, turn
off gas supply at once. Determine
the cause, correct, clean and
inspect valve, hose and regulator
before continuing. Perform a leak
test.
• The regulator may make a
humming or whistling noise during
operation. This will not affect the
safety or use of appliance.
• 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 the appliance being put
into operation. See product sheet
for hose & regulator information.
• Do not block holes in bottom or
sides of appliance.
WARNING
Combustion by-products produced
when using this product contain
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive
harm.
• Never operate appliance with
LP tanks out of correct position
specified in Assembly Instructions.
• Always close LP tank valve and
remove coupling nut before
moving LP tank form specified
operating position.
Warning: Hose is a trip hazard
24”
• NEVER store a spare LP tank under
or near appliance or in enclosed
areas. NEVER fill the cylinder
beyond 80% full. An overfilled
spare LP tank is hazardous due
to possible gas released from the
safety relief valve. Failure to follow
these instructions exactly could
cause a fire resulting in death or
serious injury.
• If you see, smell, or hear escaping
gas, immediately get away from
the LP tank/appliance and call your
fire department.
• All spare LP tanks must have safety
caps installed on the LP tank outlet.
LP Tank Removal, Transport
and Storage
• Turn OFF all control knobs and
LP tank valve. Turn coupling nut
counterclockwise by hand only
– do not use tools to disconnect.
Install safety cap onto LP tank
valve. Always use cap and strap
supplied with valve. Failure to use
safety cap as directed may result
in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
• A disconnected
LP tank in
storage or being
transported must
have a safety cap installed
(as shown).
Do not store an LP tank in enclosed
spaces such as a carport garage,
porch, covered patio or other
building. Never leave an LP tank
inside a vehicle, which may
become overheated by the sun.
• Do not store LP tanks in an area
where children play.
• Storage of an appliance indoors is
permissible only if the cylinder is
disconnected and removed from
the appliance.
LP Tank
The LP tank used with your
appliance must meet the following
requirements:
• Purchase LP tanks only with these
required measurements: 12”
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18” (45.7cm)
(tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity
maximum.
• Be constructed and marked in
accordance with specifications for
LP tank of the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT) or the
National Standard of Canada, CAN/
CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and
Tubes for the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods.
• The propane cylinder used with
this appliance must include a collar
to protect the cylinder valve.
LP tank valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or appliance.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection Device
(OPD). This OPD
safety feature is
identified by a
unique triangular
hand wheel.
Use only tanks
safety cap
equipped with this type of valve.
LP tank must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal.
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
• LP gas is non-toxic, odorless and
colorless when produced. For
Your Safety, LP gas has been given
an odor (similar to rotten cabbage)
so that it can be smelled.
• LP gas is highly flammable and
may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Tank Filling
• Use only licensed and experienced
dealers.
• LP dealer must purge tanks before
filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP tank
more than 80% of LP tank volume.
Volume of propane in tanks will
vary by temperature.
• A frosty regulator indicates gas
overfill. Immediately close LP tank
valve and call local LP gas dealer
for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP)
gas into the atmosphere. This is a
hazardous practice.
• To remove gas from LP tank,
contact an LP dealer or call a local
fire department for assistance.
Check the telephone directory
under “Gas companies” for
nearest certified LP dealers.
LP Tank Exchange
• Many retailers that sell appliances
offer you the option of replacing
your empty LP tanks through an
exchange service. Use only those
reputable exchange companies
that inspect, precision fill, test and
certify their cylinders. Exchange
your tank only for an OPD safety
feature-equipped tank as described
OPD
Hand
Wheel