Important safety instructions, Save these instructions – Sure Heat 2008 Amana AM30 User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This grill is manufactured for outdoor use only. For grills that are to be used at
elevations above 2000 ft (609.6 m) orifice conversion is required. See “Gas Supply Requirements”
section. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the minimum installation clearances
specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate for freestanding models can
be found on inside of the right cart door.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons, or damage when using the outdoor
cooking gas appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
■ Do not install portable or built-in outdoor cooking gas
appliances in or on a recreational vehicle, portable
trailer, boat or in any other moving installation.
■ Always maintain minimum clearances from combustible
construction, see “Location Requirements” section.
■ The outdoor cooking gas appliance shall not be located
under overhead unprotected combustible construction.
■ This outdoor cooking gas appliance shall be used only
outdoors and shall not be used in a building, garage, or
any other enclosed area.
■ Keep any electrical supply cord and fuel supply hose
away from any heated surfaces.
■ Keep outdoor cooking gas appliance area clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
■ Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation
air. Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder
enclosure free and clear from debris.
■ Inspect the gas cylinder supply hose before each use of
the outdoor cooking gas appliance. If the hose shows
excessive abrasion or wear, or is cut, it MUST be
replaced before using the outdoor cooking gas
appliance. Contact your dealer and use only
replacement hoses specified for use with the outdoor
cooking gas appliance.
■ Visually check the burner flames. They should be blue.
Slight yellow tipping is normal for LP gas.
■ Check and clean burner/venturi tube for insects and
insect nest. A clogged tube can lead to fire under the
outdoor cooking gas appliance.
■ The LP gas supply cylinder to be used must be:
- constructed and marked in accordance with the
Specification for LP Gas Cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National
Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders,
Spheres, and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous
Goods; and Commission.
- provided with a listed overfilling prevention device.
- provided with a cylinder connection device compatible
with the connection for outdoor cooking gas
appliances.
■ Always check connections for leaks each time you
connect and disconnect the LP gas supply cylinder.
See “Installation Instructions” section.
■ When the outdoor cooking gas appliance is not in use,
the gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder.
■ Storage of an outdoor cooking gas appliance indoors is
permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and
removed from the outdoor cooking gas appliance.
■ Cylinders must be stored outdoors and out of the reach
of children and must not be stored in a building, garage,
or any other enclosed area.
■ The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied
with the outdoor cooking gas appliance must be used. A
replacement pressure regulator and hose assembly
specific to your model is available from your outdoor
cooking gas appliance dealer.
■ Gas cylinder must include a collar to protect the cylinder
valve.
■ For appliances designed to use a CGA791 Connection:
Place a 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 the following information is not followed exactly, a fire
causing death or serious injury may occur.
■ Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this
outdoor cooking gas appliance.
■ Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
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