Dangers and warnings – Ducane 3200 User Manual

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DANGERS AND WARNINGS

ƽ DANGER

Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or
death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.

ƽ WARNING

ƽ Do not lift the barbecue using the control panel as a handle. Lifting by the control panel can damage gas handling and electrical

components. Damage to gas handling and electrical components can result in serious bodily injury or death and damage to
property.

ƽ Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue.
ƽ Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual
ƽ After a period of storage, and/or non-use, the Ducane

gas barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions

before use. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.

ƽ Do not operate the Ducane

gas barbecue if there is a gas leak present.

ƽ Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
ƽ Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of your Ducane

gas barbecue.

ƽ Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on, or in the storage area under the barbecue.
ƽ Your Ducane

gas barbecue should never be used by children. Accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot. Keep young

children away while it is in use.

ƽ You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Ducane

gas barbecue. It will be hot during cooking or cleaning and

should never be left unattended or moved while in operation.

ƽ Should the burners go out while in operation, turn all gas valves off. Open the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to

relight using the lighting instructions.

ƽ Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Ducane

gas barbecue.

ƽ Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.
ƽ Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.
ƽ Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.
ƽ The Ducane

gas barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.

ƽ Liquid propane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid propane unit or liquid propane

gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.

ƽ Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
ƽ Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.
ƽ Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
ƽ Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

ƽ Do not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place. The unit must be properly assembled according to the instructions

outlined in the “Assembly Guide”.

ƽ Remove all packing material before use.

ƽ Do not build this model of grill in any built-in or slide in construction. Ignoring this Warning could cause a fire or an explosion

that can damage property and cause serious bodily injury or death.

ƽ Proposition 65 Warning: Handling the brass material on this product exposes you to lead, a chemical known to the state of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

(Wash hands after handling this product.)

LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS ONLY:
ƽ Use the regulator that is supplied with your Ducane

gas barbecue.

ƽ Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
ƽ A dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier. Do not use

a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve.

ƽ Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the cylinder should be transported

and stored accordingly.

ƽ If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder:

1. Move away from liquid propane cylinder.

2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3. Call your fire department.