Dangers and warnings – Ducane Natural 3400 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 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, 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 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 by-products 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” section.

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.)

ƽ Do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than intended.
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 Do not use in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

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

Move away from liquid propane cylinder.

Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

Call your fire department.