Ducane Meridian 2020806 Guide De L'utilisateur page 11

INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
Locating Your Grill
• Your Ducane ® Gas Grill is manufactured for outdoor use only! Any grill, charcoal
or gas, produces carbon monoxide while in operation and the gas should not be
allowed to accumulate in a confi ned area. Never operate this grill inside your home
or recreational vehicle or any enclosed area.
• When locating your grill, choose a safe outdoor location away from fl ammable or
combustible surfaces and out of traffi c paths. Ducane
clearance to combustible surfaces.
• Consult your local codes for possible additional restrictions on location or operation
of your grill.
• As your grill uses gas, it requires air to burn properly. Do not locate your grill in
such manner or as to obstruct the fl ow of combustion and ventilation air around the
grill.
• When possible, adjust your grills' position to reduce the likelihood of wind blowing
onto it.
CAUTION: Never operate your grill under any overhead
combustible construction.
CAUTION: This grill is not intended to be installed in or
attached to a recreational vehicle. It is also not intended to
be installed in or on a boat.
WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. Failure to follow this warning could lead to a fire,
explosion and bodily harm.
Assembly
Make sure your grill is assembled properly. Detailed assembly instructions are packed
with each grill giving specifi c assembly procedures for each model. Follow these
instructions carefully to ensure the correct and safe assembly of the grill.
CAUTION: Although we take every effort to ensure that the
assembly process is as easy and as safe as possible, it is
inherent with fabricated steel parts that corners and edges
can cause cuts if improperly handled during assembly
procedures. Be careful while handling any parts during
assembly. It is strongly recommended that you protect
hands with a pair of work gloves.
CONNECTION CONNECTION
Natural Gas Grills Natural Gas Grills
Type of Gas
Your natural gas grill is factory built to operate using natural gas only. Never attempt
to operate your grill on gases other than the type specifi ed on the grill rating plates.
Your grill operates at 7" of water column pressure. If replacement of the hose becomes
necessary, factory specifi ed parts are required. See your local dealer.
For safety and design reasons, the conversion of a Ducane
using Natural gas to operation using LP gas requires the change out of the entire gas
supply system of the grill. If this becomes necessary, see your dealer for additional
information.
What is Natural Gas?
Natural gas, often called methane, is a safe modern fuel. Natural gas is supplied by
your local utility and should be readily available if your house is already heated with
gas.
Natural Gas Grills Natural Gas Grills
® strongly recommends a 24"
®
grill from operation
Leveling
It is important for the proper operation of the grill that it be located on a level surface.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance shall be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical
shock. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding-
type plug to fi t the proper grounding-type receptacle. Plug into a GFCI-protected
outdoor receptacle, where available.
Extension Cords
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole
cord connectors that accept the plug from the appliance. Only extension cords
identifi ed by the marking with the suffi x letters W-A, and tagged "Suitable for use
with outdoor appliances" shall be used outdoors. Use only extension cords having an
electrical rating not less than the rating of the appliance. Do not use damaged extension
cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged. Do not abuse
extension cord and do not tug on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat
and sharp edges.
NATURAL GAS INSTALLER'S GUIDE
This guide is a recommendation for natural gas installations. It advises the installer
as to the size tubing that is necessary on a natural gas installation depending on how
far the grill is located from the house. All tubing should be anticorrosive tin-line cop-
per or an AGA-approved alternate. Operating pressure of the grill is 4.5 water column
pressure. This should be verifi ed after the installation is complete. Comparable sized
black iron pipe is also acceptable for natural gas lines.
Distance
1 - 25 feet
26 - 50 feet
51- 100 feet
101 feet or more
24"
Pipe Size
3/8
1/2
2/3 of the run 3/4" down to 1/2"
3/4
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