If You Smell Gas - Camp Chef FTG900-2 Instructions

WARNING
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
DANGER

If you smell gas:

• Shut off gas to the appliance at the
tank.
• Extinguish any open flame.
• If odor continues, keep away from
the appliance and immediately call
your fire department.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in fire, explosion or burn
hazard, which could cause property
damage, personal injury or death.
WARNING
• DO NOT store a spare LP gas cylinder
under or near this appliance.
• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full.
• A fire causing death or serious injury
may occur if the above is not followed
exactly.
WARNING
• To installer or person assembling this
appliance: Leave this manual with
this appliance for future reference.
• To consumer: Keep this manual with
this appliance for future reference.
This instruction manual contains
important information necessary for the
proper assembly and safe use of this
product. Read and follow all warnings
and instructions before assembling and
using this appliance. Do not discard
this instruction manual.
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WARNING
1. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
2. An LP cylinder not connected for use
shall not be stored in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
DANGER
1. Never operate this appliance
unattended.
2. Never operate this appliance
within 10 ft (3 m) of any structure,
combustible material or other gas
cylinder.
3. Never operate this appliance within
25 ft (7.5 m) of any flammable liquid.
4. Never allow oil or grease to get
hotter than 400°F (200°C). If the
temperature exceeds 400°F (200°C),
or if oil begins to smoke, immediately
turn burner or gas supply OFF.
5. Heated liquids remain at scalding
temperatures long after the cooking
process. Never touch cooking
appliance until liquids have cooled to
115°F (45°C) or less.
6. If a fire should occur, keep away from
appliance and immediately call your
fire department. Do not attempt to
extinguish an oil or grease fire with
water.
1. Do NOT leave this appliance unattended while in use. The
user must remain in the immediate area of the product
and have a clear view of the product at all times during
operation.
2. Keep children and pets away from burner at all times.
3. The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs
may impair your ability to properly assemble or safely
operate this appliance.
4. For OUTDOOR use only. Do NOT use in a building, garage or
any other enclosed area. Do NOT use in or on recreational
vehicles or boats. NEVER use this appliance as a heater.
5. Do not operate appliance under ANY overhead construction.
Keep a minimum clearance of 3 feet (1 m) from the sides,
front and back of appliance to ANY construction. Keep
the area clear of all combustible material and flammable
liquids, including wood, dry plants and grass, brush, paper,
and canvas.
6. Use ONLY on a level, stable non-combustible surface like
bricks, concrete or dirt. Do NOT use this appliance on any
surface that will burn or melt like wood, asphalt, vinyl, or
plastic.
7. Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
8. To prevent accidental fires, before using the appliance
ensure that the hose is not damaged and all joints and
connections are not leaking by turning on the cylinder valve,
leave the burner valve closed, and apply a soapy solution to
the joints and connections. If a continuous hissing sound is
heard, or if the soapy solution bubbles, there is a leak. Do
not use the appliance if there is a leak. Replace the faulty
parts.
9. Extinguish all open flames before connecting the gas supply
to the appliance and before checking for leaks.
10. When cooking with oil or grease, fire extinguishing
materials shall be readily accessible. In the event of an oil
or grease fire do NOT attempt to extinguish with water. Use
a Type BC dry chemical fire extinguisher or smother fire
with dirt, sand or baking soda.
11. Do NOT move the appliance when in use. Allow unit to cool
to 115°F (45°C) before moving or storing.
12. This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use
insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from hot
surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
13. In case there is a fire, call the local fire department or dial
911. Stay clear from flames. Do not attempt to extinguish
an oil or grease fire with water.
14. This product is not intended for commercial use.
15. Always allow the appliance to cool before covering with the
patio cover.
16. Never use charcoal or wood briquets in a gas grill.
Flavoring chips must be contained in a metal smoking box
to contain ash and prevent fires.
17. Never place more than 25 pounds on the side shelf. DO
NOT lean on the side shelf.
18. After cooking, allow grill and grease cans to cool off
completely before removing grease can.
19. Use gloves or oven mitts to hold grease cans when moving
to avoid spilling hot grease.
• Use appliance only with LP (propane) gas and the regulator/
valve assembly supplied with the appliance.
• Installation must conform with local codes, or in their
absence with National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,
or Natural gas and proper installation code CSA B149.1 or
propane and storage handling code B149.2 Handling and
storage of LP cylinders must conform to LP Gas Code NFPA/
ANSI 58. Appliance is not for use in or on recreational vehicle
and/or boats.
• Do not modify this appliance. Modifications will result in
a safety hazard. Questions regarding certification in other
areas may be addressed to 1-435-752-3922.
• Apartment Dwellers: Check with management to learn the
requirements and fire codes for using an LP Gas appliance
at an apartment. If allowed, use outside on the ground floor
with a 10 foot clearance from walls or rails. Do NOT use
appliance on or under any apartment, condominium 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 the
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.
• 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.
• 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.
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