LF Garden Treasures F180102 Manual Del Usario página 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER: Failure to follow the dangers, warnings and cautions in this manual may result in
serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.
1. This appliance is for outdoor use only, and should NOT be used in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.
2. Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance within ten feet (3.05 m) of walls, structures or
buildings.
3. For residential use only. This outdoor fire pit is NOT for commercial use.
4. Do NOT use this outdoor fire pit for indoor heating. TOXIC carbon monoxide fumes can
accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
5. This outdoor fire pit is safety certified for use in the United States and/or Canada only. Do NOT
modify for use in any other location. Modification will result in a safety hazard and will void
your warranty.
6. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and
should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
7. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the appliance.
8. Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung from the appliance or placed
on or near the appliance.
9. Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the appliance shall be
replaced prior to operating the appliance.
10. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should
be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative that the control compartment,
burners, and circulating air passageways of the appliance are kept clean.
11. CAUTION: The propane gas pressure regulator provided with this appliance must be used. This
regulator is set for an outlet pressure of 11 inches water column.
12. Apartment dwellers: Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using
a liquid propane (LP) gas outdoor firepit in your apartment complex. If allowed, use outside on
the ground floor with a ten foot (3.05 m) clearance from any structure. Do NOT use on or under
balconies.
13. This outdoor fire pit, from the factory, is for use with LP gas only. The conversion to or attempted
use of natural gas in this outdoor fire pit is dangerous, may cause bodily harm and will void your
warranty.
14. LP gas characteristics:
a. LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of the
characteristics before using any LP gas product.
b. LP gas is explosive under pressure, heavier than air, and settles/pools in low areas.
c. LP gas in its natural state has no odor. For your safety, an odorant is added that smells like
rotten cabbage.
d. Contact with LP gas can cause freeze burns to skin.
15. LP gas cylinder needed to operate. Only cylinders marked "propane" may be used.
a. The LP gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the U.S. Department
of Transportation (D.O.T.) Specifications for LP-Gas Cylinders, or the Standard for Cylinders,
Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Commission,
CAN/CSA-B339 as applicable.
b. LP gas cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
c. Never use an LP gas cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar or footing.
d. Dented or rusted LP gas cylinders may be hazardous and should be checked by your LP gas
supplier prior to use.
e. The LP gas cylinder should not be dropped or handled roughly.
f. Cylinders must be stored outdoors, out of the reach of children, and must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.Your LP gas cylinder must never be stored where
temperatures can reach over 125°F.
g. Do NOT insert any tool or foreign object into the valve outlet or safety relief valve. You may
damage the valve and cause a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion, fire, severe
personal injury or death.
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