SaFEtY iNFOrMatiON
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or install the
product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-800-963-0211, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, EST.
WarNiNGS aNd CautiONS
• This grill is for outdoor use only and should not be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
• For residential use only. This grill is NOT for commercial use.
• Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain
charcoal, charcoal/wood mixture, lump charcoal or cooking wood. The conversion to or attempted
use of any other fuel source in this charcoal grill is dangerous and will void your warranty.
• This grill is not intended for and should never be used as a heater. TOXIC fumes can accumulate
and cause asphyxiation.
• Do not use grill for indoor cooking. Toxic carbon monoxide fumes can accumulate and cause
asphyxiation.
• This grill is safety certified for use in the United States and Canada only. Do not modify for use in
any other location. Modification will result in a safety hazard and will void the warranty.
• Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance within 10 feet (3.05 m) of walls, structures or buildings.
• Apartment dwellers: Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using a
charcoal grill in your apartment complex. If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a 10 feet
(3.05 m) clearance from any structure. Do not use on or under balconies.
• Minimum clearance from sides and back of unit to combustible construction is 36 inches (91.4 cm).
Do not use this appliance under any type of overhang or roof.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting.
• Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep grill area free and clear from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet (7.62 m) of this
appliance.
• Do not alter grill in any manner. Any altering will void your warranty.
• Do not use the grill unless it is COMPLETELY assembled and all parts are securely fastened and
tightened.
• This grill should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected on a regular basis.
• Use only the manufacturer's authorized parts. The use of any part that is not factory authorized can
be dangerous and will void your warranty.
• Do not use this appliance without reading "Operating Instructions" in this manual.
• Do not touch metal parts of grill until it has completely cooled (about 45 min.) to avoid burns, unless
you are wearing protective gear (pot holders, gloves, BBQ mittens, etc.).
• Never touch grates (charcoal or cooking), ashes or coals to see if they are hot.
• Do not use on wooden decks, wooden furniture or other combustible surfaces.
• Do not use in or on boats or recreational vehicles.
• Position grill so wind can not carry ashes to combustible surfaces.
• Do not use in high winds.
• Never lean over the grill when lighting.
• Do not leave a lit grill unattended. Keep children and pets away from grill at all times.
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