Use and Care Manual

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FOR PROPANE GAS UNITS
• The gas pressure regulator provided with the propane fire bowl must be used.
• Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your firebowl is in operation.
• A dented or rusty propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your gas supplier prior to use.
• Do not use a propane cylinder with a damaged valve and any other worn out parts.
•
Move and store the empty gas cylinders carefully and
properly.
* If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the propane cylinder:
1. Turn off the gas supply and get away from the gas cylinder and the firebowl at once.
2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Get to your gas supplier and/or the fire department for help.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the firebowl.
• Clothing or other
flammable materials should not be hung from the
firebowl
, or placed on or near the
firebowl
.
•
Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the
firebowl
must be replaced prior to operating the
firebowl
.
•
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The
firebowl
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
firebowl
be kept clean.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
firebowl
and to replace any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
• The LP gas supply tank must be constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications for LP gas tanks of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, LP gas tanks, Spheres and Tubes
for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission.
•
This propane
firebowl
must be used ONLY in a well-ventilated space and shall not be used inside a building or garage or any
other enclosed area.
•How to disconnect a gas bottle
Turn OFF control knob and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Loosen cylinder screw beneath bottom shelf, then lift LP cylinder up and out of shelf. Place dust cap on cylinder
valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use.
•
Storage of a
firebowl
indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the
firebowl
. Cylinders must
be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of reach of children. Disconnected cylinders must have threaded valve
plugs
tightly installed and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to
the owner’s information manual provided with this
firebowl
. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
The LP-gas supply cylinder must be disconnected when this
firebowl
is not in use.
Only a cylinder marked “propane” shall be used.
• Keep the firebowl area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Caution:
Only use the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with this firebowl. Replacement pressure regulator and hose
assemblies must be specified or supplied by BOND MANUFACTURING CO.