Base Camp F235825 - Installation Safety Precautions; LP Tank Handling and Storage

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Installation Safety Precautions
1. Use appliance only with LP (propane) gas and the regulator/valve
assembly supplied.
2. Installation must conform with local codes, or in their absence with
 NationalFuelGasCode,NFPA54/ANSIZ223.1.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.
3. Donotmodifythisappliance.Modicationswillresultinasafetyhazard.
 Questionsregardingcerticationinotherareasmaybeaddressedto800.251.0001.
4. ApartmentDwellers:Checkwithmanagementtolearntherequirementsandrecodes
for using an LP Gas appliance at an apartment. If allowed, use outside on the ground
 oorwitha10footclearancefromwallsorrails.DoNOTuseapplianceonorunder
any apartment, condominium balcony or deck.
5. Before opening LP tank valve, check the coupling nut for tightness. When appliance is
not in use, turn off control knob to close LP tank valve on supply cylinder.
6. Never use LP tank if visibly rusted, damaged, or out of date.
7. 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.
8. 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. (Use Mr Heater #F273071(5ft) or #F273072 (12’ft) Propane
Hose Assembly with Regulator).
9. Never operate appliance with LP tanks out of correct
 positionspeciedinAssemblyInstructions.
10. Always close LP tank valve and remove coupling nut
 beforemovingLPtankfromspeciedoperatingposition.
11. Warning: Hose is a trip hazard(See image)
12. NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near appliance or
in enclosed areas.
13. NEVER llthecylinderbeyond80%full.Anoverlled
spare LP tank is hazardous due to possible gas released
from the safety relief valve. Failure to follow these
 instructionsexactlycouldcauseareresultingindeathor
serious injury.
14. If you see, smell, or hear escaping gas, immediately get away
 fromtheLPtank/applianceandcallyourredepartment.
15. All spare LP tanks must have safety caps installed on the
LP tank outlet.
LP Tank Removal, Transport and Storage
16. TurnOFFallcontrolknobsandLPtankvalve.Turncoupling
nut counterclockwise by hand only – do not use tools to disconnect. Install safety cap
onto LP tank valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve. Failure to
use safety cap as directed may result in serious personal injury/ and or property
damage.
TRIP HAZARD
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CONTROL
KNOB
SAFETY
CAP