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OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO A VOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPER TY DAMAGE. (PROP ANE TANK NOT INCLUDED) INSTR-Outdoor Cooker.QXD 9/25/01 5:42 PM Page 1[...]
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IMPOR T ANT SAFETY W ARNINGS 1 W ARNING 1 1. This cooker is to be used Outdoors Only . Do not operate indoors (house, tent, garage) or in any unventilated or enclosed area . In windy weather , cooker should be located in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind. 2. Only use cooker on a level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground,[...]
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2 6. Propane gas is extremely flammable, follow these instructions: • Use only LP gas cylinders marked "Propane" which are U.S. Department of T ransportation (DOT) certified. • Always use the gas pressure regulator supplied with this product which is regulated for an outlet pressure of 15 PSI; the use of other regulators or no regulat[...]
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3 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED T O ASSEMBLE YOUR COOKER: 2 Adjustable wrenches OR Adjustable wrench and the following wrenches: 3/8" Open end wrench 3/4" Open end wrench Step 1 Position the stand upside down as shown. Step 2 Attach wheels using the axle bolts and nuts. T ighten securely . Step 3 Set cooker with the burner assembl[...]
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1. Make sure the propane tank valve and needle valves are turned OFF . 2. Make sure male SAE fitting is properly attached to air shutter refer to "Assembly Instructions" . Attach POL fitting to tank using adjustable wrench and tighten by turning COUNTER-CLOCKWISE. 3. Prepare a soapy water solution (one part dishwashing liquid to three par[...]
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PLACE THE COOKER OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURF ACE AW A Y FROM ANY COMBUSTIBLE MA TERIAL. IN WINDY WEA THER, THE COOKER SHOULD BE LOCA TED IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THA T IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND. GAS LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED EVER Y TIME THE COOKER IS USED. READ ALL SAFETY W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPE[...]
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AFTER-USE SAFETY • Always allow the cooker , pot and liquid to cool completely before handling. • Always disconnect the propane tank from cooker when not in use - a safety plug should be placed in the propane tank valve. • Before storing cooker , cover air shutter , top of burner assembly and POL fitting with plastic and secure with rubber ba[...]
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140-3895-0 2/01, 9/01 For one year from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Outdoor Gas Cooker against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser . The Brinkmann Corporation’ s obligations under this warranty are limited to the following guidelines: • This warranty does not cover cookers that have bee[...]