Holland Grill APEX BH421-SS5LPB Instruction Manual - Safety Information
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HOLLAND APEX BODY ONLY GRILL OWNERS MANUAL
Safety Information
Please read carefully.
WARNING: Never operate this grill on Natural Gas unless it has been properly
equipped for use with Natural Gas. Improper use may result in an explosion
and/or fire and serious accident or injury. Contact your local supplier to equip
your grill for use with Natural Gas.
Gas grills are used SAFELY by millions of people when following
simple SAFETY precautions.
The items in the fuel system are designed for operation with the
Holland Grill. They must not be replaced with any other brand.
(See parts list for replacement items.)
GAS BURNER: The gas burner is constructed of heavy cast iron and
should not require maintenance other than inspection for insect nests
inside the venturi. If you remove the burner for
cleaning, it must be reinstalled exactly as removed.
AIR SHUTTER: See item 11 in lighting instructions (see figure 6 for
details.)
BURNER VALVE: The burner valve is operated in only two positions.
The Off position is when the handle is across (perpendicular to) the
burner, which stops the flow of gas. When the valve has been set in
the Off position, it is important to close the valve on the natural gas
supply or when using LP Gas, close it at the LP gas cylinder. The
The Fuel System
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. SHUT OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE.
2. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.
3. OPEN LID.
4. IF ODOR CONTINUES, IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER
OR FIRE DEPARTMENT.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
2. AN LP CYLINDER NOT CONNECTED FOR USE SHALL NOT BE
STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
(A) DO NOT STORE A SPARE LP-GAS CYLINDER UNDER OR NEAR
THIS APPLIANCE;
(B) NEVER FILL THE CYLINDER BEYOND 80 PERCENT FULL; AND
(C) IF THE INFORMATION IN “(A)” AND “(B)” IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY MAY OCCUR.
• THIS GRILL IS NOT INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN OR ON RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES AND/OR BOATS.
• KEEP OUTDOOR COOKING GAS APPLIANCE AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
AND LIQUIDS
• THIS GRILL IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON NATURAL GAS AT 7 INCHES OF
WATER COLUMN PRESSURE, USING A #53 PLUG ORIFICE
• IF USING LP GAS THIS GRILL SHALL ONLY BE CONNECTED TO AN LP CYLINDER
WITH AN OVERFILL PROTECTION DEVICE (OPD).
•
THE GRILL SHOULD BE LIT AND ALLOWED TO OPERATE FOR AT LEAST 30
MINUTES BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME TO ALLOW PRESERVATIVE TO
BURN OFF. AFTER SMOKE STOPS COMING OUT OF STACKS, GRILL IS READY
FOR YOUR USE AND ENJOYMENT.
•
THIS GRILL IS NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE
•
THIS COOKING APPLIANCE IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE USED
IN A BUILDING, GARAGE OR ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA.
•
EXCESSIVELY WINDY OR COLD CONDITIONS MAY AFFECT GRILL COOKING
PERFORMANCE.
•
CHOOSE ONLY A LEVEL LOCATION FOR GRILL OPERATION. THE HOLLAND GRILL
MUST BE SITTING SECURELY ON A LEVEL SURFACE FOR PROPER OPERATION
AND EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION.
•
YOUR GRILL IS MADE FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
•
THE VENT STACKS AND THE AIR INTAKE OPENINGS SHOULD NEVER BE
BLOCKED OR CLOSED DURING GRILL OPERATION.
•
MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM SIDES AND BACK TO COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION, 18 INCHES (50CM) FROM SIDES AND 18 INCHES (50CM) FROM
BACK. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO OBSERVE AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER
CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION.
•
DO NOT USE THIS OUTDOOR APPLIANCE UNDER OVERHEAD COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACES.
•
DO NOT STORE A SPARE LP GAS CYLINDER UNDER OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING: FOLLOW LOCAL CODES
•
THE INSTALLATION OF THIS APPLIANCE MUST CONFORM WITH EITHER
THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI STANDARD REFERENCED WITH
THE FOLLOWING: ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE
INSTALLATION CODE; CSA B149.1, OR PROPANE STORAGE AND
HANDLING CODE, B149.2, OR THE STANDARD FOR RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES, ANSI A 119.2/NFPA 1192, AND CSA Z240 RV SERIES,
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CODE, AS APPLICABLE”.
•
INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAN/CGAB149.1
NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE AND LOCAL
CODES WHERE APPLICABLE.
This grill is equipped with
a #57 orifice for LP Gas
from the factory.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE ON
NATURAL GAS UNLESS THE PROPER SIZE
ORIFICE HAS BEEN INSTALLED! DAMAGE
AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY
OCCUR!
WARNING: You must change the orifice to
#53 if you intend to use Natural Gas.
Contact your local supplier to equip your
grill for use with Natural Gas.