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FOR YOUR SAFETY
WWARNINGS:
1. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
2. Read the installation, operation, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
3. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion, which could cause property damage,
personal injury, or death.
4. This instruction manual contains Important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of
the appliance.
5. Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance.
6. Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.
7. Keep this manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WDANGER: Failure to follow the dangers, warnings and cautions in this manual may result in serious
bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.
WWARNINGS:
WThis grill is for outdoor use only, and should not be
used in a building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
WDo NOT operate, light or use this appliance within
ten feet (3.05 m) of walls, structures or buildings.
WFor residential use only. This grill is NOT for
commercial use.
WThis grill is not intended for and should never be
used as a heater. TOXIC fumes can accumulate and
cause asphyxiation.
WThis grill is safety certified for use in the United
States and/or Canada only. Do NOT modify for use
in any other location. Modification will result in a
safety hazard and will void your warranty.
WThis grill, from the factory, is for use with liquid
propane (LP) gas only. The conversion to or
attempted use of natural gas in this LP gas grill is
dangerous, may cause bodily harm and will void
your warranty.
WThis grill, from the factory, is for use with LP gas.
The natural gas conversion kit model number
VFK1702W-C may be used to convert your grill to
natural gas. The use of any other conversion kit is
dangerous, may cause bodily harm and will void
your warranty.
WLP gas characteristics:
a. LP gas is flammable and hazardous if
handled improperly. Become aware of the
characteristics before using any LP gas
product.
b. LP gas is explosive under pressure, heavier
than air, and settles/pools in low areas.
c. LP gas in its natural state has no odor. For your
safety, an odorant is added that smells like
rotten cabbage.
d. Contact with LP gas can cause freeze burns to
skin.
WNatural gas (NG) characteristics:
a. NG is flammable and hazardous if
handled improperly. Become aware of the
characteristics before using any NG product.
b. NG is explosive under pressure, heavier than air,
and settles/pools in low areas.
c. NG in its natural state has no odor. For your
safety, an odorant is added that smells like
rotten cabbage.
d. Contact with NG can cause freeze burns to skin.
WApartment dwellers: Check with management to
learn the requirements and fire codes for using a
LP gas grill in your apartment complex. If allowed,
use outside on the ground floor with a ten foot
(3.05 m) clearance from any structure. Do NOT use
on or under balconies.
WLP gas cylinder needed to operate. Only cylinders
marked “propane” may be used.
WThe LP gas cylinder must be constructed and
marked in accordance with the Specifications
for LP-gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National Standard of
Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and
Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods;
and Commission.
WLP gas cylinder must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal.