Dickinson Caribbean User manual

Dickinson Marine
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CARIBBEAN / MEDITERRANEAN
Propane Galley Range
INSTALLATION – USE AND CARE MANUAL
This manual MUST be read carefully
DICKINSON RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE PRODUCTS OR DOCUMENTS AT ANY TIME
QUALITY INSPECTED BY - Doug & Don Form#7.2-23 Issue#1 Sept. 14, 2011

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CONTENTS
Warnings and Disclosures pg - 3
Stove Dimensions pg - 6
Product Features pg - 7
Burners and Valves pg - 09
Fuel Supply Instructions pg - 10
Fuel Locker Diagram pg - 11
Fuel System Testing pg - 12
Gimbaled Instructions pg - 13
Gimbaled Diagram pg - 14
Built-In Diagram pg - 15
Oven Cooking pg - 18
Care and Cleaning pg - 18
Troubleshooting pg - 20
Part Replacements pg - 20
Limited Warranty pg - 21
Warranty Form pg - 22
PACKING LIST
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SNAP IN GRILL SECTION
POT HOLDER SEARAIL
POT HOLDERS (2)
CUTTING BOARD
OVEN RACK
PROPANE LOCKER & STOVE WARNING PLATE
TIE DOWN BRACKET
2 X 9V BATTERIES

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WARNING!
THIS IS A LOW PRESSURE
PROPANE GAS APPLIANCE.
YOU MUST HAVE A
SEPARATE 11” W/C
(30 mbar)LOW PRESSURE
REGULATOR INSTALLED
CORRECTLY OR
OPERATION WILL
RESULT IN A
DANGEROUS FIRE AND
WILL DAMAGE YOUR
UNIT.
**PLEASE READ YOUR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE**

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Keep your proof of purchase and product serial number for warranty
WARNING:
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch..
• Shut off main supply tank, and call the fire department if the boat has filled with gas.
IMPORTANT
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Your Dickinson product is designed
and constructed to give you many years of safe use. The operation will
be further enhanced if proper care and judgment are exercised in the
use and maintenance of the appliance.
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR LOW PRESSURE
PROPANE ONLY, AND MUST HAVE AN 11”WC (30mbar) LOW
PRESSURE REGULATOR
IMPORTANT:
Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to
assemble, operate, or service this appliance. Improper use of this gas
appliance can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion,
carbon monoxide poisoning and oxygen depletion. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your
gas supplier.
TEST ALL PROPANE LINES AND CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS
WITH A SOAPY WATER SOLUTION. DO NOT FLAME TEST FOR
LEAKS.
LPG is heavier than air and if allowed will settle in lower areas
resulting in a potential explosion.
CLOSE THE LPG CYLINDER VALVE IN THE EVENT OF AN
EMERGENCY

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WARNING:
•DO NOT install this appliance in spaces containing internal combustion engines,
their fuel tanks, or joints and fittings of their fuel systems.
•USE ONLY approved materials, hose, regulators and fittings to install.
10ft Hose – ULC Type I CGA St 8.1 – Dickinson Prt# 19-100-10
20ft Hose – ULC Type I CGA St 8.1 – Dickinson Prt# 19-100-20
Propane Low Pressure Regulator UL/C.G.A – Dickinson Prt# 19-151
•DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
•INSTALLATION must conform with local codes or in the absence of codes, with
current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or current CAN/CGA B149,
Installation Codes.
•MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME OEM installation must conform to
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280,
or, when not applicable, the Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured
Home Installation Sites and Communities, ANSI/NFPA 501A,(USA) or Mobile
Homes Standard, CAN/CSA-Z240 MH Series, in Canada
•MAIN GAS VALVE must be disconnected from gas supply system during any
pressure test of the system at pressures greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa)
IMPORTANT:
Save this manual for future reference.
WHAT TO DO
1. Begin by ensuring proper installation and verify that the appliance has been connected to 11”
WC low pressure propane.
Be familiar with the location of the gas shut-off.
If you smell gas, do not use the appliance. Immediately turn off the gas supply at the shut-off
valve.
2. Make sure you have a 3” fresh air vent, or an open window before operating the stove.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the manual.
4. Never let clothing or other flammable materials come in contact with the
burners while in operation.
5. When cooking, set the burner controls so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pot and
does not lick at the sides of the pot.
6. Always turn pot handles to the side or back of the appliance. Do not turn handles towards the
front where they are easily hit. Handles should not extend over adjacent burners.
7. Always check the position of the control knobs to make sure the appliance is off when you are
finished cooking.
8. Always light each burner prior to placing a pot on the burner grate. Also, turn the control
knob to the “off” position before removing a pot from the burner grate
9. Wait until the appliance has cooled before cleaning.
10. Always keep the appliance surface clean and dry.
11. Affix the Galley Range Warning / Instruction plate by the stove for easy reading.

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WHAT NOT TO DO
1. DANGER-Never use the appliance to warm or heat the room.
2. When using the appliance do not touch the grate, burner caps, burner bases or any parts in
proximity to the flame.
3. Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
4. Do not use water on grease fires.
5. Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
6. Do not use oversized pots or pans. See section on ‘burners’.
7. Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or detergents on this appliance.
8. Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible material.
MEDITERRANEAN & CARIBBEAN DIMENSIONS

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* Tie Down Bar – This is the 1/8
th
aluminum piece that is appox. 10” long *see pic below. The tie down
bar is to be fastened in your stoves cut out so that the bottom panel housing the battery boxes will slide into
it thus preventing your stove from tilting forward as the boat lists. The two screws in the front of this panel
will prevent the unit from sliding forward but will not prevent the stove from tilting and bending the plate.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Your two-burner or three-burner propane stove contains many unique features. Please read this section
carefully as it identifies the most important.
COOKING GRATE
The cooking grate is designed to snap into place to ensure that it is level and to limit vibration.
IMPORTANT NOTE – The stainless grate and burner tops are exposed to extreme temperatures in a matter
of seconds. In addition, pots are slid over them, and spills introduce foods with high acidity to all of the
surfaces and components. These severe operating conditions will cause an inevitable change in the
appearance of the surfaces and components. Do not place pots directly on the burners as they are not made
to hold the weight, so you must use the cooker with the grate in place.
POT HOLDERS AND RAIL
There is a set of potholders and a potholder rail standard with your appliance. The rail is attached by
inserting the legs into the grate and tightening the brass thumbscrews. The grate can be removed and
turned to position the sea rail at the back or front as required. The potholders are then slipped over this rail
and moved to fit the size of pot or pan by squeezing the end legs so they can slide back and forth. Should
the potholders become loose simply spread the legs a little and they will again become secure. It is
recommended that the potholders be used when any boat motion is anticipated.
CUTTING BOARD
The board is used to provide a flat finished surface at counter top level. It also provides a useful cutting-
board feature that can be used in place or elsewhere .

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WARNING:
WHEN USING OVEN , REMOVE CUTTING BOARD TO ALLOW PROPER
VENTILATION FOR OVEN BURNER. THE OVEN VENTS THROUGH THE SIDES
OF THE COOKING AREA, AND MUST BE FREE OF OBSTRUCTION.
CUTTING BOARD LEVELLING FEATURE
At the four outside corners of the cooking grate there are small tapped holes. By installing 4 – 8-32 screws
into the tapped holes, with the screw head up, the cutting board can be leveled. It is advisable to tighten the
levelers with a nut on the underside to secure them in place
BURNERS
The top surfaces of the burner caps are porcelain enameled to prevent oxidation (rusting) and to provide an
attractive finish.
Triple Burner
These burners are CGA/AGA approved
FLAME DISPERSION
The burner ring spreads the flame evenly around the burner perimeter. This burner assembly must be
seated properly into the base to produce the desired flame configuration.
FLAME CLEARANCE AND POT SIZES
Space is always at a premium on a boat and the Dickinson Propane Stoves give you the most versatility
and the most powerful burners available in a marine cooktop format. For your safety and for good
maintenance of the appliance, use the appropriate size pots for the right and left burners. On the left, a pot
with a 10 inch base is appropriate. On the right hand side it is best not to use pots or pans with bottoms
greater than 6 inches in diameter.
BURNER SAFETY FLAME-OUT Thermocouple
Each burner is equipped with a thermo-couple safety sensor. Should the
flame accidentally be extinguished the sensor will automatically turn-off the
gas supply to the burner. In addition, should the burner not ignite on start-up
the gas will not continue to flow to the burner when the control knob is
released.
NOTE: The thermocouple may need to be wiped off occasionally to keep
flame lit.

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BURNER IGNITER AND IGNITER BOX
The burner igniter is located on each burner and is activated by a battery generator.
(Batteries Included – 2 x 9v) The igniter box is located at the bottom of the appliance, below the oven.
To replace the batteries, you will need to unscrew the two bolts, holding the front panel/door onto the oven.
Once unscrewed, simply open the oven door as usual, except now it will come right off the stove.
Now simply unscrew the large black plastic knob on the battery holder.
These knobs contain 9V batteries. When replacing with new batteries, just make sure the battery leads
faces up in the knob. Positioning (as in positive and negative) doesn’t matter. Just as long as the battery
leads slide in first when replacing the knob onto the box.
Battery must face up,
when replacing.
Igniter / Battery Box
GAS CONTROL VALVES
This appliance is equipped with CGA/AGA approved quality gas valves that
offer both electronic ignition and thermocouple flameout safety features. These
valves have been calibrated for use with the burners to produce the required BTU
heat output and flame quality at all settings. The low heat settings on the cooktop
burners are adjustable by removing the knob from the gas valve and placing a
very small flat head screw driver down the center of the shaft. A quarter turn in
either direction will raise or lower the flames in the low position only. (The low
heat settings on the oven control burners are adjustable by removing the knob
from the gas valve and placing a very small flat head screw driver down the shaft
off to the right. A quarter turn in either direction will raise or lower the flames in
the low position only.)
NOTE: The gas valves may seize if they are not used for
a long period of time in the harsh marine environment.
For this reason it is advisable to rotate the gas valves
periodically, a few times over this period.
THE STOVE OPERATES ONLY ON LOW PRESSURE LPG GAS
(11"w/c)(30mbar)
It is recommended that this appliance have a dedicated gas line and must have a low-pressure regulator
installed. (11” WC)(30mbar) (Dickinson Part No 19-151)
Connect the gas line to the 3/8" flare connector of the cook top with copper or an approved hose. During
this procedure some particles may get into the fuel line. These could block or restrict the burner orifices.

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BLOW OUT FUEL LINE PRIOR TO ATTACHING TO THE PROPANE SUPPLY AND THE
APPLIANCE OR TAPE OVER THE FITTING WHEN INSTALLING THE FUEL LINE SO NO
DEBRIS WILL ENTER.
LPG System Installation
**In some cases the solenoid valve is installed on the low pressure side of the system (i.e. after the
LPG regulator) See solenoid manufactures’ instruction for proper installation.
1. Starting from the propane tank itself, the fuel line attachments should occupy the following
positions: (a) the tank shut-off valve, (b) the solenoid valve, (c) the pressure gauge, (d) the
regulator, and (e) the range itself.
2. If you’ve chosen the gimbaled installation option, the gas supply line should be a flexible fire-
resistant hose, UL/CGA approved for use with propane systems, 3/8” 10mm forged female flare
nut machine crimped on each end.
If your range is a built-in style, you should use either soft copper tubing or a UL/CGA approved
gas hose with a 3/8” (10mm) forged female flare nuts machine crimped onto each end.
Because every connection is a potential leak, the fuel line should be one continuous length of hose
or tubing. Do not make a “T” off the fuel line between an existing appliance and the gas cylinder
to feed another appliance. (You may install a “T” only within the fuel tanks enclosure (propane
locker).
Be sure not to kink the hose or piping connecting the regulator with the range by bending it too
sharply during installation – remember that the pressure (North American) on the downstream side
of the regulator is less than 0.433 psi (28mbar)
3. Protect the hose against vibration and damage by securing it tightly to bulkheads and hull side
with non-corrosive ties or clamps which will not cut, abrade or pinch it.
4. Fuel lines must be protected by close-fitting grommets and sealants where they pass through decks
or bulkheads, and the passage must be made vapor-tight. They should be installed so that they are
readily accessible to inspection.
TYPICAL LPG ON-BOARD SYSTEM