Camp Chef MS2 User Manual

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The LP tank used with your appliance

must meet the following requirements:
• Purchase LP tanks only with these

required measurements: 12” (30.5cm)

(diameter) x 18” (45.7cm) (tall) with

20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.

• Be constructed and marked in

accordance with specifications for

LP tank of the U.S. Department

of Transportation (DOT) or the

National Standard of Canada, CAN/

CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and

Tubes for the Transportation of

Dangerous Goods.

• The refillable propane cylinder

used with this

appliance must

include a collar

to protect the

cylinder valve.

LP tank valve

must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with

regulator or appliance.

• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection Device

(OPD). This OPD safety feature is

identified by a unique triangular hand

wheel. Use only tanks equipped with

this type of valve.

LP tank must be

arranged for vapor withdrawal.

LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

• LP gas is non-toxic, odorless and

colorless when produced. For Your

Safety, LP gas has been given an odor

(similar to rotten cabbage) so that it

can be smelled.

• LP gas is highly flammable and may

ignite unexpectedly when mixed with

air.

• All spare LP tanks must have safety

caps installed on the LP tank outlet

LP Tank Removal, Transport

and Storage
• 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.

A l w a y s

use

cap

and strap

supplied with valve. Failure to use

safety cap as directed may result

in serious personal injury and/or

property damage.

• A disconnected LP tank in storage or

being transported must have a safety

cap installed (as shown). Refillable

LP-Gas cylinders must be stored

outdoors in a well ventilated space,

out of the reach of children, and must

not be stored in a building, garage or

any other enclosed area. Never leave

an LP tank inside a vehicle, which

may become overheated by the sun.

• Do not store LP tanks in an area

where children play.

• Storage of an appliance indoors is

permissible only if the cylinder is

disconnected and removed from the

appliance.

• When the refillable LP-gas supply

cylinder is not disconnected from the

stove, the stove and cylinder must be

stored outdoors, in a well ventilated

space, out of the reach of children,

and must not be stored in a building,

garage or any other enclosed areas.

LP Tank

gas and the regulator/valve assembly

supplied.

• Appliance is not for use in or on

recreational vehicle and/or boats.
• Do not modify this appliance.

Modifications will result in a

safety hazard. Questions regarding

certification in other areas may be

addressed to 1-435-752-3922.

• Apartment

Dwellers:

Check

with management to learn the

requirements and fire codes for using

an LP Gas appliance at an apartment.

If allowed, use outside on the ground

floor with a 10 foot clearance from

walls or rails.

• Before opening LP tank valve, check

the coupling nut for tightness. When

appliance is not in use, turn off

control knob and LP tank valve on

supply cylinder.

• Never use LP tank if visibly rusted,

damaged, or out of date.

• 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.

• The regulator may make a humming

or whistling noise during operation.

This will not affect the safety or use

of appliance.

• 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. See product tag for hose &

regulator information.

• Do not block holes in bottom or sides

of appliance.

• Never operate appliance with LP

tanks out of correct position specified

in Assembly Instructions.

• Always close LP tank valve and

remove coupling nut before moving

LP tank form specified operating

position.

• NEVER store a spare LP tank under

or near appliance or in enclosed areas.

NEVER fill the cylinder beyond 80%

full. An overfilled spare LP tank is

hazardous due to possible gas released

from the safety relief valve. Failure

to follow these instructions exactly

could cause a fire resulting in death

or serious injury.

• If you see, smell, or hear escaping

gas, immediately get away from the

LP tank/appliance and call your fire

department.

WarninG

Combustion by-products

produced when using this

product contain chemicals

known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects, or

other reproductive harm.

safety cap

OPD

Hand

Wheel

Warning: Hose is a trip hazard

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