Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Pertaining to the risk of Fire, Electric Shock or Injury to Persons.
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing
a path of least resistance for electric current.
• This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment
grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate wall outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance
with all existing local codes and ordinances.
• Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding
instructions are not clearly understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
your electrical wall outlets are properly grounded.
WARNING
If it becomes difficult to breathe and/or
your head starts to ache, abnormal con-
centrations of carbondioxide (CO
2
) may
be present in the area....
...CLOSE THE MAIN VALVE ON THE
CO
2
CYLINDER, VENTILATE AND
LEAVE THE ROOM IMMEDIATELY!
1.
Always check the D.O.T.
(Department of Transport) as
well as the T.C. (Transport
Canada) testdate located on the
neck of the cylinder before
installation. If the date is older
than five (5) years, do not use,
return the gas cylinder to a gas
supplier for re-certification
(service charges may be
applicable).
2.
Always connect a CO
2
gas
cylinder to a regulator. Failure to
do so could result in an
explosion which can possibly
result in death or injury when the
cylinder valve is opened.
3.
Never connect a CO
2
gas
cylinder directly to beer keg.
4.
Always secure a CO
2
gas
cylinder in an "upright" position.
5.
Always keep a CO
2
gas cylinder
away from heat.
6.
Never drop or throw a CO
2
gas
cylinder.
7.
Never connect a CO
2
cylinder
unless there are two (2) safety
mechanism's in the pressure
system;
(a)
One at or on the CO
2
regulator.
(b)
One at or on the product
container coupler in the
pressure gas line.
NOTE:
The regulator and keg
coupler supplied with this unit are
inclusive of such safety
mechanisms.
8.
CO
2
gas cylinders should be
stored in the coolest part of the
establishment (preferably) at
70ºF (21ºC) and must always be
securely fastened in an "upright"
position.
9.
Always ventilate area after any
leakage of CO
2
.
WARNING CO CAN BE
DANGEROUS!
2
CO
2
Cylinders when charged contain high
pressure compressed gas which can be
hazardous if not handled properly. Read
and understand the following procedures
for CO
2
cylinders before installation:
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