Camp Chef HWD5 Care, Use And Safety Instructions
OUTDOOR LP HOT WATER HEATER CARE, USE AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• To the installer or person assembling this appliance: Leave this manual
with this appliance for future reference.
• To consumer: Keep this manual for future reference. This instruction
manual contains important information necessary for the proper
assembly and safe use of this product.
Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using
the appliance.
Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.
DO NOT DISCARD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
For outdoor use only.
This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
If the outside temperature is
near or below freezing 32F (0C)
ensure that the system is properly
drained. See instructions inside.
FREEZE WARNING
Use two wrenches when
connecting the gas regulator
hose to the appliance or damage
to the gas valve may occur.
WARNING
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Model HWD5
0711-HWD5-INSTRUCTIONS
Install and properly vent the water
heater. Failure to properly install
the water heater in this manual
can result in unsafe operation of
the water heater. To avoid the risk
of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation
from carbon monoxide, never
operate this water heater unless
it is installed properly and has an
adequate air supply for proper
operation. Be sure to inspect the
flue terminal for proper installation
at initial start-up; and at least
annually thereafter. Refer to the
Care and Cleaning section of
this manual for more information
regarding flue terminal inspection.
Use only in areas where there is
adequate ventilation.
DANGER
1. Do not leave this appliance
unattended while in use. The user
must remain in the immediate
area of the product and have a
clear view of the product at all
times during operation.
2. Keep children and pets away from
the burner at all times.
3. The use of alcohol, prescription
or non-perscription drugs may
impair your ability to properly
assemble or safely operate
this appliance.
4. For OUTDOOR use only. Do NOT
use in a building, garage or any
other enclosed area. NEVER use
this appliance as a heater.
5. Do not operate appliance under
ANY overhead construction.
Keep a minimum clearance of 3
feet (1 m) from the sides, front
and back of appliance to ANY
construction. Keep the area clear
of all combustable material and
flammable liquids, including
wood, dry plants, grass, brush,
paper and canvas.
6. Use ONLY on a level, stable noncombustible surface like bricks,
concrete or dirt. Do NOT use this
appliance on any surface that will
burn or melt like wood, asphalt,
vinyl, or plastic.
7. Keep the fuel supply hose away
from any heated surfaces.
8. To prevent accidental fires, before
using the appliance check that the
hose is not damaged and all joints
and connections are not leaking
by turning on the cylinder valve,
and applying a soapy solution
to the joints and connections. If
a continuous hissing sound is
heard, or if the soapy solution
bubbles, there is a leak. Do not
use the appliance if there is a leak.
Replace the faulty parts.
9. Extinguish all open flames before
connecting the gas supply to the
appliance and before checking
for leaks.
10. Do NOT move the appliance
when in use. Allow unit to cool
to 115°F (45°C) before moving
or storing.
11. In case there is a fire, call the
local fire department or dial 911.
1. Never operate this appliance
unattended.
2. Never operate this appliance
within 3 ft (1 m) of any structure,
combustible material or other
gas cylinder.
3. Never operate this appliance
within 25 ft (7.5 m) of any
flammable liquid.
DANGER
Stay clear from flames.
12. This product is not intended for
commercial use.
13. Should overheating occur or the
gas supply fails to shut off turn
off the gas supply at the tank.
14. Do not obstruct flow of
combustion and ventilation to or
from the appliance.
15. This appliance will be hot during
and after use. Use insulated oven
mitts or gloves for protection
from hot surfaces.
16. Always allow the appliance to
cool before covering.
17. Always cover the appliance when
not in use.
INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Use appliance only with LP
(propane) gas and the regulator
valve assembly supplied.
• Installation must conform with
local codes, or in their absence with
National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/
ANSI Z223.1. Handling and storage
of LP cylinders must conform to LP
Gas Code NFPA/ANSI 58.
• 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 3 foot
clearance from walls or rails. Do
NOT use appliance on or under any
apartment, condominum balcony
or deck.
• Before opening LP tank valve,
check the coupling nut for
tightness. When appliance is not
in use, turn off LP tank valve on
supply cylinder.
• Never use LP tank if visibly rusted,
damaged, or out of date.
• 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 sheet
for hose & regulator information.
• Do not block holes in bottom, top
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 specied
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
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.
WARNING
WARNING: HOSE IS A TRIP HAZARD
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.
• All spare LP tanks must have safety
caps installed on the LP tank outlet.
LP TANK REMOVAL, TRANSPORT
AND STORAGE
• Turn OFF all LP tank valve. Turn
coupling nut counterclockwise by
hand only – do not use tools to
disconnect. Install safety cap onto
LP tank valve. Always 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). Do
not store an LP tank in enclosed
spaces such as a carport garage,
porch, covered patio or other
building. 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.
LP TANK
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.
• LP tank must be constructed
and marked in accordance with
specications 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 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 Overll
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 ammable and
LP TANK FILLING
• Use only licensed and experienced
dealers.
• LP dealer must purge tanks before
filling.
• Dealer should NEVER ll LP tank
more than 80% of LP tank volume.
Volume of propane in tanks will
vary by temperature.
• A frosty regulator indicates gas
OPD Hand Wheel
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