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Gas Cylinder Safety Information
Gas cylinders must be stored outdoors, out of reach of children and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.
This appliance is designed to be used with a gas cylinder not exceeding 9KG (20lbs) capacity.
The Gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for LP Gas Cylinders.
The gas cylinder supply valve must be turned off when the appliance is not in use.
The gas cylinder used must incorporate a safety collar to protect the valve assembly.
The gas cylinder must always be kept and used in the upright position.
Do not store a spare LPG cylinder under or near this appliance
Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
If the information above is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serios injury may occur.
Important:
When disconnecting and removing the gas cylinder for the purpose of refilling, always observe the following procedure:
Ensure that all gas control valves on the appliance and the gas cylinder are turned off before disconnecting the gas line
from the cylinder.
Do not smoke or use a naked flame near the appliance or gas cylinder while disconnecting the gas line between the
appliance and gas cylinder.
Remove the gas cylinder from the enclosure before disconnecting the gas line from the appliance.
Tighten all connections before placing the gas cylinder back in its enclosure.
The Gas Leak Testing Procedure should be conducted every time the gas cylinder is refilled and reconnected to the appliance –
before using the appliance.
Regulator Connection
1.
Check that all control knobs are in the ‘Off’ position.
2.
Make sure the cylinder valve is off by turning the valve knob all the way clockwise.
3.
Remove the protective cap from the cylinder if present.
4.
Make connection as described in figures 1 and 2.
5.
Leak-test the connection with a soapy water solution. (See Gas Leak Testing Procedure).
Hose and regulator replacement must be a genuine part specified for this appliance, and can be obtained at your nearest
BeefEater stockist.
Gas Leak Test Procedure
Use the following procedure to check for gas leaks.
Never use a naked flame to check for gas leaks.
1.
In a small container, mix up a solution of water and detergent or soap. Mix the solution well.
2.
Make sure that the gas supply valve on the gas cylinder is turned on.
3.
Make sure that the gas control valves on the appliance are all turned off.
4.
Using a brush or spray bottle apply the solution to the gas line and each join in the gas line. See Fig 3.
5.
Bubbling of the solution will indicate that there is a leak present.
6.
Re-tighten or re-seal any joints that are leaking.
7.
If a leak persists then contact your distributor or the manufacturer for assistance.
