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CHANGING A GAS BOTTLE – PROPANE
This bbq may be used with propane at an operating pressure of 30-37 mbar.
NEVER use an unregulated gas supply or a regulator for other operating pressures.
WARNING: Changing a gas bottle must be carried out in a fl ame free environment.
Propane gas bottles have various types of connections. If a sealing washer is used in the connection,
check that it is present and not damaged when changing gas bottles. Some connectors have a handwheel
to tighten and some require a spanner to tighten. Always use the correct size spanner and fully tighten,
(left hand thread).
Leak test all connections before operating the bbq.
CONNECTING A GAS BOTTLE
1. Check that the gas bottle valve is OFF by turning clockwise.
Remove protective plug and keep to replace later.
2. Inspect the connection for damage before connecting.
Fit the connecting nut (left hand thread) to the gas bottle.
a. Connecting Nut for use with Spanner – Using the correct
spanner, tighten the connecting nut as tight as possible.
b. Handwheel Connecting Nut – Using hand pressure, tighten
the connecting nut fi rmly. Do not use a spanner on a hand-
wheel connection.
After fi tting the regulator it may have assumed a position out of the
horizontal, this is not important, DO NOT TWIST THE REGULATOR.
3. When gas is required, turn the
gas bottle valve anti-clockwise.
DISCONNECTING A GAS BOTTLE
1. Turn the gas bottle valve OFF (clockwise rotation). Check that the
burner fl ame has gone out.
2. Remove the Regulator connecting nut (left hand thread) with
spanner or handwheel. Replace protective plug into valve outlet.
Place empty gas bottle in a safe place.
