Gasmate BQ8342, Manual

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GEnERAl InFoRmATIon
Gas Installation Codes
• Barbecues must be used in accordance with
the installation requirements of your gas
supply authority, or the Australian Standard
AS 5601.
• Barbecues for use with bottled gas are
labelled ‘propane gas’ or ‘Universal L.P.G’.
• Barbecues for use with natural gas are
labelled ‘natural gas’ and must be installed by
an authorised person. Check the gas type
sticker attached to the barbecue.
Clearances
Minimum Clearances from combustible materials
must be:
Rear - 600mm Sides - 600mm Above - 600mm
Specifications
Barbecue specifications can be found on the data
label attached to the barbecue body.
Hose connection thread is 1/4” B.S.P.
ImPoRTAnT
Read these instruction carefully prior to use.
Familiarise yourself with the appliance before
connecting it to it’s gas container. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
1. Shut off gas to the barbecue at its source,
if possible.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open hood.
4. If odour continues immediately call your
gas supplier or fire department.
IF YoU SmEll GAS
Hose & Regulator Safety
The regulator and hose assembly supplied with the
barbecue are suitable for Propane Gas or Universal
L.P.G. only.
A gas regulator adjusted to have an outlet
pressure of 2.75kPa is supplied for connection to
the propane gas cylinder. The pressure regulator
and hose assembly supplied with the barbecue
must me used. Replacement pressure regulators
and hose assemblies must be those specified by
the barbecue manufacturer.
When connecting the hose and regulator assembly
to the gas cylinder, take care to avoid unnecessary
twisting of the flexible hose.
After the assembly has been secured, turn on the
gas and check for leaks by brushing a soap and
water solution over all connections.
If you are unable to correct the leak by tightening
the connections, turn off the gas and contact the
supplier immediately.
Always ensure the barbecue is kept away from
flammable materials and the gas cylinder clear of
any heat source.
When changing over from an empty gas cylinder
to a full one make sure this procedure is carried
out in a well ventilated location, preferably
outside, away from people and away from any
sources of ignition; such as naked flames, pilot
flames, electric heaters/equipment.
Gas Cylinder Use & Safety
This is a low pressure barbecue and must only be
used with the regulator supplied. Your barbecue
is designed for use with 4.5Kg or 9Kg propane gas
cylinders certified to AS 2469.
The gas cylinder should be filled by a reputable
gas supplier and visually inspected and re-
qualified at each filling.
Always keep cylinder in an upright position.
Always close the cylinder valve when the barbecue
is not in use.
Do not subject gas cylinder to excessive heat.
nEvER SToRE YoUR GAS CYlInDER
InDooRS.
If you store your barbecue indoors, ALWAYS
disconnect the gas cylinder first and store the
cylinder safely outside.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well
ventilated area out of reach of children, and must
not be stored in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.