Gasmate GM160-016, Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
IF YOU SMELL GAS
1. Shut off gas to the Spit Roaster 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.
Gas Installation Codes
• Spit Roaster must be used in accordance with
New Zealand Standard 5601 “Gas Installations”.
• Spit Roasters for use with bottled gas are labelled LPG.
• Spit Roasters 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
Spit Roaster.
Clearances
Minimum Clearances from combustible materials must be:
Rear - 600mm Sides - 600mm Above 600mm
Specifications
Spit Roaster specifications can be found on the data label
attached to the Spit Roaster body.
Hose & Regulator Safety
The regulator and hose assembly supplied with the Spit
Roaster are suitable for LPG only.
A gas regulator adjusted to have an outlet pressure of
2.75kPA is supplied for connection to the LPG cylinder.
The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with
the Spit Roaster must be used. Replacement pressure
regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified by
the Spit Roaster manufacturer.
When connecting the hose and regulator assembly to the
gas cylinder, take care to avoid unnecessary twisting or
kinking 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 Spit Roaster 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 flame free
atmosphere.
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 Spit Roaster and must only be used
with the hose and regulator supplied. Your Spit Roaster is
designed for use with 9Kg LPG cylinders.
The 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 Spit Roaster is not in use.
Do not subject the cylinder to excessive heat.
Never Store your Gas Cylinder Indoors.
If you store your Spit Roaster indoors, ALWAYS disconnect
the cylinder first and store it 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.