Gasmate GM174-045, Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Connecting & Disconnecting to Gas Source
Familiarise yourself with the general information and
safety guidelines located at the front of this manual.
Check:
1. The cylinder is filled. A sloshing sound will be heard
when shaken.
2. The burner controls are in the ‘OFF’ position.
Connecting
1. Ensure cylinder valve is in its full off position.
2. Check for any damage to either the cylinder connection
or the hose. NEVER attempt to use damaged equipment.
3. When connecting the hose to the cylinder tighten the
nut to a positive stop by hand.
4. Open cylinder valve fully. If a leak can be heard at
either end of the hose turn cylinder off and tighten
joint. Wait 5 minutes before re-testing and use a soapy
water solution to check the joint. If bubbles appear the
connection will need to be re-tightened.
Refer to P16 for more detailed instructions on
connecting the appliance to the cylinder.
Disconnecting
1. Ensure the burner control is in the ‘OFF’ position.
2. Ensure cylinder valve is in the full off position.
For storage and cylinder exchange, disconnect hose at the
cylinder only, DO NOT disconnect hose from appliance.
Regulator Safety Feature
All QCC regulators (the part that attaches to the gas
cylinder to regulate the flow of gas) have a safety feature
included that restricts gas flow in the event of a gas leak.
You can inadvertently activate this safety feature without
having a gas leak. This typically occurs when you turn on
the gas using the barbecue control knob before you turn on
the gas cylinder valve. If the gas regulator safety feature
activates, the barbecue will operate with reduced output as
gas flow is restricted.
These steps should be taken first to reset the gas regulator
safety device:
1. Ensure the barbecue hood is open.
2. Turn gas cylinder valve off.
3. Turn off all control knobs.
4. Disconnect the regulator from the gas cylinder.
5. Wait 30 seconds.
6. Reconnect the regulator to the gas cylinder.
7. Leak test the connection using a soapy water solution
Ensure no bubbles appear before proceeding.
8. Slowly open the gas cylinder valve all the way. Do not
put excessive force on the valve at the full open posi-
tion, to avoid damaging the valve.
9. Light barbecue as per the instructions provided.
IMPORTANT:
• IMPORTANT: Before connecting and disconnecting
barbecue to gas source, make sure burner
controls are in ‘OFF’ position.
• CAUTION: When the barbecue is not in use, the
gas must be turned off at the cylinder.
• Check that the seals between the appliance
and the gas cylinder are in place and in good
condition before connecting the gas cylinder.
• Do not use this appliance if it has damaged or
worn seals.