GENERAL INFORMATION
Gas Installation Codes
• Appliance must be used in accordance with the
installation requirements of your gas supply
authority, or the appropriate installation code
issued by Standards Australia AS 5601.
• Appliances for use with bottled gas are labelled
‘propane gas’.
Clearances
Minimum Clearances from combustible materials
must be: Wall - 500mm. Above - 500mm.
Tube Assembly Safety
The tube assembly supplied with the appliance is
suitable for propane gas, and a 3/8” LH camping
cylinder only.
The tube assembly supplied with the appliance must
be used. Replacement tube assemblies must be
those specified by the appliance manufacturer.
Only use the tube assembly supplied with this
appliance for direct connection to the camping cylinder.
“DO NOT USE ADAPTORS”.
When connecting the tube assembly to the gas
camping cylinder, take care to avoid unnecessary
twisting of the tube assembly. Twist the hand wheel
only (thread is left hand).
After the assembly has been secured, turn on the
gas and check for leaks by brushing a soap and
water solution overall connections.
DO NOT USE this appliance if it is leaking, damaged
or does not operate properly.
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions for use carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the appliance
before connecting it to its gas container.
Keep these instructions for future
reference.
• Only use in well ventilated areas.
• Outdoor use only.
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Failure to comply with these instructions could
result in a fire or explosion which could cause
serious bodily injury, death or property
damage.
CAUTION:
Accessible parts may be very hot.
Keep young children away.
• DO NOT modify this appliance.
• DO NOT move this appliance during use.
• Turn off the gas supply at the gas cylinder
after use.
• Parts sealed by the manufacturer or their
agent must not be manipulated by the user.
• This a
ppliance is only to be used outdoors.
• Do not test for gas leaks with an open flame.
• If this information is not followed exactly a fire
causing death or serious injury may occur.
• Do not store a spare gas cylinder under or
near this appliance. Never fill the cylinder
beyond 80% full. This appliance is only to be
used and stored outdoors.
• If there is a leak on your appliance (smell
of gas), immediately attempt to turn off the
cylinder valve. Remove the appliance to a
well ventilated location away from any ignition
source. Only check for leaks outdoors using
soapy water.
• DO NOT try to detect leaks using a flame.
• Do not use a 1.25Kg camping cylinder.
• To check that the gas cylinder is filled, when
shaken a sloshing sound will be heard.
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If you are unable to correct the leak by tightening
the connections, turn off the gas and contact the
supplier immediately.
Always ensure the appliance is kept away from
flammable materials and the gas camping cylinder is
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.
Specifications
Appliance specifications can be found on the data
swing tag attached to the appliance body.
Gas Cylinder Use & Safety
This is a high pressure appliance and must only
be used with the tube assembly supplied.
This
appliance shall only be used with propane
gas cylinders certified to AS 2469.
It may
be hazardous to attempt to fit other types of gas
containers.
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 appliance
is not in use.
Do not subject gas cylinder to excessive heat.
