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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’.

• 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 - 100mm,  Sides - 100mm,  Above - 1000mm

Hose & Regulator Safety

Propane Model - The regulator and hose assembly 
supplied with the ‘Propane Gas’ or ‘Universal L.P.G’. 
barbecues are suitable for propane gas 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 be 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 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 barbecue is kept away from flammable 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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.

Specifications

Barbecue specifications can be found on the  
data label attached to the barbecue body. Hose 
connection thread at gas inlet is 1/4” - BSP.

Gas Cylinder Use & Safety

This is a low pressure barbecue and must only be used 
with the hose and regulator supplied. Your barbecue is 
designed for use with 9Kg propane gas cylinders certified 
to AS 2469.
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 barbecue is not in use.
Do not subject the cylinder to excessive heat.

Never Store your Gas Cylinder Indoors.

If you store your barbecue 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.

Location of your Barbecue

DO NOT use your barbecue in garages, porches, sheds, 
breezeways, or other enclosed areas. Your barbecue is to 
be used OUTDOORS. The barbecue is not intended to be 
installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats and 
should not be placed under any surface that will burn. Do 
not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air 
around the barbecue housing.

Check Barbecue for any Damage

Inspect barbecue parts as you proceed. Contact your 
supplier for assistance regarding replacement of any 
damaged or missing parts. Do not assemble or operate a 
barbecue that appears damaged. Barbecues for use with 
gas cylinders are labelled ‘Propane Gas’ or ‘Universal 
L.P.G’. Check labelling at the gas connection on your 
barbecue.

Protect Children

Keep children away from barbecue during use and until 
barbecue has cooled after you have finished. Do not 
allow children to operate barbecue.
Always ensure that no sporting or physical activities are 
carried out in close proximity to the barbecue during use 
and while still hot.

          WARNING

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 barbecue.
• Do not move this barbecue during use.
• Turn off gas supply at the cylinder after use.
• Read instructions before using the barbecue.
• Parts sealed by the manufacturer or their agent   

must not be manipulated by the user.

• This barbecue is only to be used and stored 

outdoors.

• Never operate this barbecue without a regulator
• 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 barbecue. Never fill the cylinder  

beyond 80% full. This barbecue 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.

• 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 customer service 

immediately.

• Only use the hose assembly as supplied with this 

appliance for connection to the cylinder - DO NOT 

USE ADAPTORS.

• After use turn the gas cylinder valve off, wait for 

the flame to go out, then turn the appliance control 

valve off.

• Do not connect your barbecue to a gas cylinder 

exceeding 9kg capacity.

• Never connect an unregulated gas cylinder to your 

barbecue.

• Read carefully before assembling and operating  

your barbecue.

       FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not spray areosols in the vicinity of this 

appliance while it is in operation.

• Do not use or store flammable materials In or near 

this appliance

• Do not place articals on or against this Appliance
• Do not modify this appliance. Avoid twisting or  

kinking the flexible hose.

• Do not store or use petrol or other flammable liquids 

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Do not store empty or full spare gas cylinders under 

or near this or any other appliance.

•  Never test for gas leaks with a lit match or open 

flame. Never light barbecue with hood closed or 

before checking to ensure the burner tubes are fully 

seated over gas valve orifices. 

•  Never lean over cooking surface when lighting.
•  Never alter or modify the regulator or gas supply 

assembly.

• Ensure the barbecue is set up on a level and stable 

surface.

• Do not move the barbecue while in use or when hot.
• Remove the drip tray before moving.
• The built-in barbecue cannot be installed with an 

overhead combustible surface.

• The built-in barbecue can only be installed with an 

overhead surface or grease filter with a minimum of 

1200mm vertical clearance.

• This barbecue must not be used indoors.
• Only use in well ventilated areas.
• CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD - USING THIS 

APPLIANCE IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE MAY 

CAUSE DEATH. DO NOT USE IN CARAVANS, 

TENTS, MARINE CRAFT, CARS, MOBILE HOMES 

OR SIMILAR LOCATIONS.

• DO NOT install in, or connect to the consumer 

piping or gas supply system of a boat or caravan.

• This appliance shall only be used in an above 

ground open-air situation with natural ventilation, 

without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and 

products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by 

wind and natural convection.

• Ensure the barbecue is set up on a level and stable 

surface.

• Do not move the barbecue while in use or when hot. 

Remove the drip tray before moving.

• DO NOT replace the grill with an extra hotplate. 

The warranty will be voided and it violates the gas 

approval, the grill provides the ventilation needed 

for the BBQ to operate safely. It is not designed to 

be a solid hotplate device. 

IF THERE IS A LEAK

• Turn the cylinder off.
• Ventilate the area to disperse gas.
• Check all connections.
• If leak persists, keep the cylinder upright. Keep 

skin away from any gas or liquid escaping from the 

cylinder.

• Keep the cylinder at least 20 metres away from 

any sparks or ignition sources, including electrical 

equipment, camera flashes, engines and motors.

• Disperse gas by encouraging maximum ventilation 

and spraying with a fine water spray.

IF THERE IS A FIRE

• If the fire is at the barbecue, turn the gas off at the 

cylinder. Smother the flames with a wet cloth, fire 

blanket or extinguish using a fire extinguisher.

• If the fire is at the cylinder, or you can not get to the 

valve to turn the gas off, contact the fire brigade 

immediately.

• Using a garden hose, direct the water to the middle 

of the cylinder to keep it cool. Try not to extinguish 

the flame. At least if the gas is burning, it won’t be 

able to build up pressure and explode.

  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 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.

Summary of Contents for PHOENIX BQ2027

Page 1: ...able for Natural Gas conversion Important Retain these instructions for future use 04579 03 23 Gasmate is a registered trademark of Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd www gasmate com au Aber Living N Z www...

Page 2: ...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 barbecue Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 full...

Page 3: ...alve on cylinder is closed Open valve on cylinder Control knob is off Turn knob to high when lighting Ignition system not working Check battery The control knob should have a clicking sound when press...

Page 4: ...in garages porches sheds breezeways or other enclosed areas Your barbecue is to be used OUTDOORS The barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and or boats and should no...

Page 5: ...RS CONTAINING CHLORIDE Finally wipe over with soft damp cloth Be sure to wipe off food particles and cooking residues some marinates and oils can be acid and therefore attack the metal surface Also co...

Page 6: ...WITH THE BURNER RUNNING NATURAL GAS CONVERSION TO BE INSTALLED ONLY ON OR IN A NON COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURE Note Recommended clearances must be maintained GAS PIPING 1 This appliance is only to be instal...

Page 7: ...ce call Customer Service Australia Only 1300 174 876 Hours of operation Monday to Friday 8am 5pm EST Do not return to place of purchase Keep your purchase receipt this will be required to make any cla...

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