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Gas Installation Codes
• Barbecues must be used in accordance with New
Zealand Standard 5601 “Gas Installations”.
• Barbecues for use with bottled gas are labelled ‘LPG/
ULPG’.
• 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
The regulator and hose assembly supplied with the
barbecue 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
materials and the gas cylinder clear of any heat source.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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 ‘LPG/ULPG’. 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.
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.