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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.
• 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.