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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF BBQ FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY
- Stop, turn off gas at its source and turn all burner controls to
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off
- Do not smoke
- Check gas supply connections
- Repeat lighting procedure after waiting for five minutes for
accumulated gases to disperse
If BBQ still fails to operate properly
TURN OFF GAS AT SOURCE,
TURN BURNER CONTROLS TO OFF
, wait for BBQ to cool and check
the following:
a) Misalignment of burner tubes over orifices
CORRECTION: Reposition burner tube to properly sit over orifice
b) Obstruction in gas line
CORRECTION: Remove hose from BBQ. Open gas supply for one
second to clear any obstruction from hose. Close off gas supply at
source and re-connect hose to BBQ
c) Blocked orifice
CORRECTION: Remove burners as described above. Inspect gas
valve orifice, clear any obstruction with a fine wire. Re-install
burners over orifices and test again
IF THERE IS A LEAK
- Turn the gas cylinder off
- Ventilate the area to disperse any accumulated gas
- Check all connections
- If the leak persists, keep cylinder upright and take to an open area
- 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 flash, engines or
motors
- Disperse gas by providing maximum ventilation and spraying with a
fine water spray
IF THERE IS A FIRE
If there is a fire at the appliance
- If there is a fire at the appliance, turn the gas off at the cylinder.
- Smother the flames with a wet cloth
If there is a fire at the cylinder or you cannot get to the valve to
turn it off
- call the fire brigade
- direct a garden hose to the middle of the cylinder to keep it cool,
however do not extinguish the flame. If the gas is burning it wont
build up and explode
- Evacuate the area
A note on fire prevention:
Most fires in outdoor BBQs are caused by a build up of greases and fat,
or gas connections which have not been secured properly. Remember
to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on proper cleaning and
connection procedures.
INSECTS
Spiders and insects can occasionally spin webs or make nests in the
burner tubes.
These can obstruct gas flow which could result in a fire. This is known
as “Flashback” and can cause serious damage to the BBQ and create
an unsafe operating environment.
Frequent inspection and cleaning of the burner tubes is recommended.
Care and Safety Advice
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TAKE CARE
Grills are heavy
- Clean grills after each use for continued optimum performance.
- Roasting dishes can be placed on top of the grills.
- Ensure that the drip tray is lined with fat absorbent material such as
fatsoak before using the rotisserie.
- For safety and optimum performance ensure that your barbecue is on
a level, solid surface.
- Empty the fat responsibly after each use.
