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Gas Connections / Leak Test / Operation
Connections
The hose supplied should be attached to the manifold to the right of the main body underneath the
side table. Screw on and tighten with a wrench.
Regulator should be attached to hose by greasing the receptor on the regulator and pushing hose on
fully. Grip should then be secured by tightening screw.
Connect a propane regulator to gas bottle following instructions within regulator pack. If not included,
these are widely available from Garden Centres, DIY Stores and Gas providers.
Propane gas (also known as Patiogas) is recommended for optimum performance of your barbecue.
This is available in a variety of sizes.
The gas bottle will mount on the gas bottle holder on the right side of your barbecue.
Gas Leak Tests
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
Be sure there are no open
flames
in the area while you check for leaks. Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or explosion which
can cause serious personal injury and/or damage to property.
A gas leak test should be performed before first use of the barbecue; any time a gas fitting is
disconnected/connected; after any prolonged period of non-use (e.g. winter storage)
DO NOT IGNITE BURNERS WHEN LEAK CHECKING
Connections to perform leak test on:
Gas bottle to regulator
Regulator to hose
Hose to manifold
Valves to manifold – to access valves the control panel must be removed – loosen the BBQ
frame screws (Step 8, Picture A) and remove the side tables. Remove control knobs (pull off)
and surrounds (Phillips screwdriver) and fully remove frame screws – control panel will now
lift off and leak test may be performed.
Where models feature a side-burner, its valve connection to the manifold (behind control
knob) can be accessed under the side table. Leak test should be performed on this section
after control panel and side tables have been replaced.
HOW TO PERFORM LEAK TEST –
check for leaks by wetting the connections with a soap and
water solution applied with a rag or brush. Turn on gas supply at source and check for leaks. If
bubbles form or if a bubble grows, there is a leak. Re-tighten connections and perform subsequent
tests until no bubbles form. Repeat for each connection specified above. Leak test solutions may be
slightly corrosive so tested areas should be rinsed with water afterwards.
Operation
Each of the burners feature an integral spark ignition system allowing independent use of each burner
(if you are only cooking a small amount there is no need to light all burners). Simply push in the
control knob, hold for 2 seconds and then turn to the left – you will hear a spark. Check the burner is
lit – if it is not simply return the control knob to the ‘Off’ position and repeat.
NB –
after a prolonged period of non-use or after connecting a new gas bottle it may take several
attempts to light the first burner
–
this is just the delay in gas reaching the burner. If problems persist,
please refer to the relevant section in ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (below).
The
moisture bay
should be filled with water to the first level (35mm) – this will prevent food from
drying out, particularly when cooking with hood closed. It should be emptied/cleaned after every use.
