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GAS AND REGULATOR INFORMATION
WARNING!
This appliance is designed to be used with a gas cylinder
not exceeding 9kg.
• The gas cylinder supply valve must be turned off when the
appliance is not in use.
• Gas cylinders must be stored outdoors, out of reach of
children and must not be stored in a building, garage or any
other enclosed area.
• The gas cylinder used must incorporate a safety collar to
protect the valve assembly.
• Never store a spare cylinder under the barbecue shelves or
inside the trolley housing.
• Any LPG cylinder not attached to the appliance for use should
be stored outdoors and well away from this appliance.
Gas grills are used safely by millions of people when following
simple safety precautions. The items used in the fuel system are
designed for operation with the grill.
(See parts list for replacement items).
This barbecue is designed for LP gas use only. Bottle sizes of 4.5kg
or greater are recommended for use with this barbecue. Suitable
LPG regulators must have an outlet pressure of 2.75 kPa. You must
have the proper regulator and bottle in order for the barbecue to
operate safely and efficiently. Please consult your local gas dealer
for the most suitable gas cylinders. Please note the regulator
supplied with this barbecue is of an approved type.
The manifold thread type is 5/8” x 18.
For more information on pipe sizing, please refer to AS/NZS 5601 /
AG601.
The gas cylinder must always be stored or used in an upright
position.
Gas Cylinder
Bleeder Valve Screw
Gas Shutoff Valve
Tighten in this direction
POL regulator
and hose
Protector Cap
FIXING THE POL GAS REGULATOR TO THE CYLINDER
1. Confirm all barbecue control knobs are in the off position.
2. Make sure the cylinder valve is off.
3. Remove the protective cap from the cylinder if present.
4. Leak test the connection with a soapy water solution.
5. Hand-tighten the regulator supplied with this barbecue to the
gas cylinder by screwing in an anti-clockwise direction.
6. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
As the regulator is fitted with a soft nose, it should only be tightened
a further 1/4 turn after resistance is first felt.
LPG CYLINDER
The cylinder manufacturer/distributor is responsible for the safety
and performance of the LPG cylinder. This is not included in the
Masport BBQ warranty. Do not use a cylinder that is unsafe.
When disconnecting and removing the gas cylinder for the purpose
of refilling, always observe the following procedure.
• Ensure that all gas control valves on the appliance and the gas
cylinder are turned off before disconnecting the regulator from the
cylinder.
• Do not smoke or use a naked flame near the appliance or gas
cylinder while disconnecting the gas line between the appliance
and gas cylinder.
• Remove the gas cylinder from the enclosure before disconnecting
the regulator from the appliance.
• Tighten all connections before placing the gas cylinder back in its
enclosure.
• The gas leak testing procedure should be conducted every time
the gas cylinder is refilled and reconnected to the appliance
before using the appliance.
NATURAL GAS CONVERSION
WARNING!
CONVERSIONS ONLY TO BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED
PERSON
Tools required:
•
Socket head set screw driver (Included with the appliance)
•
Phillips Head Screw, Spanner A/F 8mm, Spanner A/F 14mm
GAS PIPING
1. A minimum pipe with diameter 15mm is required for inlet
piping. A lever operated shut-off valve should be installed with
1 meter of the appliance for serving the appliance.
2. Where is not practical to install solid tube AGA certified to
AS/NZS 1869 class A, stainless steel braided hose could be
installed. This hose assembly must comply with AS5601 Gas
installations, pipe sizing tables and shall not exceed 3 meters in
length. The internal diameter of the hose must not be less than
10mm.
3. All gas pipe connection must be sealed with a gas pipe
compound resistant to natural gas
NOTE TO INSTALLERS (USUALLY A GAS FITTER/ PLUMBER)
1. The U-LPG injector is 0.98mm,
2. The NG injector for main burner is 1.50mm, for side and back
burner is 1.65mm.
3. The grill is equipped with injector for both LPG and NG.
4. The grill is set for U-LPG by manufacturer
5. Use an AGA Certified Natural Gas hose and regulator
6. Update the information on the data plate to keep the BBQ
compliant with local gas regulations
CONVERTING THE MAIN BURNERS
1. Unscrew and remove the rear panel pictured
