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Operation

Warnings

Before proceeding, make certain that you understand the IMPORTANT

INFORMATION section of this manual

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Your barbecue is not designed to be used with more than 50% of the cooking area as

a solid plate — this includes baking dishes. Full coverage will cause excessive build-
up of heat and damage the barbecue. This is not covered by warranty.

Preparation Before Cooking

To prevent foods from sticking to the cooking surface, please use a long handled brush
to apply a light coat of cooking or vegetable oil before each barbecuing session. (Note:
When cooking for the first time, paint colours may change slightly as a result. This is
normal and should be expected.) During use, the protective coating may come off the
cooking surface. This is normal and is not harmful.

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Lighting the Barbecue

Manual Ignition Instructions

•Open the barbecue lid before lighting. Never light your barbecue with the lid closed.
•Ensure all knobs are in the off position. Open the gas control valve on the gas bottle or regulator.

•Insert lit match through the right match-lighting hole on the rightside of the barbecue body and place near

rightmost burner porthole.
•Push and turn the rightmost control knob anti-clockwise to the high position, taking care to protect yourself 

from the flames.
•When the right burner is lit, turn the remaining burners on from right to left.
•Confirm that each burner is alight before turning on the next burner.
•If a burner fails to ignite, contact your local dealer for assistance.

•After ignition, turn the burners to the high position for 3-5 minutes in order to pre-heat the barbecue. This 

should be done before each cooking session. The hood or lid should be open during preheating.
•After completion of preheating, turn all burners to the low position for best cooking results.

• Open the barbecue and side burner hood or lid before lighting. Never light your barbecue or side burner 
with  the hood or lid closed.
• Ensure all knobs are in the off position. Open the gas control valve on the gas bottle or regulator.
• Push and turn the second control knob to the high position. Push in and hold the igniter button for 4 to 5 
seconds to light the burner.
• If burner fails to ignite after following above procedure, turn all the knobs to the off position. Close the 
gas valve on the gas bottle. Wait 5 minutes. Reattempt all of the above steps. If the barbecue still fails to 
light, please refer to the manual ignition instructions below.
• After successful lighting of the second burner, push and turn the first control knob or the third control 
knob to high position, the burner should ignite automatically. After igniting the third burner, light the fourth 
burner in the same way. 
• After ignition, turn the burners to the high position for 3-5 minutes in order to pre-heat the barbecue. 
This should be done before each cooking session. The hood or lid should be open during preheating.
• After completion of preheating, turn all burners to the low position for best cooking results.

Summary of Contents for TPA101-3

Page 1: ...Model TPA101 3 ASSEMBLY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Comet Gas Barbecue...

Page 2: ...eak Testing Chapter 6 Important Information Chapter 7 Gas Regulator and Hose Chapter 8 Installation Chapter 9 Operation Chapter 10 Care and Maintenance Chapter 11 Technical Specifications Chapter 12 T...

Page 3: ...ase refer to the OPERATION section of this manual Retain these instructions for future reference Turn off the gas supply at the gas bottle after use Leak test annually and whenever the gas bottle is r...

Page 4: ...el 1pc L Searing Side Burner Bowl Assembly Frame with Side Burner Control Panel 1pc K Door Right 1pc J Door Left 1pc I Door Handle 2pcs H Back panel 1pc G Side Panel Right 1pc F Side Panel Left 1pc E...

Page 5: ...Contents List V Lighting Stick 1pc U Grease Cup 1pc T Grease Tray 1pc Carefully unpack the packing box and remove all contents before commencing assembly Make sure that you obtain all correct package...

Page 6: ...required for Assembly Phillips Screwdriver not included and Wrench not included Note The left and right sides of the grill are on your left and right as you face the front of the grill Preparation Ite...

Page 7: ...with Brake D is Swivel Caster E are Straight Casters Fig 1 Note Make sure the flat side of straight casters face out to the exterior side when attaching As shown in see Fig 1 Hint For ease of caster a...

Page 8: ...ure two doors are closed to stabilize cart Remove firebox A from carton place onto cart from above as shown in Fig 6 CAUTION Firebox is heavy To avoid injury obtain the help of an assistant for this s...

Page 9: ...ol panel L on two loosened screws Fig 9 c Using 2 1 4 x 10mm Phillips head screws BB to attach sear side burner shelf bowl assembly frame with sear side burner control panel L to firebox from inside I...

Page 10: ...ntrol panel Place sear side burner control knob Bezel Q over sear side burner valve control stem secure bezel to control panel and valve with 2 screws removed above Fig 12 c Insert sear side burner tu...

Page 11: ...ls on front and back of firebox Fig 16 b Evenly space cooking grids O on the ledge above flame tamers N Fig 16 c Insert legs of warming rack P into the holes in the top of firebox side panels Fig 16 7...

Page 12: ...n open the gas control valve on the gas bottle or regulator Step 4 Check for leaks by brushing a solution of water and liquid detergent soap over all the gas system joints including all valve connecti...

Page 13: ...able flat surface Do not store flammable materials near this barbecue Do not use aerosols near this barbecue Failure to follow the manual s instructions could result in serious injury or damage Modifi...

Page 14: ...de the trolley cabinet YOU MUST HAVE THE PROPER REGULATOR AND BOTTLE IN ORDER FOR THE BARBECUE TO OPERATE SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY USE OF AN INCORRECT OR FAULTY REGULATOR IS DANGEROUS AND WILL INVALIDAT...

Page 15: ...ecue body The lockable swivel caster should always have the brakes on when the barbecue is in use Position the gas supply bottle on level ground next to the barbecue and safely away from any source of...

Page 16: ...ight before turning on the next burner If a burner fails to ignite contact your local dealer for assistance After ignition turn the burners to the high position for 3 5 minutes in order to pre heat th...

Page 17: ...l heat becomes too high turn the burners down to the low position It is not necessary or advisable to have all of the burners on high when the lid is closed Warming Rack Warming racks are a convenient...

Page 18: ...tle Keep everyone at a safe distance from the barbecue and wait until the fire has burnt out Do not close the lid of the barbecue NEVER DOUSE A BARBECUE WITH WATER IF AN EXTINGUISHER IS USED IT SHOULD...

Page 19: ...etc with cooking oil after rinsing and drying Cooking Surfaces Warming Rack When the barbecue has cooled clean with hot soapy water To remove any food residue use a mild cream cleaner on a non abrasi...

Page 20: ...lastic or wooden scraper if necessary Failure to keep it clean and excessive build up can result in a fat fire This can be hazardous and severely damage the barbecue This is not a fault in the barbecu...

Page 21: ...ntrol knob is rotated WHAT TO DO PROBLEMS Countries of Use I3 28 30 37 BE CH CY CZ ES FR GB GR IE IT LT LU LV PT SK SI I3B P 30 BE CY DK EE FI FR HU IT LT NL NO SE SI SK RO HR TR BG IS LU MT CZ I3B P...

Page 22: ...eplacement parts for your gas grill please refer to the parts list on next page 5 4 2 6 15 8 42 3 7 2 3 2 2 2 5 2 4 2 7 2 7 3 4 3 2 2 9 3 3 3 1 2 8 2 1 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 5 3 0 3 6 4 1 4 0 4 2 4 4 4 5 38 3...

Page 23: ...king Grid 44 5 Bezel 17 1 Sear Side Burner Firebox 43 1 Main Control Panel 16 1 Sear Side Burner Bowl Assembly 42 1 Main Manifold 15 1 Sear Side Burner Igniter Wire 41 1 Side Burner Flex Gas Line 14 1...

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