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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions and observe the
warnings provided in this operations manual could result in
fire, explosion or burn hazard, which could cause property
damage, personal injury or death.
Gas vapour is highly explosive and can cause serious bodily
injury or damage to property if allowed to accumulate in a
confined space and ignited.
This appliance must not be installed under or on any
combustible material. Minimum clearance from combustible
materials to all sides of the appliance is 450mm (18”).
These instructions must be left with the owner.
NOTE:
1.
Do not use gas other than the type specified on the
Data Plate.
2.
The appliance is designed for use by adults, keep
children away from the barbecue at all times.
3.
Use only on a flat, level, stable non-combustible surface.
Do not use this appliance on any surface that can burn
or melt.
4.
When in use, gas cylinder should be kept at designated
mountings of barbecue, and supply hoses kept away
from any hot surfaces.
5.
To prevent accidental fires, before using the appliance
ensure that there is no apparent damage to hose and
regulator and all joint connections are in good order and
not leaking.
6.
Use a soapy water solution on all joints in order to check
for leaks. If bubbles appear, it indicates that there is a
leak and the appliance must not be used.
7.
LPG cylinder, regulator and hose must comply with
national standards.
8.
Do not move or attempt to move the appliance while in
operation.
9
Do not operate this appliance before leak checking
hoses and gas cylinder connection.
To the installer
•
For fixed installations, this appliance must be installed
in accordance with local authority and any relevant
statutory regulations.
•
For fixed installations, refer to relevant statutory
regulations for pipe sizing details.
•
Consult other trades. Where required, consult a
bricklayer or an electrician for parts of the installation
that could have an effect on these areas.
•
Allow a 20mm gap from back of barbecue body for
ventilation and air access.
•
Test appliance for correct operation before leaving, and
instruct user on its use.
•
If correct operation cannot be achieved, disconnect
barbecue from gas supply, and contact your nearest
BeefEater dealer.
•
Please only use BeefEater supplied hose(s) to connect
this appliance. Natural Gas conversion kits are available
from your nearest BeefEater dealer.
•
Australia only (applies to all gas types) : Where a mobile
appliance is to be connected to a fixed gas supply via a
flexible hose connection, a retaining tether of adequate
strength shall be fixed to the appliance and be suitable
to be fixed to the wall within 50mm of each connection
point. The length of the tether shall not exceed 80%
of the length of the hose assembly. In this way, if the
barbecue is accidentally moved, the tether stops the
barbecue from stretching the hose.
Do not
• Lean over barbecue when lighting.
• Leave cooking food unattended.
• Delay lighting burners after turning gas on.
• Spray or store aerosols in vicinity of barbecue whilst
in operation.
• Place articles on or against this appliance
• Store combustible materials, gasoline or flammable
liquids or vapours within 450mm (18”) of barbecue.
• Use caustic based cleaning agents on the barbecue.
• Operate barbecue with any cover on.
• Use plastic or glass utensils on the barbecue.
• Operate barbecue in strong winds.
• Attempt to dismantle control valves.
• Attempt to dismantle or adjust regulator.
• Test for gas leaks with a naked flame.
• Store gas cylinder indoors, or in any enclosed area.
• Lay the gas cylinder down. Always keep it upright.
• Use barbecue indoors.
• Expose hose to direct sunlight.
• Modify the construction of this appliance or the size of
any burner or valve orifice.
SAFETY
