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WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS ENTIRE
MANUAL AS INCORRECT OPERATION, MISUSE AND/OR
LACK OF MAINTENANCE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
• DO NOT use flammable liquids or aerosols in the vicinity of this
appliance when it is operating
• DO NOT dry clothes on or near this appliance
• DO NOT use flammable liquids or aerosols to start or rekindle the
fire OR store fuel within the Metro’s specified installation clearances
• Never operate your Outdoor 1200 Braai with the door panel in place
• This appliance is designed to burn clean/dry wood only.
WARNING!
Important Information
• This appliance should be maintained and operated at all times in
accordance with this instruction manual
• DO NOT use driftwood, treated or unseasoned (wet) fuel, the use of
most types of preservative treated wood as fuel can be hazardous
and will damage your appliance
• This appliance must be regularly maintained and replacement parts
must be authorised Metro parts only
• DO NOT empty ash into a combustible container.
This slow combustion outdoor appliance is designed to give you many years
of warmth and enjoyment, subject to the following key factors. These key
factors, if not adhered to are the major causes of unsafe installation, poor
performance, flue blockages and potential product failure.
1. Your Outdoor 1200 Braai must be installed and operated correctly.
2. The only fuel to be used in this appliance shall be wood that meets the
following criteria.
– Less than 25% moisture content
– Has not been treated with preservatives or impregnated with
chemicals or glue,
– Is not chipboard, particle board, or laminated board,
– Is not painted, stained or oiled
– Is not driftwood or other salt impregnated wood
3. The appliance shall be operated at all times in accordance with the
“Installation and Operating Instructions” supplied with each appliance.
4. Coal must not be used as a fuel.
Please also note the following important points:
• During the very first fire your Outdoor 1200 Braai will give off an odour
and fumes as the firebox paint cures. Do not be alarmed; this curing
process will last for approximately one hour and is likely to happen this
one time. Ensure the first firing is a moderate burn only as over firing
during the first burn can damage the uncured paint finish
• Properly seasoned (dry) timber is necessary for the Outdoor 1200 Braai
to operate efficiently; firewood that contains a high moisture content will
result in flue pipe blockages, reduce heat output and create other issues.
Note: Once split, Softwood usually takes 12 months to season - Hardwood
can take up to 24 months to season - Wood must be stored in a location
that enables air circulation. Unseasoned wood stored in a closed woodshed
without air circulation will still be unseasoned 12 months later.
• It is critical that the fire not be operated with over worn, faulty or missing
bricks, or burn tray
Please note, the above points require regular inspection/maintenance (every
time the burn tray is cleaned out) and if not maintained will void the firebox
warranty. A glowing firebox or fluepipe parts is just one sign you are over
firing your appliance. Please ensure you keep your proof of purchase/receipt
on any parts you purchase.
• For optimum performance fuel must be loaded so the logs lay ‘front
to rear’ in preference to laying across the width of the firebox. Spaces
should be left between the logs to enable oxygen to get to as much of
the surface of the fuel as possible
• The Outdoor 1200 Braai Corten steel firebox is covered by a 2 year
warranty against defective materials and workmanship. The flue system,
panel coatings, firebricks and all other internal parts and accessories
are covered with a 12 month warranty.
Congratulations on the purchase of your Outdoor 1200 Braai
CAUTION!
Important Information
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ALL SURFACES WILL GET VERY HOT. DO NOT TOUCH
OR PLACE ANY COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS ON OR
AGAINST YOUR APPLIANCE
• Be aware of small children near the appliance during operation.
We recommend you install a child guard for adequate safety
• DO NOT use the Outdoor Braai without its burn tray in place.
Make sure it is always in the factory position sitting on top of
the 4 side pins. Make sure the burn tray is in good working
order (no holes etc). Never light your fire in the base of the fire
box structure, this will damage the fire and void any warranty
WARNING!
Important Information
• DO NOT let embers overflow the burn tray. This may super-heat
the sides of the fire and cause permanent damage
• DO NOT use your Outdoor 1200 Braai without a complete set of
firebricks in place. Replacement bricks can be purchased from
your local Metro stockist
• DO NOT use your Outdoor 1200 Braai for cooking purposes
during the initial 2-3 burning cycles or after spraying with high
temperature paint during regular maintenance
Panels may move and distort slightly when operated at peak heat.
