BeefEater Discovery 1100e - Gas System Safety and Connection; Gas Cylinder Safety; Cylinder Handling and Disconnection; Regulator Connection Guide

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Gas Cylinder Safety I nformation
 Gas cylinders m ust be stored outdoors, out of reach of children and must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.
 This appliance is designed to be used with a gas cylinder not exceeding 9KG (20lbs) capacity.
 The Gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for LP Gas
Cylinders.
 The gas cylinder supply valve must be turned off when the appliance is not in use.
 The gas cylinder used m ust incorporate a safety collar to protect the valve assembly.
 The gas cylinder must always be kept and used in the upright position.
I mportant:
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 gas line 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 gas line 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.
Regulator Connection
1. Check that all control knobs are in the ‘Off’ position.
2. Make sure the cylinder valve is off by turning the valve knob all the way clockwise.
3. Remove the protective cap from the cylinder if present.
4. Make connection as described in figures 1 and 2.
5. Leak-test the connection with a soapy water solution. (See Gas Leak Testing Procedure).
Hose and regulator replacem ent m ust be a genuine part specified for this appliance, and can be
obtained at your nearest BeefEater stockist.
Gas Leak Test Procedure
Use the following procedure to check for gas leaks.
Never use a naked flame to check for gas leaks.
1. In a small container, mix up a solution of water and detergent or soap. Mix the solution well.
2. Make sure that the gas supply valve on the gas cylinder is turned on.
3. Make sure that the gas control valves on the appliance are all turned off.
4. Using a brush or spray bottle apply the solution to the gas line and each join in the gas line. See Fig 3.
5. Bubbling of the solution will indicate that there is a leak present.
6. Re-tighten or re-seal any joints that are leaking.
7. If a leak persists then contact your distributor or the m anufacturer for assistance.