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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF BBQ FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY
- Stop, turn o gas at its source and turn all burner controls to • off
- Do not smoke
- Check gas supply connections
- Repeat lighting procedure after waiting for ve minutes for
accumulated gases to disperse
If BBQ still fails to operate properly TURN OFF GAS AT SOURCE,
TURN BURNER CONTROLS TO OFF, wait for BBQ to cool and check
the following:
a) Misalignment of burner tubes over orices
CORRECTION: Reposition burner tube to properly sit over orice
b) Obstruction in gas line
CORRECTION: Remove hose from BBQ. Open gas supply for one
second to clear any obstruction from hose. Close o gas supply at
source and re-connect hose to BBQ
c) Blocked orice
CORRECTION: Remove burners as described above. Inspect gas
valve orice, clear any obstruction with a ne wire. Re-install
burners over orices and test again
IF THERE IS A LEAK
- Turn the gas cylinder o
- Ventilate the area to disperse any accumulated gas
- Check all connections
- If the leak persists, keep cylinder upright and take to an open area
- Keep skin away from any gas or liquid escaping from the cylinder
- Keep the cylinder at least 20 metres away from any sparks or ignition
sources including electrical equipment, camera ash, engines or
motors
- Disperse gas by providing maximum ventilation and spraying with a
ne water spray
IF THERE IS A FIRE
If there is a re at the appliance
- If there is a re at the appliance, turn the gas o at the cylinder.
- Smother the ames with a wet cloth
If there is a re at the cylinder or you cannot get to the valve to
turn it o
- call the re brigade
- direct a garden hose to the middle of the cylinder to keep it cool,
however do not extinguish the ame. If the gas is burning it wont
build up and explode
- Evacuate the area
A note on re prevention:
Most res in outdoor BBQs are caused by a build up of greases and
fat,
or gas connections which have not been secured properly. Remember
to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on proper cleaning and
connection procedures.
INSECTS
Spiders and insects can occasionally spin webs or make nests in the
burner tubes.
These can obstruct gas ow which could result in a re. This is known
as “Flashback” and can cause serious damage to the BBQ and create
an unsafe operating environment.
Frequent inspection and cleaning of the burner tubes is recommended.
Care and Safety Advice
- TAKE CARE Grills are heavy
- Clean grills after each use for continued optimum performance.
- Roasting dishes can be placed on top of the grills.
- Ensure that the drip tray is lined with fat absorbent material such as
fatsoak before using the rotisserie.
- For safety and optimum performance ensure that your barbecue is on
a level, solid surface.
- Empty the fat responsibly after each use.