For advice on the safety and suitability of this equipment
contact your local HSS Hire.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do not follow
all instructions laid down in this guide.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or permanent
disability, should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from the
Barbecue and cooking area.
Never use this equipment if you are
ill, feeling tired, or under the influence of drugs.
Never use the barbecue indoors or in a poorly ventilated
environment.
Don’t use the barbecue in strong, gusty winds. The flame
could get out of control.
Keep a bucket of water handy to treat burns and to douse
the charcoal fire if it gets out of control. To prevent flare-
ups, use a water spray to damp down fire.
Wear suitable, hygienic clothing while cooking and serving,
an apron or overall and hat. Tie back long hair and avoid
loose garments that could catch fire.
Remember that barbecues get very hot. Allow plenty of
time for the fire tray and grill top to cool before touching or
cleaning them.
Wear thick, insulated gloves to handle the grill rack during
cooking.
Take extra care when basting or cooking fatty meats. Juices
and fat will spit as they drip onto the fire and could cause it
to flare up.
Never attempt to move the barbecues while it is alight. First
douse the fire, leave everything to cool, then remove the
grill.
Always check the condition of the equipment before use. If
it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to your
local HSS Hire.
Set the barbecue up on a firm, level site where people won’t
bump into it, away from anything that will burn – buildings,
fences and trees etc.
Make sure that the site offers plenty of cooking space and
easy access for serving.
Hinge out each leg and lock the brace hinge with the
sliding sleeve.
GETTING STARTED
GENERAL SAFETY
Light the fire and wait for it to become established before
fitting the grill.
Lay the grill top over the fire tray.
Handle the equipment with care, avoid dropping or
knocking it and don’t force components when setting up
or packing the barbecue away.
Keep the equipment clean. You will find this less of a chore
if you clean up as soon as the barbecue is cool.
When not in use, store the barbecue somewhere clean, dry
and safe from thieves.
Lighting Charcoal
Pile some broken up firelighters and charcoal fragments
in the centre of the fire tray. Place about 2kg of charcoal
briquettes on top and light the firelighters with a spill.
Once the fire is established (it takes an hour or two) add
enough briquettes to cover the fire tray’s floor.
Finally, once the charcoal is glowing red/grey and almost
stopped smoking, rake it out to form an even bed and
start cooking.
EQUIPMENT CARE