WHAT IS PROPANE / BUTANE?
It is a fuel gas compressed until it turns to liquid, then stored in a bottle or
cylinder under pressure for easy transport.
ARE ALL GAS BOTTLE GASES THE SAME?
No. The LPG that cars use is known as auto LPG. It is different to
propane/butane, which is used in household gas appliances. This guide
only deals with propane/butane.
HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM NATURAL GAS?
Propane and butane are similar to natural gas. They are colorless,
non-poisonous and do not pollute when burnt. There is one important
difference, propane and butane are heavier than air, if they escape they
don’t float away. The gas collects and forms gas pools at ground level
or at the bottom of your appliance.
LIGHTING YOUR BBQ
JET FLAME IGNITION SYSTEM
Upon turning any burner control knob you will hear an audible
“click”. This is known as a Jet Flame Ignition System.
Jet Flame Ignition to ALL burners
- Before starting - ALL burner control knobs must be in the off
position
- Flat lids and roasting hoods must be OPEN before lighting
- Turn on the gas cylinder
- Push in and turn Any Knob in an anti-clockwise
direction to the hi position or until a click is heard. This will trigger
a spark to light the burner.
- If burner does not light immediately, turn the gas control knob to the
off position and wait five minutes for any accumulated gas to clear
out of the bbq before repeating procedure.
SECURING THE HOSE AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
Type A) Screw on hose connection (Fig. 4)
- The bbq’s manifold connection is 1/4” Male Thread BSP
- The connection between the hose and regulator and the bbq should
always be tightened with a spanner. ‘Finger tight’ only is not sufficient.
TESTING FOR LEAKS - DO THIS BEFORE USING YOUR BBQ
NOTE - DO NOT test for gas leaks with an open flame. If
you smell gas, turn off at the source.
Before first use and periodically during the season, or whenever a
gas cylinder is changed, you must check for gas leaks.
Do so by:
- Turn on the gas cylinder
- Turn all gas valves on the bbq to the off position
- Brush a soap solution of one part liquid detergent and one part water
to all gas connections
- The presence of bubbles indicates a leak. Tighten or repair as
necessary
- Under no circumstances should a naked flame be used to check for
leaks
- If a gas odour is present and no leaks can be found, do not use the
bbq. Turn the gas off at the source, disconnect the hose and
immediately contact your bbq dealer or place of purchase for
assistance
GAS CYLINDER SAFETY
- Always change over a gas cylinder away from any possible source
of ignition in a well ventilated area
- Do not smoke whilst handling gas cylinders
- Never store gas cylinder indoors
- Store away from direct heat in a well ventilated area
- The gas cylinder is position on a flat surface
- Always keep the gas cylinder in an upright position
- Close cylinder valve when bbq is not in use and, if available, use a
sealing plug to prevent possible leaks
- Do not subject gas cylinder to excessive heat
- Do not tamper with any fitting attached to any gas cylinder. Have it
taken to the manufacturer or an authorized testing station
- When the cylinder runs out of gas, have it refilled or swapped at an
authorized testing station. They will fill the cylinder to no more than
80% of its capacity. This allows the gas to expand with temperatures
- Have the cylinder inspected EVERY 10 YEARS at an authorized
testing station. The date of every inspection is imprinted onto the
cylinder itself
N.B. LEFT HAND THREAD CONNECTION OF HOSE TO ADAPTOR
N.B. IMMEDIATLY PERFORM GAS LEAK CHECK AS SHOWN OPPOSITE TO
ENSURE SAFE CONNECTION.
(Fig. 4)
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- The lo position is obtained by turning the knob fully anti-clockwise
- Adjusting the control knob to your heat requirements allows you to
control the flame
- If ignition cannot be achieved see section: If bbq fails to operate
properly
IMPORTANT - It is important that all control valves, and the gas
cylinder are turned off after use.
(Fig. 6)
OFF
LOW
HI
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