Outback Excel 100 User manual

Excel 100 Excel 300
Excel 200
Assembly and Operating Instructions for Outback®
Excel 100, Excel 200, and Excel 300 Gas Barbecues
Photographs are not to scale.
Specifications subject to change
without prior notice.
WARNING
• For outdoor use only. Not for commercial use.
• Read instructions before using the appliance. Failure to follow instructions
could result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property loss.
• Warning: accessible parts may be very hot. Keep young children and pets
away.
• Do not move the appliance during use.
• Turn off the gas supply at the gas bottle after use.
• Any modification of the appliance, misuse, or failure to follow the instructions
may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty. This does not affect your
statutory rights.
• Retain these instructions for future reference.
• Leak test annually, and whenever the gas bottle is removed or replaced. Check
that the hose connections are tight and leak test each time you reconnect the
gas bottle.
• For Flare-up control please refer to the ‘OPERATION’ section of this manual.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open barbecue lid or hood.
4. If odour continues, discontinue use and
contact your local dealer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. Do not store or use petrol or other
flammable vapours or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
2. A gas bottle not connected for use must not
be stored in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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1. Parts List
Quantity varies according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For
more details on hardware, please see the corresponding ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’.
Pre-Assembled Component
Quantity varies according to model purchased
 Appearance, size, and construction may differ according to model
CODE PART QTY OUTBACK®
EXCEL 100 OUTBACK® EXCEL 200 OUTBACK® EXCEL 300
HOOD
A1 Hood (Pre-Assembled to Body) 1 √√√
A2 Hood Handle 1 √√√
A3 Warming Rack 1 √√√
BODY
B1 Barbecue Body 1 √√√
B2 Burner 1 √√√
B3 Control Panel 1 √√√
B4 Knob 2 √√√
B5 Hose and Regulator assembly 1 √√√
B6 Lava Rock in Basket 1 √√√
B7 Cooking Grill 1 √√√
B8 Ignition Button 1 √√√
B9 Control Panel Heat Shield 1 √√√
B10 Main Electrode 1 √√√
B11 Hinge Bracket 2 √√√
B12 Body Heat Shield 1 √√√
B13 Body Support 2 √√√
B14 Grease Cup Holder 1 √√√
B15 Grease Cup 1 √√√
TROLLEY
C1 Trolley Handle 1
C2 Side Shelf (with bracket)  1
C6 Side Burner Knob  1
C7 Side Burner Grid  1
C8 Side Burner Shelf  1
C9 Side Burner  1
C10 Side Burner Electrode  1
C11 Side Burner Valve / Hose Assembly  1
C12 Left Front Leg 1 √√√
C13 Left Rear Leg 1 √√√
C14 Right Front Leg 1 √√√
C15 Right Rear Leg 1 √√√
C16 Hose Tidy 1 √√√
C17 Gas Bottle Holder 1 √√√
C18 Leg End Loop 1 √√√
C19 Wheel Spacer 2 √√√
C20 Wheel 2 √√√
C21 Axle 1 √√√
C22 Bottom Shelf 1 √√√
C23 Gas Bottle Strap 1 √√√
HARDWARE
D1 M6x15 Bolt 24 28 28
D2 M5x10 Bolt 4 √√√
D3 M4x10 Bolt  1
D4 ST4.0x10 Screw 7 √√√
D6 ST4.8x15 Screw 2 √√√
D7 M8 Locknut 2 √√√
D8 M5 Nut 2 √√√
D9 Spacer 2 10 6
D5 ST4.0x15 Screw 4 4
C3 Side Shelf (without bracket)  1 1
C4 Side Shelf Bracket A  1 1
C5 Side Shelf Bracket B  1 1

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B15
B14
2.1. Parts Diagram: Excel 100
Quantity varies according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For
more details on hardware, please see the corresponding ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’.
A2
A3
B3
B4
B5
C1
B8
C13
C23
A1 B1
B11
Pre-assembled body unit
includes the following
individual parts:
B2
B12
B13
C16
C19
B9
C17
C20 C21
C18
C14
C15
C22
B7
B6
B10
C12

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2.2. Hardware Reference Diagram: Excel 100
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
D1
D1 D4 D2
D6
D7D8 D9

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3.1. Parts Diagram: Excel 200
Quantity varies according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For
more details on hardware, please see the corresponding ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’.
A2
A3
A1 B1
B11
Pre-assembled body unit
includes the following
individual parts:
B2
B12
B13
B7
B6
B10
B15
B14
C3
B3
B4
B5
B8
B9
C2
C4
C5
C13
C23
C16
C19
C17
C20 C21
C18
C14
C15
C22
C12

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3.2. Hardware Reference Diagram: Excel 200
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
D1
D2
D4
D7
D8
D6
D1
D5
D9

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4.1. Parts Diagram: Excel 300
Quantity varies according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For
more details on hardware, please see the corresponding ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’.
A2
A3
B3
B4
B5
B8
C7
C10
C9
C8
C6
A1 B1
B11
Pre-assembled body unit
includes the following
individual parts:
B2
B12
B13
B9
C11
B10 B7
B6
B15
B14
C3
C4
C5
C13
C23
C16
C19
C17
C20 C21
C18
C14
C15
C22
C12

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4.2. Hardware Reference Diagram: Excel 300
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
D1
D1
D2 D4 D8
D3 D9 D5 D7
D6

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C15
5. Assembly
IMPORTANT!
• TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY: Medium size flat blade or Phillips/Crosspoint screwdriver,
adjustable spanner or metric spanner set.
• The assembly of this barbecue requires 2 people.
• Whilst every care is taken in the manufacture of this product, care must be taken during assembly in
case sharp edges are present.
• Please read the Important Information section carefully before assembly and use of your
barbecue.
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Attach the Left Front Leg
(C12) and Left Rear Leg
(C13) to the Gas Bottle
Holder (C17) using
ST4.0x10 Screws(D4).
C18 Attach the Right Front Leg
(C14) and Right Rear Leg
(C15) to the Leg End Loop
(C18). The legs are a push
fit onto the leg end loop. In
case of difficulty, they may
need tapping with a soft
faced mallet. Take care not
to damage the parts.
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C12
C13
C17
C14
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Attach the Bottom Shelf (C22) to the Gas Bottle
Holder (C17) using ST4.8x15 Screws (D6).
Take care not to over tighten these screws
which will damage the plastic gas bottle holder.
Attach the leg assembly to the bottom
shelf assembly using M6x15 Bolts (D1).
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C22
C17 D6
D1

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Slide the Wheels (C20) over
each end of the axle. Secure
the wheels into place with the
M8 Locknuts (D7).
Insert the Axle (C21) through the clamping brackets underneath the
Gas Bottle Holder (C17) and tighten the clamping screws. Take care
not to over tighten these screws which will damage the plastic gas
bottle holder.
Slide a Wheel Spacer (C19) over each end of the Axle (C21). Note:
the spacers are packed in a plastic bag with the main electrode,
grease cup holder and grease cup.
Attach the Body Support (B13) to the legs
using M6x15 Bolts (D1).
Note: The notches on these supports
should be on the outside in order to attach
the body more easily.
Carefully turn the completed trolley over, right
side up.
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C17
C21
C19
C20
D7
D1
B13

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Attach the Hood Handle (A2) to the Hood (A1) using
the M5x10 Bolts (D2).
Carefully place the Barbecue Body (B1) onto the tops of the legs.
Attach the barbecue body to the trolley assembly using the M6x15 Bolts (D1). Ensure the tabs on the
body fit over the legs as shown in the diagram and do not go down inside of the legs.
WARNING: DO NOT RELEASE THE BARBECUE BODY WHILE THE BARBECUE HAS NOT BEEN
PROPERLY SEATED. THIS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOUR BARBECUE.
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A2
A1
D2
B1
D1

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Feed the Grease Cup Holder (B14)
through the hole in barbecue body.
Insert the Grease Cup (B15) into the grease
cup holder.
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B14 B15
Install a M6x15 Bolt (D1) and a Spacer (D9) into the upper fixing hole on each front leg.
Place the Control Panel (B3) assembly in position by aligning the spacers with the slot on
each side of control panel and fix it to the trolley assembly using M6x15 Bolts (D1).

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Insert the Main Electrode (B10) into the hole at the bottom of the barbecue body and
secure with the pre-assembled nut.
Feed the Burner (B2) into barbecue body.
Ensure that the burner venturi tubes are over
the ends of the gas valves. They are a loose fit
and not a gas tight seal. Secure the burner
with the ST4.0x10 Screws (D4).
View from underneath the body.
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D4
B2

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Attach the Body Heat Shield (B12) to barbecue body
using the M5x10 Bolts (D2) and M5 Nuts (D8).
Carefully lay the Lava Rock (B6) into the
barbecue body ensuring it lies level within the
body. Lay the Cooking Grill (B7) into place.
Attach the Warming Rack (A3), to the hood
and barbecue body as shown. Make sure that
the swing legs fix to the body of the barbecue
and the shorter, fixed legs go through the
holes in the hood.
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B12
B6
B7
A3

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Attach the Trolley Handle (C1) to the right
front and right rear legs using the M6x15
Bolts (D1).
Excel 200 and 300T users, skip this step and proceed directly to step 16.
Excel 100 users, skip this step and proceed directly to step 24.
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C1
D1
Attach the Side Shelf Bracket A (C4) and Side Shelf Bracket B (C5) to the Side Shelf (C3) using
ST4.0x15 Screws (D5).
C4
C5
C3

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Attach the previously assembled Side Shelf (C2) to the left hand side of the barbecue by sliding a Shelf
Spacer (D9) onto a M6x15 Bolt (D1) and fitting the shelf to the lower fixing point on the rear leg as
shown. Repeat for the front leg. Slide a Shelf Spacer (D9) onto a M6x15 Bolt (D1) and screw it into the
upper fixing point on the rear legs as shown. Repeat for the front leg.
Hook the shelf onto the upper pins to extend it to its normal horizontal position.
C2
D1
D9
Attach the assembled Side Shelf (C3) to the right hand side of the barbecue by sliding a Shelf Spacer
(D9) onto a M6x15 Bolt (D1) and fitting the shelf to the lower fixing point on the rear leg as shown.
Repeat for the front leg. Slide a Shelf Spacer (D9) onto a M6x15 Bolt (D1) and screw it into the upper
fixing point on the rear legs as shown. Repeat for the front leg.
Hook the shelf onto the upper pins to extend it to its normal horizontal position.
C3
D1
D9
Excel 300 users, skip this step and proceed directly to step 19.
C4
C5

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Attach the Side Burner Shelf (C8) to the left front and left rear legs using M6x15 Bolts (D1).
Remove the screws from Side Burner
Valve / Hose Assembly (C11) and
secure it to the side shelf with those 2
screws.
Assemble the Side Burner Knob (C6)
onto the side burner valve.
Excel 200 users, skip this step and proceed directly to step 24.
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C8 D1
C6
C11

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Loosen off the hose clip which
connects the hose to the side
burner gas valve.
Place the Side Burner Electrode (C10) onto the
side burner shelf as shown. Place the Side
Burner (C9) through the central hole. Fit the
side burner venturi tube over the gas valve
outlet. This is a loose fit and not a gas tight
seal. Secure the electrode and burner with
M4x10 Bolt (D3).
Rotate the hose anti-clockwise
so that it touches the leg of the
barbecue.
Re-tighten the hose clip to secure
the hose in place, making sure
that the hose touches the leg of
the barbecue, but not the body or
heat shield.
Important: Regularly check the hose positioning to ensure that it is not in contact with any hot
surfaces, such as the bottom of the body or the heat shield.
Once the hose is connected, check to ensure that it is not in contact with the barbecue body or Body
Heat Shield (B12).
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B12
C10
C9
D3

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Connect the electrode
wire to the Ignition
Button (B8) under the
control panel.
Side burner electrode
wire goes here.
Main burner
electrode wire
goes here.
Place the Side Burner Grid (C7) onto
the side burner shelf.
Fix the Hose Tidy (C16) onto the short leg front using a ST4.0x10 Screw (D4), then clip the hose (if
supplied) into hose tidy as shown.
Note: there are two fixing holes for the hose tidy:
Excel 100 and Excel 200 Users: please fix the hose tidy to the lower hole on the short leg front.
Excel 300 Users: please fix the hose tidy to the upper hole on the short leg front.
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Note: Do not use any cooking utensils (pots,
pans etc.) with a diameter of over 280mm on
the side burner. Always keep the utensils in
the centre of the side burner.
B8
C7
C16