Outback Omega 100 User manual

• For outdoor use only.
• 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 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 your barbecue annually. Check the hose connections are tight and
leak test each time you reconnect the gas bottle.
Gas Barbecues
Assembly and Operating Instructions for
Omega 100, Omega 200, and Omega 300 Gas Barbecues
Omega 100 Omega 300Omega 200
Photographs are not to scale.
Specifications subject to change
without prior notice.
0359
WARNING
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 shall not
be stored in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

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A. Parts List
Quantities vary according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For more
details on hardware, please see the corresponding Hardware Reference Diagram for your barbecue model.
OUTBACK® OMEGA RANGE
CODE PART QTY OMEGA100 OMEGA200 OMEGA300
Body
Assembly
A1 Lava Rock Rack 1   
A2 Burner 1   
A3 Hood Handle 1   
A4 Hood 1   
A5 Body 1   
A6 Grease Cup Holder 1   
A7 Grease Cup 1   
A8 Cooking Grill 1   
A9 Lava Rock (Bagged) 1   
A10 Gasket 8   
A11 Upper Hinge Bracket 2   
A12 Lower Hinge Bracket 2   
A13 Gas Collector Box 1   
A14 Main Electrode 1   
A15 Warming Rack 1 
Upper
Trolley
B1 Control Panel 1   
B2 Igniter Button 1   
B3 Knob 2   
B4 Body Handle 1 
B5 U-Bar 2   
B6 Hose 1   
B7 Plastic Side Shelf 2 1
B8 Side Burner Knob 1 
B9 Side Burner Grid 1 
B10 Side Burner Shelf 1 
B11 Side Burner Head 1 
B12 Side Burner Electrode 1 
Lower
Trolley
C1 Short Leg 2   
C2 Axle 1   
C3 Wheel 2   
C4 Hubcap 2
  
C5 Screen 1   
C6 Long Support Rod 2   
C7 Stopper 2   
C8 Long Leg 2   
C9 Short Support Rod 2   
C10 Bottom Shelf 1  
Hardware
D1 ST4.0x10 Screw 2   
D2 M5x10 Bolt 2   
D3 M6x15 Bolt 4 
D4 M6x25 Bolt 8 
D5 M6x40 Bolt 8 
D6 M6x45 Bolt 4  
D7 M8 Locknut 2   
D8 M6 Keps Nut 4 12 12
D9 Shelf Spacer 8 
 Pre-Assembled
 Quantityand specification varies according to model purchased.

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B1. Parts Diagram: Omega 100
Quantities vary according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
For more details on hardware, please see ‘Hardware Reference Diagram: Omega 100.’
Pre-assembled body unit includes
the following individual parts:
A8
A1
A9
A3
A2 A4 A5 A10 B1 B2
A11 A12 A13 A14
A6
A7
B5 B6
B4
C5
C6 C9
C4 C3
C1 C8
C7
B6
B3
C2 D7

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B2. Hardware Reference Diagram: Omega 100
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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C1. Parts Diagram: Omega 200
Quantities vary according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
For more details on hardware, please see ‘Hardware Reference Diagram: Omega 200.’
C10
C4 C3
C5C1 C8
C7
Pre-assembled body unit
includes the following individual
A8
A1
A9
A3
A2 A4 A5 A10 B1 B2
A11 A12 A13 A14
A6
A7
B5 B6
B6
B7
C6 C9
B3
C2 D7

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C2. Hardware Reference Diagram: Omega 200
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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D1. Parts Diagram: Omega 300
Quantities vary according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
For more details on hardware, please see ‘Hardware Reference Diagram: Omega 300.’
C10
C4 C3 C2
Pre-assembled body unit
includes the following individual
A8
A1
A9
A3
A2 A4 A5 A10 B1 B2
A11 A12 A13 A14
A6
A7
B6 B8
B6
B10
B11
B12
C5C1 C8
C7
B7
B3
B9
C6 C9
A15
B5
D7

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D2. Hardware Reference Diagram: Omega 300
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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E. Assembly
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY:
Medium size flat blade or Philips/crosspoint screwdriver, adjustable spanner or metric spanner set
Please lay out all nuts and bolts and check lengths before assembling.
Whilst every care is taken in the manufacture of this product, care must be taken during assembly in case sharp
edges are present.
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C1
C8
Warning: Care must be taken to ensure hood does not fall open unexpectedly.
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*NOTE: Take care to fix the legs with Velcro attached as shown in the illustration.
C1
C8
D4
D8
D4
D8
D4
D8
D4
D8
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D6
D6
C6
D4
C9
D4
5
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C1
n Omega 100 users skip this step and proceed directly to Step 9.
C3
C2 C4
D7
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n Omega 200, Omega 300 users skip this step and proceed directly to Step 10.
n Omega 100 users skip this step and proceed directly to Step 13.
n Omega 200 users perform this step for both left and right side shelves.
B4
D3
B7
D5
D8
D9
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n Connect ignitor wire to pushbutton lead.
B9
n Omega 200 users skip this step and proceed directly to Step 13.
n Fit the side burner venturi tube over the gas
valve outlet. This is a loose fit and not a gas
tight seal. Then attach side burner shelf as
shown in the diagram.
D5D8
B10
D9
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n Feed grease cup holder through rear body hole.
n Insert grease cup into wire cup holder.
A6
A7
A1 A9
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A8
A3
D2
D2
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 Omega 100  Omega 200  Omega 300
C5
ASSEMBLY IS NOW COMPLETE.
PROCEED TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
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Model Butane Minimum
Bottle Size Propane Minimum Bottle Size
Outback®
Omega100 6kg 3.9kg
Outback®
Omega 200 6kg 3.9kg
Outback®
Omega 300 15kg 6kg
F. Important Information
Please read these instructions carefully before
assembly and use.
• Retain these instructions for future reference.
• For outdoors use only – do not use indoors. Do
not use below ground level.
• For use with LPG bottled gas only. A fixed
pressure regulator of 28-30mbar must be used
for butane or 37mbar for propane. The use of
an adjustable regulator is dangerous and must
never be used with this barbecue.
• Remove lava rock from plastic bag before
lighting.
• Do not use within 1m of any flammable
structure or surface.
• LP gas cylinders should not be placed directly
underneath the barbecue.
• LP gas cylinders must not be stored or used in
the horizontal position. A leak would be very
serious and liquid could enter the gas line.
• When igniting barbecue open its hood before
lighting.
• Do not move the barbecue while alight.
• This barbecue must not be left unattended
when lit.
• The hood handle can become very hot. Grip
only the centre of the handle. Use of a cooking
glove is advised.
• Use caution when opening the hood, as hot
steam inside is released upon opening.
• Parts of this barbecue become very hot – care
must be taken when children, elderly people,
and animals are present.
• Always turn off the gas bottle when the
barbecue is not in use.
• Never cover a barbecue until it has completely
cooled.
• Leak test the barbecue annually. Check that
the hose connection to the barbecue is tight
and leak test whenever the gas bottle is
reconnected.
• Do not store flammable materials near this
barbecue.
• Do not use aerosols near this barbecue.
• Failure to follow the manual’s instructions
could result in serious injury or damage.
• If you have any queries regarding these
instructions, contact your local dealer.
G. Gas and Regulator
This barbecue, hose, (and regulator, if included),
are approved for use in the UK. The barbecue is
also approved for use in other countries as listed
on the control panel and in the Technical
Specifications included in the barbecue manual. If
the barbecue is intended to be used outside of the
UK, the consumer MUST seek advice from the
local qualified gas supplier as to the suitability of
the barbecue and with regards to the correct hose
and regulator that they should be using.
This barbecue can run on butane or propane LPG
(liquid petroleum gas) bottled gas. Butane gas is
normally supplied in blue bottles. Propane gas is
supplied under a number of different names and
bottle colours. Butane gas is suitable for your
barbecue in normal use but you may notice a
decrease in performance when the gas
temperature starts to fall below +10 degrees
Celsius. If this happens we recommend propane
gas is used. If in doubt, please consult your gas
dealer/distributor. The gas bottle should never be
stood on the trolley base or placed directly under
the barbecue. Do not use or store a gas bottle on
its side.
For optimal performance, we suggest the
following:
Suitable regulators for butane must have an outlet
pressure of 28-30mbar. For propane, the regulator
must have an outlet pressure of 37mbar. YOU
MUST HAVE THE PROPER REGULATOR AND
BOTTLE IN ORDER FOR THE BARBECUE TO
OPERATE SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY. USE OF
AN INCORRECT OR FAULTY REGULATOR IS
DANGEROUS AND WILL INVALIDATE ANY
WARRANTY. If in doubt, please consult your gas
dealer/distributor.
H. Installation
H1. Selecting a Location
This barbecue is for outdoor use only and should
be placed in a well-ventilated area. Take care to
ensure that it is not placed UNDER any
combustible surface. The sides of the barbecue
should NEVER be closer than 1 metre from any
combustible surface. Keep this barbecue away
from any flammable materials!

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H2. Precautions
Do not obstruct any ventilation openings in the
barbecue body. Position the gas supply bottle on
level ground next to the barbecue and safely away
from any source of heat. Should you need to
change the gas bottle, confirm that the barbecue is
switched off, and that there are no sources of
ignition (cigarettes, open flame, sparks, etc.) near
before proceeding. Inspect the gas hose to ensure
it is free of any twisting or tension. The hose
should hang freely with no bends, folds, or kinks
that could obstruct free flow of gas. Apart from the
connection point, no part of the hose should touch
any hot barbecue parts. Always inspect the hose
for cuts, cracks, or excessive wear before use. If
the hose is damaged, it must be replaced with
hose suitable for use with LPG and meet the
national standards for the country of use. The
length of the hose shall not exceed 1.5m. N.B.-The
date on U.K. orange hose is the date of
manufacture, not the expiry date.
H3. Fixing the Regulator to the Gas Bottle
Confirm all barbecue control knobs are in the off
position. Connect the regulator to the gas bottle
according to your regulator and bottle dealer’s
instructions.
H4. Leak Testing (To be performed in a well-
ventilated area.)
Confirm all control knobs are in the off position.
Open the gas control valve on the bottle or
regulator. Check for leaks by brushing a solution of
½ water and ½ soap over all gas system joints,
including all valve connections, hose connections
and regulator connections. NEVER USE AN
OPEN FLAME to test for leaks at anytime. If
bubbles form over any of the joints, there is a leak.
Turn off the gas supply and retighten all joints.
Repeat test. If bubbles form again, do not use the
barbecue. Please contact your local dealer for
assistance. Leak test annually. Check that the
hose connection to the barbecue is tight and leak
test whenever the gas bottle is reconnected.
I. Operation
I1. Warning
• Before proceeding, make certain that you
understand the IMPORTANT INFORMATION
section of this manual.
I2. Preparation Before Cooking
To prevent foods from sticking to the cooking grill,
please use a long handled brush to apply a light
coat of cooking or vegetable oil before each
barbecuing session. (Note: When cooking for
the first time, paint colours may change
slightly as a result. This is normal and should
be expected.)
I3. Lighting the Barbecue
• Open the barbecue hood.
• Ensure all knobs are in the off position. Open
the gas control valve on the gas bottle or
regulator.
• Push and turn the leftmost control knob to the
high position. Press the ignition button rapidly
several times until left portion of the burner is
lit. If burner fails to ignite, turn control knob to
the off position and turn gas off at the bottle or
regulator. Wait five minutes, then repeat the
above steps. After successful lighting of the
left side, ignite the remaining portion of the
burner. If the burner fails to ignite after
following above procedure, turn all the knobs
to the off position. Close the gas valve on the
gas bottle. Wait 5 minutes, then repeat the
above steps. If the barbecue still fails to light,
please refer to the manual ignition instructions
in section below.
• After ignition, the burner should be burned at
the high position for 3-5 minutes in order to
preheat the barbecue. This process should be
done before every cooking session. The hood
(where applicable) should be open during
preheating.
• After preheating, the burner should normally
be turned down to a lower setting for best
cooking results.
I4. Manual Ignition Instructions
• Insert lit match through the match-lighting hole
on the right side of the barbecue.
• Push and turn the rightmost control knob anti-
clockwise to the high position.
• After the right portion of the burner is lit, light
the remaining portion of the burner.
• If burner fails to ignite, contact your local
dealer for assistance.
• After ignition, the burner should be burned at
the high position for 3-5 minutes in order to
preheat the barbecue. This process should be
done before every cooking session. The hood
(where applicable) should be open during
preheating.
• After preheating, the burner should normally
be turned down to a lower setting for best
cooking results.
I5. Grill Cooking
The burner heats up the lava rock underneath the
grill, which in turn heats the food on the grill. The
natural food juices produced during cooking fall
onto the hot lava rock below and vaporise. The
subsequent rising smoke bastes the food, as it
travels upwards, imparting that unique barbecued
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achieved by using the BBQ with the hood down.
This should only be done with the burners on low.
When using your barbecue for grill cooking you
may wish to place the hood in the closed position
which will hold the heat in to aid cooking.
I6. Roasting Hood Cooking
Barbecues equipped with a roasting hood give the
option of cooking with hood closed to form an
‘oven’ for roasting food, such as joints of meat,
whole chickens, etc.
When roasting, turn the burner under the food to
the OFF position. Close the hood and turn the
other burner down to a lower setting i.e. low to
medium to achieve the temperature required. DO
NOT ALLOW YOUR BARBECUE TO
OVERHEAT. Avoid lifting the hood unnecessarily
as heat is lost each time the hood is opened.
I7. Flare-Up Control
Flare-ups occur when meat is barbecued, and its
fat and juices fall upon the hot lava rock. Smoke
helps give food its barbecued flavour, but avoid
excessive flare-up to prevent food being burned.
To control flare-up, it is advisable to trim away
excess fat from meat and poultry before grilling. To
reduce flare ups, the burner should be turned
down to the low setting. Flare-ups can be
extinguished by applying baking soda or salt
directly onto the lava rocks. Always protect your
hands when handling anything near the cooking
surface of the barbecue.
I8. End of Cooking Session
After each cooking session, turn the barbecue
burner to the “high” position and burn for 5
minutes. This procedure will burn off cooking
residue, thus making cleaning easier. Make sure
the hood is open during this process.
I9. Turning Off Your Barbecue
When you have finished using your barbecue, turn
all the control valves fully clockwise to the “Off”
position, then switch off the gas at the bottle. Wait
until the barbecue is sufficiently cool before closing
its hood.
J. Care and Maintenance
Regularly clean your barbecue between uses and
especially after extended periods of storage.
Ensure the barbecue and its components are
sufficiently cool before cleaning. Do not leave the
barbecue exposed to outside weather conditions
or stored in damp, moist areas.
• Never douse the barbecue with water when its
surfaces are hot.
• Never handle hot parts with unprotected
hands.
In order to extend the life and maintain the
condition of your barbecue, we strongly
recommend that the unit be covered when left
outside for any length of time, especially during the
winter months. Heavy-duty Outback® barbecue
covers and other accessories are available from
you local Outback® stockist.
Even when your barbecue is covered for its
protection, it must be inspected on a regular basis
as damp or condensation can form which may
result in damage to the barbecue. It may be
necessary to dry the barbecue and the inside of
the cover. Any rust that is found that does not
come into contact with the food should be treated
with a rust inhibitor and painted with barbecue
paint or a heat resistant paint. Chrome plated
warming racks and grills should be coated with
cooking oil.
J1. Cooking Grill
Clean with hot soapy water. To remove any food
residue, use a mild cream cleaner on a non-
abrasive pad. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
J2. Burner Maintenance
Your burner has been preset for optimal flame
performance. You will normally see a blue flame,
possibly with a small yellow tip when the burner is
alight. If the flame pattern is significantly yellow,
this could be a problem caused by grease from
cooking blocking the burner or spiders or other
insects in the burner venturi. This can result in the
flow of the gas and air mixture being restricted or
blocked which may result in a fire behind the
control panel causing serious damage to your
barbecue. If this happens, the gas should be
immediately turned off at the bottle. Burners
should be inspected and cleaned on a regular
basis in addition to the following conditions:
1. Bringing the barbecue out of storage.
2. One or more of the burners do not ignite.
3. The burner flame pattern is significantly
yellow.
4. The gas ignites behind the control panel.
To clean a burner, remove it from the barbecue by
removing the 2 securing screws underneath the
body of the barbecue. The outside of the burner
can be cleaned with a wire brush.
Clean the portholes with a pipe cleaner or piece of
wire. Take care not to enlarge the portholes.