Outback Omega Charcoal 100 User manual

Charcoal Barbecues
Assembly and Operating Instructions for
Outback® Omega Charcoal 100 and Omega Charcoal 200 Barbecues
WARNING
• For outdoor use only - do not use indoors! 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 children and pets away!
• CAUTION: Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting! Use only
firelighters complying to EN1860-3!
• WARNING! This barbecue becomes very hot. Do not move it during operation!
• Install this barbecue on a safe and even surface.
• 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.
Omega Charcoal 100 Omega Charcoal 200
Photographs are not to scale.
Specifications subject to change
without prior notice.

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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 ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’.
Pre-Assembled Component
Code Part Qty Outback® Omega
Charcoal 100 Outback® Omega Charcoal 200
LID
A1 Hood 1  
A2 Wood Hood Handle - Top Half 1  
A3 Wood Hood Handle - Bottom Half 1  
A4 Hood Handlebar 1  
A5 Warming Rack 1  
BODY
B1 Cooking Grill 1  
B2 Charcoal Grill 1 
B3 Barbecue Body 1 
B4 Ash Pan 1 
B5 Wooden Vent Handle 1 
B6 L/H Vent 1  
B7 R/H Vent 1  
B8 Grill Lifting Handle 2 
TROLLEY
C1 Rear Handlebar 1  
C2 L/H Side Shelf Assembly 1 
C3 R/H Side Shelf Assembly 1 
C4 L/H Leg 1 
C5 R/H Leg 1  
C6 Table 1  
C7 Support Leg 1  
C8 Hubcap 2  
C9 Locknut 2  
C10 Wheel 2  
C11 Axle Assembly 1  
C12 Wheel Washer 2  
HARDWARE
D1 Wheel Axle Bolt 4  
D2 Rear Handlebar Bolt 4  
D3 Vent Bolt 2  
D4 Vent Nut 2  
D5 Body Bolt 4  
D6 Washer 4  
D7 Spacer 4  
D8 Table Bracket Bolt 4  
D9 Table Bracket Nut 4  
D10 Leg Joint Bolt 2  
D11 Leg Joint Nut 2  
D12 Side Shelf Bolt 8 

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B. Parts Diagrams
Quantities vary according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For
more details on hardware, please see ‘Hardware Reference Diagram.’
A1
A4
A5
B1
C6
C4
C2
C1
B5
B4
B2
B3
C3
C7
C8
B6 B7
C9
A2
C11
A3
C5
B8
C10
C12

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C1. Omega Charcoal 100 Hardware Reference Diagram
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
D10, D11
D3, D4
D1
D8, D9
D2
D5, D6,D7

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C2. Omega Charcoal 200 Hardware Reference Diagram
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
D8, D9 D5, D6,D7
D12
D1
D10, D11
D2
D3, D4

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Attach the table (C6) to the L/H and R/H legs
using the table bracket bolts (D8) and nuts (D9).
D. Assembly
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY:
Medium size flat blade or Philips/crosspoint screwdriver, adjustable spanner or metric spanner set
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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3
2
4
Remove the locknuts (C9) and wheel washer(C12)
from the ends of the axle assembly. Attach the axle
assembly (C11) to the L/H legs (C4) and R/H legs
(C5) using the wheel axle bolts (D1). For Omega
100 users only: the pair of threaded holes on the
legs must face to the inside with the plain face
on the outside. For Omega 200 users only: the
pair of threaded holes on the legs must face to
the inside with the 2 pairs of threaded holes
facing on the outside.
Attach the wheel washer (C12) to the axle. Slide
the wheels (C10) onto the axle assembly, and
replace the locknuts on the axle ends to secure
the wheels.
Align the tabs on the inside of the hubcaps
(C8) with the holes in the hubs of each wheel
(C10) and press into place.
C8
C11
C4 C5
D1
C9
C10
C12

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5
7
6
8
Connect the support leg to the table using the leg
joint bolts (D8) and nuts (D9).
Attach the rear handle bar (C1) using the rear
handlebar bolts (D2).
Insert the pre-installed bolts on the underside of
the body (B3) into the keyhole slots in the L/H
and R/H vents (B6, B7). Secure the remaining
slots of the vents using the vent bolts (D3) and
nuts (D4).
C1
D2
B3
B5
B7 B6
D3 D4
Attach the support leg (C7) to the L/H and R/H
legs (C4, C5)using the leg joint bolts (D10) and
nuts (D11).

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Secure the barbecue body to the tops of the L/H
and R/H legs by threading the body bolts (D5)
through a washer (D6), the barbecue body (B3),
spacer (D7), and screwing into the tops of the
legs.
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Remove the hood handlebar bolts from the
handlebar. Attach the hood handlebar (A4) to the
hood (A1) by threading the handlebar bolts
through the hood and screwing into the
handlebar.
Unlock the hinge pins from the hood hinges.
Place the hood (A1) on top of the body (B3) and
align the hinge tops and bottoms. Insert the
hinge pins through both hinge halves and lock
into place with R-clip.
Place the ash pan (B4) into the barbecue body.
Ensure the pan lies level within the body.
D5
D6
D7
A4
A1
B3

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Place the charcoal grill (B2) into the barbecue
body. Ensure the grill lies level within the body.
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Place the cooking grill (B1) into the barbecue
body. Ensure the grill lies level within the body.
Insert the short wire ends of the warming rack
(A5) into the corresponding holes in the hood.
Insert the long wire ends of the warming rack into
the corresponding holes in the barbecue body.
Omega Charcoal 100 assembly is now
complete.
FOR OMEGA CHARCOAL 200 USERS ONLY:
Attach the side shelves (C2, C3) to the L/H and
R/H legs using the side shelf bolts (D12).
Omega Charcoal 200 assembly is now
complete.
D12
C3

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E. Important Information
Please read and understand these
instructions before assembly and use.
• Retain these instructions for future
reference.
• For outdoor use only – do not use indoors!
• Do not move the barbecue while lit.
• Ensure the ash pan is in place before use.
• Never remove the ash pan whilst the
barbecue is in use. Wait until the barbecue
is completely cooled before removing it.
• Modification of the barbecue may be
dangerous, is not permitted, and will nullify
any warranty.
• Use this barbecue only on a stable, flat
plane.
• Do not use within 1m of any flammable
structure or under any combustible surface.
• Caution: CAUTION! Do not use spirit or
petrol for lighting or re-lighting! Use only
firelighters complying to EN1860-3.
• Do not store flammable materials near this
barbecue.
• Do not use aerosols near this barbecue.
• WARNING! This barbecue becomes very
hot. Do not move it during operation.
• WARNING! Keep children and pets away.
• Failure to follow the instructions in this
manual could result in serious injury or
property damage.
• If you have any queries regarding these
instructions, contact your local dealer.
F. Installation
F1. Selecting a Location
This barbecue is for outdoor use only and
should be placed in a well-ventilated area on a
safe and even surface. 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!
G. Operation
G1. Warning
• Before proceeding, make certain that you
understand the IMPORTANT
INFORMATION section of this manual.
• This barbecue is designed for charcoal use
only. We do not recommend the use of lump
wood charcoal or lump wood based charcoal
products as they burn too quickly in this
design. We recommend using charcoal
briquettes. Use only enough briquettes to
cover the charcoal grill in a single layer. Do
not overload the charcoal grill. The
maximum amount of briquettes to be used at
any one time is 0.75kg.
G2. Lining the Ash Pan
Line the ash pan with aluminium foil. This will
protect the pan, help better reflect heat, and
make cleaning easier when barbecuing is
finished.
G3. Starting the Charcoal
• Caution: CAUTION! Do not use spirit or
petrol for lighting or re-lighting! Use only
firelighters complying to EN1860-3.
• Block Type Starters – Form charcoal in a
pyramid around it. Light the starter block.
When charcoal is well lit, spread around the
charcoal grid and add more as necessary.
• Liquid Starters – Place charcoal in a shallow
tin. Pour liquid charcoal starter onto charcoal
and wait 5-10 minutes so that starter is
allowed to penetrate into the charcoal. Then
place charcoal on grid in a pyramid
formation. Light charcoal. Allow time for
charcoal to become well lit. Spread charcoal
in a uniform layer, so that each lump is just
touching. When the charcoal is ashed over
(grey coating of ash over each lump) you
are ready to begin cooking.
• Do not begin cooking until charcoal has an
ashed-over coat.
• Do not attempt to cook whilst charcoal is
flaming.
G4. Preparation Before Cooking (Before
First Use)
To help prevent food from sticking to the grill,
please use a long handled brush to apply a light
coat of cooking or vegetable oil before each
barbecuing session.
G5. Using the Vents to Control Cooking
The vents can be used to control the burning of
the charcoal. With the vents open, more air will
circulate and the charcoal will burn faster than
with the vents closed. Caution—the vent handle
may become very hot. Oven gloves should be
used when carrying out adjustments. Do not
close the hood whilst the charcoal is still
flaming. Wait until it has ashed over.
G6. Flare-Up Control
Flare-ups occur when meat is barbecued and

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its fat and juices fall upon the hot charcoal.
Smoke helps give food its barbecued flavour,
but avoid excessive flare-up to prevent food
being burned. To control flare-ups, it is
advisable to trim away excess fat from meat
and poultry before grilling. Flare-ups can be
extinguished by applying baking soda or a salt
directly onto the charcoal. Always protect your
hands when handling anything near the cooking
surface of the barbecue.
If a fat fire should occur in the ash pan, wait for
the fire to go out. Do not attempt to remove the
ash pan or douse with water.
G7. Replenishing the Charcoal
To replenish the charcoal during use, remove
the food from the grill. With protected hands,
use the two grill lifting handles provided to lift
the grill. Once the grill is lifted, add the charcoal,
carefully replace the grill, and continue cooking
when the charcoal is ready. When using the two
handles to move the grill, take care to position
them correctly so that the grill is stable.
G8. Warming Rack
Warming racks are a convenient way to keep
cooked food warm or to warm items such as
bread rolls. Care should be taken to ensure that
any items placed on the warming rack are
cooked through and do not continue to cook
and drip fat or meat juices, which could drip
onto the lid and down the back of the barbecue.
H. Care and Maintenance
Clean your barbecue after use, especially
before extended periods of storage. Ensure the
barbecue and its components are sufficiently
cool before cleaning.
• 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. A full range of heavy-duty
Outback® covers is available for all models. Do
not leave the barbecue exposed to outside
weather conditions or stored in damp, moist
areas.
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.
Wooden parts may also need to be cleaned and
re oiled. Chrome plated warming racks etc.
should be coated with cooking oil.
H1. Cooking Grill and Warming Rack
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. We do not recommend cleaning
grills in a dishwasher.
H2. Ash Pan
After every use, check the pan for ash or fat
build-up on the aluminium foil. Discard the ash
and foil, and wash any remaining ash or fat
from the pan. Failure to clean thoroughly may
cause fat fires. These fires can severely
damage your barbecue and are not covered by
the warranty.
H3. Barbecue Body
Regularly remove excess grease or fat from the
barbecue body with a soft plastic or wooden
scraper. It is not necessary to remove all the
grease from the body. If you need to clean fully,
use hot soapy water and a cloth, or nylon-
bristled brush only.
H4. Barbecue Hood
Use a non-abrasive cloth or pad and clean with
hot, soapy water. Do not use scouring pads or
powders as they can permanently damage the
finish.
H5. Trolley
The wood used in the manufacture of your
barbecue is a hardwood suited to outdoor use,
provided it is treated with Teak oil or similar
after assembly and on a regular basis
thereafter. Hardwood will naturally weather and
change its appearance. It is quite natural for
small cracks to appear on the surface of the
wood.
H6. Fixings
All screws and bolts, etc. should be checked
and tightened on a regular basis.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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For reference and correspondence,
record your serial number here.
(See sticker on side of barbecue body.)
Serial No.__________________
This number may be required when
ordering spare parts or accessories. A
part reference number may also be
required where applicable.
Published October 2008’
OUTBACK UK LTD
WARRANTY
OUTBACK barbecues are warranted to the original purchaser against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. OUTBACK UK will, within
this period, supply replacements for defective parts free of charge provided that:
♦ The product has not been used for trade, professional or hire purposes.
♦ The product has not been subjected to misuse or neglect, including fat fires and flare ups.
♦ The product has not sustained damage through foreign objects, substances or accidents.
♦ The care and maintenance instructions given in your Outback manual have been followed.
This warranty is offered as an extra benefit and is in addition to the customers’ statutory rights.
If you have any queries regarding the assembly or use of your barbecue please contact
Outback UK
In the unlikely event that you experience
problems with this barbeque, please contact:
Customer Service
Outback UK
Unit 2 Farleigh Hill
Tovil
Maidstone
Kent ME15 6RG
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
website: www.outbackuk.com