Outback TPA101-3 Quick reference guide

Model: TPA101-3
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Comet Gas Barbecue

Chapter 1: Safety Information
Chapter 2: Package Contents List
Chapter 3: Hardware Contents List
Chapter 4: Assembly
Chapter 5: Leak Testing
Chapter 6: Important Information
Chapter 7: Gas, Regulator and Hose
Chapter 8: Installation
Chapter 9: Operation
Chapter 10: Care and Maintenance
Chapter 11: Technical Specifications
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting
Chapter 13: Parts Diagram
Chapter 14: Parts List
Page Table of Contents
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Safety Information
WARNING
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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.
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.
For Flare-up control please refer to the ‘OPERATION’ section of this
manual.
Retain these instructions for future reference.
Turn off the gas supply at the gas bottle after use.
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 YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
Shut off gas to the appliance.
Extinguish any open flame.
Open barbecue lid or hood.
If odour continues, discontinue use and contact your local dealer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use petrol or other flammable vapours or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
A gas bottle not connected for use must not be stored in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

Package Contents List
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R.. Control Knob----1 pcQ. Bezel------------------1 pcP. Warming Racket-------1pcs.
O. Cooking Grid---2pcs.N. Flame Tamer-------4pcs.M. Left Side Shelf with Side
Shelf Front Panel---------1pc.
L. Searing Side Burner Bowl
Assembly Frame with Side
Burner Control Panel-----1pc.
K. Door, Right-----1pc.J. Door, Left------1pc.
I. Door Handle-----2pcs.H. Back panel----1pc.G. Side Panel, Right-----1pc.
F. Side Panel, Left-----1pc.E. Caster----------2pcsD. Swivel Caster---------1pc.
C. Swivel Caster with Brake-
1pc.
B. Bottom Panel----1pc.A. Firebox--------1pc.
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Package Contents List
V. Lighting Stick---1pc.U. Grease Cup-------1pcT. Grease Tray -----1pc.
Carefully unpack the packing box and remove all contents before commencing assembly. Make sure
that you obtain all correct package contents.

Hardware Contents List
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Before beginning assembly, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package
contents list and diagram above. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble
the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.
Tools required for Assembly.
• Phillips Screwdriver (not included) and Wrench (not included)·
• Note: The left and right sides of the grill are on your left and right as you face the front of the
grill.
Preparation
Item Description Specification Quantity
Phillips Head Screw
Phillips Head Screw
Phillips Head Screw
Flat Head Screw
EE 5/64 1pc
FF LockWasher 1/4 26pcs
LockWasher
CC 5/32 x 8mm 13pcs
16 pcs
BB
AA 1/4 x 15mm
1/4 x 10mm 14 pcs
DD 5/32 x 8mm
GG 9 pcs5/32
8 pcs
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Assembly
CAUTION: While it is possible for one person to
assemble this grill, obtain assistance from another
person when handling some of the larger, heavier
pieces.
Note: Be sure to slide grease tray out of back of grill
head and remove all packaging from tray.
Use the parts list to check that all parts have been
included.
1. Grill Cart Assembly
（a）Attach four casters to bottom panel (B) using (16) 1/4
x15mm Phillips head screws (AA), (16) 1/4 lock washers
(FF). Note: (C) is Swivel Caster with Brake, (D) is Swivel
Caster, (E) are Straight Casters. (Fig.1)
Note: Make sure the flat side of straight casters face out to
the exterior side when attaching. As shown in see (Fig. 1).
Hint: For ease of caster assembly, turn bottom panel
upside down.
(b) Attach side panels, left & right (F&G) to bottom panel
(B) using (4) 5/32 x 8mm Phillips head screws (CC) with (4)
5/32 lock washers (GG). (Fig.2)
(c) Attach back panel (H) to bottom panel (B) using (3) 5/32
x 8mm Phillips head screws (CC) with (3) 5/32 lock washers
(GG). Attach back panel (H) to left & right side panels (F&G)
using (4) 1/4 x 10mm Phillips head screws (BB) with (4)1/4 lock
washers (FF) . (Fig.3)
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
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(d) Attach door handle (I) to door, left (J) using (2)
5/32 x 8mm Phillips head screws (CC). Repeat to
assemble the other door handle (I) to door, right
(K). (Fig.4)
(e) Attach doors, left & right (J & K) to side panels,
left & right (F&G) using (8) 5/32 x 8mm flat head
screws (DD). Remark: the lighting stick is
preassembled on door, right (K). (Fig. 5)
2. Firebox Assembly
(a) Be sure two doors are closed to stabilize cart.
Remove firebox (A) from carton, place onto cart
from above as shown in (Fig. 6)
CAUTION: Firebox is heavy. To avoid injury,
obtain the help of an assistant for this step.
Also, make sure doors remain closed when
placing grill head onto cart. DO NOT open
doors until grill head is securely mounted to
cart.
(b) Attach firebox (A) to side panels, left & right
(F&G) using (6) 1/4 x 10mm Phillips head screws
(BB) and (6) lock washers (FF). (Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
Fig. 5
Fig.6 A
Fig. 4
Assembly
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Fig.9
3. Sear Side Burner & Side Shelf Assembly
(a) Loosen (2) preinstalled 1/4 x 10mm Phillips head
screws from right side of firebox (A) as shown. Do not
screw out fully; leave 1/4 extended for shelf assembly.
(Fig. 8)
(b) Through sear side burner shelf keyholes, hang sear
side burner shelf bowl assembly frame with side burner
control panel (L) on two loosened screws. (Fig. 9)
(c) Using (2) 1/4 x 10mm Phillips head screws (BB) to
attach sear side burner shelf bowl assembly frame with
sear side burner control panel (L) to firebox from inside.
Insert (1) 5/32 x 8 mm Phillips head screws (CC) and (1)
5/32 lock washers (GG) to attach the sear side burner
shelf front panel to the control panel (Fig 10).Fully tighten
the two loosened screws to secure shelf to firebox.
(d) Repeat steps (a) through (c) to install left side shelf
with side shelf front panel (M).
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Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
4. Sear Side Burner Gas Valve
Assembly
(a) Remove sear side burner lid from
sear side burner shelf and set aside.
Remove the two Phillips head screws
from sear side burner bowl assembly
frame with side burner control panel
(L). See (Fig.11)
(b) Remove two screws from sear
side burner control gas valve face.
Insert sear side burner gas valve
Control stem through hole in side
burner control panel . Place sear side
burner control knob Bezel (Q) over
sear side burner valve control stem.
secure bezel to control panel and
valve with 2 screws removed above.
(Fig . 12）.
(c) Insert sear side burner tube over
sear side burner valve orifice (Fig.
13). Use the two previously removed
side burner screws to reattach sear
side burner to side burner shelf.
(d) Push control knob (R) onto valve
control stem, and tighten use Allen
Key (EE). (Fig.13.)
(e) Plug ignition wire into igniter wire
hanging from electrode on underside
of burner (Fig.14).
(f) Replace the sear side burner lid
into the side burner shelf.
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Q
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Assembly