Sovereign Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ User manual
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Installation and Operating Instructions
For Single Burner Outdoor BBQ Model –Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ
IMPORTANT: READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING YOUR
SOVEREIGN RV TUCKERMAN BBQ.
IMPORTANT: REMOVE ALL PACKING MATERIAL AND LITERATURE FROM
YOUR BBQ BEFORE ASSEMBLY, CONNECTION TO GAS AND
USE.
Thank you and congratulations for choosing a quality Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ for all your
cooking and entertainment needs. This BBQ has been specifically designed for RV applications
including Caravans, Motorhomes and Camping. It is manufactured from 430 Grade Stainless Steel,
well suited to the above applications. By following these Installation and Operating Instructions for
safe and easy operation, you will enjoy many years of satisfying, trouble free outdoor cooking.
IMPORTANT: Your Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ is NOT suitable or designed for Marine use or
salt air applications –a Sovereign 316 Grade Stainless Steel appliance is available for these harsher
applications. DO NOT install this BBQ in such applications.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Remove ALL packaging from BBQ prior to installation and use.
Product Dimensions and Gas Connection Position
Sovereign Tuckerman RV BBQ; 560mm Long x 480mm Deep x 180mm High including the base and
runner assembly. The gas connection is located on the right hand side of the BBQ, on the rear of the
side mounted valve housing of the BBQ.
Choosing a Location
This BBQ is for outdoor use only and should be placed in a well ventilated area. Take care to ensure
that it is not placed UNDER or ABOVE any combustible surfaces. The sides of the BBQ should
NEVER be closer than the following: minimum recommended distances from combustible materials -
100mm sides, 200mm front and rear, 50mm bottom, 1200mm above. Keep this BBQ away from
flammable materials.
Installation of appliance must be in accordance with AS5601 - 2004 / AG601 2002 requirements.
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Choosing a Location (Cont.....)
This appliance shall only be used in an above ground open-air situation with natural ventilation,
without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind
and natural convection. Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one of the
following;
An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent opening at ground level and no
overhead cover.
Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two walls.
Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two walls, the following
shall apply –
(i) at least 25% of the total wall area is completely open; and
(ii) at least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted
In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total of the side, back and front wall areas shall be and
remain open and unrestricted.
Figure F1 –Outdoor Area–Example 1
Open side at least 25 %
of total wall area
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Gas Supply Information
Your Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ is intended for connection to a reticulated gas supply (eg a gas
system which supplies other appliances, including gas refrigerators and gas water heaters for
example). A reticulated gas supply system should be supplied, installed and certified only by a
qualified gas technician.
In the event that connecting your BBQ to a reticulated gas system is not preferred, please liaise with a
qualified gas technician regarding suitable alternatives.
General Precautions
Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings in your Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ body.
WARNING: Do not block the combustion air supply openings located at the front and rear of the
BBQ.
Should you need to disconnect the appliance from the gas supply point, confirm that the BBQ is
turned off, and that there are no sources of ignition (cigarettes, open flame, sparks etc.) nearby before
proceeding. Disconnect any hose from the gas supply point only, and not from the appliance itself.
If the appliance is installed using a hose, be sure to inspect the gas supply hose each time the BBQ is
used and ensure it is free of any twisting or tension. The hose should hang freely with no bends,
folds, or kinks, which could obstruct free flow of gas. Apart from the connection point, no part of the
hose should touch any hot BBQ parts. Inspect the hose before each and every use of the appliance.
If the hose is damaged, it must be replaced with an approved hose to AS/NZS 1869 standards for use
with LPG and meet the national standards for the country of use. The length shall not exceed 1.5m.
Gas and Regulator Information
WARNING: Your Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ must be connected to a gas supply that has passed
via an approved (2.75kpa) regulator. If you are in doubt as to whether or not your gas supply source is
low pressure, contact a qualified gas technician to ensure the gas supply source is suitable.
Please note your Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ is intended for use with either Propane Gas or ULPG
(Refer to the data label on the left hand end of your BBQ for the correct gas type to use with your
BBQ) –your BBQ cannot be used with both gas types and is configured for either Propane or ULPG
applications). Approved propane and ULPG regulators for use with your Sovereign RV Tuckerman
BBQ must have an outlet pressure of 2.75 kpa. You must have an approved regulator in order for
your BBQ to operate safely and efficiently. Please consult your local gas technician for advice should
you have any queries.
The gas consumption of the Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ is; Propane - 13.6Mj/h and ULPG –
11.0Mj/h.
The injector size of the Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ is; Propane –1.0mm and ULPG –0.9mm.
For further information regarding the correct gas type and the gas consumption, please refer to the
data plate on the left hand end of your selected Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ.
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Gas Connection
The gas inlet fitting on your Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ is a ¼” male B.S.P. Parallel
Inverted Flare fitting. The correct connection to the gas inlet fitting is to be made with a ¼”
B.S.P. Parallel Coned Swivel fitting.
After installation, the gas technician should proceed to check that there are no gas leaks by brushing a
soapy water solution over the connection points on both the gas supply source and your Sovereign RV
Tuckerman BBQ (do NOT use a naked flame). Any leaks should appear as bubbles. Retighten if
necessary to ensure no gas leaks are present.
(To make soapy water solution, mix one part water and one part liquid detergent. Apply the mixture
with a paint brush to all connections, and then turn the gas supply on at the supply point. Any
connections that are not properly sealed should appear as bubbles.)
WARNING: After installation and prior to ignition of the BBQ for the first time, it is important that
your gas technician checks the internal gas connections for leaks.
To check internal gas connections;
(1) Remove the burner (refer to “Cleaning and Maintenance” section later in this document).
(2) Remove the side housing, which will contains the gas valve, gas piping and gas connection
fitting, by unscrewing the four screws on the side housing body.
(3) Unscrew the brass thermocouple from the gas control valve, to allow the side housing and
valve to be fully removed. Immediately refix the thermocouple after the side housing is
removed, to complete the below outlined leak test. Brush over all connections with a soapy
water solution, and then turn on the gas supply at the supply point. Any leaks should appear
as bubbles. Re-tighten internal gas connections (on the control valve itself) if necessary.
Complete the process outlined in step (3) until no gas leaks are present, and then proceed to
re-assemble the BBQ to its operating/assembled status (as follows).
(4) Re-install the side housing to the BBQ body.
(5) Re-install the burner.
(6) Re-install the thermocouple to the valve and position the thermocouple into the thermocouple
bracket on the burner. Ensure that 3mm of the tip of the thermocouple is positioned directly
over the burner holes and 3mm above the burner tube.
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Gas Connection (Cont.....)
The below diagrams will assist with testing your Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ for any leaks.
If the correct installation or performance cannot be obtained, contact Sovereign BBQs & Grills
Australia.
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Stove Top Option
It is possible to configure your Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ as a stove top appliance. Once the
BBQ plate is removed, the semi-permanent oven wire can be used to support pots and pans. The Oven
Wire is not a grilling surface.
USING YOUR SOVEREIGN RV TUCKERMAN BBQ
Lighting
(1) Open the BBQ lid, on all occasions, prior to lighting.
(2) The control knob should be in the OFF position.
(3) Turn the gas on at the supply point to the BBQ.
(4) To ignite - push the control knob in and turn it to the left (anti-clockwise). Repeat this action (the
piezo ignition will make a clicking sound each time you do this) until the BBQ ignites, and then
continue to hold the control knob in for at least 3 seconds until the flame failure valve
(thermocouple) has engaged (depending upon various conditions, it make take more than 3 seconds
for the flame failure valve to engage on occasion). To confirm ignition has occurred, and after
ignition upon release of the control knob that the flame failure valve has engaged, a sight hole is
provided beside the control valve.
The sight hole will allow you visually confirm the burner is alight (please use appropriate caution
when lighting, including not looking directly into and/or too closely at the burner, through the sight
hole). Once the flame failure valve has engaged after several seconds, you can then release the control
knob and adjust the BBQ to your desired temperature (as per the low, medium and high heat settings
as detailed on the side of your BBQ adjacent the control knob).
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Lighting (Cont…..)
(5) If ignition does not occur, turn the control knob to the OFF position and wait minimum 60 seconds
before trying again.
The below diagrams will assist you in lighting your Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ.
Optimum Cooking Temperatures
WARNING: DO NOT cook with the lid closed.
WARNING: prolonged periods of excessive temperatures may cause damage to your BBQ. The BBQ
is designed to generate the required additional heat in adverse conditions such as wind and rain etc.
However, generally a low setting is optimum for cooking in normal conditions.
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WARNINGS
(1) The outer shell of your BBQ will get hot during cooking.
(2) Do not touch your BBQ during cooking, or after cooking, while the appliance is still hot.
(3) The use of protective gloves is recommended when cooking or handling parts of your BBQ that
are hot or in use.
(4) Children should be supervised at all times around your BBQ.
(5) Long hair and loose clothing should be tied back in case of unexpected flare-ups.
(6) Do not leave your BBQ unattended while in use.
(7) Do not place combustible materials near your BBQ.
(8) Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of your BBQ while in operation.
(9) Your BBQ is not to be used as a space heater.
To Turn Off
(1) Turn the control knob to the OFF position.
(2) Always turn the gas supply off at the supply point as well.
CLEANING and MAINTENANCE
BBQ Plate
Do not clean your BBQ plate while it is hot. Your BBQ plate is a non-stick coated aluminium
cooking plate. NEVER use abrasive materials (e.g. scouring pads) to clean your BBQ plate, this will
scratch and damage the non-stick surface. Do not use caustic cleaners. Clean with hot soapy water
only.
Recommended Cleaning Solutions for your BBQ
Clean the inside and outside of your BBQ with warm soapy water as required. A stainless steel polish
(such as “3M stainless steel cleaner and polish”) should be used at regular intervals to protect and
shine the outer casing.
Cleaning your BBQ after each use will diminish the burden of removing stubborn build ups or
deposits.
NEVER use steel wool, in addition to scratching it will also leave fragments that will rust.
Fat Tray
WARNING: Cleaning the Fat Tray after every use reduces the possibility of a fat fire in the Fat Tray
caused by a flare-up. A flare-up is when fat from food drops onto a hot surface and ignites. A small
amount of fat will quickly burn out. Removing excess fat from foods before cooking will reduce
flare- ups (Be aware that some sausages can produce excessive fat during cooking). The only
recommended lining for the fat tray is aluminium foil.
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Burner Removal
Burners should be removed periodically and cleaned with warm soapy water. Ensure the burner is
totally dry before reassembly, which may take some time (preferably dry your burner in the sun, but
exercise caution as it may become very hot to touch).
To remove the burner:
(1) Remove the semi-permanent Oven Wire by unscrewing the retaining screw and sliding it out of
the rear keeper holes.
(2) Unbolt the thermocouple (copper tube with probe end, adjacent the Piezo lead) securing nut on the
face side of the thermocouple locator bracket to allow the burner to side out (the second rear nut, at
the back of the thermocouple locator bracket, can be left as is).
(3) Lift the left end of the burner up and out of the securing clip.
(4) Slide to the left, off the gas control valve and out of the thermocouple locator, and lift out.
The below diagrams will assist you in removing the burner from your selected Sovereign BBQ.
Ancillary Service Information
Your BBQ should be serviced at 12 month intervals (or sooner as required) by an authorised gas
technician to ensure its ongoing safe operation. Note that the burner (flame) should always burn blue
with only a small amount of yellow at the peak. If abnormal gas smells are present, turn off all
controls and the gas supply point, then have your BBQ checked immediately by a qualified gas
technician.
Do not modify this appliance in any way.
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WARNINGS
(1) Your Sovereign RV Tuckerman BBQ is only to be used outdoors.
(2) Read the “Installation and Operating Instructions” carefully before using the appliance.
DISCLAIMER
The “Installation and Operating Instructions” are provided on the understanding that: Sovereign
BBQs and Grills are not responsible for the results of any actions taken relying on the information in
these Installation and Operating Instructions, or for any error in or omission from these Installation
and Operating Instructions. Please also review the comprehensive “Disclaimer” documentation as
included with this paperwork, as use of the appliance infers your consent to this notification.
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