Operation Manual

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TEST FOR LEAKS
Perform a leak test:
• Beforelightingtheapplianceforthe
first time
• Wheneverthegascylinderis
changed or a gas component is
replaced.
• Atleastonceayear,preferablyat
the beginning of the season
The leak test must be carried out outdoors,
inawell-ventilatedareanowherecloseto
naked flames, heat sources or sparks. Do
notsmoke!Usea50/50mixtureofliquid
soapandwaterorleaksprayforthetest.
WARNING
Donotlookforgasleakswithalighteror
match! Ensure that there are no sparks
ornakedflamesinthevicinitywhenyou
check for leaks. Sparks or naked flames
cancauseafireorexplosionresultingin
serious or fatal injuries and damage to
property.
Allthepartswhichareconnectedinthe
factory are carefully checked for gas leaks.
Theburnershavebeentested.However,
as a safety measure you must check all the
connections for leaks before use.
Donotlighttheburnerswhencheckingfor
leaks.
Method:
• Preparesomesoapywater
• Oncethefullgascylinderhasbeen
connected to the appliance and
all the control knobs are turned to
‘OFF’,slowlyopenthegascylinder
one turn by turning to the right
• Checkforleaksbyapplyingsoapy
watertotheconnections.Sealing
shouldbecheckedinthefollowing
places:
1. The welds on the cylinder
2. The connection with the appliance
3. The connection between the hose and
the cylinder + The connection between
the regulator and the cylinder
4. The gas hose between the appliance and
the cylinder
• Checkthatnosoapbubblesappear.
If you can see soap bubbles, and
thesoapbubblesaregrowinglarger,
there is a gas leak.
NOK OK
If there is a leak, turn off the gas and tight-
en the connection. Open the gas valve and
checktheconnectionagainwiththesoapy
water.Iftheleakhasnotbeenrepaired,
contact a distributor in your area. DO NOT
USE THE APPLIANCE. You can find a list
ofdistributorsonourwebsite.Loginon
www.barbecook.com
• Onceyouhavecheckedforleaks,
turn off the gas, rinse the connec-
tionswithwateranddrytoprevent
the formation of rust.
• Turnthecylinderknobtotheleftto
close the cylinder.
Note: the regulator may be different
from the one illustrated here.
WARNING: You must carry out these
leak tests even if your appliance is set
up by the dealer or the shop.
REPLACING THE CYLINDER
When changing the gas cylinder, ensure that
the knobs on the barbecue are in the OFF
position and that the gas cylinder is closed.
Do not replace the gas cylinder close to any-
thing that may produce a flame or spark.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OF THE
GAS CYLINDER
Althoughperfectlysafewhenhandledcor-
rectly, lack of caution may result in fire and/
orexplosion.
To minimise the risks:
• Neverstorethecylinderinabuild-
ing, garage or other enclosed area,
butalwaysinawell-ventilatedarea
• Neverstorethecylinderinthevicin-
ity of another gas operated appli-
ance,orinaverywarmarea,such
as a car or boat
• Alwayskeepthecylinderoutof
reach for children
• Alwaystransportandstorethecylin-
der in an upright position
•Donotsmokenearthegascylinder.
USE
PRIOR TO FIRST USE / AFTER
PROLONGED PERIOD OF NON-USE
Do not use the barbecue before you have
read, understood and checked all informa-
tion in this manual.
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