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Checking the gas type and supply
Before assembling your barbeque, you should ensure your barbeque is suited to the type of gas
which you are going to use. This is a low pressure barbeque and must only be used with
propane gas only using the hose and regulator supplied. Your barbeque is designed for use with
4kg or 9kg refillable propane cylinders. The cylinder should be filled by a filled by a reputable
gas supplier and visually inspected at each filling.
LPG, also known as Propane
Barbeques suited to LPG should have an orange sticker on the side saying "PROPANE". This
is most commonly supplied as a portable 4 kg or 9 kg gas cylinder, which can be refilled or
swapped at petrol stations or your place of purchase when empty. Follow the assembly
instruction steps for how to fit and connect your portable gas cylinder.
Some homes have twin 45 kg LPG cylinders permanently installed near an outside wall. These
cylinders supply LPG gas to multiple appliances in the home via copper pipes, and are filled as
required by the gas supply company.
Fixed LPG Supply:
Barbeques which are connected to twin 45 kg LPG cylinders must be installed by a licensed
gasfitter, in accordance with the requirements of AS 5601, and local gas authority requirements.
Natural Gas:
This barbeque is not approved or suitable for Natural Gas use. It is dangerous to try and use
the wrong type of gas supply or connecting hose.
There are two approaches to installation:
(1) Permanent Piped Connection: Your barbeque may be permanently connected to LPG
cylinders via copper pipe. This must be done entirely by the gasfitter, in accordance with
requirements of AS 5601, and local gas authority requirements. Your gasfitter will ensure that
your barbeque is permanently connected to the supply via copper pipe, the gas pressure in the
lines is adequate, pipe sizes are correct, all connections are secure, and that all necessary
components (such as secondary regulators and manual shutoffs) are included where
regulations require them. Once this is done, the barbeque cannot be moved. It is a permanent
fixture of the property.
(2 ) Bayonet Point: Alternatively, you can have the gas fitter terminate the gas line using a
"bayonet point". This allows you to connect and disconnect the barbeque using a special hose
and bayonet termination. For LPG installations, an appropriate hose is available from most
barbeque retailers.
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Barbeque connected to
twin 45kg LPG cylinders.
Copper pipe brings the
gas from the tanks to the
barbeque area. A flexible
hose connects to a
bayonet fitting near the
barbeque.
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