Installation; Operation - Outback Omega 200 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATE SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY. USE
OF AN INCORRECT
REGULATOR OR
DANGEROUS AND WILL INVALIDATE ANY
WARRANTY. In the case of replacing your
original hose and regulator, please consult your
local gas dealer for the most suitable regulators
and gas bottles.

Installation

Selecting a Location
This barbecue is for outdoor use only and
should be placed in a well-ventilated area, and
on a safe and even surface. Never place your
barbecue below ground level. 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, including trees and fences
and make sure that there are no heat sources
near the barbecue (cigarettes, open flames,
spark etc.). Keep this barbecue away from any
flammable materials!
Precautions
Do not obstruct any ventilation openings in the
barbecue body.
Position the gas bottle on level ground next to
the barbecue and safely away from any source
of heat.
Should you need to install or change the gas
bottle, confirm that the barbecue is switched off,
and that there are no sources of ignition
(cigarettes, open flame, sparks, etc.) near
before proceeding.
Connecting a Gas Hose to the Barbecue
Connect the gas hose to the gas rail inlet on the
the barbecue. Do not overtighten. Do not use
any sealing tape, paste or liquid on the
connection.
Fixing a Regulator to the Gas Bottle
Confirm all barbecue control knobs are in the off
position. Connect the regulator to the gas bottle
according to your regulator and bottle dealer's
instructions.

Operation

Warnings
 Before proceeding, make certain that you
understand
OR FAULTY
GAS BOTTLE
the IMPORTANT
INFORMATION section of this manual.
 Your barbecue is not designed to be used
IS
with more than 50% of the cooking area as a
solid plate — this includes baking dishes.
Full coverage will cause excessive build-up
of heat and damage the barbecue. This is
not covered by warranty.
Preparation Before Cooking
To prevent foods from sticking to the cooking
surface, please use a long handled brush to
apply a light coat of cooking or vegetable oil
before each barbecuing session. (Note:
When cooking for the first time, paint colours
may change slightly as a result. This is normal
and should be expected.)
Lighting the Barbecue

Open the barbecue hood or lid before
lighting. Never light your barbecue with the
hood or lid closed.

Ensure all knobs are in the off position.
Open the gas control valve on the gas bottle
or regulator.

Push and turn the leftmost control knob to
the high position. Press the ignition button
rapidly several times until left portion of the
burner is lit.

If burner fails to ignite after following above
procedure, turn all the knobs to the off
position. Close the gas valve on the gas
bottle. Wait 5 minutes. Reattempt all of the
above steps. If the barbecue still fails to
light, please refer to the manual ignition
instructions below.

After successful lighting of the left side, turn
the rightmost control knob to the high
position. The remaining portion of the burner
should ignite automatically.

After ignition, turn the burners to the low
position for 3-5 minutes in order to pre-heat
the barbecue. This should be done before
each cooking session. The hood or lid must
be open during preheating.

Keep the burner controls on the low position
for best cooking results.
Manual Ignition Instructions

Open the barbecue hood or lid before
lighting. Never light your barbecue with the
hood or lid closed.

Ensure all knobs are in the off position.
Open the gas control valve on the gas bottle
or regulator.

Insert lit match through the right match-
lighting hole on the underside of the
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