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Assembly and Operating Instructions for Outback®
Excel 100, Excel 200, and Excel 300 Gas Barbecues
Excel 100
Photographs are not to scale.
Specifications subject to change
without prior notice.
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.
Turn off the gas supply at the gas bottle after 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.
WARNING
Retain these instructions for future reference.
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 Flare-up control please refer to the 'OPERATION' section of this manual.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:
1.
Shut off gas to the appliance.
2.
Extinguish any open flame.
3.
Open barbecue lid or hood.
4.
If odour continues, discontinue use and
contact your local dealer.
Excel 200
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1.
Do not store or use petrol or other
flammable vapours or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
2.
A gas bottle not connected for use must not
be stored in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Excel 300
0359

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  • Page 1: For Your Safety

    Assembly and Operating Instructions for Outback® Excel 100, Excel 200, and Excel 300 Gas Barbecues Excel 300 Excel 200 Excel 100 Photographs are not to scale. Specifications subject to change 0359 without prior notice. • For outdoor use only. Not for commercial use.
  • Page 2: Parts List

    Quantity varies according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For more details on hardware, please see the corresponding ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’. OUTBACK® OUTBACK® OUTBACK® CODE PART EXCEL 100 EXCEL 200 EXCEL 300 √ √ √ Hood (Pre-Assembled to Body) √...
  • Page 3 2.1. Parts Diagram: Excel 100 Quantity varies according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For more details on hardware, please see the corresponding ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’. Pre-assembled body unit includes following individual parts:...
  • Page 4 2.2. Hardware Reference Diagram: Excel 100 Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 5 3.1. Parts Diagram: Excel 200 Quantity varies according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For more details on hardware, please see the corresponding ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’. Pre-assembled body unit includes following individual parts:...
  • Page 6 3.2. Hardware Reference Diagram: Excel 200 Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 7 4.1. Parts Diagram: Excel 300 Quantity varies according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For more details on hardware, please see the corresponding ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’. Pre-assembled body unit includes following individual parts:...
  • Page 8 4.2. Hardware Reference Diagram: Excel 300 Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 9 • case sharp edges are present. • Please read the Important Information section carefully before assembly and use of your barbecue. Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Attach the Right Front Leg (C14) and Right Rear Leg (C15) to the Leg End Loop (C18).
  • Page 10 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Attach the Bottom Shelf (C22) to the Gas Bottle Holder (C17) using ST4.8x15 Screws (D6). Take care not to over tighten these screws which will damage the plastic gas bottle holder. Excel 100 Excel 200...
  • Page 11 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Insert the Axle (C21) through the clamping brackets underneath the Gas Bottle Holder (C17) and tighten the clamping screws. Take care Slide the Wheels (C20) over not to over tighten these screws which will damage the plastic gas each end of the axle.
  • Page 12 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Attach the Hood Handle (A2) to the Hood (A1) using the M5x10 Bolts (D2). Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Carefully place the Barbecue Body (B1) onto the tops of the legs. Attach the barbecue body to the trolley assembly using the M6x15 Bolts (D1). Ensure the tabs on the body fit over the legs as shown in the diagram and do not go down inside of the legs.
  • Page 13 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Install a M6x15 Bolt (D1) and a Spacer (D9) into the upper fixing hole on each front leg. Place the Control Panel (B3) assembly in position by aligning the spacers with the slot on each side of control panel and fix it to the trolley assembly using M6x15 Bolts (D1).
  • Page 14 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Insert the Main Electrode (B10) into the hole at the bottom of the barbecue body and secure with the pre-assembled nut. Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 View from underneath the body. Feed the Burner (B2) into barbecue body.
  • Page 15 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Attach the Body Heat Shield (B12) to barbecue body using the M5x10 Bolts (D2) and M5 Nuts (D8). Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Carefully lay the Lava Rock (B6) into the barbecue body ensuring it lies level within the body.
  • Page 16 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Excel 100 users, skip this step and proceed directly to step 24. Attach the Side Shelf Bracket A (C4) and Side Shelf Bracket B (C5) to the Side Shelf (C3) using ST4.0x15 Screws (D5).
  • Page 17 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Attach the assembled Side Shelf (C3) to the right hand side of the barbecue by sliding a Shelf Spacer (D9) onto a M6x15 Bolt (D1) and fitting the shelf to the lower fixing point on the rear leg as shown.
  • Page 18 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Excel 200 users, skip this step and proceed directly to step 24. Attach the Side Burner Shelf (C8) to the left front and left rear legs using M6x15 Bolts (D1). Excel 100 Excel 200...
  • Page 19 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Place the Side Burner Electrode (C10) onto the side burner shelf as shown. Place the Side Burner (C9) through the central hole. Fit the side burner venturi tube over the gas valve outlet. This is a loose fit and not a gas tight seal.
  • Page 20 Excel 100 Excel 200 Excel 300 Fix the Hose Clip (C16) into the lower hole of the front short leg using a ST4.0x10 Screw (D4), then feed the hose through the clip as shown. Important: Regularly check the hose positioning to ensure that it is not in contact with any hot surfaces, such as the bottom of the body or the heat shield.
  • Page 21: Leak Testing

    Leak Test Diagram 1. Maximum diameter or breadth is 315mm. 2. Maximum height (regulator included) is 580mm. ASSEMBLY IS NOW COMPLETE. PROCEED TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ALL JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS MUST NOW BE LEAK TESTED BEFORE USING THE BARBECUE.
  • Page 22: Gas, Regulator And Hose

    barbecue. 6. Important Information Do not use aerosols near this barbecue. Failure to follow the manual’s instructions Please read these instructions carefully before could result in serious injury or damage. assembly and use of your barbecue. Modification barbecue dangerous, is not permitted and will nullify any Retain these instructions for future reference.
  • Page 23: Operation

    NEVER be closer than 1 metre from any • Ensure all knobs are in the off position. Open combustible surface, including trees and fences the gas control valve on the gas bottle or and make sure that there are no heat sources regulator.
  • Page 24 attempting re-light following above 9.9.Flare-Up Control *Very Important Notice* procedure. If the side burner still fails to ignite, Flare-ups occur when meat is barbecued, and its turn the control knob off, wait five minutes and fat and juices fall upon the hot lava rock. Smoke light with match.
  • Page 25: Care And Maintenance

    Outback® barbecue covers and other accessories are Provided that they are operating correctly, in available from your local Outback® stockist. normal usage, burning off the residue after cooking will keep the burners clean. Even when your barbecue is covered for its...
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    Outback® stockist. 11.Technical Specifications 10.4. Grease Cup Heat Injector Burners Gas /Pressure After every use, empty and clean the grease cup Approval Input Size of any fat or food particles, using a plastic or wooden scraper if necessary.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    12. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution LP gas bottle is empty Replace with full bottle Burner will not light using the ignition system Faulty regulator Have regulator checked or replaced Obstructions in burner Clean burner Obstructions in gas jets or gas hose Clean jets and gas hose Electrode or ignition button wire is Reconnect wire...
  • Page 28 OUTBACK barbecues are warranted to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. OUTBACK will, within this period, supply replacements for defective parts free of charge provided that: The product has not been used for trade, professional or hire purposes.

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