Gasmate Cruiser G2017 Instructions Manual

Cruiser Barbecue – G2017

FEATURES

• Portable, stylish and modern design

• Use it anywhere - at home, camping or picnics

• Quick and easy set-up

• Compact and lightweight for easy transport
and storage

• Easy clean, 445mm x 310mm non-stick cooking
surface

• Includes warming rack

02503 03/13

• Easy drain flat and ribbed hotplate for healthier
cooking with easy access detachable drip tray

• Powerful 7.5MJ/h stainless steel burner with
piezo ignition

• Weight: 8Kg (without gas cylinder)

• Combined control valve and regulator with hose

• Operates on propane gas

• For outdoor use only

• AGA certied

Important: Retain these instructions for future use.

N e v e r connect an unregulated gas cylinder to your

barbecue.

Never operate this barbecue wihout a

regulator

IMPORTANT

Read these instructions for use carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the appliance before
connecting it to it’s gas container. Keep these
instructions for future reference.

If there is a leak on your appliance (smell of gas)

immediately attempt to turn off the cylinder valve.
Remove the appliance to a well ventilated location
away from any ignition source. Only check for
leaks outdoors using soapy water. DO NOT try to
detect leaks using a ame.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Clearances

Minimum Clearances from combustible materials must be:
Rear - 600mm & Sides - 600mm Above - 600mm

Hose & Regulator Safety

The regulator and hose assembly supplied with the
barbecue are suitable for propane gas only.

The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied
with the barbecue must be used. Replacement pressure
regulators and hose assemblies must be those specied by
the barbecue manufacturer.

Only use the hose assembly supplied with this appliance
for direct connection to the cylinder “DO NOT USE

ADAPTORS”.

When connecting the hose and regulator assembly to the
gas cylinder, take care to avoid unnecessary twisting or
kinking of the exible hose. Maximum hose length is
1 metre.

After the assembly has been secured, turn on the gas and
check for leaks by brushing a soap and water solution over
all connections.

DO NOT USE this appliance if it is leaking, damaged or
does not oeprate properly.

If you are unable to correct the leak by tightening the
connections, turn off the gas and contact the supplier
immediately.

Always ensure the barbecue is kept away from ammable
materials and the gas cylinder clear of any heat source.
When changing over from an empty gas cylinder to a
full one make sure this procedure is carried out in a well
ventilated location, preferably outside, away from people
and away from any sources of ignition; such as naked
ames, pilot ames, electric heaters/equipment.

Specifications

Barbecue specifications can be found on the data label
attached to the barbecue body.

Gas Cylinder Use & Safety

This is a low pressure barbecue and must only be used
with the hose and regulator supplied. This appliance shall
only be used with propane gas cylinders certified to
AS 2469. It may be hazardous to attempt to fit other
types of gas containers.

The gas cylinder should be lled by a reputable gas supplier
and visually inspected and re-qualied at each lling.

Always keep cylinder in an upright position. Always close
the cylinder valve when the barbecue is not in use.

Do not subject gas cylinder to excessive heat.

Never Store your Gas Cylinder Indoors.

If you store your barbecue indoors, ALWAYS disconnect the
gas cylinder rst and store the cylinder safely outside.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area
out of reach of children, and must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.

Failure to comply with these instructions could

result in a re or explosion which could cause
serious bodily injury, death or property damage.

CAUTION: Accessible parts may be very hot.

Keep young children away.

DO NOT modify this appliance.

DO NOT move this barbecue during use.

Turn off gas supply at the gas cylinder after use.

Parts sealed by the manufacturer or their agent
must not be manipulated by the user. This

barbecue is only to be used and stored outdoors.

Do not test for gas leaks with an open ame

If this information is not followed exactly a re

causing death or serious injury may occur. Do
not store a spare gas cylinder under or near this
barbecue. Never ll the cylinder beyond 80%
full. This barbecue is only to be used and stored
outdoors.

Gas Installation Codes

• Barbecues must be used in accordance with the
installation requirements of your gas supply authority,
or the appropriate installation code issued by Standards
Australia AS 5601.

• Barbecues for use with bottled gas are labelled
‘propane gas’.

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For your safety:

• Do not store or use petrol or other ammable
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

• Do not store empty or full spare gas cylinders
under or near this or any other appliance.

• Keep the gas hose away from hot surfaces and
protect from dripping grease. Avoid unnecessary
twisting of hose. Visually inspect the hose prior
to each use for cracks, excessive wear or other
damage. Replace the hose if necessary.

• Never test for gas leaks with a lit match or open
ame. Never light barbecue with hood closed or
before checking to ensure the burner tubes are
fully seated over gas valve orices.

• Never lean over cooking surface when lighting.

• Never alter or modify the regulator or gas supply
assembly.

• This barbecue must not be used indoors.

Location of your Barbecue

DO NOT use your barbecue in garages, porches, sheds,
breezeways, or other enclosed areas. Your barbecue is to
be used OUTDOORS. The barbecue is not intended to be
installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats and
should not be placed under any surface that will burn. Do
not obstruct the ow of combustion and ventilation air
around the barbecue housing.

Protect Children

Keep children away from barbecue during use and until
barbecue has cooled after you have nished. Do not allow
children to operate barbecue.

Always ensure that no sporting or physical activities are
carried out in close proximity to the barbecue during use
and while still hot.

Tools You Will Need

Adjustable spanner

Check Barbecue for any Damage

Inspect barbecue parts as you proceed. Contact your
supplier for assistance regarding replacement of any
damaged or missing parts. Do not assemble or operate a
barbecue that appears damaged. Barbecues for use with
gas cylinders are labelled ‘propane gas’. Check labelling at
the gas connection on your barbecue.

Nominal Hourly Gas Consumption

Main Burner

Gas Type Propane

Inj. Size 0.75 mm

Gas Cons. 7.5 MJ/h

Gas Pressure 4.64 kPa

Ensure the barbecue is set up on a level and stable

surface.

Do not move the barbecue while in use or when hot.

Remove the drip tray before moving.

For your safety:

• Only use in well ventilated areas.

• Carbon monoxide hazard - This appliance can
produce carbon monoxide which has no odour.
Using it in an enclosed space (for example:
caravan, tent, car, mobile home) may cause
death.

• 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.

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Remove any transit protection material

BARBECUE ASSEMBLY

Barbecue Assembly

1. Remove all transit protection material.

2. Place the barbecue on a table.

3. To unlock the lid, pull out both sets of leg retention pins
from the side and rotate the legs down ensuring the pins
lock into position.

4. Lift up the lid and attach the handle with two screws.

5. Fit the warming rack into the lid and it’s legs into the
body (see Fig.2).

6. Remove the drip tray and hook onto the back of the
barbecue.

7. Screw the injector into the burner inlet pipe.

8. Securely attach the hose to the underside of the

combination regulator & contol knob and gas cylinder.

Packing Up

1. Before packing up barbecue wait until the hot plate is
cool to the touch.

2. Remove and clean out the drip tray (store under cooking
plate).

3. Unscrew the injector from the burner inlet pipe and

remove the hose and regulator (store under cooking
plate).

4. Pull out both sets of leg retention pins and rotate legs
upwards to hold the lid closed for transporting.

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Figure 2. In Use Position

Figure 1. Transport Position

BARBECUE COMPONENTS

Barbecue Components

1. Injector

2. Combination regulator & control knob

3. Flexible gas hose

4. Carry handle

5. Warming rack

6. Piezo ignition

7. Fold out legs

8. Removable drip tray (not shown)

9. Leg retention pins

10. Match lighting holder (not shown)

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Note: If for some reason, ignitor fails to produce

a spark at the electrode, barbecue can be lit by
a long barbecue match with hood open insert the
match into the match holder (29) and insert the
match into the hole on the right of the drip tray
and turn gas control to high.

Check performance of burner prior to installing

barbecue plates.

Do not smoke when attempting to ignite barbecue.

Never use volcanic rock, heatbeads or other

material.

A lways use protective gloves when handling hot

components.

IMPORTANT: Before connecting and disconnecting

barbecue to gas source, make sure burner controls
are in ‘OFF’ position.

CAUTION: When the barbecue is not in use, the gas
must be turned off at the cylinder.

Check that the seals between the appliance and

the gas cylinder are in place and in good condition
before connecting the gas cylinder.

Do not use this appliance if it has damaged or
worn seals.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Connecting & Disconnecting to Gas Source

LIGHTING PROCEDURE

Burner Operation & Ignition System Check

1. With cylinder valve in ‘OFF’ position check the piezo
igniter. Lift the cooking plate up and check for sparking
to the burner.

2. If spark is not evident at the burner ignition point, check
that the ignition lead is rmly attached to the control
and sparker tip.

3. With sparking established turn the cylinder valve ‘ON’,
push down and turn the control knob to ‘HIGH’ and click
the igniter.

4. If the burner fails to light after several attempts turn off
gas supply at cylinder and inspect for obstructions to
gas ow.

If re–ignition is necessary while the gas barbecue is still
hot, you must wait for a minimum of 5 minutes before
commencing to re–ignite (this allows accumulated gas
fumes to clear).

Familiarise yourself with the general information and safety
guidelines located at the front of this manual.

Check:

1. Gas cylinder is lled. A sloshing sound will be heard
when shaken.

2. The burner control is in the ‘OFF’ position

Connecting

1. Ensure cylinder valve is in its full off position.

2. Check for any damage to either the cylinder conenction
or the hose. NEVER attempt to use damaged equipment.

3. When connecting the hose to the cylinder tighten the nut
to a positive stop by hand or spanner.

4. Open cylinder valve fully. If a leak can be heard at
either end of the hose turn cylinder off and tighten
joint. Wait 5 minutes before re-testing and use a soapy
water solution to check the joint. If bubbles appear the
connection will need to be re-tightened.

After Use

Turn the gas cylinder valve off and wait for the ame to go
out. Then turn the appliance control valve off.

Overall Barbecue Dimensions

Length Width Height

Folded 550mm 420mm 240mm

Open 550mm 570mm 660mm

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OPERATING PROCEDURE

Burn-off

The cooking surface does not need any burn-off time. Due
to the nature of the coating, DO NOT use sharp or metallic
objects on the surface, as these will scratch the surface.

Preheating

It is necessary to preheat the barbecue for at least 5
minutes before cooking any foods. This allows the cooking
surface to heat up sufciently.

Cooking

The control knob can be turned from ‘HIGH’ to ‘MED’ or
‘LOW’ depending on the heat required.

With the hood down the burner must only be used on
‘LOW’.

The hood must be in the open position for lighting.

Do not smoke at any time when attempting to
ignite the barbecue burners.

Caution: Do not move the stand while the
barbecue is in operation.

D o not leave the barbecue unattended when

alight.

Problem Possible Reason Solution

Burner will not ignite

Valve on gas bottle closed Open valve on gas bottle

Control knob is closed Turn knob to high when lighting

Piezo igniter is faulty Use a long barbecue match inserted

through the hole on right side of drip tray

Food is not cooking

or is taking too long

Burner has gone out Check that the gas bottle is not empty

and re-ignite the burner

Cooking surface was not given
enough time to warm up before
the food was applied

Remove the food and give the burner time
to warm the cooking surface
(5-10 mins)

There is too much food on the
cooking surface

Cook smaller portions

LIGHTING PROCEDURE

Burner Operation & Ignition System Check

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Beware of spiders and wasps. Burner tube should

be inspected and cleaned periodically.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Care & Maintenance

As with all appliances, proper care and maintenance will
keep them in top operating condition and prolong their life.
Your new gas barbecue is no exception. By following these
cleaning procedures on a timely basis, your barbecue will
be kept clean and working properly with minimum effort.

Spiders and small insects occasionally spin webs or make
nests in the burner tubes during warehousing and transit.
These webs can lead to a gas ow obstruction which could
result in a re in and around the burner tubes. Cleaning
with a soft brush before use and at least every six months
is recommended.

This type of re is known as ‘FLASH-BACK’ and can cause
serious damage to your barbecue and create an unsafe
operating condition for the user. Although an obstructed
burner tube is not the only cause of ‘FLASH-BACK’ it is the
most common cause and frequent inspection and cleaning
of the burner tubes is necessary.

Flash-Back

If re occurs in and around the burner, immediately turn off
gas at its source and turn the burner control to ‘OFF’, wait
until the barbecue has cooled, then clean the burner tubes
and burner ports.

Cleaning the Grill Plate

After cooking, turn burner control to ‘OFF’ and let barbecue
cool before attempting to clean the grill plate. Before rst
use and periodically, it is suggested that you wash the grill
plate in a mild soap and warm water solution.

Care of Cooking Surface

Use and care of the cooking surface is important.
Do not use metal utensils or cut food on the cooking
surface. Use only plastic cooking utensils. Do not use
pans on the cooking surface. Do not overheat the cooking
surface with the hood down or no food on the cooking
surface.

Cleaning the Drip Tray

To avoid fat or grease dripping from the barbecue remove
and empty the drip tray after each use. A small amount of
water can be placed in the drip tray before use to help with
fat removal. Wait until the drip tray is cool to touch before
disposing of contents.

The drip tray should be washed periodically in a mild
detergent and warm water solution.

To avoid any are-ups, it is recommended that

the drip tray be checked and emptied regularly.
Contents of the drip tray may be very hot during
cooking. If emptied during extended cooking
extreme caution should be taken and direct contact
by hand should be avoided at all times. Allow to
cool completely before disposing of the contents.

This appliance must only be serviced by an

authorised person.

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DIAGRAMMATICAL REPRESENTATIONS OF OUTDOOR AREAS

The following figures are diagrammatical representations of outdoor areas. Rectangular areas have been used in these figures

– the same principles apply to any other shaped area.

SAFE APPLIANCE LOCATIONS

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 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 more than two walls, the following will apply:

at least 25% of the total wall area is completely open, and

at least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted.

In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total wall area shall be and remain open and unrestricted.

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