VEGA SPECIALIST
BBQ SERIES
BQ8243 & BQ8262
Vitreous enamel hood and body
Hood includes glass window and
temperature gauge
Sure-fire rotary ignition
Timer
Side burner
Gasmate® is a registered trademark of: Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd www.gasmate.com.au
Aber – Hamilton, N.Z. www.gasmate.co.nz
Important: Retain these instructions for future use
03313 06/15
Cast iron rail burners
Cast iron grill and reversible hotplate
Certified for conversion to natural gas
Propane only
IAPMO Oceana certified
GENERAL INFORMATIONCONTENTS
Section Page
General information 2
General assembly 5
Lighting procedure 5
Operating procedure 6
Care and maintenance 7
Exploded diagram and parts list
BQ8243
BQ8262
Assembly instructions 12-17
Natural gas conversion 18
Safe locations 19
Notes 20
8-9
10-11
Gas Installation Codes
• Barbecues must be used in accordance with the
installation requirements of your gas supply
authority, or the Australian Standard AS 5601.
• Barbecues for use with bottled gas are labelled
‘propane gas’.
• Barbecues for use with natural gas are labelled
‘natural gas’ and must be installed by an
authorised person. Check the gas type sticker
attached to the barbecue.
Clearances
Minimum Clearances from combustible materials
must be:
Rear - 600mm & Sides - 600mm
Hose & Regulator Safety
The regulator and hose assembly supplied with
the barbecue are suitable for propane gas only. A
gas regulator adjusted to have an outlet pressure
of 2.75kPA is supplied for connection to the
propane gas cylinder. The pressure regulator and
hose assembly supplied with the barbecue must
be used. Replacement pressure regulators and
hose assemblies must be those specied by the
barbecue manufacturer.
When connecting the hose and regulator assembly
to the gas cylinder, take care to avoid unnecessary
twisting or kinking of the exible hose.
After the assembly has been secured, turn on the
gas and check for leaks by brushing a soap and
water solution over all connections.
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 ame free
atmosphere.
Specications
Barbecue specications can be found on the
data label attached to the door panel or the
barbecue body. Hose connection thread at gas
inlet is 1/4” - BSP.
Gas Cylinder Use & Safety
This is a low pressure barbecue and must only be
used with the hose and regulator supplied. Your
barbecue is designed for use with 9Kg propane
gas cylinders certied to AS 2469.
The cylinder should be lled by a reputable gas
supplier and visually inspected and re-qualied 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 the cylinder to excessive heat.
Never Store your Gas Cylinder Indoors.
If you store your barbecue indoors, ALWAYS
disconnect the cylinder rst and store it 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.
WARNING
Failure to comply with these instructions could
result in a re or explosion which could cause
serious bodily injury, death or property damage.
Accessible parts may be very hot.
Keep young children away.
Any modications to this barbecue may
be dangerous.
Do not move this barbecue during use.
Turn off gas supply at the cylinder after use.
Read instructions before using the barbecue.
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.
Never operate this barbecue without
a regulator
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.
If you smell gas
1. Shut off gas to the barbecue at its source,
if possible.
2. Extinguish any open ame.
3. Open hood.
4. If odour continues, immediately call your
gas supplier or re department.
Do not connect your barbecue to a gas
cylinder exceeding the, 9kg capacity.
Never connect an unregulated gas cylinder to
your barbecue.
Read carefully before assembling and operating
your barbecue.
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.
Check Barbecue for any Damage
Contact your supplier for assistance regarding
replacement of any damaged or missing parts.
Do not 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.
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.
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 orices.
• Never lean over cooking surface when
lighting.
• Never alter or modify the regulator or gas
supply assembly.
• This barbecue must not be used indoors.
• 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.
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Nominal Hourly Gas Consumption
Gas Type
Propane
Natural Gas
Number of
BBQ Burners
4 Ø 1.15mm N/A 70 MJ/h 2.75 kPa
4 Ø 1.15mm Ø 1.0mm 83 MJ/h 2.75 kPa
6 Ø 1.15mm N/A 105 MJ/h 2.75 kPa
6 Ø 1.15mm Ø 1.0mm 119 MJ/h 2.75 kPa
MJ/h each 17.5MJ/h 13.5MJ/h
4 Ø 1.80mm N/A 64 MJ/h 1.0 kPa
4 Ø 1.80mm Ø 1.6mm 77 MJ/h 1.0 kPa
6 Ø 1.80mm N/A 96 MJ/h 1.0 kPa
6 Ø 1.80mm Ø 1.6mm 109 MJ/h 1.0 kPa
MJ/h each 16 MJ/h 13.5 MJ/h
Injector Size
BBQ Burner
Injector Size
Side Burner
Total Gas
Consumption
MJ/h
Gas
Pressure
kPa
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Connecting & Disconnecting to
the gas source
Familiarise yourself with the general information
and safety guidelines located at the front of this
manual.
Check:
1. The cylinder is lled. A sloshing sound will be
heard when shaken.
2. The burner controls are in the ‘OFF’ position
Connecting:
1. Ensure cylinder valve is in its full off position.
2. Check for any damage to either the cylinder
connection 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.
Disconnecting:
1. Ensure the burner control is in the
‘OFF’ position.
2. Ensure cylinder valve is in the full off position.
For storage and cylinder exchange, disconnect
hose at the cylinder only, DO NOT disconnect hose
from appliance.
LIGHTING PROCEDURE
Burner Operation &
Ignition System Check
1. With cylinder valve in ‘OFF’ position push and
turn the control knob anti-clockwise to ‘HIGH’.
Check for sparking to the burners.
2. If spark is not evident at the burner ignition
point, check for any loose leads at either the
electrode or the ignition pack.
3. Push and turn anti-clockwise to ‘HIGH’ the
far right control knob, subsequent burners will
crosslight from right to left.
4. The side burner cover must be open before
pushing and turning the control knob
anti-clockwise to ‘HIGH’.
5. 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).
Ignition system check
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Burner will not ignite Valve on cylinder is closed Open valve on cylinder
Control knob is closed Turn knob to high when lighting
Igniter is faulty Use a long barbecue match
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.
• Important: The appliance control knob must
be in the ‘OFF’ position before opening the
cylinder valve.
• Subsequent burners will cross light.
• Check performance of burner prior to
installing barbecue plates.
• Do not smoke when attempting to ignite
the barbecue.
• Never use volcanic rock, heatbeads or
other material.
• Always use protective gloves when handling
hot components.
• 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 lighted match into match
lighting hole positioned on the side of the
BBQ body. Push and turn a control knob to
‘HIGH’. Burner ignition can be checked
through this hole.
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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.
Preheating
It is necessary to preheat the barbecue for at least
5 minutes before cooking certain foods, depending
on the type of food and the cooking temperature.
Food that requires a low cooking temperature,
needs only a period of 2-3 minutes preheating.
Cooking Temperatures
‘HIGH’ setting - Use this setting only for fast warm
up, for searing steaks and chops, and for burning
food residue from the grill plates after cooking is
over. Rarely, if ever, do you use the ‘HIGH’ setting
for extended cooking.
‘MEDIUM’ setting (mid-way between ‘HIGH’
and ‘LOW’). Use this setting for most grilling, and
for cooking hamburgers and vegetables.
‘LOW’ setting - Use this setting when cooking very
lean cuts such as sh.
These temperatures vary with outside temperature
and the amount of wind.
Burner operation
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Food is not cooking or
is taking too long
Burner has gone out Check that the gas bottle is not
Cooking surface was not given
enough time to warm up before
the food was applied
There is too much food on the
cooking surface
Roasting
For best results when roasting remove the
hotplate and centre the grill.
The outer two burners should be used on the low
to medium setting.
Adjust the control knob to maintain the
temperature around the medium mark
(approx 200o to 230o).
Approximate Cooking Time
The table below shows approximate cooking times
with the control set to ‘MEDIUM’ temperature.
Barbecue Roasts Minutes
Chicken & Rare Beef
(approx.)
Beef & Medium Lamb
(approx.)
Pork & Well Done Beef/
Lamb (approx.)
empty and re-ignite the burner
Remove the food and give the
burner time to warm the cooking
surface (5-10 minutes)
Cook smaller portions
45 minutes per Kg
60 minutes per Kg
75 minutes per Kg
IMPORTANT
• The hood must be in the open position
for lighting.
• Do not leave the barbecue unattended
when alight.
• Never use all burners on high at the same
time when cooking with the hood down.
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.
Flash-Back
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.
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.
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 Plates
After cooking, turn burner control to ‘OFF’ and
let barbecue cool before attempting to clean the
grill plates. Before rst use and periodically, it is
suggested that you wash the grill plates in a mild
soap and warm water solution. You can use a
wash cloth to clean your barbecue plates.
Care of Cooking Surface
Use and care of the easy clean 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 when there is 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.
Service
If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform
correctly it should not be used until serviced or
repaired. Contact Sitro Group Australia for spare
parts and service information.
WARNING
Beware of spiders and wasps. Burner tube
should be inspected and cleaned periodically.
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.
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BQ8243 - EXPLODED DIAGRAM
4 BURNER BBQ EXPLODED DIAGRAM
BQ8243 - COMPONENTS
1. Hood and body
2.Side burner assy x
3.Side shelf x 1 pc 4.Side shelf handle x 2
5.Left door x 1 pc
assy x 1set
6.Right door x 1 pc 7.4B Hot plate x 1 pc 8.4B Grill grate x 1 pc 9.4B Flame tamer x 1
11. Grease cup x 1
pc
16. Door handle x 2
pc
21.Wheel x 2 pc 22.Temperature gauge x
1set
12.4B Base panel assy x
1 set
17.Slide cylinder tray x 1
pc
1 pc
pc
pc
13.4B Back Panel x 1
pc
18.Crossrail x 1 pc 19.Warming rack x 1 pc 20.Castor x 2 pc
23. Burner x 4 pc 24. Screw M6*12 x 53
14.Left side panel x 1
pc
pc
10.4B Drip tray assy
x 1 pc
15. Right side panel
x 1 pc
25.Screw M4*8 x 4
pc
26. Screw M4*10 x 4
pc
31. Lock nut M4 x 2
pc
36. Top panel x 1 pc 37. Cabinet side top
27. Nut M6 x 12 pc 28. Washer φ4 x 2 pc 29. Washer φ6 x 4 pc 30.Nut 4 x 2 pc
panel x 2 pcs
handle insert
34. Glass door
handle insert padding
98
cp4 x nip ”R“ .23 33. Glass door
34. Plastic washer
B x 4
BQ8262 - EXPLODED DIAGRAM
6 BURNER BBQ EXPLODED DIAGRAM
BQ8262 - COMPONENTS
1.6B Hood and body
assy x 1set
2. Side burner x 1pc 3. Side shelf x 1pc 4. Side shelf handle x
2pc
5.Left door x 1pc
6.
Right door x 1pc
7.3B Hot plate x 1pc 8.3B Grill Grate x 2pc 9.3BFlame tamer x 2pc 10.6B drip tray x 1pc
11. Grease cup x 1pc
12.6B Base panel
x
1pc
13.6B
Back panel
x 1pc 14.
Left side panel
x
1pc
15.
Right side panel
x 1pc
16. Door handle x 2pc 17. Slide cylinder tray
with rail x 1 pc
18.Crossrail x 1 pc 19. Warming rack x 1pc 20. Castor x 2pc
21. Wheel x 2pc 22. Temperature gauge
x 1pc
23. Burner x 6pc 24. Screw M6*12 x
53pc
25. Screw M4*8 x 4pc
26. Screw M4*10 x 4pc 27. Nut M6 x 12pc
28.Washer 4
x 2pc
29. Washer 6
x 4pc 30.Nut 4 x 2pc
cp6 x nip ”R“ .23 cp2 x 4M tuN kcoL .13
33. Glass door
handle insert
34. Glass door
handle insert padding
34. Plastic washer
B x 4
36. Top panel x 1 pc 37. Cabinet side top
panel x 2 pcs
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BQ8243 & BQ8262 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Attach castors and wheels using
M6*12 screws (16 pieces).
STEP 2
Attach the cylinder tray using
M6*12 screws (8 pieces) and
M6 ange nuts (8 pieces).
STEP 3
Attach the back panel using
M6*12 screws on both sides
(4 pieces).
STEP 4
Attach the back panel, left side
panel and right side panel to
the bottom panel using M6*12
screws (5 pieces).
STEP 5
Attach trolley front upper
crossrail using M6*12 screws
(4 pieces)
STEP 6
Attach trolley top panel and trolley
side top panel as shown using
M6*12 screws (9 pieces).
STEP 7
Attach the handles onto the
glass doors as shown using
the glass door handle insert,
padding insert, and washer and
screws M4*8.
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STEP 8
Insert upper hinge pin into top
bracket (8-1).
Insert lower hinge screw into
castor bracket (8-2) and
secure with M4 lock nuts
(2 pieces), (8-3).
STEP 9
Attach the barbecue body onto
the trolley using M6*12 screws
(4 pieces - 2 per side).
STEP 10
Attach the handles onto the
side burner and side shelf
respectively using M6*12
screws (4 pieces - 2 per side).
STEP 11
Attach the side burner
assembly onto the barbecue
body using M6*12 screws
(4 pieces), and M4*10 (1 piece)
at the side shelf’s front panel.
STEP 12
Attach the side shelf assembly
onto the barbecue body using
M6*12 screws (4 pieces), and
M4*10 (1 piece) at the side
shelf’s front panel.
STEP 13
Locate the burner onto the gas
valve at the front ensuring it
covers the injector nozzle and
the burner lug at the rear and
secure with “R” pin.
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STEP 14
Slot the warming rack into
position as shown using the
holes provided in the rear hood
and BBQ body. Position each
grill plate above a ame tamer.
Insert the solid plate.
STEP 15
Slide in the drip tray and secure
with M4*10 screws (2 pieces)
and M4 nuts (2 pieces), then
locate the grease cup as shown.
STEP 16
Take off the nut from the
temperature gauge and then
t its probe into the hole in the
middle of the glass window.
Lock the temperature gauge
tightly onto the surface of the
glass window using the abovementioned nut.
STEP 17
Connect the hoses as shown.
Feed the hose and regulator
through side hole and connect
the regulator to the cylinder.
Note: Leak test all connections
before using barbecue.
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NATURAL GAS CONVERSION
Conversion ONLY to be done by an authorised person.
TO BE INSTALLED ONLY ON OR IN A
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURE
Note: Recommended clearances must be maintained.
Tools Required:
• Adjustable spanner
• Phillips head screwdriver
GAS PIPING
1. (a) A minimum pipe diameter of 15mm is
required for inlet piping. A lever operated
shut-off valve should be installed within 1
metre of the appliance for servicing the unit.
(b) Where it is not practical to install solid tube
AGA certied stainless steel braided hose
can be installed. This hose assembly must
comply with AS5601 Gas Installations, pipe
sizing tables and shall not exceed 3 metres
in length. The internal diameter of the hose
must not be less than 10mm.
2. Check with local and state plumbing and
heating codes regarding sizing of the gas lines.
3. All gas pipe connections must be sealed with a
gas pipe compound resistant to Natural Gas.
4. Installation of a drip leg if required in the gas
supply line must conform to AS5601.
5. When checking for gas leaks, do not use an
open ame. Use a soap and water solution and
check for bubbles indicating gas leakage.
6. Installation of 1/8” NPT pluggedtapping,
accessible for test gauge connections,
is required upstream of the gas supply
connection.
Warning
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Read the instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
Appliances should be serviced at least annually
and servicing must only be carried out by a
Licensed Plumber or Authorised Person.
Clean the Burner Ports and top with a Soft Brush.
Inspect and clean all combustion air inlets, then
replace the Burner ensuring it is rmly secured.
Minimum Clearance for Ventilation:
Rear 350 mm
Side 300 mm
WARNINGS
• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage.
• Read the instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED
OR USED INDOORS.
• NATURAL GAS APPLIANCE. TO BE INSTALLED
ONLY BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON.
• THE AUTHORISED PERSON WILL PROVIDE A
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
• A suitable AGA approved natural gas pressure
regulator must be installed in the pipeline and
be set at 1 kPa.
NOTE TO INSTALLER:
1. The gas valve plug by-pass orices must be
increased to:
BBQ Burner - High - No Change
- Turndown 1.40mm
Side Burner - High - No Change
- Turndown 1.40mm
2. BBQ Burner and side burner, drill the injectors
as per the data label specications or contact
customer service on 1300 174 876 to order an
injector kit.
TEST OPERATION OF APPLIANCE
BEFORE LEAVING.
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
overheadcover (see Example 1).
Within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and no more than two walls
(see Example 2 & 3).
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 (see Example 4 & 5).
In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the
total wall area shall be and remain open and
unrestricted.
DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF OUTDOOR AREAS
The following gures are diagrammatic representations of outdoor areas. Rectangular areas have been
used in these gures – the same principles apply to any other shaped area.
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For any queries or assistance call
Customer Service
(Australia Only)
1300 174 876
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm EST
Do not return to place of purchase.
Keep your purchase receipt, this will be required to
make any claims under the 12 month warranty.
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