Grand Hall Freedom 326c Owner's Manual
Portable Gas
Barbecues
Operating and assembly instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Shut off gas to the
appliance, if possible.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open hood.
4. If odour continues,
immediately call your gas
supplier or fire department.
FOR YOUR SAFETY.
1. Do not store or use
petrol or other flammable
vapours and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
2. A gas cylinder not
connected for use must not
be stored in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
These instructions are a
guide to assembling and
using the Freedom 321C
and Freedom 326C barbecue.
Please read carefully, and
retain for future reference.
Only to be used outdoors. Illustration may
vary from barbecue contained in carton.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information 2
Safety 3-5
Pre-Assembly 6
Assembly 7-12
Assembly – general 13-16
Operation 17-20
Fault Finding 21
Maintenance 22-24
Parts Diagram / List 26-29
Contacts 32
FOR CUSTOMER REFERENCE
(Record and file in a safe place)
Purchased from
Date purchased
Serial No.
NOTE:
Sales docket must be kept as proof of purchase date.
Barbecues for use with bottled gas are labelled ‘Universal LPG’ or
‘Propane’. 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. Check that the label matches the gas type to
be used.
Your barbecue is preset at the factory to operate on bottled gas only,
unless specified otherwise.
• FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE
OR EXPLOSION WHICH COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE
• ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BE VERY HOT
• KEEP YOUNG CHILDREN AWAY
• ANY MODIFICATION OF THIS
APPLIANCE MAY BE DANGEROUS
• DO NOT MOVE THIS APPLIANCE
DURING USE
• TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE GAS
CYLINDER AFTER USE
• READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THE APPLIANCE
• PARTS SEALED BY THE MANUFACTURER
MUST NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY
• THIS BARBECUE IS ONLY TO BE
USED OUTDOORS.
GAS INSTALLATION CODES
This appliance is certified to AS 4557 by the Australian Gas Association.
Barbecues must be used in accordance with the installation
requirements of your local gas supply authority, and the appropriate
installation standard AS5601.
CLEARANCES
The following minimum clearances from combustible materials must be
maintained when barbecue is in use:
top – 1000 mm, rear – 450 mm, sides – 250 mm.
Openings at the rear and sides of the appliance provide air for
combustion and must not be obstructed.
HOSE AND REGULATOR SAFETY
NEVER OPERATE THIS BARBECUE
WITHOUT A REGULATOR.
The regulator and hose assembly supplied with the barbecue are suitable
for use with bottled gas.
This regulator is adjusted to have an outlet pressure of 2.75 kPa for
connection to a gas cylinder only. The regulator and hose assembly supplied
with the appliance must be used. Replacement regulator and hose
assemblies must be those specified by the appliance manufacturer.
When connecting the hose and regulator assembly to the gas cylinder,
take care to avoid unnecessary twisting of the flexible hose. Also, take
care to avoid a loose connection with the gas cylinder. After the assembly
has been secured, turn on the gas and check for leaks by brushing a liquid
detergent and water solution over all visible and accessible gas line
connections. Include checking those connections which were made by your
supplier. The presence of bubbles will indicate a gas escape. DO NOT
TEST FOR GAS ESCAPES WITH AN OPEN FLAME. If you
are unable to correct the leak by tightening the connections, turn
off the gas and contact your place of purchase immediately.
Always ensure the appliance is kept away from flammable 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 flame free atmosphere.
Inspect the gas hose assembly when exchanging the gas cylinder,
or at least once a year, whichever is more frequent. If the ‘O-Ring’ or PVC
hose is cracked, cut, abraded or damaged in any way, the appliance must not
be operated. The complete assembly must be replaced if damaged and
when statutory conditions require it. Contact your place of purchase if
uncertain.
SPECIFICATIONS
Appliance specifications can be found on the data label attached to the side
panel of the barbecue body.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Height – All models: hood closed 1215 mm, hood open 1590 mm
Width – Freedom 321C: 1462 mm
Freedom 326C: 1690 mm
Depth – All models: hood closed 660 mm, hood open 720 mm
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SAFETY
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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING
YOUR BARBECUE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• DO NOT STORE OR USE PETROL OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND
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. PROTECT GAS HOSE FROM
DRIPPING GREASE.
AVOID UNNECESSARY TWISTING OF
HOSE. VISUALLY INSPECT HOSE PRIOR
TO EACH USE FOR CUTS, CRACKS,
EXCESSIVE WEAR OR OTHER DAMAGE.
REPLACE HOSE, IF NECESSARY
• NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH A LIT
MATCH OR OPEN FLAME
• NEVER LIGHT BARBECUE WITH LID ON OR
HOOD CLOSED
• NEVER LEAN OVER COOKING
SURFACE WHILE LIGHTING BARBECUE
• USE GOOD QUALITY INSULATED OVEN
MITTS WHEN OPERATING BARBECUE
• NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE
REGULATOR OR GAS SUPPLY ASSEMBLY
• THIS BARBECUE MUST NOT BE USED
INDOORS.
GAS CYLINDER USE AND 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 a 9 kg gas cylinder. Ensure
gas cylinder conforms to Australian Standard AS2469 and is less than 10
years old, or re-certified if older than 10 years.
DO NOT CONNECT YOUR BARBECUE TO A GAS
CYLINDER LESS THAN OR EXCEEDING 9 kg CAPACITY.
NEVER CONNECT AN UNREGULATED
GAS CYLINDER TO YOUR BARBECUE.
NOTE:
The connection to
the gas cylinder is an
‘ANTI-CLOCKWISE’ connection. Ensure the connection is
Ensure the connection
is tightened firmly. Normally
only 1-1
assembly connection should
remain visible.
The gas cylinder should be filled by a reputable gas dealer, or exchanged
at a reputable gas cylinder exchange outlet. Gas cylinders should be
visually inspected and re-qualified periodically.
cylinder valve when the barbecue is not in use.
1
/2 threads of the hose
Always keep gas cylinder in an upright position. Always close the
Do not subject the gas cylinder to excessive heat.
Direction for
tightening
SERVICING
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SIGNS MAY
INDICATE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT
OPERATING PROPERLY AND MAY NEED
SERVICING:
• EXCESSIVE YELLOW FLAME
• IRREGULAR SIZE OF FLAME
ACROSS BURNER
• ‘POPPING’ OF FLAME
• SOOTING
• ABNORMAL NOISE(S)
• HISSING SOUND.
Before requesting service,
NOTE:
please refer to page 21 ‘Fault Finding’.
PROTECT CHILDREN
Keep children away from barbecue during use and until barbecue has
cooled after you are finished. Do not allow children to operate barbecue
or to swing on handle.
• NEVER STORE YOUR GAS CYLINDER
INDOORS
• FOR STORAGE AND CYLINDER
EXCHANGE, DISCONNECT HOSE AT THE
CYLINDER ONLY. DO NOT DISCONNECT
HOSE FROM THE APPLIANCE.
If you store your barbecue indoors, ALWAYS disconnect and remove gas
cylinder FIRST, and store gas cylinder safely outside. Gas 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.
DANGER – IF YOU SMELL OR HEAR
THE HISS OF ESCAPING GAS FROM
THE GAS CYLINDER:
• KEEP CLEAR OF THE GAS CYLINDER
• TURN ALL CONTROLS ON THE BARBECUE
TO ‘OFF’, IF SAFE TO DO SO
EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME
•
REMOVE LID OR OPEN HOOD
•
IF ODOUR CONTINUES, IMMEDIATELY
•
CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER OR FIRE
BRIGADE.
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SAFETY
ALWAYS CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
EACH TIME YOU USE YOUR BARBECUE.
You should follow this procedure after any of the following:
• Not having used the barbecue for an extended period of time,
• Initial assembly of barbecue,
• Any disconnection and reconnection of hose assembly,
• Changing gas cylinder,
• Upon re-connecting gas cylinder after it has been disconnected for storage.
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CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS
NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH
A FLAME.
1. Make liquid detergent solution by mixing one (1) part liquid
detergent and four (4) parts water.
4 parts water
1 part liquid
detergent
2. Turn burner control(s) to ‘OFF’, then turn on gas at source.
Open 1/4 - 1/2
3. Apply the liquid detergent solution to all visible and accessible
gas connections, including the connection to the gas cylinder.
Bubbles will appear in the liquid detergent solution if
connections are not properly sealed. Tighten or rectify as
necessary.
IF YOU HAVE A GAS LEAK YOU
CANNOT RECTIFY, TURN OFF THE GAS
AT THE SOURCE. CONTACT THE
MANUFACTURER OR PLACE OF
PURCHASE.
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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 ONE OF 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 SHALL APPLY:
SAFETY
(i) AT LEAST 25% OF THE TOTAL
WALL AREA IS COMPLETELY
OPEN: AND
(ii) AT LEAST 30% OF THE
REMAINING WALL AREA IS
OPEN AND UNRESTRICTED
• IN THE CASE OF BALCONIES,
AT LEAST 20% OF THE TOTAL
OF THE SIDE, BACK AND FRONT
WALL AREAS SHALL BE AND
REMAIN OPEN AND
UNRESTRICTED
• DO NOT USE YOUR BARBECUE
IN GARAGES, PORCHES,
BREEZEWAYS, SHEDS OR
OTHER ENCLOSED AREAS.
YOUR BARBECUE IS TO BE
USED OUTDOORS ONLY.
Refer below
• THE BARBECUE IS NOT
INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN
OR USED ON RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES AND/OR BOATS AND
SHOULD NOT BE PLACED
ADJACENT TO OR UNDER ANY
SURFACE THAT WILL BURN
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW
OF COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION AIR AROUND
THE BARBECUE HOUSING
WHILST IN USE.
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The following diagrams are examples of outdoor areas.
These same principles apply to canopy or shaded cloth areas.
Both ends
open
Open side at
least 25% of total
wall area
30% or more in total of
the remaining wall area
is open and unrestricted
30% or more in total of
the remaining wall area
is open and unrestricted
Open side at
least 25% of total
wall area
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PRE-ASSEMBLY
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GENERAL
Two persons are required to assemble this appliance.
GAS HOSES ARE FACTORY FITTED AND
LEAK TESTED – DO NOT DISCONNECT.
CHECK BARBECUE FOR ANY DAMAGE
Before attempting to assemble your barbecue, check that all the
necessary parts have been included using the contents list.
Inspect barbecue and trolley parts as you proceed.
Contact your place of purchase for assistance regarding
replacement of any damaged or missing parts.
Do not assemble or operate a barbecue that appears damaged.
Check that the barbecue supplied is correct for the gas type
being used. There is a label on the side panel of the barbecue
above the gas connection. Barbecues for use with gas cylinders
are labelled
‘Universal LPG’ or ‘Propane’. Barbecues for use
with natural gas are labelled ‘Natural Gas’.
ASSEMBLY TIPS
1. Flatten cardboard packaging and use this as a protective
work surface to assemble upon.
2. Do not tighten screws and nuts, unless directed, until trolley
is fully assembled.
BARBECUES ON TROLLEYS ARE HEAVY:
TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY CAUSED
WHEN MOVING THE BARBECUE AND
TROLLEY, THE BARBECUE SHOULD BE
PUSHED FORWARD, AND NOT PULLED
FROM BEHIND.
CONTENTS LIST
Description Freedom 321C Freedom 326C
Qty Qty
Trolley bottom shelf 1 1
Castor – with lock 44
Trolley legset with panel – right 11
Trolley legset with panel – left 11
Trolley bracket – front 11
Trolley – rear panel 11
Door 1 2
Door handle 1 2
Door hinge 2 4
Barbecue head assembly 1 1
Side shelf – LH / RH 22
Grease tray 1 1
Grease tray heat shield 1 1
Grease receptacle 1 1
Grill plate 2 3
Hot plate 1 1
Secondary cooking / warming rack 1 1
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Standard Phillips-head screwdriver.
Adjustable spanner.
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly steps are common for both models,
except where indicated.
INSTALL CASTORS
• Place the trolley bottom shelf on the cardboard work surface
with the bottom side of shelf facing up. Install the four (4)
castors onto the castor seats as shown.
Phillips flat-head screw 1/4" x 1/2"
Qty: 16
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INSTALL TROLLEY LEGS WITH SIDE PANELS
• Install the left and right trolley legs with side panel (parts
are labelled ‘L’ or ‘R’) to trolley bottom shelf.
1
Phillips flat-head screw
Qty: 8
/4" x 2"
Position door stop
plates to front
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL TROLLEY REAR PANEL
• Install the trolley rear panel between rear trolley legs as
shown.
Phillips flat-head screw 1/4" x 1/2"
Qty: 4
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INSTALL TROLLEY BRACKET
• Install the trolley bracket in the up position (part is labelled
‘UP’ to ensure proper assembly)
between front trolley legs
as shown.
Phillips flat-head screw 1/4" x 2"
Qty: 4
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL DOORS – Freedom 321C model
• Install the door handle to door.
• Install the bottom door hinge bracket to right trolley leg.
• Insert door bottom post into bottom door hinge bracket.
• Hold the door and install the top door hinge bracket to right
trolley leg.
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Door handles
Phillips-head screw
(Stainless steel) Qty. 2
Door hinges
Phillips-head screw
Qty. 4
1
/4" x 3/4"
3
/16" x 3/8"
INSTALL DOORS – Freedom 326C model
• Install the door handle to right door.
• Install the right bottom door hinge bracket to right trolley
leg.
• Insert right door bottom post into right bottom door hinge
bracket.
• Hold the right door and install the right top door hinge
bracket to right trolley leg.
• Repeat for left door.
• Install the door guide plate to
trolley bottom shelf.
Door handles
Phillips flat-head screw 1/4" x 3/4"
Qty: 4
Door hinges, guide plate
Phillips-head screw
Qty: 10
3
/16" x 3/8"
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BARBECUE HEAD
• Remove cooking components from barbecue head. With an
assistant, lift and position barbecue head on the trolley.
• Tighten securely using screws.
• Attach the lighting stick to the left body panel.
Lighting stick to barbecue body
Phillips-head screw M4 x 8 mm
Qty: 1
Barbecue head to trolley
Phillips flat-head screw 1/4" x 13/16"
Qty: 4
10
Lighting Stick
Lighting stick
Qty: 1
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