Grand Hall Freedom 450 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 450
Outdoor Range 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 3-4
Outdoor Areas 5
Pre-Assembly 6
Assembly: 7-9
Inspection 10
Assembly – General: 11-15
Operation: 16-17
Fault Finding 18
Maintenance 19-21
Parts Diagram / List 22-23
Contacts 24

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.

Appliances for use with bottled gas are labelled ‘Universal LPG’ or
‘Propane’. Appliances 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 appliance. Check that the label matches the gas type to
be used.

Your Outdoor Range 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

GAS INSTALLATION CODES

This appliance is certified to AS 4557 by the Australian Gas Association.
and 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 appliance 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.

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Height – Lid closed 935 mm. Lid open 1590 mm
Width – 665 mm
Depth – Lid closed 660 mm. Lid open 780 mm

Appliance specifications can be found on the data label attached to the side
panel of the appliance body.

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SAFETY

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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING
YOUR OUTDOOR RANGE 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 APPLIANCE.

• USE GOOD QUALITY INSULATED OVEN
MITTS WHEN OPERATING APPLIANCE.

• NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE
REGULATOR OR GAS SUPPLY ASSEMBLY.

• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE USED
INDOORS.

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 18 ‘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.

CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS

NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITH A FLAME.

Prior to first use, and at the beginning of each new season (or, if using
bottled gas, whenever gas cylinder is changed), you must check for gas

leaks. Follow these steps:

1. Make soap solution by mixing one part liquid detergent and one
part water.

2. Turn burner control(s) to ‘OFF’, then turn on gas at source.

3. Apply the soap solution to all visible and accessible gas connections
including the gas cylinder. Bubbles will appear in the soap solution
if connections are not properly sealed. Tighten or rectify as necessary.

Refer to page 4 for further details.

4. If you have a gas leak you cannot rectify, turn off the gas at the
source. Contact the manufacturer for assistance. Refer to back cover.

GAS CYLINDER USE AND SAFETY

This is a low pressure appliance and must only be used with the hose and
regulator supplied.

This appliance 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 THIS APPLIANCE TO A GAS
CYLINDER LESS THAN OR EXCEEDING 9 kg CAPACITY.

NEVER CONNECT AN UNREGULATED
GAS CYLINDER TO THIS APPLIANCE

NOTE: The connection to the gas
cylinder is an ‘ANTI-CLOCKWISE’
connection.

Ensure the connection

is tightened firmly. Normally
only 1-1
hose 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.

If you store this appliance 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.

1

/2 threads of the

Direction for
tightening

Always keep gas cylinder in an upright position. Always close the

Do not subject the gas cylinder to excessive heat.

• NEVER STORE YOUR GAS CYLINDER
INDOORS.

• FOR STORAGE AND CYLINDER
EXCHANGE, DISCONNECT HOSE AT THE
CYLINDER ONLY. DO NOT DISCONNECT
HOSE FROM THE APPLIANCE

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 APPLIANCE
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 OUTDOOR RANGE BARBECUE

You should follow this procedure after any of the following:

• Not having used the appliance for an extended period of time,

• Initial assembly of appliance,

• 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.

WHEN CHANGING THE GAS HOSE FOR
ANY REASON, ALWAYS CHECK THE
CONNECTION TO THE MANIFOLD FOR
GAS LEAKS BEFORE OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE.

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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 APPLIANCE
IN GARAGES, PORCHES,
BREEZEWAYS, SHEDS OR
OTHER ENCLOSED AREAS.

YOUR APPLIANCE IS TO BE
USED OUTDOORS ONLY.
Refer below.

• THE APPLIANCE 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 APPLIANCE 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

While it is possible for one person to assemble the Outdoor
Range Barbecue, we recommend asking for the assistance of
another person when manoeuvring some of the larger and heavier
pieces.

GAS HOSES ARE FACTORY FITTED AND
LEAK TESTED – DO NOT DISCONNECT.

CHECK APPLIANCE FOR ANY DAMAGE

Before attempting to assemble this appliance, check that all the
necessary parts have been included using the contents list.
Inspect appliance 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 an appliance that appears

damaged.

Check that the appliance supplied is correct for the gas type
being used. There is a label on the side panel of the appliance
above the gas connection. Appliances for use with gas cylinders
are labelled
with natural gas are labelled ‘Natural Gas’.

‘Universal LPG’ or ‘Propane’. Appliances for use

ASSEMBLY TIPS

1. Flatten cardboard packaging and use this as a protective
work surface to assemble upon.

2. Some protective coating may need to be removed from
components prior to assembly.

3. Unless specified otherwise, do not tighten screws and nuts
until trolley is fully assembled.

4. Pre-screwing of connection points for securing the side
shelves will assist in securing shelves smoothly.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Standard Phillips-head screwdriver.
Adjustable spanner.

CONTENTS LIST

Description Qty

Trolley bottom shelf 1
Castor – with lock 4
Trolley legset with panel – right 1
Trolley legset with panel – left 1
Trolley bracket – front 1
Trolley – rear panel 1
Door 1
Door handle 1
Door hinge 2
Head assembly 1
Grease receptacle 1
Trolley separation panel 1
Hot plate 1

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RIGHT

SIDE

LEFT

SIDE

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-head screw 1/4" x

1

/2" Qty. 16

ASSEMBLY

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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’)

Phillips-head screw
2" Qty. 8

1

/4" x

to trolley bottom shelf.

NOTE: Wing bolt to rear

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INSTALL TROLLEY REAR PANEL

Phillips-head screw 1/4" x 1/2"
Qty. 4

ASSEMBLY

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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-head screw
Qty. 4

1

/4" x 2"

INSTALL SEPARATION PANEL

B

Bracket

Phillips-head screw M4 x 8 mm
Qty. 6