Megamaster ORIGIN, 720-0804C Instructions Manual

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3 BURNER PATIO GAS

BRAAI

ORIGIN SERIES

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

This instructions manual contains important information necessary
for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance.

Read these instructions and warnings carefully so as to familiarize
yourself with the appliance before connecting it to its gas
container.

Keep this manual for future reference.

MODEL NO. 720-0804C

LPGSASA Permit Number (1185-79/1-RSA-17-A)

19000706A0

Questions, problems, missing parts?

Before returning to your retailer, call our
Customer Service Department at Tel:
[phone], 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., CAT,
Monday-Thursday and Friday till 3 p.m.
Or send us an E-mail at
[e-mail]. Visit us online
at: www.megamaster.co.za

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BUT THAT’S NOT WHERE IT
BELONGS

We get it. You’ve just unboxed your Megamaster Patio Gas braai Braai and
you can’t wait to fire it up. Those steaks, fish, vegetables and everything
else you could possibly imagine certainly aren’t going to braai themselves.

At Megamaster, we believe anything worth doing is worth doing well.
That’s why, as with all of our products, we’ve put a lot of thought and
effort into this user manual. It really is the first step towards making your
time with friends, family and flavour truly better.

Manufactured in China. Distributed by Megamaster
[phone] PO Box 15, Woodlands, 072, South Africa

www.megamaster.co.za

THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED TO

FIT INTO THE BOTTOM DRAWER.

DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

4. If odour continues, keep away from

the appliance and immediately call
your gas supplier or your fire
department.

WARNING

1. Do not store or use petrol or other
flammable liquids or vapour in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

2. Do not store spare LP gas cylinders

in the vicinity of the braai or other
appliances.

WARNING

1. To reduce the risk of fire, burn hazard or other injury, read the manual carefully and
completely before using your braai.

2. Your braai will get very hot. Never lean over the cooking area while using your braai.
Do not touch cooking surfaces, braai housing, lid or any other braai parts while the

braai is hot and in operation, or until the gas braai has cooled down after use.

3. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious bodily injury / death.

4. DO NOT LEAVE THE BRAAI UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

5. FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

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Gas Hookup Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . .

Leak Test Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ignition Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . .

Burner Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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32

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Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Braai Clearance Information . . . . . . . .

Operation Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LP Gas Supply Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Package Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tools Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hardware Pack List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SAFETY WARNINGS

TABLE OF CONENTS

WARNING

1. To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly

grounded outlets only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension cord

connection dry and off the ground.

2. If an external electrical source is utilized for lights or rotisserie motors: The outdoor
cooking gas appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local building regulations.

3. Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated
surfaces.

DANGER

1. Never use your gas braai in a garage, porch, shed, or any other enclosed area.

2. DO NOT use this appliance under overhead combustible surfaces.

3. Do not install this unit in combustible enclosures.

4. The minimum air space clearance from sides and back of unit to combustible
construction is 36 in. (91cm) from the sides and 36 in. (91cm) from the back.

5. Never operate this appliance within 10 ft. (3 m) of any structure, combustible material
or other LP gas cylinder.

6. Never operate this appliance within 25 ft. (7.5 m) of any flammable substance.

7. This braai is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats..

8. DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL TO LINE THE BRAAI RACKS OR BRAAI BOTTOM.

This can severely upset combustion air flow or trap excessive heat in the control area.

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ELECTRICAL WARNINGS

BRAAI USAGE INFORMATION

WARNING

1. Do not try lighting this appliance without reading the “LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS”
section of this manual.

BRAAI INSTALLATION

1. Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the absence

of local codes, this unit should be installed in accordance with the South African
National Standard 1539, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, Correct

LP Gas Cylinder Use.

2. LP gas braai models are designed for use with a standard 9kg LP Gas cylinder, not

included with braai. Never connect your gas braai to an LP gas cylinder that exceeds
this capacity. Keep a spray bottle of soapy water near the gas supply valve and check
the connections before each use.

NOTE: The normal flow of gas through the regulator and hose assembly can create a
humming noise. A low volume of noise is perfectly normal and will not interfere with
operation of the braai. If humming noise is loud and excessive you may need to purge air
from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas flow device. This purging procedure
should be done every time a new LP gas cylinder is connected to your braai.

CAUTION: Spiders and small insects occasionally spin webs or make nests in the braai burner tubes

during transit and warehousing. These webs can lead to gas flow obstruction, which could result in a fire

in and around burner tubes. This type of fire is known as “BURN-BACK” and can cause serious damage to
your braai and create an unsafe operating condition for the user.

Although an obstructed burner tube is not the only cause of “BURN-BACK”, it is the most common cause.

In the event of “BURN-BACK”, where the flame burns back to the jet, immediately turn off the gas supply
at the burner control valve.

After ensuring that the flame is extinguished, re-light the appliance as described below. Should the
appliance again “BURN-BACK”, close the valves and examine the mixing tube or burner for any
obstructions. If there are no obstructions and the burn back still occurs, call a technician to examine the
appliance and make any necessary repairs.

Do not make any adjustments or modifications to this braai, a qualified LP gas technician should do any
adjustments.

To reduce the chance of “BURN-BACK”, you must clean the burner tubes before assembling your braai,
and at least once a month for maintenance. Also perform this burner tube cleaning procedure if your braai
has not been used for an extended period of time. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the braai.

CAUTION: Beware of Burn-Back

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GAS HOOKUP WARNINGS

SPIDER WARNINGS

SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

When properly cared for your braai will provide safe, reliable service for many years. However,
extreme care must be used as the braai produces intense heat that can increase risk of injury. When
using this appliance basic safety practices must be followed, including the following:

• Do not repair or replace any part of the braai unless specifically recommended in this manual. All
other services should be referred to a qualified technician.

• Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the braai is being used.
Do not allow them to sit, stand or play in or around the braai at any time.

• Do not store items of interest to children around the braai.

• Do not permit clothing, pot holders or other flammable materials to come in contact with or too close

to any grate, burner or hot surface of the braai until it has cooled down completely. The fabric could
ignite and cause personal injury.

• Loose fitting garments or sleeves should never be worn while using this appliance. Some synthetic
fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking.

• Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for use on the braai. These materials may break with sudden temperature changes. Use

only on low or medium heat settings in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.

• Do not heat unopened food containers on the braai. A build-up of pressure may cause the

containers to burst.

• Ensure that your hand is covered with protective gear when opening the braai lid. Never lean over
an open braai.

• When lighting a burner, pay close attention to what you are doing. Make certain you are aware of
which burner you are lighting, so your body and clothing remain clear of open flames.

• When using the braai, do not touch the braai rack, burner grate or immediate surroundings as these
areas become extremely hot and could cause injury. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may cause steam burns. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth in place or
potholders. Do not allow potholders to touch hot portions of the braai rack.

• Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it. Do not allow grease

deposits to collect in the grease tray at the bottom of the braai’s firebox. Clean the grease tray after

each use.

• Do not use aluminum foil to line the braai racks or braai bottom. This can severely upset combustion
air flow or trap excessive heat in the control area. For proper lighting and performance of the
burners keep the burner ports clean. It is necessary to clean them periodically for optimum
performance. The burners will only operate in one position and must be mounted correctly for safe
operation.

• Clean the braai with caution. To avoid steam burns, do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the
braai while it is hot. Some cleaners produce toxic fumes or can ignite if applied to a hot surface.

• Turn off braai controls and make certain the braai is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner
on or around it. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite

or cause metal parts to corrode.

• Do not use the braai to cook excessively fatty meats or other products which promote flare – ups.

• Keep the area surrounding the braai free from combustible materials including, fluids, trash and

vapours such as gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.

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OPERATION WARNINGS

• If this information is not followed exactly, a fire
resulting in death or serious injury could occur.

• A 9kg LP gas cylinder of approximately 30cm in
diameter by 52cm high is the maximum size LP
gas cylinder to use.

• The safety feature prevents the cylinder from being
overfilled, which can cause malfunction of the LP
gas cylinder, regulator and/or braai.

• The LP gas supply cylinder to be used must be
constructed and marked in accordance with the
specifications for LP Gas cylinders in RSA.

• The LP gas cylinder must have a shut off valve

terminating in an LP valve outlet that is compatible
with a Type 1. LP gas supply cylinder must have a
shut off valve terminating in a valve outlet specified
for connection type QCC1 in the standard for
compressed gas cylinder valve outlet and inlet
connection. LP gas supply cylinder must be fitted
with an Overfill Protection Device (O.P.D) The LP
gas cylinder must also have a safety relief device
that has a direct connection with the vapour space
of the cylinder.

• The cylinder supply system must be arranged for
vapour withdrawal.

• The LP gas cylinder used must have a collar to
protect the cylinder valve.

• Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever
the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of
dust caps on the cylinder valve outlet that is
provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of cap
or plugs may result in leakage of gas.

• Never connect an unregulated LP gas cylinder to
your gas braai.

• This outdoor cooking gas appliance is equipped
with a high capacity hose/regulator assembly for
connection to a standard 9kg LP gas cylinder.

• Have your LP gas cylinder filled by a reputable LP

gas dealer and visually inspected and re-qualified
at each filling.

• Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder in the vicinity
of this appliance.

• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.

• Always keep LP gas cylinders in an upright

position.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

• Storage of an outdoor cooking gas appliance
indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is
disconnected and removed from the outdoor
cooking gas appliance.

• When your gas braai is not in use the gas must
be turned off at LP gas cylinder.

• The gas must be turned off at the supply

cylinder when the outdoor cooking gas
appliance is not in use.

• LP gas cylinder must be stored outdoors in a
well-ventilated area and out of reach of children
and pets. Disconnected LP gas cylinders must
not be stored in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.

• Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air around
the gas braai housing. Only use the regulator
and the hose assembly supplied with your gas
braai. Replacement regulators and hose
assemblies must be those specified in this
manual.

• The regulator and hose assembly must be
inspected before each use of the braai. If there
is excessive abrasion or wear or if the hose is
cut or damaged, it must be replaced prior to the
braai being operated. The replacement hose
assembly shall be that specified by the
manufacturer.

• Pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied
with the outdoor cooking gas appliance must be
used. Never substitute other types of regulators.
Contact customer service for manufacturer

specified replacement parts.

• This outdoor cooking gas appliance is equipped
with a pressure regulator that complies with the
standard for LP gas products in South Africa
National Standards 1237.

• The braai is designed for optimum performance
without the use of briquettes, charcoal or wood.
Do not place briquettes, charcoal or wood on
the radiant as this will block off the area for the
braai burners to vent. Adding briquettes can
damage ignition components and knobs, and
void the warranty.

• Keep the back and sides of the cart free and
clear from debris. Keep any electrical supply
cords, or the rotisserie motor cord away from
the heated areas of the braai.

• Never use the braai in extremely windy
conditions. If located in a consistently windy
area (oceanfront, mountaintop, etc.) a wind
shield will be required. Always adhere to the
specified clearance area of 61 cm.

• Never use a dented or rusty LP gas cylinder.

• Keep any electrical supply cords and the fuel

supply hose away from any heated surfaces.

• While igniting the braai, keep your face and

hands as far away from the braai as possible.

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LP GAS SUPPLY SAFETY

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NOW THAT WE GOT

ALL THE SAFETY

INFORMATION OUT

OF THE WAY, LET’S

START WITH SOME

ELBOW GREASE!

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PACKAGE PARTS LIST

5 6

7

8

9

10

1

3 4

2

x2

x2

x2

10

14

16

17 18

19 20

11

12

13

15

x2

x2

x2

PACKAGE PARTS LIST

x2

11

23

24

22

25

x3

x2

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PACKAGE PARTS LIST

Some parts come
with Screws pre­installed. Loosen
and tighten for

final assembly.

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B

x18

Truss head screw

(Black)

5/32-32 x 2/5”

Truss head screw

(Black)

1/4-20x1/2”

A x30

C

x6

Flat Washer

1/4”

E x2

Nut

5/16”

D

x2

Flat Washer

5/16”

F x2

Nut

5/32”

HARDWARE PACK LIST

TOOLS NEEDED