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Safety, Assembly & Instruction Manual 3
5. SETTING UP THE BARBEQUE
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
A. POSITIONING
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There MUST be a clearance of at least 250mm from the sides and the back of the barbeque to any
combustible materials or surfaces. There must also be a clearance of at least 1500mm above the
cooking surfaces to any combustible surface.
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Flammable materials of any description MUST be kept well away from the barbeque.
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The barbeque must be positioned such that the gas cylinder is kept away from direct sunlight.
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The barbeque must be positioned to avoid walkways, gangways and general pedestrian access.
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The nature of a barbeque is such that many of the surfaces are hot to touch, the positioning of the
barbeque should take into consideration the possibility of accidental hand or body contact.
Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one of the following:
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An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent opening at ground level and no
overhead cover.
SEE EXAMPLE 1
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Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two walls.
SEE EXAMPLE 2 & 3
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Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two walls, the
following shall apply-
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at least 25% of the total wall area is completely open; and
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at least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted
SEE EXAMPLE 4 & 5
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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
EXAMPLE 1
EXAMPLE 4
30% or more in total
of the remaining wall
area in open is unrestricted
Open side at least 25% of
total wall area
EXAMPLE 5
Open side at least 25% of
total wall area
30% or more in total
of the remaining wall
area in open is unrestricted
EXAMPLE 3
EXAMPLE 2
Both ends open
