Sahara S375, Manual

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Leak Testing

• IMPORTANT – PERFORM LEAK TEST BEFORE USE

• NEVER use an open flame to test for leaks at anytime, DO NOT IGNITE THE BARBECUE DURING THE

LEAK TESTING.

• To be performed in a well ventilated area.

• Confirm all the control knobs are in the off position.

• Check for leaks by brushing a solution of 1/2 water and 1/2 soap over all the gas system joints, including

all valve connections, hose connections and regulator connections.

• Ensure soap solution has been applied to all connections – connect the regulator to the gas cylinder,

open the gas control valve on the regulator allowing gas to flow.

• OBSERVE – if bubbles form over any part of the joints there is a leak.

• Turn off the gas and tighten all joints

• Repeat test. If bubbles form again, do not use the barbecue. Please contact our helpline for

assistance: Phone: 00 353 (0)1 2873797 | Email: info@saharabbqs.com

• Leak test annually and whenever the gas bottle is removed or replaced.

Gas and Regulator

• This barbecue can use either propane or butane LPG bottled gas.

• Propane bottles, will supply gas all year round, even on cold winter days.

• Butane bottles, will supply sufficient gas in summer. Butane gas must not be used in colder temperatures. 

The regulator will need to be changed if using a butane cylinder. 

Contact your local gas supplier for advice.

• The bottle should be positioned underneath the main barbecue body.

• Gas bottles should never be stored or laid on their side.

• Never store gas bottles indoors.

• For optimal performance, we suggest the following:

• This barbecue is intended for use with LPG bottled gas only. (A regulator of 28mbar must be used for

Butane gas or 37mbar for Propane gas.)

• This appliance has been supplied with a PROPANE REGULATOR (conforming to EN 12864)

• NEVER use an adjustable regulator with this barbecue.

• Please contact your local gas supplier for advice on suitable gas bottles and regulators.

Fitting Instructions

• This barbecue is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY and should be placed in a well-ventilated area.

• Take care to ensure that it is not placed UNDER any combustible surface.

• The sides of the barbecue should NEVER be closer than 1 metre from any combustible surface.

• This appliance must be kept away from flammable materials during use.

• Important – Do not obstruct any ventilation openings in the barbecue body.

• Should you need to change the gas bottle, confirm that the barbecue is switched off, and that there are no

sources of ignition (cigarettes, open flame, sparks, etc.) nearby before proceeding.

• Inspect the gas hose to ensure that it is free of any twisting or tension. The hose should hang freely with 

no bends, folds, or kinks that could obstruct free flow of gas. Apart from the connection point, no part of 

the hose should touch any hot barbecue parts.

• Always inspect the hose for cuts, cracks, or excessive wear before use.

• If the hose is damaged, it must be replaced with a hose suitable for use with LPG and meet the national

standards for the country of use. The length of the hose shall not exceed 1.5m.

• N.B – The date on U.K orange hose is the date of manufacture, not the expiry date.

315mm

580mm

Maximum

bottle size