Petromax gg28 Atago Gas Grill Instruction Manual

: August 3, 2024
: Petromax

Table of Contents

Petromax gg28 Atago Gas Grill
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Information on these instructions
For your safety
Transport and storage instructions
Commissioning, assembly, installation, instructions
Operation
Disassembly
Maintenance and cleaning
Technical Data
EU Declaration of Conformity
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Petromax gg28 Atago Gas Grill

Product Information

Product Specifications

Model: Atago-GG28
Product Name: Atago Gas Grill
Identification Number: GA-atago-gg28-2024-1
Issue Date: 09.01.2024
Manufacturing Year: 2024
Version Number: 1

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information
Ensure the Atago Gas Grill is only used outdoors with adequate ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep the grill away from children.
Transport and Storage Guidelines
Before transporting or storing the grill, remove the gas cartridge and secure it with the cap. Always transport or store gas cartridges upright with the valve up to prevent accidents.
Setup and Assembly
Initial Setup
Lay out the Atago Gas Grill in front of you.
Assembly
Refer to the provided diagram for assembling the various parts of the grill including the grill grate, burner shield, grease tray, and connection components.
Hose Installation
Follow the provided steps to connect the hose to the gas cartridge using the regulator and sealing components as shown in the diagrams.
Gas Cartridge Replacement
If needed, replace the gas cartridge by weighing it or checking for empty status. Always replace with a new cartridge when necessary.
Operating Instructions
Follow the instructions in the user manual for safe operation of the Atago Gas Grill. Pay attention to safety warnings and guidelines provided.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The grill is easy to clean with a removable grease tray that can be cleaned by hand or in a dishwasher. Regular maintenance will ensure optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use the Atago Gas Grill indoors?
A: No, the grill should only be used outdoors with proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
Q: How do I know when to replace the gas cartridge?
A: You can weigh the cartridge or check for empty status by tapping on it. If empty, replace it with a new one.

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Thanks to the fold-out legs, the Petromax Atago gas barbecue can be set up and ready for use in a matter of seconds and works with a gas cartridge that is connected via a hose. The folding and unfolding legs guarantee a compact pack size. The stainless steel Petromax Atago gas barbecue is easy to clean. The grease tray can be removed and cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher. Thanks to the large grilling surface, several people can grill together and enjoy the grilled food at the same time thanks to the even and reliable heat distribution.

Information on these instructions

Important!
Read the instructions for use completely and carefully to familiarise yourself with the appliance before using the Petromax Atago gas barbecue or connecting the gas cartridge. The instructions for use form the basis for the safe use of the Petromax Atago gas barbecue. Improper use can lead to personal injury and damage to property. The instructions for use must be carefully observed during operation and in the event of malfunctions. The instructions for use must always be passed on with the appliance, even if it is resold! Therefore, keep the instructions for future reference or for subsequent owners.

Warning signs and signal words in the instructions for use
The following symbols and signal words are used in these operating instructions:

Intended use

The Petromax Atago gas barbecue is intended for use on a table or the floor for grilling or cooking suitable food for leisure purposes and is not suitable for commercial use.
The Petromax Atago gas barbecue may only be used outdoors with unlimited air exchange.
This appliance may only be operated with EN 417 butane-propane mixture screw-in cartridges with 7/16 x 28 UNEF thread! It can be dangerous to attempt to connect other types of gas cartridges or gas cylinders. Suitable gas cartridges are not included in the scope of delivery; you can obtain gas cartridges from specialist retailers or online.
The Petromax Atago gas barbecue is not suitable for use with liquid gas systems in leisure vehicles and on boats.

For your safety

Use the Atago gas barbecue on a horizontal level.
Do not use an Atago gas barbecue that is leaking, defective, or not working properly.
Always operate the Atago gas barbecue under supervision! Never leave the Atago gas barbecue unattended during preheating or barbecuing. Always exercise caution when handling.
Always work with caution and only when you are in good health: tiredness, illness, alcohol, medication, and drugs are irresponsible, as you can no longer use the product safely.
Do not smoke or use naked flames in the immediate vicinity when changing gas cartridges! Change gas cartridges outdoors, away from sources of electrical ignition, and away from other people.
Do not make any changes to the device! The Atago gas barbecue must not be tampered with.

Warning! Explosion hazard!

Instructions for handling liquid gas valve cartridges
Avoid violence and mechanical damage! Gas can escape and explosive air-gas mixtures can occur. In addition, escaping liquid gas can cause cold burns to the skin.

Protect from heat (sunlight).
Protect the liquid gas cartridge from heating! At higher temperatures, especially when exposed to fire, there is a risk of uncontrolled gas leakage or even bursting of the cartridge.

In the event of faults and leaks

Liquid gas (propane, butane, and their mixtures) is an extremely flammable, colorless gas with a perceptible odor. It is heavier than air and can ignite even when only slightly mixed with the surrounding air. Uncontrolled escaping gas can deflagrate or explode.
In the event of faults and leaks where you can hear or smell gas escaping, turn off the gas regulator immediately and check for leaks.
If the burner goes out, turn the regulator to the right. After a few minutes, the gas will have completely escaped and you can switch the gas barbecue back on. However, the barbecue may be hot!

In case of fire

Move a safe distance away from the Atago gas barbecue and inform the fire brigade.
Advise the firefighters of the presence of liquid gas cartridges during the phone call!
If possible, remove the gas cartridge from the area at risk of fire or cool it with water if necessary!

Transport and storage instructions

Warning! Risk of injury and damage to property!

Transporting and storing the Atago gas barbecue with screwed-on gas cartridges can lead to serious injuries or explosions.
Before transporting or storing the Atago gas barbecue, remove the gas cartridge from the gas connection and secure the gas cartridge with the sealing cap.

Warning! Risk of deflagration!

Never transport or store the gas cartridges lying down, but always upright with the valve facing upwards and secured against falling over and slipping.
Liquid gas cylinders – even empty ones – may only be stored upright and standing in well-ventilated areas: not below ground level (e.g. cellars, shafts), in stairwells, corridors, passageways, emergency exits, escape routes, and passages in buildings or their immediate vicinity. A maximum of two small cylinders may be stored in one dwelling – but in separate rooms (not in bedrooms).
Keep the gas cartridge out of the reach of children. Liquid gas cartridges stored outdoors must be secured against unauthorized access.

Commissioning, assembly, installation, instructions

Before using the Atago gas barbecue for the first time, the user must ensure that the Atago gas barbecue and accessories are in proper condition. When using the Petromax Atago gas barbecue for the first time, it may be difficult to extend and retract the housing of the Atago gas barbecue. Never use force to extend or retract the housing.

Warning! Explosion hazard!
Never try to make stiff valves and control knobs easy to move with oil and penetrating oil! Gas and oil form an explosive mixture.

Commissioning

Insert the grease drip tray, the protective plate, and the grill grid into the housing in the correct order.
Place the Atago gas barbecue in front of you.
Pull the handle so that the legs fold out by themselves and lift the gas barbecue into the air.
Now place the gas barbecue three feet in front of you. Slide the piezo ignition into the holder.

Structure

Grillage
Burner guard plate
Grease drip tray
The housing of the Atago Gas barbecue
3x Foot
Connection
Piezo ignition
Hose with connection valve and regulator
Cartridge (available separately)

Assembly hose line
Type of hose line used to connect the Atago gas barbecue to the gas cartridge:

Please note!
Max. length, the hose line must not exceed 1 m!

Slider +/-
Nozzle
Gasket
Screw the gas hose to the gas barbecue: Screw the gas nozzle end onto the round burner tube end of the gas barbecue. Do not use force!
Slide the piezo ignition into the holder.

Fitting and replacing the gas cartridge
Before fitting or changing the gas cartridge, follow the instructions of the gas cartridge manufacturer and comply with them!

When you place the LPG cartridge down, pay attention to possible risks of damage and weather influences. Do not use a damaged cartridge. A dented or rusty cartridge can be dangerous and must be replaced immediately.
Check that the seal (between the appliance and the gas cartridge) is present and in good condition before connecting the gas cartridge. Do not use an appliance with damaged or worn seals.
Check the position of the connection for the hose line to ensure that it is not twisted.
Change the gas cartridge outdoors and away from other people.
Before loosening the gas cartridge, check that the burners have gone out.
After you have connected the gas cartridge with the hose line to the Atago gas barbecue, check it for leaks (see chapter „Maintenance and cleaning“).
- Please note! Check whether there is still gas in the gas cartridge.
To do this, you can weigh the cartridge. Alternatively, if you run your finger down the cartridge, you can recognize the fill level by where the metal feels cold. When the gas cartridge is empty, replace it with a new one.

Notes on the installation location of the gas barbecue

Find a suitable location for the Atago gas barbecue where it no longer needs to be moved.

Place the Atago gas barbecue horizontally on a firm, non-flammable, level, and stable surface on its feet, protected from the wind.

Never use the Atago gas barbecue if one of the feet is not correctly folded out and locked into place. Make sure that it does not rock or tip over.
Do not set up near flammable objects. Keep a sufficient distance from buildings, people, animals, plants, and objects. There must be no flammable materials in the protected area.

Please note!
Ignition sources must be avoided within a distance of 0.5 m from the LPG cartridge valve when changing the cartridge. There must be no openings in buildings or vehicles within a radius of 0.5 m from the liquid gas cartridge. There must be no unprotected gas inlets, air, light or cellar shafts, or similar within a radius of 1 m from the location of the liquid gas cartridge.

Liquid gas cartridges must be placed at such a distance from sources of radiant heat (e.g. gas barbecue) that the liquid gas in the liquid gas cartridges is not heated above 50 °C.

Operation

Before starting, have a bucket of sand ready to extinguish the fire. Use a grease fire extinguisher if necessary.

Attention! Accidental gas leakage!
Torsional stress on the hose during operation – must be avoided!

Ignition of the Atago gas barbecue via the piezo ignition: Turn the control to the left and activate the piezo ignition.

Your gas barbecue should now be working: A normal flame glows blue and may have a yellow tip.

Attention! Accidental gas leakage!
If the burner does not ignite within 10 seconds, cancel the ignition and turn the control to the right. Wait 3 minutes for the gas to escape before attempting to relight the Atago gas barbecue.

Use the control (+/-) to adjust the intensity of the flame by turning the control clockwise to reduce the flame or by turning the control anti-clockwise to increase the intensity of the flame.

Please note!

Avoid dripping grease into the flame. Keep the burner clean to avoid subsequent ignition faults.
When the Atago gas barbecue is no longer in use, turn the control knob as far to the right as possible.

Disassembly

Check that the burners are extinguished before removing the gas cartridge. Remove the gas cartridge and the gas hose:

When the Atago gas barbecue is no longer in use, turn the control to the right (clockwise) (minus -).
Unscrew the gas cartridge and turn it to the right (clockwise).
Remove the piezo ignition.
Unscrew the gas hose from the barbecue.

Folding up the feet of the gas barbecue:

Wait until the grill has cooled down.
Lift the Atago gas barbecue by reaching under the housing with both hands. At the same time, the housing parts slide into each other and the feet disappear into the housing to save space.

Maintenance and cleaning

The Atago gas barbecue must be inspected at regular intervals. The inspections must be arranged by the user of the Atago gas barbecue. Parts of the system that are susceptible to wear (e.g. regulator, hose, seal) must be replaced if they no longer function safely. The hose line must be replaced with a new one after the expiry date and no later than 10 years after the date of manufacture.

Please note!
Only use original Petromax spare parts.
Warning!
- Risk of injury and damage to property! Do not make any modifications to the appliance! Repairs and maintenance on the Atago gas barbecue may only be carried out by authorized specialists.
- Check the burner for deposits before each use and remove them before using the Atago gas barbecue.

Leak test

If gas escapes from your Atago gas barbecue (smell of gas), only check the gas barbecue for leaks outdoors and away from sources of ignition. Never search for a leak with a flame, instead use soapy water or leak detection spray!
Check the gas connection for leaks regularly and after every cartridge change.
Spray the connection between the gas cartridge and the Atago gas barbecue, the gas cartridge neck, and the temperature regulator with commercially available leak detection spray or brush them with soapy water (ratio 1 part soap / 3 parts water). Turn the temperature regulator anti-clockwise until you hear a soft hissing sound. If no bubbles are visible, you can start grilling.
Bubbles appear at leaks and gas flows out. Turn the temperature regulator back to the „OFF“ position.
- Unscrew the gas cartridge completely and screw it back onto the gas connection. If gas leaks again, the Atago gas barbecue must not be used! Insert a new cartridge and carry out the leakage test again. If bubbles are still visible, contact customer service.
- If bubbles can be seen on the gas regulator or valve, interrupt the gas supply. In this case, do not use the gas barbecue. Contact customer service.

Cleaning
To extend the service life of your Atago gas barbecue, clean it after each use. Before cleaning, remove the gas cartridge from the gas connection.

Warning! Risk of fire and burns!
Do not use any flammable cleaning agents. Wait until the Atago gas barbecue has cooled down sufficiently before cleaning.
Attention! Risk of damage to property!
Do not immerse in water! This can cause the water to penetrate the burner tubes and damage the Atago gas barbecue.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or scouring pads as this will permanently damage the surface.
Wipe the Atago gas barbecue with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a mild detergent and wipe the surfaces with a cloth moistened with clean water. Dry the parts carefully.
Remove food residues from the burner with a soft brush.

Removable grease drip tray:

Warning! Grease fire hazard!
Clean the grease drip tray before each use of the Atago gas barbecue! A grease fire can lead to serious personal injury and damage to property! Never extinguish burning fat with water, but with a fat fire extinguisher!

Check whether there is grease in the grease drip tray:

Remove the grill rack.
Remove the protective plate to protect the burner.
Remove the grease drip tray carefully. Always keep it straight.
Remove grease with a scraper, e.g. scraper for fire pots and pans (art.: os and os-z).
Then clean the grease drip tray with soapy water. Rinse it out with clean water and dry it carefully.
Put the grease drip tray back into the Atago gas barbecue.

Please note!
Do not line the grease drip tray with aluminum foil.

Technical Data

Modell Atago Gasgrill
Category Direct pressure (DIN EN 521)
Gas consumption 271 g/h
Heat input max. 3,8 kW
Authorized gas cartridge
- Propane/butane mixture
- EN 417 screw-in cartridge with 7/16“ x 28 UNEF thread
Nozzle diameter 0,3 mm
Usable grill surface ca. 600 cm²
Dimensions assembled (L x W x H) 19 x 34 x 35,6 cm
Weight without gas cartridge 4,3 kg

Waste disposal

Dispose of the materials separately by type in the designated collection systems.
Gas cartridges may only be disposed of empty and per the manufacturer‘s instructions! The flames must burn until they go out.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

The manufacturer

Petromax GmbH
Sudenburger Wuhne 61 39116 Magdeburg Deutschland

hereby declares that the Atago gas grill (article number atago-gg28) conforms with Union harmonization legislation:

(EU) Gas Appliances Regulation 2016/426

The following harmonized standards have been applied in full or by analogy:

DIN EN 521:2020-05
Specifications for liquefied petroleum gas appliances – Portable vapor pressure liquefied petroleum gas appliances
DIN EN ISO 12100:2011-03
Risk assessment and risk minimization
The manufacturer bears sole responsibility for issuing this declaration of conformity.
Identification number: 2531-GAR-CGC11244
Notified body identification number: 2531