It is the recommendation of Megamaster that installations be carried out by certified professionals.
Megamaster Gas Braai (600mm and 720mm)
Remove all components from the packaging and assemble.
Connect the regulator to the gas cylinder (anti-clockwise). Do not adjust any setting on the regulator under any circumstances.
Place the stones on the mesh to cover the burner completely.
How to light the braai:
- Make sure that the gas valve on the braai is in a horizontal position.
- Open the gas cylinder and listen for any leakages. Repair if necessary.
- Press the piezo ignitor. A constant clicking sound will be heard. Press the button continuously and then open the gas valve (anti-clockwise) until the burner ignites.
- This gas valve is also used to adjust the flame size on the burner.
Replace top grills after they have been washed and brushed with cooking oil.
Wait approximately 10 minutes and your braai will be ready for use.
Megamaster Gas Braai (970mm)
Remove all components from the packaging and assemble.
Connect the regulator to the gas cylinder (anti-clockwise). Do not adjust any setting on the regulator under any circumstances.
Place the stones on the mesh to cover the burner completely.
How to light the braai:
- Check that the gas valve on the braai is in a horizontal position.
- Open the gas cylinder and listen for any leakages. Repair if necessary.
- Press the piezo ignitor. A constant clicking sound will be heard. Press the button continuously and then open the gas valve (anti-clockwise) until the burner ignites.
- Only one burner is now lit. To light the second burner, open the second gas valve (anti-clockwise).
- The gas valves are also used to adjust the flame size on the burner.
Replace top grills after they have been washed and brushed with cooking oil.
Wait approximately 10 minutes and your braai will be ready for use.
Please Note:
- The two bigger holes (approximately 50mm in diameter) are the air intake pipes of the burner.
- If the airpipes catch fire with a roaring sound, turn off the gas immediately. Wait 5 seconds and repeat the lighting process.
Do's and Don'ts
- Never desert your braai when the gas valves are open.
- Make sure the regulator tip has a rubber seal in the front before connecting it to the gas cylinder.
- The regulator is adjusted for your specific braai. Should the need occur to replace it, please contact the manufacturer for information.
- Close the gas cylinder after use.
Maintenance
Steelwool and scouring powder (Vim) or fine sandpaper are used to clean the stainless steel braai.
Ovencleaner is recommended to clean the top grill after a braai.
To clean the stones (after approximately 20 braais) they need to be removed from the braai and brushed with a steel brush.
New stones can be added from time to time. Chips of hard brick can be used for this purpose.
Burner maintenance:
The burners need to be cleaned after approximately 100 braais -
- Remove burners
- Brush them with a steel brush
- Tap them lightly with hammer and shake to remove any oxidation.
After 300 braais, follow the steps described above and then drill open the holes very slowly with a 2,8 mm metal drill after the burner has been soaked in water.
Please contact Megamaster if you have any problems or need any information.
The braai can also be delivered to the Megamaster factory for a full service.
Problems that may occur
If your braai does not function as expected:
- Are there too much stones in the braai? Mesh grid should be covered by a single layer.
- Is there enough gas?
- Is there an obstruction in the gas supply?
- If the flame burns yellow instead of blue, your burner needs a service.
- After a prolonged period of not using your braai a spider web may be the result of a weak flame.
- A word on the piezo ignitor. The igniter is fitted with a penlight battery. To replace the battery, simply unscrew the front of the ignitor and remove the old battery.
How to light the Braai if ignitor fails
- Close the gas valve on braai.
- Open the tap on the gas bottle and listen for any gas leakage. Repair if necessary.
- Light a candle or use a special gas lighter.
- Hold the flame 75mm above the burner.
- Now open the gas valve on the front table.
- The gas burns in small blue flames of 4 rows.
REMEMBER - FIRST THE FLAME AND THEN THE GAS. - Gas consumption for normal braai: ½ kg per hour per burner.
- Cadac to bull-nose adaptors are available from the manufacturer for the use with smaller gas cylinders.
