Maintenance Guide

BRAAI MAINTENANCE GUIDE

 Care Schedule for Built-in Braais

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General Maintenance Requirements

🔥 Flue System Inspection

Frequency: Annually

Check for: Soot build-up and blockages (e.g., bird nests)

Action: Clean flue pipe when soot deposits exceed 6mm thickness

🎨 Paint Maintenance

Recommended Paint: SNK 74 Coastcote Etch Primer Jet Black Paint or equivalent

Availability: Hardware outlets

Application: Touch up paintwork and external flue pipes

⚙️ Weather Cowl Care

Frequency: Annually

Action: Lubricate shaft and bearing with grease

Painting: Use SNK 74 Coastcote Etch Primer Jet Black Paint or equivalent for external pipes and cowl

💧 Water Damage Prevention

Monitor: Signs of water leakage onto or inside braai

Risk: Rust damage to braai unit

Treatment: Clean rust with steel wool/sandpaper, then touch up with paint

✨ Stainless Steel Care

Product: Quality non-abrasive stainless steel polish

Application: Follow material-specific schedule below

Note: Frequency varies by material grade and environment

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Maintenance Guide by Material & Environment

🌊 COASTAL AREAS (High Salt Exposure)

Material TypeIndoorsOutdoors UndercoverOutdoors Exposed
Mild Steel BlackPaint every 6 monthsPaint every 3 monthsPaint every 2 months
3CR12 Stainless Steel BlackPaint every 12 monthsPaint every 6 monthsPaint every 3 months
430 Stainless SteelPolish twice monthlyPolish every 2 weeksPolish weekly
304 Stainless SteelPolish twice monthlyPolish every 2 weeksPolish weekly
316 Stainless SteelPolish monthlyPolish every 2 monthsPolish monthly

🏔️ INLAND AREAS (Low Salt Exposure)

Material TypeIndoorsOutdoors UndercoverOutdoors Exposed
Mild Steel BlackPaint every 12 monthsPaint every 6 monthsPaint every 3 months
3CR12 Stainless Steel BlackPaint every 18 monthsPaint every 12 monthsPaint every 6 months
430 Stainless SteelPolish every 4 monthsPolish every 4 monthsPolish monthly
304 Stainless SteelPolish every 6 monthsPolish every 2 monthsPolish every 2 months
316 Stainless SteelPolish every 12 monthsPolish every 6 monthsPolish every 6 months

⚠️ Important Guidelines

Location-Specific Considerations:

This guide provides general maintenance recommendations. Certain areas may have higher salt content or environmental factors that require more frequent maintenance.

Regular Monitoring: Keep a close eye on your braai unit and adjust maintenance frequency based on local environmental conditions.

Built-in Braai Maintenance | Stainless Steel Care | Coastal & Inland Maintenance Schedules

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