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OVER TEMPERATURE CUT OUT
The Archer Gas Log Space Heater is protected against overheating with a high temperature 80° cut out
switch to protect the heat exchanger, plastic sump and flue fan.
The high temperature cut out switch will automatically switch off the gas supply to the heater, if the
temperature in the room where the heater is located reaches approximately 28°C. The heater will go into
lock out mode. An allowance of 15 minutes minimum must be made to allow for the main fan to cool
down the heater prior to restarting the appliance.
Note: In most instances, overheating of the heater is a direct result of too much lint and dust having
accumulated in the main convection fan. This means the fan won’t be able to supply sufficient air to cool
down the heat exchanger. It is recommended that you inspect your main convection fan prior to
commencement of the heating season and if necessary have it serviced by a qualified service technician
(refer page 35 –Maintenance).
PAINT CURING - FIRST FIRING
The first fire in your heater is part of the paint curing process. Your Archer Gas Log Space Heater has
been painted with the highest quality heat resistant silicon paint available in the world.
The temperature this paint can withstand before it breaks down and burns off is around 800°C, which is
well in excess of the heater’s normal operating temperature.
To ensure that the paint is properly cured light the unit and leave it burning on high burn for
approximately 1 hour.
1. Ventilate the house during the first time the heater is being operated. The paint on the heater and the
main door glass seal may give off light smoke and an odour. Without adequate ventilation, concentrations
of smoke could irritate, or be upsetting, so ensure you have adequate
ventilation. After the initial first burn, the paint will be cured and there should be no more smoke.
2. Don’t touch the surface of the heater. It will be soft during this paint-curing phase. Once cured it will
not be soft again.
3. The paint finish of the heater should not be cleaned with any caustic or abrasive cleaning solutions
4. Any damage to painted surface should be repaired with special touch paint available from your Archer
Dealer.
