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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY NOTES
Thank you for purchasing your new CHAD-O-CHEF Gas Fireplace manufactured
to high standards and tested for compliance with SANS 1539:2017
The manufacturer and /or its agents and distributors will not be held
responsible for injuries or damages caused by faulty or incorrect installation or
use of the appliance.
1. This fireplace provides radiant and convection heat both efficiently and
safely, using the latest technology, without the need of a flue.
This appliance
consumes oxygen when in use and it is important that it is only used in a
well ventilated area, for the efficient performance of the appliance and for
the safety of the occupants of the area.
2. No permanent ventilation is required if the room is 97m³ or larger, but an
opening window is required. Should the room size be smaller than 97m³
then permanent ventilation will be required. This volume may include up to
50% of adjacent rooms connected by permanent archways, but not rooms
separated by a closable door.
3.
DO NOT
install in a bathroom.
4.
DO NOT
install in a bedroom.
5. Where applicable, the min. free area of ventilation must be 13 cm² per mJ of
heat input. The heat input of other gas, wood, coal or paraffin appliances must
be included in the calculations. It is the installer’s responsibility to do these
calculations on behalf of the home owner.
6. This appliance may only be installed by a registered NATURAL Gas installer
and must comply with the installation requirements of SANS 10087-1.
Ask
to be shown the installer’s card with his registration number, before allowing
the installation work to commence and make a note of his QCC number.
Upon completion of the installation, the installer is required to explain the
operational details of the appliance together with the safety instructions. You
will be asked to sign acceptance of the installation and be provided with a
completion certificate. You should only sign for acceptance of installation,
upon commitment from the installer, that it complies with SANS 10087-1 and
is to your satisfaction.
Note that if the guarantee card is not signed by yourself and the installer
and returned to the manufacturer, the product guarantee is invalid.
7. On initial light-up of your new fireplace, the “newness” will burn off within the
first few hours of operation. During this period some smoke may be emitted
from the unit, this should be no cause for concern. Accordingly, the room
should be well ventilated with all windows open during this period.
8. Humidity levels will rise with the use of your fireplace, but with the usual
dryness of winter, it will surely be welcomed. Should the humidity become
overbearing, open the windows for a short period to ventilate the room.
