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4.2.1
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•
Turn off the gas supply at the bottle
•
Extinguish
all
naked
flames
•
Do not operate any electrical appliances
•
Ventilate
the
area
•
Check for leaks as detailed in section 5.2.1 If odour persists, contact your dealer or gas supplier
immediately
4.2.2 Burn-Back (Fire in Burner or Chamber)
In the event of a burn-back, where the flame burns back to the jet, immediately turn off the gas supply at
the control valve. After ensuring the flame is extinguished, re-light the appliance in the normal manner.
Should the appliance again burn back, close the control valve and call a service technician. Do not use the
appliance again until the technician has declared that it is safe to do so.
4.2.3
Important Information for the User
This appliance may only be installed by a registered LP Gas installer. It is illegal to have it installed by a
non-registered LP Gas installer. Upon completion of the installation, the installer is required to explain the
safe operation details of the appliance together with safety instructions. You will be asked to sign
acceptance of the installation and be provided with a completion certificate.
4.2.4
Important Information for the Installer
This appliance may only be installed by a LP Gas installer registered with the Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Association of South Africa. This appliance must be installed in accordance with the requirements of SANS
10087-1 and any fire department regulations and/or local bylaws applicable to the area. Upon completion
of the installation you are required to fully explain and demonstrate to the user the operational details and
safety practices applicable to the appliance and the installation.
No inflammable, explosive and corrosive substances could be placed around water heater, the minimum
or appropriate distances between them are according to the store instruction accompanying the
inflammable or explosive materials. The gas water heater can be regarded as a fire source.
4.2.5 Forbid any interference with a sealed component.
4.2.6 If the evacuation of the combustion products is disturbed, the flue pipe
anti-blocking should interrupt the admission of gas to the burner. Please
turn off the water inlet and press the reset button of the thermostat, then
turn them on again. If there are repeated interruptions, please call
specialist for help.
4.2.7
Avoid scald
: To resume using the water heater after a break; do not
touch the hot water immediately. And during the use or just right after
finish, except the knobs, do not touch the outer shell to avoid scald.
4.2.8
DO NOT USE WATER HEATER FOR OTHER PURPOSES EXCEPT FOR PRODUCING HOT WATER
.
The water heater is used for intermittently producing hot water. It should not be used for supplying drinking
water or drying clothes.
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5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
5.1 Cleaning
5.1.1 Get rid of accumulated dirt and dust on the casing of the water heater using a cloth. Do not use chemical
or volatile cleaning agents that may change casing’s colour.
5.1.2 Clean accumulated dusts and carbon inside vent-pipe and heat exchanger periodically to ensure the
smooth passage of smoke.
Note:
Remove the vent-pipe, clean the inside with a brush. Do not drop dirt and dust into fire hole of the burner
or parts of the electric appliance and do not loosen or damage any other parts as well. To re-fix the vent-pipe
after cleaning, take care to tighten the sealing joints.
5.2 Maintenance
5.2.1
Check Gas Leakage
Check regularly with soapy water smeared around the gas pipe joints, to make sure there’s no gas
leakage.
Stop using the water heater and check carefully when abnormal situations occur during normal using.
In case of gas leakage, please cut gas supply immediately, open doors and windows to ventilate the
bathroom with natural air. Water heater can only be used after the gas
completely dissipates. In order to avoid accidents, all fire sources and
electric switches should be shut off.
Do not use the water heater during its MALFUNCTION, and do not
disassemble it personally. When trouble occurs during use, please
contact our Assistance Centre for advice. Water heater should be
maintained by professionals regularly (liquid petroleum gas type,
every 2-3 years).
5.2.2
How to protect against frost
It is necessary to empty the water tank when air temperature is below 0 °C, or if the unit is not used for a
long time, the steps to follow:
Loosen the screw in the water drainage valve. The water remaining in the water tank will flow out until the
water tank is empty.
Water Drainage Valve
