Firenzo CONTESSA, Installation And Operation Manual

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1. WARNINGS
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL
TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
The
Contessa is tested to Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS
2918:2001.
INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THIS APPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN
OVERHEATING OF HEAT SENSITIVE MATERIALS AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
Do NOT connect the heater to a chimney serving another appliance.
The exterior of this appliance will reach extremely high temperatures and will
burn if touched. Ensure that children or other vulnerable people or pets are
prevented from touching an operating appliance by using a fire guard or fire
screen.
Keep ALL heat-sensitive/combustible materials at least 600mm away from the
front of the heater. This includes clothing, furniture, wood, newspaper, plastic,
matches, etc.
Do not use flammable liquids or aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance when
it is operating.
Use caution when reloading with fuel. Do NOT attempt to load fuel into the
heater when the fire inside the stove is at or near its peak.
Do NOT burn large quantities of paper or combustible material that would
create an extremely hot/quick fire.
Do NOT burn highly coloured paper or brochures (junk mail).
Dry, seasoned wood should be used at all times with a moisture content of
less than 25% dry weight.
Do NOT use chemically treated timber or driftwood as fuel. The combustion of
this material will void the warranty and greatly reduce the lifespan of the fire.
The chemicals and/or salt content of this wood will cause rapid deterioration of
the heater and emits harmful gases.