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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
Prior to assembling your appliance, the following must be
reviewed. Compliance with the following should result in
satisfactory appliance operation. This instruction manual
should be retained for future reference. The installation
must conform with local codes or authority having jurisdiction.
1. The appliance is intended for residential and non-
residential outdoor spaces. The installation must conform
with New Zealand Standard 5601 “Gas Installations”.
2. Adequate clearance around air openings into the
combustion chamber, clearances from combustible
materials, provisions for accessibility and for
combustion and ventilating air supply must be
maintained at all times when the appliance is operating.
INSTALLATION
3. Proper clearance from combustible materials must be
maintained at all times. The minimum clearances are
as follows:
Minimum Clearance from Combustibles:
Sides
650 mm
Ceiling 800 mm
Rear
650 mm
Combustible materials are considered to be wood,
compressed paper, plant fibres, plastic, plexiglas or
other materials capable of being ignited and burned.
Such materials shall be considered combustible even
though flame proofed, fire-retardant treated or plastered.
Additional clearance may be required for glass, painted
surfaces and other materials which may be damaged by
radiant or convection heat.
4. The appliance must be placed on a level and adequate
footing and be readily accessible.
5. The gas manifold supply pressure must be regulated
at 2.75 kPa utilising an approved regulator
(supplied with appliance).
6. The appliance must be inspected before each use, and
at least annually by a qualified service person.
a. The appliance area must be kept clear and free of
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapours and liquids.
b. Gas orifices and burner must be kept clear of dirt
and cobwebs. Flow of combustion and ventilation air
through the perforated portions of the appliance must
not be obstructed. Cleaning with a soft brush before
use and at least every six months is recommended.
c. All gas connections should be checked for leaks
utilising a soap solution. Never use a flame for this
purpose.
d. The flame pattern at the burner should be visually
checked whenever the appliance is operated.
If flames extend beyond surface of the burner or
black soot is accumulating on the burner or reflector,
the appliance should be turned off immediately.
The appliance should not be operated again until the
unit is serviced and or repaired.
Important Safety Rules:
This appliance must only be used in a well ventilated
area.
1. This appliance shall not be installed or used indoors, in
buildings, garages or any other enclosed area.
2. DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance.
3. DO NOT use or store flammable materials near
this appliance.
4. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperatures, burns and clothing ignition.
5. Children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the area of the appliance.
6.
NEVER
hang anything including clothes or other
flammable items on the appliance.
7.
DO NOT
operate this appliance unless it is fully
assembled with glass tube, guards and reflector
8.
DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN
OPERATION.
9. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person. The appliance must be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualified service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required as
necessary. It is imperative that control compartment,
burners and circulating air passages of the appliance
and light be kept clean.
in place.
g. The ceramic burner does not require cleaning and
should NEVER be painted. The reflector may be
cleaned, but never painted.
e. Any cleaning agent used on the appliance should be
of a non-combustible and non-corrosive nature.
Warm soapy water is ideal. While washing the
appliance, be sure to keep the area around the burner
and pilot assembly dry at all times. If the gas control
is exposed to water in any way, do NOT try to use it.
The appliance should be regularly cleaned and
protected to reduce oxidation, ideally a cover should
be used when not in use.
f. Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. Clean
reflector and glass tube inside with soapy water if any
carbon deposits develop. Always be very careful when
cleaning the glass tube.
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