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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
INSTALLATION
3. Proper clearance from combustible materials must
be maintained at all times. The minimum clearances
are as follows:
Minimum Clearance from Combustibles:
Side
500 mm
Rear
500 mm
Ceiling 500 mm
Below
1800 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. Heaters 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 AGA approved regulator
(supplied with heater).
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 heater
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 should be visually checked
whenever heater is operated. If flames extend
beyond surface of the guard the appliance should
be turned off and should not be operated again until
the unit is serviced and or repaired.
e. Any cleaning agent used on the heater should be of
a non-combustible and non-corrosive nature.
f. The stainless steel emitter normally does not require
cleaning and should
NEVER be painted. The
reflector may be cleaned, but never painted.
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 burner guard in place.
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. It is imperative
that control compartment, burners and
circulating air passages of the heater be kept
clean.
Prior to assembling your appliance, the following must
be reviewed. Compliance with the following should result
in satisfactory heater operation. This instruction manual
should be retained for future reference. The installation
must conform with local codes or authority having
jurisdiction.
1. The patio heater is intended for heating residential
and non-residential outdoor spaces. The installation
must conform with local codes and with the
Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601.
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.
