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1 . I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N
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GENERAL WARNING AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The introductory general warning and
safety instructions must be unconditio-
nally observed
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Before commissioning the heater, read
this handbook thoroughly in its entirety.
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Only an approved means of transport,
with adequate load carrying capacity must
be used to transport your heating appliance.
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Your heating appliance is not suitable for
use as a ladder or supporting platform.
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The burning of fuel releases heat energy,
leading to considerable heating of the
surface of the heating appliance, the doors,
the door and operating handles, the door
glazing, the smoke flue and in some circum-
stances, the front wall of the appliance
Contact with these components without
appropriate protective wear, such as heat
protective gloves, or actuating means, must
be avoided.
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Make your children aware of these special
dangers and ensure that they do not have
access to the appliance when it is in use.
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Burn exclusively the approved heating
materials stated in the section on “Clean
combustion”.
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The combustion or introduction of readily
combustible or explosive matter, such as
empty spray cans and the like, into the
combustion chamber, or their storage in
close proximity to the appliance is strictly
forbidden, due to the danger of explosion.
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No loose or bulky or easily flammable
clothing should be worn when attending
the heating process.
SAFETY DISTANCES (Minimum distances) Fig. 2
1. For non-combustible objects
a > 100 mm b > 400 mm c > 100 mm
2. For combustible objects and supporting walls
in reinforced concrete
a > 200 mm b > 800 mm c > 200 mm
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The placing of non-heat resistant objects
on or near the heating appliance is prohi-
bited.
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Do not dry items of washing on the
appliance.
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Frames or racks for drying items of clothing,
or similar, must be placed at an adequate
distancefrom the heating appliance -
Danger of fire!
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When operating your heating appliance,
the use of easily flammable and explosive
substances in the same or an adjoining room
is prohibited.
BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
1 .1 Floor load capacity:
Before installing the appliance, make sure
that the load carrying capacity of the floor
sub-structure is adequate to withstand the
weight of the heater.
1 . 2 Smoke flue connection
Smoke flues are a special source of danger
in view of the poisonous gas outlet and fire
hazard. Engage the services of a franchised
dealer for their location and installation.
When connecting your flue to the heater in
the vicinity of wood clad walls, please observe
the appropriate installation guidelines.