Rinnai Australia
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Operation Manual
SAFETY & IMPORTANT POINTS
UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE
If any damage is evident DO NOT INSTALL or OPERATE and contact your supplier for advice.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
The package should contain:
Heater fitted with flexible cord and plug.
A plastic bag containing the Operating and Installation Instructions and mounting screws.
Two plastic bags containing four castors, two castor brackets and two clips.
SAFETY
It is important the following precautions are followed to minimise the risk of overheating, fire, electric shock and
injury.
• The heater is fitted with an Australian flexible cord and 2 pin plug intended for connection to an
Australian 10 Amp socket outlet. It is not suitable for connection in other countries or alternative
power supplies. Ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply correspond to the
ratings on the dataplate of the appliance.
• This heater must not be located immediately below or directly in front of a socket-outlet.
• The heater may be direct wired only by a licensed electrical trades person in accordance with
local regulations.
• This heater is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• DO NOT allow children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities to sleep
directly in front of the heater.
• DO NOT allow children to ‘post articles’ into the louvres of the heater.
• The electrical cord must not come into contact with the heated parts of the heater.
• DO NOT use power boards or double adaptors with this heater.
• DO NOT coil or bundle the electric cord to reduce it’s length as overheating of the cord may
occur which could result in a fire hazard.
• The flexible cord and plug must not be modified. If the cord or plug are damaged, they must be
replaced by Rinnai or a Rinnai appointed service agent.
• DO NOT cover or place articles on or against any parts of this heater, to avoid overheating.
• DO NOT sit on this heater.
• If used as a portable heater, do not use in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.
• If used as a portable heater, unplug and allow to cool before placing in storage.
• If used as a portable heater, do not move whilst it is turned on.
• DO NOT unplug the heater by pulling on the flexible cord.
• DO NOT handle any parts of the heater, including the plug and flexible cord, with wet or damp
hands.
• DO NOT immerse the appliance, flexible cord and plug in water or any other liquid.
• DO NOT place containers of any liquid or wax on top of the heater.
• Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power socket outlet when not in use.
• DO NOT use in areas where flammable liquids are stored.
• This appliance is suitable for indoor use only.
• Never dismantle the appliance. Tampering with electrical connections and components is highly
dangerous and may cause appliance malfunction.
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