SEELEY INTERNATIONAL Braemar Ecostar TQ3, Installation Manual

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2 SEELEY INTERNATIONAL – INSTALLATION MANUAL
THIS HEATER IS TO BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON ONLY
DO NOT Operate this appliance before reading the instruction booklet.
DO NOT Place articles on or against this appliance.
DO NOT Use or store flammable materials near this appliance.
DO NOT Operate this appliance with panels, covers or guards removed.
DO NOT Spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
This Braemar gas ducted heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local gas fitting regulations, municipal
building codes, electrical wiring regulations, Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations and any other relevant statutory
requirements.
This heater must not be installed downstream from an evaporative cooler, air washer or indoor unit of a refrigerated system. This
heater is not suitable for installation in a marine environment.
This heater is not suitable for outside return air.
For external installations, ensure that the heater is located to maintain the minimum flue clearances as specified below and in
AS/NZS 5601. Measurement is taken from the edges of the flue terminal.
GAS TYPE: Refer label alongside gas inlet.
GAS CONSUMPTION: Refer data label on underside of appliance lid.
UNPACKING THE HEATER
Remove the plastic wrap and cardboard transport cover. Check that the heater model and gas type is as required - model details are
provided on the specification label on the end panel of the heater, gas type is given on the label next to the gas inlet. Report any
transit damage within 7 days - Do not install the heater if it is damaged.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Employers and Employees Responsibility
The installation and maintenance of gas ducted heating units,
particularly at height, has the potential to create Occupational
Health and Safety issues for those involved. Installers are
advised to ensure they are familiar with relevant State and
Federal legislation, such as Acts, Regulations, approved Codes
of Practice and Australian Standards, which offer practical
guidance on these health and safety issues. Compliance with
these regulations will require appropriate work practices,
equipment, training and qualification of workers. Seeley
International provides the following information
as a guide to contractors and employees to assist in minimising
risk.
Risk Assessment
A risk assessment of all hazardous tasks is required under
legislation. A risk assessment is an essential element that should
be conducted before the commencement of work, to identify and
eliminate the risk of falls and other risks, or to minimise these
risks by implementing control measures. This does not need to
be a complicated process - it is a matter of assessing the job to
be done and considering what actions are necessary so the
person doing the job does not injure themselves.
This should be considered in terms of:
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What are the chances of an incident occurring?
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What could the possible consequences be?
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What can be done to reduce, or better still, eliminate
the risk?
Some points to consider
Some points to consider when working on or in a roof
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What is the best and safest access to the roof and working
areas?
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What condition is the roof in? Should the roof structure and
surface be checked?
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Does the worker have appropriate footwear?
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Are all power cables/extension leads safe and appropriately
rated?
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Are all ladders, tools and equipment suitable and in good
condition?
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Where ladders are to be used, is there a firm, stable base for
them to stand on? Can they be tied or secured in some
way at the top?
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Is there a roof anchor to attach a harness and lanyard to? If
so, instruction should be issued for the use of an approved
harness or only suitably trained people used.
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Are all tools and materials being used, prevented from slipping
and falling onto a person at ground level? Is the area below
the work area suitably protected to prevent people entering
this area?
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Does the work schedule take into account weather conditions,
allowing for work to be suspended in high winds, thunder
storms/lightning or other types of weather giving wet, slippery
surfaces?
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Is there an on-going safety check system of harnesses, ropes,
ladders and access/lifting equipment, and any anchor points
on roofs before the commencement of work?
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Is there a system which prevents employees from working on
or in roofs if they are unwell or under the influence of drugs or
alcohol?
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Are there any special conditions to consider i.e. excessive roof
pitch, limited ground area, fragile roof,electrical power lines?
HEATER LOCATION
Avoid quiet areas:
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Directly above, below or outside bedrooms, living room,
lounge room, dining room etc.
Preferred installation locations
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Above, below or outside laundry, bathroom, kitchen, garage
etc’