Xplore 304, Manual

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HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT
WHALE HEATING SYSTEM
(AVANTE/CASITA)
A Safe Operating Environment
For safe use carefully read, understand and
keep these Operating Instructions. Observe
applicable laws, directives and standards.
Not following the information in these
Operating Instructions can result in serious
material damage and serious risk to health or
life of persons. Only operate this appliance
and its control panel if they are all in perfect
condition. If damaged, contact Whale
Support immediately.
It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle
owner to ensure that the appliance is in a
safe operating condition and is operated
correctly.
• The unit may be operated only with
approved Whale control panels and
accessories.
• If the flues have been placed near or
directly beneath an opening window, the
device
must be equipped with an
automatic shut-off device in order to
prevent operation with the window open
(BS EN 1949).
• During cleaning, do not project water jets
directly onto heater casing or flue
openings.
• Do not drive the vehicle through a ford or
deep water which may submerge the
heater.
• The exhaust flue and combustion inlet
must be kept clear at all times and if
necessary cleaned, e.g. in winter it may
be necessary to clear snow (BS EN
624).
• Heater must not be operated when
refuelling the vehicle, the towing vehicle
or other appliances, or when the vehicle
in which the heater is installed is in a
confined space such as a garage (BS
EN 624). Make sure that the heater
definitely cannot be switched on via any
other means of controlling the heater.
Safe Operation of the Heater
• Keep all air inlets and outlets clear at all
times (BS EN 624).
• The surfaces of the heater and exhaust
flue in addition to the exhaust gases may
become hot.
• Any heat sensitive materials must not be
stored in the same compartment as the
heater or warm air ducting and outlets.
• Do not touch the area around the
exhaust duct and do not lean any objects
against the exhaust duct or flue terminal.
• The gas supplied to the heater must be
in the gaseous state. (BS EN 1949).
This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision. Children of less than 3
years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised (BS EN 60335-1).
Children aged from 3 years and less than 8
years shall only switch on/off the appliance
provided that it has been placed or installed
in its intended normal operating position and
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children aged from 3 years and
less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate
and clean the appliance or perform user
maintenance (BS EN 60335-1).
CAUTION: Some parts of this product can
become very hot and cause burns. Particular
attention has to be given where children and
vulnerable people are present (BS EN
60335-1).