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IMPORTANT: BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR USING YOUR CHIMENEA
Before you assemble, install, place or use this product for the first time, read and follow the supplied instructions and safety warnings.
Incorrect or improper installation, placement, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance may cause property damage, injury or death.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• Always wear fire / heat proof gloves when handling the chimenea and fuel.
• Place your fire pit on a non combustible surface. To prevent accidental combustion or damage, do not place on unprotected decks, tiles, pavers, concrete,
grass, synthetic grass, wood chips or leaves.
• For surfaces such as decks, tiles, pavers, and concrete, it is recommended to use a fire resistant mat which may be purchased from your nearest retailer.
• Ensure the chimenea is placed on a firm, level surface, not on a sloping surface.
• Avoid placing product on thick grass or soft ground such as sand as this may block the air inlets and may cause the product to overheat.
• Position your chimenea away from any building structures (house, pergola, garage, shed, trees, furniture).
• Check the weather forecast before using the chimenea. Don’t use your chimenea during high winds.
• Never use gasoline / petrol or other liquid fuels to start a fire, re-start a fire or, enhance a fire. Never, ever pour any liquid fuel
onto a fire that is already alight.
• Make sure that the fire is completely extinguished before you leave the chimenea unattended.
• Do not disassemble or modify the chimenea in any manner other than as described within these instructions.
• This product must be operated in accordance with the instructions provided. Failure to observe these instructions may
lead to an incident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage.
• Installation clearance requirements must be adhered to. Read installation clearance instructions before installing or placing this chimenea.
• Keep any combustible materials (such as unprotected decks, furniture) at least 1 metre away from the chimenea.
• Avoid installing or operating the chimenea where a direct draft may affect or fan the flames.
OPERATING SAFETY WARNINGS
• Do not operate this chimenea during a total fire ban. Always observe any local or state fire warnings.
• While the chimenea is operating or hot, do not touch the main heating surface (main body) or immediate surroundings as these areas
may be hot and could cause burns.
• Do not use the chimenea for any purpose other than its intended use.
• To prevent accidental fire and / or smoke damage, remove all packaging before operating.
• This chimenea is designed to run on wood fuel only - it must not be used in conjunction with a gas log set or other fuel system.
- Under no circumstances is this chimenea to be modified or retrofitted to burn any fuel other than what is described in these instructions.
• Do not heat any unopened plastic, glass or metal containers on or in the chimenea. Pressure may build up and cause the container to burst,
resulting in serious personal injury or death, property damage or damage to the chimenea.
• Never move the chimenea when it is operating or hot.
• Do not use the chimenea as an incinerator - Never burn waste materials such as plastics or garbage in this chimenea.
• Do not use this chimenea while under the influence of alcohol, drugs of any kind or, any substance that may impair sound judgment.
• Do not extinguish the fire with cold water - this may damage the chimenea. Always use sand or, allow the fire to burn itself out naturally.
• Use fire tools to load and manage the fire - never use your bare hands.
• Do not overfill the main body - Always observe any maximum fuel load recommendations - Do not allow wood to spill out or onto any other decorative
elements of the chimenea. All fuel must be burnt within the confines of the main body.
• Avoid loose clothing while operating the chimenea.
FUEL HANDLING SAFETY WARNINGS
• Store wood fuel in a dry place away from risk of sparks or embers. Keep fuels and fire-starters away from children and animals.
• Do not place any flammable liquid or gas fuels or fuel containers within 10 metres around the chimenea and always ensure that any fuel containers or
cylinders nearby are sealed to prevent escaping vapour.
CHILD & PET SAFETY WARNING
• Never let children operate the chimenea without close supervision and never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the chimenea.
• Never leave the chimenea unattended while in use. Monitor any child or pet activities around the chimenea at all times.
• Chimeneas contain hot working surfaces that, if touched, may cause skin burns or scalding.
• All surfaces will become hot during use. Close supervision of children is necessary when this chimenea is operating. Do not store items of interest to
children on, around or below the chimenea. Children climbing on the chimenea, to reach items, could damage the chimenea or be burned or seriously
injured.
• Always allow hot fire tools and accessories to cool in a safe place, out of reach of children.
• We recommend the use of a fire screen or guard to prevent children or pets from coming into direct contact with the surfaces of the chimenea while it is
in use or hot.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SAFETY WARNINGS
• Do not operate the product if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Always check the chimenea condition prior to each use - do not use the
chimenea if there is a fault or major damage.
• Unless specifically recommended in this manual, do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the chimenea yourself. Any repairs to this product must
be carried out by a qualified service person.
• Only use genuine replacement parts.
• Call our customer service number for information on examination or mechanical repair or adjustment of this product.
IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL FIRE
• In the event of an accidental fire, act quickly to extinguish the flames using sand, a fire blanket, or fire extinguisher.
• For emergency purposes, we recommend the installation of an approved fire extinguisher in the vicinity of where the chimenea is being used.
