SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Rev 2.0
Mercator Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Please observe the following general safety precautions carefully before and during all phases of
handling, installation, removal, operation and maintenance of this product. Failure to comply with
these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product.
Mercator assumes no liability for customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
SAFETY WARNINGS
1.
Read and follow all instructions, safety information and assembly diagrams in this manual.
2.
Before any work on the product is undertaken, all supply circuits and powers must be
disconnected by switching off the mains supply circuit breaker, to ensure all pole isolation of the
electrical supply.
3.
This product must be installed by a licensed and qualified electrician in accordance to AS/NZS
3000 Wiring Rules and applicable local authority regulations.
4.
Means for disconnection of the appliance from mains supply must be incorporated in the fixed
wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
5.
It is the responsibility of qualified, licensed installer and user to apply common sense and care
at all times during installation, maintenance and operation of the appliance.
6.
This product 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 safe use of the product by a responsible person.
7.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
8.
The product is to be installed in a location so that the switches and other controls CANNOT be touched
by a person in the bath or shower.
9.
Do not install the product directly above shower cubicle or bath enclosure or a location where water
will splash onto it.
10.
Do not install the product close to curtains and other combustible materials.
11.
The product must, under no circumstances, be covered with insulating material or similar
material on the sides or rear of the unit to avoid overheating.
12.
This product must be installed so that the relevant national regulations and Australian Building Code
requirements concerning ventilation and the discharge of air are fulfilled.
13.
Do not cut or notch joists, beams and rafters to install the product.
14.
Do not damage hidden electrical wirings or utilities when making the ceiling cut.
15.
This product must be earthed.
16.
Do use a power cable with a minimum 10A rating.
17.
Do not use the heater if the heat lamp is cracked, broken or damaged.
18.
Do not look directly at the heat lamps when in use.
19.
Check and confirm after the product is completely installed that all connections are proper and secure
to prevent the product from falling, causing property damages or injury.
20.
Do not probe through the fascia opening.
21.
Use only heat lamps and lighting lamps approved by MERCATOR.
22.
Use only wall controllers approved by MERCATOR. Do not use electronic or solid state wall controllers.
23.
Do not install or use the product outdoor where it could be exposed to water or moisture (indoor use
only).
24.
This manual is not intended to instruct or assist untrained or unqualified persons to install this product.
25.
It is the responsibility of qualified, licensed installer and user to apply common sense and care at all
times during installation and maintenance.
26.
Always turn off the product and ensure the heat lamps and motor have completely cooled down before
servicing or cleaning the exhaust fan or lamps.
