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Warnings and Important Notices
WARNING:
Do not proceed with the installation until you have read
the entire instructions, including these warnings.
INSTALL AT YOUR OWN RISK
The installation of this product involves working at heights on a sloping sur-
face and may be dangerous which includes the potential of death, personal
injury or property damage. Please be aware of the following before installing
this product.
•
Follow the state or territory regulator OH&S guidelines for working
at height (e.g. Roof work), electrical, working in elevated temperatures
(e.g. roof space in summer).
For more information on your state’s OH&S guidelines for working at
heights, please refer to: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/heights
•
Installation requires climbing and working at heights. Use caution to
minimise risks by:
• Clearing the area below the workspace
• Not walking on surfaces that are slippery, wet or dusty
• Using appropriate equipment: harness, tie off ladders, enclosed
shoes, etc
•
DO NOT attempt to install if you are uncomfortable with working at
heights or on sloping roof surfaces
•
There are sharp edges on the flashing, cut tiles, roof sheeting etc.
Take care and wear personal protective equipment when handling
and installing products
•
When installing eave vents be careful to determine that the eave
cladding material does not contain asbestos. If it does or you cannot
determine the material, then the eave vent should only be installed
using correct asbestos handling procedures by a person trained
and/or licensed to handle asbestos.
