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INSTALLATION
Important Safety Rules:
This appliance must only be used in a well ventilated
area.
1. This appliance shall not be installed or used indoors,
in buildings, garages or any other enclosed area.
2. DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance.
3. DO NOT use or store flammable materials near this
appliance.
4. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures, burns and clothing
ignition.
5. Children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the area of the appliance.
6. NEVER hang anything including clothes or other
flammable items on the appliance.
7. DO NOT operate this appliance unless it is fully
assembled with guards and reflector in place.
8. DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.
9. Certain materials or items, when stored under or near
the appliance will be subjected to radiant heat and
could be seriously damaged.
10. Any guard or other protective device removed for
servicing must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
11. The guard is fitted to this appliance to reduce the risk
of fire or injury from burns and no part of it should be
removed.
12. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person. The appliance must be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualified service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required as
necessary. It is imperative that control compartment,
burners and circulating air passages of the appliance
and light be kept clean.
Prior to assembling your appliance, the following must be
reviewed. Compliance with the following should result in
satisfactory appliance operation. This instruction manual
should be retained for future reference. The installation
must conform with local codes or authority having
jurisdiction.
1. The appliance is intended for residential and
nonresidential outdoor spaces. The installation must
conform with New Zealand Standard 5601 “Gas
Installations”.
2. Adequate clearance around air openings into the
combustion chamber, clearances from combustible
materials, provisions for accessibility and for
combustion and ventilating air supply must be
maintained at all times when the appliance is operating.
3. Proper clearance from combustible materials must be
maintained at all times. The minimum clearances are
found on page 3.
Combustible materials are considered to be wood,
compressed paper, plant fibres, plastic, plexiglas or other
materials capable of being ignited and burned.
Such materials shall be considered combustible even
though flame proofed, fire-retardant treated or plastered.
Additional clearance may be required for glass, painted
surfaces and other materials which may be damaged by
radiant or convection heat.
4. The appliance must be located on a solid table which
should be situated on a level and adequate footing.
Timber tables are recommended.
5. The gas manifold supply pressure must be regulated
at 2.75 kPa utilising an approved regulator (supplied
with appliance).
6. The appliance must be inspected before each use, and
at least annually by a qualified service person.
a. The appliance area must be kept clear and free of
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapours and liquids.
b. Gas orifices and burner must be kept clear of dirt
and cobwebs. Flow of combustion and ventilation air
through the perforated portions of the appliance
must not be obstructed. Cleaning with a soft brush
before use and at least every six months is
recommended.
c. All gas connections should be checked for leaks
utilising a soap solution. NEVER use a flame for this
purpose.
d. The flame pattern at the emitter grid should be
visually checked whenever the appliance is operated.
If flames extend beyond surface of the emitter grid
or black soot is accumulating on the emitter grid or
reflector, the appliance should be turned off
immediately. The appliance should not be operated
again until the unit is serviced and or repaired.
e. Any cleaning agent used on the appliance should be
of a non-combustible and non-corrosive nature.
Warm soapy water is ideal. While washing the
appliance, be sure to keep the area around the
emitter grid and ignition assembly dry at all times. If
the gas control is exposed to water in any way, do
NOT try to use it. The appliance should be regularly
cleaned and protected to reduce oxidation, ideally a
cover should be used when not in use.
g. The emitter grid normally does not require cleaning
and should NEVER be painted. The reflector may be
cleaned, but never painted.
7. The hose assembly should be properly located out of
pathways where people may trip over it. The hose must
be protected from contact with hot or sharp surfaces
both during use and while in storage. The hose
assembly should be visually inspected prior to each use
of the appliance. If excessive abrasion or wear is
evident, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance. The replacement hose
assembly may be obtained from the distributor.
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
Summary of Contents for GM120-001
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