Gasmate GM135-010, Manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

•  Read and follow all the instructions below even 

if you feel you are familiar with the heater.

•  Remove the packing and make sure that the 

heater is intact. If in doubt do not use the 

heater and contact the place of purchase.

•  Do not leave packaging materials such as bags 

and staples within reach of children.

•  Dispose of packaging carefully and with 

consideration for the environment.

•  It is ideal to retain the heater carton for 

seasonal storage.

For your convenience record the date you 

received the heater on the warranty page of these 

instructions, and attach your proof of purchase. 

Retain this information in the event that a 

warranty service is required.
NOTE: The rating of this heater (as marked on 

the rating label) is based on specific loading tests. 

Normal use or the use of other recommended 

attachments may draw significantly less power.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Before attempting to operate this heater, the 

following basic safety precautions should be 

taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock 

and personal injury. It is important to read 

the instruction manual and to understand its’ 

applications, limitations and potential hazards 

associated with this heater.

•  Do not locate in areas of high foot traffic, 

ensure the power cord and heater are in 

view to avoid accidents.

•  Do not operate in areas where gasoline, 

paint or other flammable liquids are used or 

stored.

•  This heater heats up when in use. To avoid 

burns, do not touch the front of the heater 

or any of the grilles or vents.

•  Before moving the heater, switch off the 

heater by unplugging it from the wall and 

allowing it to cool.

•  Do not use the heater to dry clothes.
•  Do not insert or allow foreign objects 

or metal utensils into any ventilation or 

exhaust openings as this may cause an 

electric shock, fire or damage to the heater.

•  Do not use this heater in the immediate 

surroundings of a bath, a shower or a 

swimming pool.

•  Do not immerse in liquid or use the heater 

within 1m or above a water source as this 

could create an electrical shock hazard.

•  If the heater accidentally comes into contact 

with water switch off the power supply and 

do not touch the heater.

•  Do not operate any heater with a damaged 

cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions 

or has been dropped or damaged in any 

manner – in order to avoid a hazard. Return 

to a qualified electrical person for service or 

repair.

•  Do not operate the heater with wet hands.
•  Do not connect the heater to the mains 

voltage until completely assembled and 

adjusted.

•  Always operate upright, on a flat surface 

only.

•  CAUTION: This product is NOT suitable to 

be used on long pile carpets or rugs.

•  Unroll the cord before operating. Operating 

with a coiled cord may cause overheating 

and fire risk.

•  This heater is NOT designed to run off an 

extension cord. If you require an additional 

power point please have one installed by a 

qualified electrician.

•  Do not remove the plug from the power 

socket until the heater has been switched 

off.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or 

injury to persons or property:
•  To avoid overheating, keep airflow grilles 

clear of dust and hair build up - especially if 

you have indoor pets.

•  Use only the voltage specified on the rating 

label of the heater.

•  Do not cover or restrict airflow to the inlet 

or outlet grilles in any manner as the heater 

may overheat and become a fire risk.

•  Do not cover grilles, block entry or exits of 

airflow by placing the heater against any 

surface. Keep all objects at least 1 metre 

from the front, side and rear of the heater.

WARNING: 

DO NOT 

COVER IN ORDER TO 

AVOID OVERHEATING.