Gasmate STELLAR BLACK PH7056, Manual

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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

INSTALLATION

3.  Proper clearance from combustible materials must be 

maintained at all times. The minimum clearances are 
as follows:

Minimum Clearance from Combustibles:
Side 

500 mm 

Rear

500 mm

Ceiling

500 mm 

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.   Heaters must be placed on a level and adequate 

footing and be readily accessible.

5.   The gas manifold supply pressure must be regulated at 

2.75 kPa utilising an approved regulator (supplied with 
heater).

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 heater 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 should be visually checked 

whenever heater is operated. If flames extend beyond 
surface of the guard the appliance should be turned 
off and should not be operated again until the unit is 
serviced and or repaired. 

e.    Any cleaning agent used on the heater should be of a 

non-combustible and non-corrosive nature.

f.    The stainless steel emitter normally does not require 

cleaning and should

 NEVER

 be painted.

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 burner guard in place.

8.  

DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY 
OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN 
OPERATION.

9.  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.  It is imperative that 
control compartment, burners and circulating air 
passages of the heater be kept clean.

Prior to assembling your appliance, the following must 
be reviewed. Compliance with the following should result 
in satisfactory heater operation. This instruction manual 
should be retained for future reference. The installation 
must conform with local codes or authority having 
jurisdiction.
1.   The patio heater is intended for heating residential and 

non-residential outdoor spaces.  The installation must 
conform with New Zealand and Australian Standard 
AS/NZS 5601. (Gas installation)

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.