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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
1000 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.
