Modifications; General Safety Warnings - Rinnai RHFE 952 ETRN Operation & Installation Manual

MODIFICATIONS

DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE, modifying from original specifications may create a
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dangerous situation and will void your warranty. Failure to comply with these instructions could
result in a fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury, death or property damage.
DO NOT modify the electrical wiring of this appliance.
If the power cord is damaged or deteriorated it MUST be replaced by an authorised person.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, serious injury or product failure.
Improper installation, adjustments, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, death or
property damage. Such work MUST ONLY be performed by an authorised person.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

This appliance is HEAVY, during installation the use of a mechanical lifting aid is recommended,
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noting that improper lifting may result in serious injury.
WARNING: This heater MUST NOT be used if any of the glass panels are damaged.
Flue terminal MUST always vent directly to outdoors. DO NOT extend the flue vertically or
horizontally in ways other than prescribed in this appliance manufacturer's installation
instructions. ONLY the flue components specified by Rinnai MUST be used.
When considering installation ensure minimum
clearances as follows are adhered to.
Heat radiating from the front of this heater
may over time affect the appearance of some
materials used for flooring such as carpet,
vinyl, cork or timber. This effect may be
amplified if the air in the room contains cooking
vapours, candle vapours and cigarette smoke,
etc. Refer to "Location" on page 20 for mantel
clearances, additional installation information
and warnings.
This appliance MUST NOT be installed
where curtains or other combustible materials
could come into contact with it. In some cases
curtains may need restraining.
This appliance is NOT intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
The appliance is NOT intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children and the infirm SHOULD be supervised at all times when in the vicinity of this
heater while it is in operation.
The heater MUST NOT be located immediately below a power socket outlet.
A dedicated 230 V earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance.
Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of the gas type if you are in doubt.
Suitable ONLY for indoor installation.
DO NOT operate this appliance before leak checking hoses and gas cylinder connection.
This heater MUST NOT be used if either of the glass panels are damaged.
NOT to be connected to an LP gas cylinder located indoors.
Please keep this instruction booklet in a safe place for future reference. All dimensions referred
to in these instructions are in millimetres, unless otherwise specified.
Rinnai
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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