Safety Warnings - Cannon Canterbury CANTIB-SDEEB Instruction Manual

safety warnings

Please read this manual before installing and using
the heater.
Safety Warnings
1. What to do if you smell gas
(a) Turn OFF the main gas supply
(b) Extinguish any open flame
(c) Open windows
(d) Do not touch electrical switches
(e) Do not use your telephone
(f) Call your gas supplier immediately from
a neighbour's phone
2. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
refer to the sections of this manual for correct
procedures, or consult with place of purchase, a
licensed plumber, a gas supplier or the CANNON
distributor listed in this manual.
3. Install the heater only in locations that are referred to
in the installation instructions. Do not build the heater
into bookcases, walls or enclosures (combustible
materials) without the use of a Mock Fireplace kit.
4. Due to high temperatures the room heater should be
located out of traffic and away from:
• Furniture and draperies
• Combustible materials
• Gasoline and other flammable liquids
Do not place clothing or other flammable
material on or near the heater.
5. Keep curtains*, clothes, furniture and other
flammable materials at least 900mm from front
and sides of heater.
* At the owner's discretion curtain clearance can
be less than 900mm as long as they are restrained
from the front, top and sides of the heater.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility if curtain
clearance is less than 900mm and not restrained.
6. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard
of high surface temperature and should take care to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
7. Never attempt to burn paper or any other material in
the heater.
8. Do not place articles on or against this appliance.
Do not use or store flammable materials near
this appliance.
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this
appliance while it is in operation
Do not modify this appliance.
9. If removed, the glass window must be put back onto
the unit prior to operating the heater.
10. Installation and repairs should be performed by a
licensed service person only, refer to back of brochure
for service number.
Note: when installing into a mock fireplace a
mock fireplace installation kit must be used.
(Part No. MOCKKIT12)
11. The heater must be properly installed with a 100mm
diameter flue. Operation of this heater, when not
connected to a properly installed and maintained
flueing system, can result in carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning and possible death.
12. Testing the effectiveness of the flue: Before testing the
flue confirm air vents are unobstructed. If an extraction
system or other heating appliances are present switch
them on. This is to test that there is no interaction
between the Cannon heater and other appliances.
Refer to Australian Standard Gas Installations AS 5601.
For 'air movement not to affect appliance'
For 'air supply to appliance'
For 'ventilation requirements'
13. On first lighting your heater, an odour and possibly
some harmless smoke may be emitted due to its new
condition. This is quite normal and will disappear after
a few hours use.
Important: When this heater is operating the mesh
guard/glass front is hot. The mesh guard, or glass
front, is fitted to this appliance to reduce the
risk of fire or injury from burns and no part of it
should be permanently removed. For protection of
young children or the infirm, a secondary guard is
recommended (not supplied with heater).
This appliance meets the following standards:
Standards Australia
AS/NZS 3100
AS 5601
AS 4553:2008
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