General Safety Warnings - Rinnai Slimfire 252 Operation & Installation Manual

MODIFICATIONS.
DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE, modifying from original specifications may create a
WARNING
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 then 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,
WARNING
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
minimum clearances as follows are adhered
to, refer Fig. 1.
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,
cigarette smoke, etc. To avoid this possibility,
it is recommended that a mat or similar
protective sheet be placed in front of the
appliance, extending at least 750 mm in front
of the dress guard. Refer to the installation
manual for mantle 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.
Suitable ONLY for indoor installation.
DO NOT operate this appliance before leak checking hoses and gas cylinder connection.
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
installation ensure
candle vapours and
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WARNINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
300mm
300mm
300mm
300mm
1000mm
1000mm
750mm
Note that side and vertical
clearances are measured
from the edge of the glass.
300mm
300mm
750mm
Fig .1
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