Rinnai ORH15SR Operation & Installation Manual page 5

WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The electrical cord MUST NOT come into contact with the heated parts of the appliance. DO NOT
unplug the appliance by pulling on the flexible cord.
WARNING
DO NOT coil or bundle the electric cord to reduce its length as overheating of the cord may occur
which could result in a fire hazard.
Use of an extension cord on this appliance is not recommended. The appliance is NOT intended to
be used as a portable heater.
This appliance MUST NOT be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into
contact or in close proximity with it. In some cases curtains may need restraining.
When installed outdoors this appliance is suitable for under cover use ONLY�
DO NOT place articles or on or against this appliance.
DO NOT place any items of clothing, hand towels or similar over the appliance to dry.
DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance whilst the appliance is operating. Most aerosols
contain flammable gas, which can be a fire hazard if used near the appliance when it is in use.
DO NOT use or store flammable materials, liquids, etc. near this appliance. Combustible materials
must not be placed where the appliance could ignite them.
DO NOT use the appliance in areas where the presence of flammable dust particulates may cause
an explosion.
Do not use the appliance, in a green house, barn or stable or on a on a building site or where flammable
dust may be present.
DO NOT use this appliance in the place of animal propagating areas.
DO NOT use the appliance as a sauna heater.
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended whilst in operation.
CAUTION when being operated the surfaces of this appliance will get VERY HOT - DO NOT TOUCH
ANY PART OF THE APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS TURNED ON. To avoid burns, DO NOT touch the
any surface of the appliance with any body part. The appliance must be located in a position that
prevents contact by any person (including accidental).
The appliance will retain significant heat for a period after shut down. To avoid burns, DO NOT touch
the any surface of the appliance with any body part during this period.
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 and have the
capacity to follow those instructions.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young Children must be supervised when in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
This appliance is NOT equipped with a device to control the room temperature. DO NOT use this
appliance in small rooms (see "Approximate Heating Area" on page 8) when they are occupied by
persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.
DO NOT allow young children or the infirm to remain unsupervised or sleep directly in front of or below
the appliance while in operation.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS - NEVER dismantle the appliance. Tampering with electrical
connections and components is highly dangerous and can result in equipment malfunction, property
damage, personal injury and/or death.
DO NOT modify this appliance. Modifying from original specifications may create a dangerous
situation and will void your warranty.
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