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About the Rooms
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The rooms where this gas heater will be used in must be equipped with a ventilation opening of at least
50 cm². In addition, the rooms must be at least 8 m³ while the furniture must not take more than 2 m³ of
space.
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The rooms must have an opening window or door with a minimum width of 2 m.
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We recommend not using this gas heater in rooms where aerosols are frequently being used.
Connecting the Gas Heater
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This gas heater may be connected to the gas cylinder by the user without intervention of a qualified
technician. It is therefore necessary to prepare following elements.
Necessary Elements
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To switch on the gas heater, you will need:
1 cylinder of commercial butane of 13 kg, bottled only by an official distributor, and suited for use with
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this model.
1 certified pressure regulator.
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1 standard gas hose with a length of 0.5 m.
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2 screw-threaded hose clamp for flexible gas hoses.
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Please refer to the gas heater's specification tag and contact your gas distributor for more info.
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The connection of this gas heater must be done with a flexible hose and a pressure regulator. Contact your
gas distributor.
5. Connecting the Hose
5.1 Flexible Hose with Screw Fitting (Recommended)
For optimum security and in order to avoid gas leaks, please use a hose with screw connection (not included).
1. Screw the brass fitting with G1/2 thread to the device and tighten with a spanner n° 24. Make sure to hold
the hose with your free hand.
2. Screw the fitting with the 20x150 thread to the regulator and tighten with a spanner n° 23. Make sure to
hold the hose with your free hand.
5.2 Flexible Hose with Nozzle
The heater comes with a nozzle and joint to be used with a simple flexible gas hose.
1. Slide the hose over the nozzle.
2. It is mandatory to secure both connections with a hose clamp (not included). Please contact a technician in
case of doubt.
6. Starting the Gas Heater
After carefully unpacking the gas heater:
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Remove the door at the back of the gas heater.
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Connect the flexible hose to the gas input of the gas heater and to the pressure regulator. Fix with the hose
clamps and make sure the connections are airtight. Do not crimp the gas hose.
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Install the gas cylinder inside the gas heater and connect to the pressure regulator. Open the pressure
regulator and check for gas leaks by brushing soapy water on all the fittings and connections of the gas
circuit.
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Re-install the door at the back of the gas heater.
For their safety, keep children away from all packaging such as cardboard boxes, foams, plastic bags,
etc.
Only install and replace the gas cylinder in a room void of flammable objects and substances.
This gas heater features a safety mechanism which will switch off the device in case of insufficient ventilation or
if the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO
It is normal if this safety mechanism is triggered in small and closed rooms.
If the pilot light dies out, sufficiently ventilate the room and wait a few minutes prior to switching on the gas
heater.
V. 04 – 09/07/2018
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