Safety Tips; Cleaning And Maintenance - Qlima GH 959 RF Manuel D'utilisation

Safety tips

1. Always place the heater facing the center of the room.
2. Do never move the heater when it is burning.
3. Prevent people, especially young children and elderly people from touching very hot
surfaces.
4. Never dry clothes at the top of the metal guard grill
5. Keep all flammable materials at least one meter away from the heater.
6. Never use a gas heater in a bathroom, bedroom or caravan. Toxic gases may cause serious
health problems in these situations.
7. Never use or store solvents and pressure pack cans near a gas heater, even if the heater is
turned off.
8. Never dispose of rubbish such as cigarette butts in a gas fire -this can affect combustion and
produce dangerous pollutants.
9. Make sure rooms containing gas heater are well ventilated.
10. Keep areas around the heater free of papers, trash, and any other combustible items
11. Place the heater on a level, hard, nonflammable surface; do not place on rugs, carpets or
socket, near bedding or drapes, or on tables or countertops.
12. Turn the heater off if you leave the area, and never leave a heater on while sleeping or if
you leave home.
13. Always use specified or standard wire, plug and socket, always protect them from moisture
or water.
14. Do not use with a timer or similar automatic device.
15. Always turn off gas valve and remove the plug after use.
H. Cleaning and Maintenance
Before cleaning, turn the gas heater OFF, disconnect the power cord and wait until it has cooled
down completely. To clean the outside of the heater, use a soft cloth dampened with water and
liquid detergent. Never use scouring pads or abrasive products. Do not use water, inflammable
or abrasive cleaners.
• Regularly inspect the ODS. If there is any dust or lint, remove it without damaging the burner
or tubing.
• Check the condition of the flexible rubber hose frequently. Also check the condition of the
gasket seal on the pressure regulator every time the gas container is changed.
• Take care not to hit or damage the fragile surface of the burner, the fittings and gas hoses,
the regulator and all other components of the gas circuit.
• It is recommended that the gas heater be inspected once a year by a professional.
• Please follow the storage instructions when the gas heater is not to be used for an extensive
period.
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