Gas Leaks; Safety Tips 2; Cleaning And Maintenance - Qlima GH 8034 Benutzerhandbuch

- When room temperature drops to the temperature that belongs to (for example) dial number 4 than the heater will automatically switch
to highest fire.
- Highest temperature position is 6. Lowest temperature position is 1.
1. 18/19 °C
2. 23/24 °C
3. 26/27 °C
4. 29/30 °C
5. 31/32 °C
6. 33/34 °C
If the heater does not want to ignite:
Check whether gas heater is full and give the gas cylinder a good shake (do not turn up side down!)
If sure that gas heater is full: Take the heater, your regulator and your gas cylinder to outside.
• Check and clean the filter of the regulator – remove all dirt and particles
Release a little bit of gas (outdoors!) from the gas container. This will clear present dirt particles to prevent
The heater will turn off if the door is opened. WAIT minimum 5 minutes before trying to turn on the heater again.
Do not touch the door, the glass or the sides of the heater when it is in operation.
For stability reasons: only use the heater with the gas cylinder inside the gas cylinder compartment!
• To turn OFF the device, close the gas container valve.(follow the instructions provided with the low-pressure regulator).
• Never move the heater when it is hot and/or in operation.

GAS LEAKS

If you think there may be a gas leak, please follow this procedure:
• Close the gas container valve. (follow the user instructions for the regulator);
• Extinguish all open flames, for instance stoves;
• Open windows in order to increase airflow circulation;
• Turn off electrical devices, for instance lamps;
• Prepare a bucket of soapy water;
• Open the gas container (follow the user instructions for the regulator);
• Brush the soapy water on all fittings and connections of the gas circuit;
• If there is a gas leak, bubbles will rise up from the location of the leak;
• If a leak is found, close the gas container (follow the user instructions for the regulator).
• Tighten the fitting and the metal rings of the connection;
• Open the gas container (follow the user instructions for the regulator) and repeat the procedure again.
If there is still a gas leak contact a professional and qualified engineer for help.

SAFETY TIPS 2

• Always place the heater facing the center of the room.
• Do never move the heater when it is burning.
• Prevent people, especially young children and elderly people from touching very hot surfaces.
• Never dry clothes at the top of the metal guard grill
• Keep all flammable materials at least one meter away from the heater.
• Never use a gas heater in a bathroom, bedroom. mobile home, high rise buildings or caravan. Toxic gases may cause serious health problems
in these situations.
• Never use or store solvents and pressure pack cans near a gas heater, even if the heater is turned off.
• Never dispose of rubbish such as cigarette butts in a gas fire -this can affect combustion and produce dangerous pollutants.
• Make sure rooms containing gas heater are well ventilated.
• Keep areas around the heater free of papers, trash, and any other combustible items
• 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.
• Turn the heater off if you leave the area, and never leave a heater on while sleeping or if you leave home.
• Always use specified or standard wire, plug and socket, always protect them from moisture or water.
• Always turn off gas valve and remove the plug after use.
• Always make sure that you actually see the appliance when you want to switch it on. Never use things like a timer, programmer or any other
device (including Internet apps) that switches on the appliance automatically as this may cause fire!

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning, turn the gas heater OFF 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.
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