Important Safety Information - EcoSmart XL Series Installationshandbuch

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Important Safety Information

Congratulations on your purchase of an EcoSmart™ Fire.
The Fire Company Pty Ltd is very safety conscious. We have taken
every care in designing, manufacturing and assembling your Fire
to ensure it operates effectively, efficiently and safely. In return, we
ask that you exercise care when using this product and follow the
instructions below:
This manual contains instructions for the safe installation and use
of your new EcoSmart™ Fire. Before installing and using your Fire,
read the entire manual and follow the instructions and warnings
carefully. WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions and
warnings could result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
Never use any fuel other than the fuels specifically identified for
use in the appliance. Never use gasoline.
1. EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD
! WARNING
i. Use only approved Bioethanol fuel. Never use gasoline.
ii.. Shut unit off and allow to cool 30 minutes before refueling. Flame
may be difficult to see—do not assume unit is off. Always follow
shut-off procedure before refueling.
iii. Wipe up spills immediately with a dry cloth followed by a cloth
dampened with water. Allow to dry completely before lighting
Burner.
iv. Do not operate in a room with oxygen tanks in use or if flammable
vapors are present.
v. Store fuel only in original container or provided jerry can. Store
away from area where the Fire is located. Transport and/or store
fuel only in a plastic or metal container that is acceptable for use
with the fuel and non red in color.
vi. Never smoke while refueling or lighting the unit.
2. LOCATING THE FIRE
i. Keep children away from the fire. Never leave children
unsupervised when the fire is operating.
ii. Install a smoke alarm and test it monthly to make sure it is in
working order. Have a multi purpose dry chemical type fire
extinguisher (AB:E in Australia / ABC in USA). These can be
purchased from your distributor or independently.
iii. For decorative purposes only. Not suitable for continuous operation.
Do not use the Fire to heat or boil water or as a cooking appliance.
Do not put wood, charcoal, paper or other combustible objects in
the Fire.
3. VENTILATION
i. Open fires consume oxygen and contain the risk of indoor air
pollution. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Improper ventilation can
cause serious injury or death. People with breathing problems should
consult a physician before using the appliance. Refer to ventilation
information on page 13.
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4. FUELING THE FIRE
i. This Fire uses Bioethanol fuel. Bioethanol is a flammable liquid.
Store in original container or supplied jerry can away from heat
and sources of ignition. See www.ecosmartfire.com for brand of
fuel recommended for your area.
ii. Bioethanol is classified as a flammable liquid class 1B (for
flammability) and class 3 PGII (for transportation) and is
regulated by various standards around the world. You must
familiarise yourself and comply with these regulations in order
to safely and legally store, handle, decant and use this fuel.
iii. The customer warrants to The Fire Company Pty Ltd that after
delivery of their Fire and whilst The Fire Company Pty Ltd retains
any interest in the goods or consigned goods (as the case may
be) the customer shall comply with all applicable acts, regulations
and laws dealing with the transport, unloading and storage of
dangerous goods.
iv. The Fire Company Pty Ltd is not liable for any damage caused by
using the incorrect type of fuel.
• DO NOT FILL WHILE
OPERATING
5. OPERATING THE FIRE
i. Make sure the shut-off mechanism operates freely.
ii. Do not use if damaged or malfunctioning.
iii. Risk of explosion or burn. Use only the lighting rod and lighter
provided with your Fire to ignite the fireplaces. Using matches or
other lighters could result in serious injury.
iv. Do not use the lighter without the lighting rod.
v. Remove the Burner frequently to check for any residual fuel
underneath the Burner. Accumulation of fuel underneath could
cause an explosion.
vi. NEVER leave a fire unguarded.
6. HOT SURFACE HAZARD
i. Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, pets, clothing
and furniture away from the unit, as the unit is hot while in
operation, contact with the Fire may cause skin burns.
ii. The shut-off mechanism on the Burners will become very hot
during operation and will stay hot for up to 30 minutes after use.
To avoid injury, do not touch with any parts of your body nor
with any combustible materials such as matches or flammable
liquids. Always use the lighting rod provided with your Fire to
open or close the shut-off mechanism.
• DO NOT FILL WHILE HOT