• If you smell gas:
– Do not attempt to light this heater.
– Extinguish any naked flames.
– Disconnect from gas supply.
– Have the gas system checked by a specialist.
• Only attach or detach the gas cartridge out-
doors away from a naked flame, pilot light or
other source of ignition and only when this
heater is cool to touch.
• Check that the seal between this heater and the
gas cartridge is in place and in good condition
before using the gas cartridge.
• Do not use this heater if the seal is damaged or
worn.
• Do not use the heater in direct sunlight.
CAUTION! Failure to obey these cau-
tions could result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
Fire Hazard
• Keep a minimum clearance of at least 20 cm
from the side and back of the heater to any con-
struction or items.
• Keep a minimum clearance of at least 100 cm
from the front of the heater.
• Keep the surrounding area clear of all combus-
tible material and flammable liquids, including
wood, dry plants and grass, brush, paper and
canvas.
• Use this heater only on a level, stable non-com-
bustible surface like bricks, concrete or earth.
• Do not use this heater on any surface that will
burn or melt like wood, asphalt, vinyl or plastic.
• Keep flammable objects away from the burner.
Do not use the heater to dry cloths or other flam-
mable items.
• Do not cover or obstruct the heater with any arti-
cle or object.
• Do not use the heater as a cooker or tip it over
onto its back
• Do not place food on the fire grill.
• In case of fire shut off the gas supply.
Burn hazard
• Do not move this heater during use.
• Use protective gloves when handling hot com-
ponents.
• Leave this heater to cool down properly before
you touch it with bare hands.
• Accessible parts may be very hot. Keep young
children away.
• The use of alcohol or prescription or non-pre-
scription drugs may impair your ability to prop-
erly assemble or safely operate this heater.
Health hazard
• Only operate this heater when an adult can
attend to it.
Safety precautions when handling liq-
uid gas
WARNING! Failure to obey these
warnings could result in death or
serious injury.
• After use always disconnect the liquid gas car-
tridge.
• Never incinerate or puncture a gas cartridge
even if empty.
• Never insert or remove the gas cartridge
indoors, in badly ventilated areas, near other
people, near heat sources or when the device is
still warm.
• Never store gas cartridges in unventilated areas
or below ground level (funnel-shaped holes in
the ground).
• Never store gas cartridges in buildings such as
garages.
• Store gas cartridges away from heating or cook-
ing devices and heat sources in a well-ventilated
area out of the reach of children.
• Do not store gas cartridges on their side.
• Keep gas cartridges away from direct sunlight.
The temperature should not exceed 50 °C.
• Dispose of gas cartridges in accordance with
local authority regulations.
Intended use
The portable gas heater Hottie is suitable for:
• Outdoor activities
The portable gas heater Hottie is not suitable for:
• Indoor use
• Enclosed spaces
This product is only suitable for the intended pur-
pose and application in accordance with these
instructions.
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